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March
Festival of the Outdoors 2025
Every March, as the days are getting longer, drier, and warmer in Sheffield, we celebrate what it means to be The Outdoor City, by hosting the Festival of the Outdoors.
You'll find everything from large-scale international sporting events to small community gatherings; from guided walks to some of the worlds hardest bouldering problems; outdoor markets to film festivals.
Check out the festival programme so far, with more to be announced...
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Festival of the Outdoors 2025
The Festival of the Outdoors is back! Throughout March, celebrate The Outdoor City and our lush green spaces. From large-scale international sporting events to small community gatherings; from guided walks to some of the worlds hardest bouldering problems; outdoor markets to film festivals, there's something for everyone.
The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee
This major new exhibition takes visitors on a nostalgia-filled journey through the childhood of one of Sheffield best-loved artists, Pete McKee.
Goldsoul - Soul Night Out
The famous Sheffield City Hall plays host to another big Soul night out. Join us on Saturday 13th December 2025 for 3 rooms of Classic Dancefloor favourites presented by the North’s Best Loved Soul DJ’s. 9pm-2am. Be quick, it generally sells out.
LGBTQ+ History Month 2025
This February, celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a meaningful programme that honours the diverse stories, resilience, and histories of the LGBTQ+ community.
A Sense of Place by Karen Sherwood
A new exhibition A Sense of Place by Karen Sherwood is coming soon with an opening event.
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025: Am I Right? Justice, Justification, and Judgement in Japanese Cinema
Films themselves may not bring about changes in the unfavourable situations we face, but all of the films included in the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025 offer mirror images of the world we inhabit.
Castle Quest
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the National Videogame Museum this February half term in an epic quest that combines history, creativity and gaming.
Roar & Explore! Jurassic adventures at the Tropical Butterfly House
Get ready for a whole load of roarsome fun this half term holiday as Dinosaurs rule at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park.
Cretaceous Trail
They’re going on a dinosaur hunt during half-term at Sheffield Cathedral. Go and join in!
Keeping Up Appearances
Tudor Players return to the Library Theatre with a hilarious comedy featuring favourite characters from the classic TV series.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Terry Pratchett's Men At Arms
In Men at Arms, Ankh-Morpork's diverse Watch confronts a series of baffling murders. They must unravel a conspiracy that will challenge everything they believe about justice, identity, and power. And clowns.
Bach for Solo Violin
Returning for the second in his series of solo Bach recitals, Ensemble 360 violinist Benjamin Nabarro performs two masterpieces of the Baroque, JS Bach’s spellbinding Sonata No.2 and Partita No.2.
Bach for Solo Violin
Returning for the second in his series of solo Bach recitals, Ensemble 360 violinist Benjamin Nabarro performs two masterpieces of the Baroque, JS Bach’s spellbinding Sonata No.2 and Partita No.2.
Bach In The Round
Step inside the music of Bach, up-close and reimagined, in this specially created surround-sound installation running alongside Benjamin Nabarro’s recitals in the tranquil setting of Upper Chapel.
Bach In The Round
Step inside the music of Bach, up-close and reimagined, in this specially created surround-sound installation running alongside Benjamin Nabarro’s recitals in the tranquil setting of Upper Chapel.
Boogie Bingo – A Night to Remember!
Get ready for a night of non-stop fun, music, and surprises!
Katherine Ryan - Battleaxe
Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe, which will embark on a major UK and European tour in 2024.
Moor Market & Cookery School Experience, A Taste Of Caribbean (Series 6)
Join Blend Culinary Foundation & Sheffield Food Tours for a Unique Foodie Experience!
Sheffield Steelers v Nottingham Panthers
The Sheffield Steelers play the Nottingham Panthers.
Sheffield United v Leeds United
Sheffield United play at home against Leeds United.
Sheffield's Craft & Flea Makers Market
Support your local small businesses by exploring the Craft & Flea Makers Market—a vibrant gathering of talented local artisans and crafters. Returning to Sheffield Cathedral on Saturday 22nd Feb!
Squid
Experimental post-punk outfit Squid are back with a bang, and a long-awaited third album in tow – an essential live act whether you’ve seen them before or not!
String Quartets
Sheffield chamber group The West Riding Ensemble performs iconic string quartets by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Dvorak in the beautiful setting of St Marie's Cathedral.
Call Me Dusty
A Play with Music - Dusty Springfield was without doubt the finest white soul singer of her era - for millions she was the definitive pop diva.
K.O.G Music Workshops With Kweku Sackey
Back by popular demand! Don't miss this exciting chance to work closely with the Afro-fusion king K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana). In this masterclass, unveil the secrets to success on how to develop your craft, elevate your music and boost your confidence.
Sheffield Steeldogs v Solway Sharks
The Sheffield Steeldogs play the Solway Sharks.
Support Dogs Comedy Night
This popular comedy night returns, raising funds for those affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disability. Come Along for an evening of comedy with four amazing acts and a chance to meet some lovable puppies and dogs in training.
Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
Andrew O’Neill
Fresh from acting opposite John Hamm in Good Omens 2, cult comedian and nonbinary whirlwind Andrew O’Neill presents an act of symbolic, magical regicide. A critical smash-hit at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, GEBURAH is a surreal, occult, political stand-up comedy show with a hopeful and practical message. And yeah, we kill the king at the end.
Six a Side Sheffield
Brand New Six a Side Football League in Sheffield
Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
Card Making Craft Workshop
Learn how to create 3 different cards
Make a Envelope Flower Box & Card Craft Workshop
Learn how to create this envelope Flower Box, ideal for all occasions
Perfumes and Potions Public Tour
For February explore some of the scents and smells of the early Spring in the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, and examine the medicinal heritage of some of the plants.
Lady Maisery With O’Hooley and Tidow
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day this year with a unique concert from two of the English folk scene’s best acts! Power trio Lady Maisery and boundless songwriters O’Hooley & Tidow join forces again (at long last) for the first time since their much loved annual collaboration as supergroup COVEN.
Tap Factory
Tap Factory is thrilled to make its return to the UK with its 10th Anniversary Tour! Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music, and comedy, creating a show that appeals to audiences of all ages.
The Notts Queer History Archive: radical queer pasts, radical queer futures
Journalist CJ DeBarra talks about the Notts Queer History Archive, a grassroots oral history project
Amy Johnson: Last Flight Out
Born in the year the Wright Brothers made their first flight and into an age where the romantic heights of flying captured her heart, Amy Johnson became the second woman in the world to qualify as a ground engineer and then, in 1930, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.
Elchin Shirinov Trio
Experience the fusion of contemporary jazz and Azerbaijani folk music through the original compositions of acclaimed pianist Elchin Shirinov, whose innovative style and virtuosic piano skills have earned him international recognition.
Jack Savoretti
Over the years Jack Savoretti has taken the male singer songwriter genre in a direction entirely his own. As he has evolved from the guitar picking troubadour early on in his career to more recently the chart-topping arena selling crooner, he manages to avoid every pigeon-hole thrown in his direction.
Pig Heart Boy
Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal – have friends, go to school, and dive to the bottom of his local swimming pool. But he desperately needs a heart transplant and time is running out. When he’s finally offered a new heart, Cameron must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back.
Femur
Femur play their biggest show to date when they headline The Leadmill on Friday 28th February 2025!
Paul Smith - Pablo
Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, "Pablo".
Russell Kane - HyperActive
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and “storming physical comedy”
Scott Doonican - One Man Show 2025 Tour
As the charismatic frontman of the UK's hardest-working comedy band, 'The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican', Scott Doonican is a debonair and theatrical performer with superb hair and more style than you could shake a Milan catwalk at.
Neepsend Craft Beer Festival
Sheffield’s freshest beer festival is landing at the Peddler Warehouse in 2025 as the team behind Sheffield's award-winning Peddler Market present Neepsend Craft Beer Festival, taking place Friday 28 February & Saturday 1 March.
Fitness Festival 4 at Cambridge Street Collective
Fitness Festival 4 is HERE! Come & be a part of Sheffield's biggest FITNESS FESTIVAL!
Northern Soul & Motown night
Come and have a great night and help raise funds for St. Luke's Hospice Sheffield at this evening of Northern Soul and Motown.
Quarks And Quonstellations
In a change to the previous listing of Quarks And Quonstellations, this evening's programme will feature a performance from the striking vocal ensemble, The Midsommars. Along with Lofter and Duncan Parsons, this mini festival will celebrate the wonder of small things, the patterns all around us, and the words and music that binds us together in communities.
Repeater #4: Dearthworms, Shoun Shoun, Electric Tape Recorder & Ernie K. Fegg
Sheffield, Berlin/Bristol and Stoke-Upon-Trent have kindly lent us their favourite sons and daughters for an epic evening of bizarre sonic chaos and unflinching dirty degenerate soundscapes.
Secret Affair
Frontrunners of the mod revival since their formation in 1978, Secret Affair bring guitar-loaded classics back to The Leadmill this February.
Sheffield FC v Bishop Auckland
Sheffield FC play Bishop Auckland.
Sheffield Orchid Show and Exotic Plant Fair
A festival of amazing orchids and stunning exotic plants.
Sheffield Steelers v Coventry Blaze
The Sheffield Steelers play the Coventry Blaze.
Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland
Sheffield Wednesday play at home against Sunderland.
Stand Up Paddleboarding at Victoria Quays
Join DC Outdoors for a SUP experience (stand-up paddle boarding) at Sheffield’s historic Victoria Quays.
A Streetcar Named Desire at the Crucible
In the sultry back streets of 1940s New Orleans, fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois seeks solace with her estranged sister Stella. Passions ignite and illusions are shattered in Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play as its performed live on the Crucible stage.
DC Outdoors activities during Festival of the Outdoors
We're joining up with DC Outdoors to bring a whole host of outdoor activities on each weekend of the Festival of the Outdoors 2025 in March.
Boyzlife
There are few acts that accomplished the level of success that Boyzone and Westlife respectively achieved as two of the defining groups of 90s and 00s boyband era, with an incredible 21+ UK No.1 singles and countless millions of audience members performed to worldwide.
Doves
Over 15 years on from their last Sheffield headline show, inimitable indie rockers Doves are back for a very special Leadmill show next March.
FREE Kids' Pancake Day Craft Workshop
Come join in for a fun day of pancake-themed crafts for kids!
Let's Dance (mini workshops and world dance party)
ASHAY Dance are joining the national initiative, Let’s Dance on Sunday 2nd March.
Origins of Central Sheffield Street Names Walk
Sunday 2 March: A heritage walk tracing the origins of the main streets in Sheffield city centre.
Sheffield United V Portsmouth
Sheffield United Women play at home against Portsmouth.
Tangled Tunes: Join the Princess of the Tower for a free Mini Disco!
Come dance with the Princess of the Tower at a free Mini Disco event at Cambridge Street Collective!
Weaselling at Higger Tor
Join DC Outdoors for a weaselling experience at picturesque Higger Tor in Hope Valley.
Alison Moyet
How time flies. It’s been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album ‘Alf’ and Top 10 hits ‘Love Resurrection’ and ‘All Cried Out’.
Paul Heaton (Early show )
The legendary Paul Heaton presents new tunes and certified classics with stripped-back arrangements at The Leadmill next March, with special guest co-singer Rianne Downey.
Paul Heaton (Late show )
The legendary Paul Heaton presents new tunes and certified classics with stripped-back arrangements at The Leadmill next March, with special guest co-singer Rianne Downey.
Volunteer Work Morning: Crabtree Ponds
Practical hands-on conservation work. Tasks vary from footpath improvements and access work, to habitat and vegetation management on Monday 3 March.
Rob Auton
Award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton brings his latest show ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’ to Sheffield. Rob has written ten hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy/theatre/spoken-word shows on specific themes including; the colour yellow in ‘The Yellow Show’, sleep in ‘The Sleep Show’ and hair in ‘The Hair Show’.
Volunteer Work Day: Wyming Brook & Fox Hagg
Get stuck in and join Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a Volunteer Work Day at Wyming Brook Nature Reserve and Fox Hagg for some practical hands-on conservation work on Tuesday 4 March.
Sheffield Social Enterprise Conference - Rewriting the Rules: Social Enterprise in Action
Join bold thinkers and changemakers for an afternoon of insights, innovation, and impact! Expect inspiring speakers, radical ideas, and real-world solutions—plus networking with like-minded trailblazers
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
After The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams went on to create Dirk Gently, a detective with a belief in the fundamental interconnectedness of all things, a unique relationship with the laws of probability, and a love of cats and pizza.
The Festival of Social Enterprise
Join us in this celebration of organisations making a difference! The Festival of Social Enterprise is a city-wide series of workshops, talks, markets, and networking events—showcasing how ethical businesses are transforming Sheffield.
James Martin Live
Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025 including a date at the City Hall Sheffield on Thursday March 6th 2025.
Sheffield Old Town: Echoes of the Past Walk
Thursday 6 March: A short, circular guided walk led by local historian, Les Seaman.
Volunteer Work Day: Moss Valley Woodlands
Fancy getting active outside while giving something back to beautiful green spaces across The Outdoor City? Come and help Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust with some practical hands-on conservation work. Tasks vary from footpath improvements and access work, to habitat and vegetation management.
Brigantes | Shifting Sands
The Brigantes and Sand Artist Rosa van der Vijver present Ravel's Mother Goose!
Gareth Lockrane Quintet
Flautist Gareth Lockrane, one of the UK’s most celebrated jazz musicians, leads a band of top musicians, who are all long-time collaborators of his.
Murder at Fawlty Towers
Murder mystery night with Bail, Sybil & Manuel!
Nick Battle
Where better to hear stories than a theatre, and Nick Battle has plenty to tell - musician, PR, A&R, publisher, Nick has worked Cliff Richard, Take That, the Spice Girls and more.
Sing Your Heart Out - Free Singing Workshop
Come along for this one off singing workshop as part of Sheffield's Festival of Social Enterprise. It's free to take part and open to everyone!
The Wildhearts
For three decades The Wildhearts have remained at the forefront of the British rock scene. From their classic début album Earth Vs The Wildhearts, through to 2007’s Geordie in Wonderland their creative output and legendary live shows have been second to none.
Volunteer Work Morning: Wildlife Gardening
Come along to the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust garden and carry out some gardening jobs and learn about wildlife friendly gardening on Friday 7 March.
Indie Beer Feast 2025
Kicking off Sheffield Beer Week in style…the Indie Beer Feast is a two-day independent craft beer festival, taking place at Trafalgar Warehouse in Sheffield City Centre, 7 - 8 March.
Peddler Market Sheffield Nº 91
Peddler Market is back for all of your street food, craft beer and music needs…
Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours: Darkest Night
Here tails of the Darkest Night in Sheffield’s long history and the ghosts it uncovered.
Conflict - Shostakovich String Quartets
Shostakovich’s String Quartet No.8 and Quartet No.3. are deeply expressive, raw and emotional. Both quartets are rich with evocation and allusion – to Shostakovich’s own work, to the sounds of battle, and with his response in the aftermath of war.
Great Classical Masterpieces
Not three but four masterpieces tonight! Schumann’s piano concerto; Beethoven’s second symphony; Mozart’s overture to Cosi fan tutte; and the added bonus of Delius’s “On hearing the first cuckoo in spring”.
Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Live!!!
Here he is! Yorkshire’s biggest bastard. For one night only! Join owner and MC of The Misty Moon (working men's club in Rotherham/portal to hell) for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter.
Madama Butterfly
One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.
Outdoor climbing experience
Join DC Outdoors for an outdoor climbing experience at Burbage North, in Peak District National Park.
Revolution - Shostakovich String Quartets
Ensemble 360 performs two of Shostakovich’s late string quartets in this, the second concert of Music in the Round’s Shostakovich Weekend. Music of extremes, these quirky quartets are at times exuberant, at others sombre, and often capricious, playful and energetic.
Sheffield Steeldogs v Telford Tigers
The Sheffield Steeldogs play the Telford Tigers.
Sheffield United v Preston North End
Sheffield United play at home against Preston North End.
Unearthing Our Joy - International Women’S Day Performance By Utopia Creative Hub Community Ensemble
Through the power of human revolution, the performance transforms stereotypes and misrepresentations, revealing our true selves individually and collectively.
Lights, Sirens, Action!
Visit the National Emergency Services Museum for a weekend of film and TV, exploring emergency services on screen, items from our collection featured in media, and the equipment and special effects they use.
Books With Belle
Step into a world of fairy tale magic at Books with Belle! Join the enchanting Belle for a special storytime!
Dance In A Day - Bollywood (male only)
A chance to learn the joyous dance style found in Indian Cinema. Learn key moves and learn a short routine.
Ginger's Flea Market
Get ready for an exciting day out at Ginger's Flea market, featuring a huge selection of the best independent vintage stalls. It's the perfect blend of cool vintage clothing, unique handmade crafts, and quirky retro homewares that you’ll love!
Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez - Speakeasy
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show Speakeasy to theatres in 2025.
Power - Shostakovich Piano Quintet
Music in the Round’s Shostakovich Weekend concludes with a celebration of some of the composer’s best-loved chamber music featuring the piano.
Shabaz Says I'm Rich, You're Poor
Join Shabaz Ali, @ShabazSays, as he takes to the stage in his debut live comedy tour. Jam packed with his roaring, on point and hugely requested observations of the mindboggling lengths that are taken to present a ‘perfect’ life online.
Sheffield Steelers v Glasgow Clan
The Sheffield Steelers play the Glasgow Clan.
Sheffield Street Art Walk - PM
Sunday 9 March- 1pm: Kelham Island and Neepsend are major hubs of Sheffield’s thriving official Street Art scene. This walk features roughly 70 exhibits.
Sheffield Street Art Walk- AM
Sunday 9 March- 11am: Kelham Island and Neepsend are major hubs of Sheffield’s thriving official Street Art scene. This walk features roughly 70 exhibits.
Shostakovich Roundtable
Ensemble 360’s Tim Horton and Gemma Rosefield join Soviet-music specialist Patrick Zuk (Durham University) for an hour of illuminating conversation delving into the life and work of Dimitri Shostakovich.
Stand Up Paddleboarding at Victoria Quays
Join DC Outdoors for a SUP experience (stand-up paddle boarding) at Sheffield’s historic Victoria Quays.
Sustainability Netwalking: March
Come along for a guided walk where sustainability meets conversation. 🌿 Connect with others, share ideas, and explore how everyone can create a greener future—all while enjoying the outdoors.
Sheffield Beer Week 2025
Sheffield Beer Week is an annual citywide celebration spread across multiple venues throughout the city. For 2025, a whole load of beery events will be taking place once again, 10 - 16 March.
Micky Overman
This year Micky Overman finds her life at the point of no return. It’s too late to change things, no matter how much she wants to, plus she’s too old for the coping mechanisms she had in her 20s (buying a plane ticket and flying away from her problems).
The Great Sheffield Flood Anniversary Walk
Tuesday 11 March: Join this guided circular walk from Low Bradfield, heading upstream to the site of the calamitous dam wall collapse that caused the Great Sheffield Flood on 11 March 1864.
Volunteer Work Morning: Carbrook Ravine
Fancy getting active outside while giving something back? Join Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a Volunteer Work Morning at Carbrook Ravine on Tuesday 11 March.
Ghost The Musical
Walking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger…
Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good.
Sheffield United v Bristol City
Sheffield United play at home against Bristol City.
Social Enterprising the Transitions Ahead – Film Screening & Q&A
A special screening of this powerful 30-minute documentary exploring how Sheffield’s social enterprises are leading systemic change in response to the interconnected social, economic, and environmental challenges of our time.
The Collective Unconscious and the Dancefloor
Callum Bell is the author the book 'Collective'. He will discuss ideas of the collective unconscious with a special focus on music. His collective contrasts with the neo-liberal capitalism and materialism which dominate at present.
Huge Davies - Album For My Ancestors (Dead)
Huge Davies will be performing a series of songs. Not songs he’s written – these are songs passed down from his family members and ancestors (dead).
Lou Sanders - No Kissing in the Bingo Hall
A show about being human - can you relate? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, Lou Sanders is going to do all her own jokes!
Luther Live
The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.
Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Hejira, a band of experienced jazz musicians who celebrate the work of singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s, put their own stamp on the material whilst remaining true to the spirit of the originals.
Matt Goss - The Hits & More
From the award-winning musician who bought you ‘When Will I Be Famous’, Matt Goss ‘The New King of Las Vegas’ will embark upon a brand-new tour for 2025. Matt Goss: The Hits & More will be a celebration of all Matt has achieved in his music career and beyond.
Death of Guitar Pop
Unstoppable Essex ska duo Death of Guitar Pop return for a long overdue Sheffield knees up at The Leadmill in March.
John Bishop - Back At It
After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John Bishop is back doing the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh.
John Bishop - Back At It, BSL Interpreted performance
After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John Bishop is back doing the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh.
Mendelssohn String Quartets - Consone Quartet
Music in the Round’s Visiting String Quartet returns to Sheffield for its final immersive afternoon and evening of concerts exploring the music of Felix Mendelssohn.
Mendelssohn String Quintet - Consone Quartet
The Consone Quartet completes its series of Mendelssohn’s chamber works with his String Quintet No.1, a work full of youthful joie de vivre.
Sheffield FC v Consett AFC
Sheffield FC play Consett AFC.
Sheffield Steelers v Guildford Flames
The Sheffield Steelers play the Guildford Flames.
Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United
Sheffield Wednesday play at home against Sheffield United.
Stand Up Paddleboarding at Victoria Quays
Join DC Outdoors for a SUP experience (stand-up paddle boarding) at Sheffield’s historic Victoria Quays.
Canoe Taster at Victoria Quays
Join DC Outdoors for an urban Canoe Taster experience at the nearby historic Victoria Quays in Castlegate on Sunday 16 March.
Pollen Market: March 2025
Pollen Market returns for their very first outdoor event of 2025 with a special bumper edition, taking place on Sunday 16 March.
Volunteer Work Day: Wyming Brook & Fox Hagg
Get stuck in and join Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a Volunteer Work Day at Wyming Brook Nature Reserve and Fox Hagg for some practical hands-on conservation work on Sunday 16 March.
Burngreave: Then and Now Walk
Monday 17 March: A short, historical circular walk via Sheffield Quays, The Wicker and Spital Hill.
Volunteer Work Day: Carr House Meadows
Join Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a Volunteer Work Day at Carr House Meadows on Monday 17 March.
Rock Of Age
Let Croft House Theatre Company’s electrifying production of Rock of Ages transport you back to the 1980s – complete with huge rock hits, epic guitar solos and even bigger hair!
The Bacchae and The Frogs
Get ready for an evening that combines two timeless Greek theatre classics in a bold new adaptation by Jack Hewitt. The Bacchae by Euripides and The Frogs by Aristophanes both revolve around Dionysus, the god of wine, theatre, and madness, each presenting a different aspect of this complex deity.
Beans on Toast
Festival fave and antifolk hero Beans on Toast is back once again for what is sure to be another evening packed with rousing singalongs and stories.
Inside Portland Works: A Living Legacy of Craft & Enterprise
Portland Works invites you to an exclusive showround of this historic Grade II* listed building, home to a vibrant community of makers, artists, and social enterprises.
Mike and The Mechanics
Following 2023’s much lauded sell out ‘Refuelled! Tour’, Mike + The Mechanics return for the ‘Looking Back - Living The Years 2025 Tour’
Volunteer Work Morning: Crabtree Ponds
Practical hands-on conservation work. Tasks vary from footpath improvements and access work, to habitat and vegetation management on Tuesday 18 March.
Zoe Lyons: Werewolf
If life is a journey, Zoe’s has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren’t the only parasites she has to worry about).
Hot 8 Brass Band
Transcending genres and trends, Hot 8 have performed and collaborated with the likes of Jon Batiste, Blind Boys of Alabama, Basement Jaxx and Alice Russell, and provided live support for Mos Def, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige.
The Waeve
Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougal (better known as The Waeve) bring their intoxicating art-rock soundscapes to the Leadmill's Steel Stage for a super intimate performance in March.
Celebrating Sheffield – A Great Place to Have a Baby
Are you expecting a baby or recently had one? Come and find out about all the support available to you in Sheffield.
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of the Dubliners returns to theatres in 2025.
Sheffield Old Town: Echoes of the Past Walk
Thursday 20 March: A short, circular guided walk led by local historian, Les Seaman.
Volunteer Work Day: Blacka Moor
Come along for some practical hands-on conservation work at Blacka Moor on Thursday 20 March.
Toxic
Toxic is the story of two queer people who, in their own words, ‘meet, fall in love and f*ck it up.’ Written in Nathaniel’s unmistakeable heart-breaking and hilarious style, the play is a rollercoaster ride through their tumultuous and passionate relationship as they struggle to tame the ghosts of their pasts.
Classical Sheffield – Sonority Choir in Sheffield General
Visit Sheffield General Cemetery for a very special immersive performance with Sonority Choir as part of the Classical Weekend festival. Two performances, one winding through the cemetery at dusk, and the other in the stunning Samuel Worth Chapel later in the evening.
Classical Weekend 2025 Choir Crawl
Celebrate the launch of the Classical Weekend with a fantastic, open-for-all “Choir Crawl” through some favourite haunts in Sheffield.
Classical Weekend: Beethoven for Flute
Be transported to the classical elegance of an 18th century salon in this concert celebrating Beethoven’s joyful, sparkling music for flute to open Classical Sheffield’s Festival Weekend.
Classical Weekend: Beethoven for Flute
Be transported to the classical elegance of an 18th century salon in this concert celebrating Beethoven’s joyful, sparkling music for flute to open Classical Sheffield’s Festival Weekend.
Earwig presents: The Sewer Cats x Alldeepends w/ Guts.
The Sewer Cats x Alldeepeds w/ Guts.
Jewellery Making Evening
A one off class for beginners, you’ll have a chance to make a piece of jewellery, like a ring, a pendant or some earrings.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Get ready for a thrilling evening of crime scenes, delicious food and mystery!
The Hallé
The Hallé and its new Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, in his first season taking over the reins from Mark Elder, are thrilled to be opening the Classical Sheffield Weekend festival with this programme of carefully considered firsts.
The Hallé Open Rehearsal
Join the Hallé as they prepare for their evening concert at Sheffield City Hall.
Volunteer Work Day: Woodhouse Washlands
Get stuck in and join Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a Volunteer Work Day at Woodhouse Washlands on Friday 21 March.
ShAFF at Showroom Cinema 2025
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) is back for its 19th year 21 - 23 March, as they head to Showroom Cinema for a weekend to showcase the world's best adventure, travel, and extreme sports films.
Classical Weekend 2025: Winter Garden Pop Ups
Come along for a fantastic day of completely free music performances from some of Sheffield’s brilliant Music Makers.
Imaginary Friends
Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye’s first solo show for seven years. This is a major event.
Kim Wilde
In 2025 Kim Wilde and her band will be embarking on the ‘Closer Tour’. Playing the legendary ‘Close’ album as well as songs from the upcoming ‘Closer’ album and of course her earlier hits.
Musical Pocket Playground Workshop with Emergence Collective
Musicians from the brilliant Emergence Collective will host a wonderfully unique FREE workshop for twelve, 5-8 year olds at the Musical Pocket Playground in Charter Square.
Sheffield Comic Con
Coming to Sheffield's Ponds Forge International Centre on Saturday 22 March, this will be a great day for families, sci-fi collectors, fans, and every other kind of Comic Con Fan!
Sheffield Duathlon - Sat 22 March 2025
Adventure Awaits in the Peak District National Park. Standard Distance Duathlon
Sheffield Steelers v Manchester Storm
The Sheffield Steelers play the Manchester Storm.
The Steel City 9 present ‘Breakfast with Ludwig’
No, not that Ludwig! Ludwig Spohr’s nonet is a really attractive piece of chamber music for the unusual combination of wind quintet and 4 string players. The Steel City 5 have teamed up with some of the region’s finest string players to bring you this neglected masterpiece.
Totley Vintage And Artisan Fayre
Totley Vintage And Artisan Fayre features a stunning line up of vintage and local artisan dealers. There will also be delicious cakes, savouries and drinks.
Weaselling at Higger Tor
Join DC Outdoors for a weaselling experience at picturesque Higger Tor in Hope Valley.
Fawlty Towers Weekend
A weekend with Basil, Sybil and Manuel, what can possibly go wrong?
The Climbing Works International Festival 2025
Every year one of the world's most prestigious route setters (Percy Bishton, who co-owns The Climbing Works) gives the elite boulderers of the world something to get their teeth into right here in The Outdoor City. This year's CWIF takes place 22 - 23 March.
Carmen
As part of Classical Sheffield's 'Classical Weekend' Festival, the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with Opera on Location, Hallam Choral Society, and Sheffield Music Hub to present Bizet’s Carmen.
CWIF Watch Party in the Winter Garden
Come and watch all the action from Climbing Works International Festival Finals 2025 amongst the stunning leafy surroundings of Sheffield Winter Garden on Sunday 23 March.
Faure Requiem and Young Composer Competition winner
Gloriously contrasting choral music including four world premieres sung by the region's foremost mixed-voice choir brings the Classical Weekend 2025 Festival to a close.
FREE Kids' Pirate Party
Come join this free Kid's Pirate Party! Get ready for a morning full of treasure hunts, pirate games and more. Arrr matey!
Nether Edge Farmers' Market - March 2025
The spring edition of this quarterly market, which takes place in the streets around Nether Edge. Expect a bustling atmosphere with over eighty stallholders selling a vast array of local produce, crafts and wares.
Sheffield Half Marathon 2025
Taking place on Sunday 23 March, Sheffield Half Marathon is one the best attended in the country and most scenic too! Each year, the event attracts thousands of runners of all abilities to the city’s streets, raising many thousands of pounds for great causes.
Sheffield Steeldogs v Swindon Wildcats
The Sheffield Steeldogs play the Swindon Wildcats.
Stand Up Paddleboarding at Victoria Quays
Join DC Outdoors for a SUP experience (stand-up paddle boarding) at Sheffield’s historic Victoria Quays.
Chris Brain
The Lantern Theatre are so pleased to be welcoming back the acoustic delight of Chris Brain following his fabulous appearance in March 2024, and other appearances down the road at Cafe#9.
Peoples, Plants and Pavilions Walk
Tuesday 25 March: Explore all areas of the Sheffield Botanical Gardens via its winding paths. En route, the tour will pause to learn about the garden's history and botanical features.
Sheffield: A Civilised Place Walk
Tuesday 25 March: An easy-going two-mile city centre discovery trail exploring how engineering has developed the city of Sheffield.
Will Varley
Will Varley reappears at The Leadmill when he brings his soulful voice and gentle guitar vibes on 25th March 2025.
Bangers
This 5 star Edinburgh smash hit is back to continue the party with an exhilarating night of original music, lyrical storytelling, and pure UK garage vibes. How do the bangers we grew up listening to, shape who we are today?
John Shuttleworth - Raise The Oof
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!).
Sophie McCartney - One Foot in the Rave
After last year’s phenomenal sell out show, award-winning comedian and number one bestselling author Sophie McCartney is back with a brand-new show! Recently kicked out of club 18-30, a new decade now beckons and she DOES NOT BELIEVE IT.
Andrew Bird - A Ticklish Mind
After his TV appearance on "The Russell Howard Hour" Andrew supported Russell Howard on his massive national tour including six straight shows at The London Palladium. He has also recently supported Troy Hawke and at The UK Comedy Awards was voted “Comic’s Comic-Best Act”.
China Crisis
Synthpop icons China Crisis make their Leadmill debut in 2025, showcasing chart classics and fan favourites from their 45+ year career.
David Gray - Past & Present
David Gray’s story is unlike any other. He spent almost a decade striving to make a breakthrough, and when it happened it did so in the biggest way imaginable as White Ladder became one of the best-selling British albums of recent decades and established him as an arena-filling artist.
Spring Night Market Social at Steamworks
Come along for a night of fun, food, and community as Craft & Flea host a spring edition of their Night Market Social at The Steamworks, on Thursday 27 March.
Volunteer Work Day: Greno Woods
Help Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust and get stuck in on this Volunteer Work Day at Greno Woods on Friday 28 March.
Volunteer Work Day: Sunnybank
Help Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust and get stuck in on this Volunteer Work Day at Sunnybank Nature Reserve on Thursday 27 March.
Billy Marrows & Grande Família
This gig is a rare chance to hear Billy Marrows and his 12-piece chamber jazz group Grande Família play music from their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Penelope’.
Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from The Movies
Renowned singer and entertainer Gareth Gates is set to captivate audiences with his latest show, Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from the Movies.
Heather Findlay
Heather Findlay burst upon the musical scene in 1997 with Mostly Autumn, staying with them for 13 years, as well as having side projects such as Odin Dragonfly. A solo artist since 2010, she has continued to experiment with different band formats, including recent work with The Bee Tellers.
The Lilacs
From Wigan with love, The Lilacs make the step up into The Leadmill main room exactly one year after selling out the Steel Stage in March 2024.
Brandenburg: Bach for Harpsichord & Strings
Ensemble 360 is joined by leading harpsichordist Steven Devine for this special evening of music by three members of the Bach family.
Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Live!!!
Here he is! Yorkshire’s biggest bastard. For one night only! Join owner and MC of The Misty Moon (working men's club in Rotherham/portal to hell) for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter.
Sheffield FC v Liversedge
Sheffield FC play Liversedge.
Sheffield Steelers v Dundee Stars
The Sheffield Steelers play the Dundee Stars.
Sheffield United v Coventry City
Sheffield United play at home against Coventry City.
Stand Up Paddleboarding at Victoria Quays
Join DC Outdoors for a SUP experience (stand-up paddle boarding) at Sheffield’s historic Victoria Quays.
Fawlty Towers Weekend
Weekend with Basil, Sybil and Manuel , what can possibly go wrong.
Big Fish Little Fish Superhero Family Rave
Join the original award winning family rave at The Steamworks for raving, craft, play, drinks and food!
Kids' Mother's Day T-Shirt Printing Workshop
Create matching T-shirts for you and your Mama this Mother's Day!
Mama Mia Mother's Day Lunch
Treat Mum to a Mother’s Day celebration she’ll never forget!
Origins of Central Sheffield Street Names Walk
Sunday 30 March: A heritage walk tracing the origins of the main streets in Sheffield city centre.
Outdoor climbing experience
Join DC Outdoors for an outdoor climbing experience at Burbage North, in Peak District National Park.
Sheffield Street Art Walk - PM (30 March)
Sunday 30 March- 1pm: Kelham Island and Neepsend are major hubs of Sheffield’s thriving official Street Art scene. This walk features roughly 70 exhibits.
Sheffield Street Art Walk- AM (30 March)
Sunday 30 March- 11am: Kelham Island and Neepsend are major hubs of Sheffield’s thriving official Street Art scene. This walk features roughly 70 exhibits.
Ghost Train - Destination: Unknown
This March, Strange Britain is partnering with the Penistone Line Partnership to bring back their popular Ghost Train event on Monday 31 March.
Louis Dunford
Having just announced his debut album, ‘Be Lucky,’ Louis Dunford has announced his biggest headline tour to date and he will return to The Leadmill as part of it!
There's A Monster In Your Show
A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too!
Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows have long been one of the most extraordinary sights in modern rock - communal outpourings of hope and joy which boast the most life-affirming sing-a-longs you’ll ever hear.
Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf
In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee.
Pete Roth Trio
Pete Roth Trio started as a rehearsal band, something for some friends to explore the edges of “interactive music” - towards the more experimental end of Jazz. They've now left the rehearsal room, blinking in the sunlight, ready to bring new music to those wanting to hear it.
The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton
Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Jarman, Howerd's End) presents his riveting, kinetic solo show portraying one of the great English writers of the inter-war years.
Bellini's The Capulets And Montagues
Bellini's The Capulets and the Montagues is a gritty re-working of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, where loyalty and love are put to the test amidst political violence, set to exquisite bel canto operatic music that brings the story’s tragedy to the fore.
Del Scott Miller
Del Scott Miller has been part of the Barnsley and Sheffield music scene for a couple of decades, and yet somehow he's never played at The Lantern. This oversight will now be corrected!
Greed
Tavaziva Dance returns with Bawren Tavaziva’s ‘Greed’, a dynamic, powerful, exhilarating dance piece first performed to great acclaim in 2013.
Orienteering - Give it a go!
Come and explore Chapeltown Park and give orienteering a go.
Sing The Musicals
The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, plus a giant screen with sing along lyrics make this a must see show.
Velma Celli: A Brief History of Drag
Join international, multi award-winning cabaret super-star Velma Celli for an evening of fabulous cabaret entertainment celebrating the most iconic drag moments in music, theatre, movies and popular culture.
Peddler Market Sheffield Nº 92
Peddler Market is back for all of your street food, craft beer and music needs…
Al Murray - Guv Island
Standing up so you don't have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to.
Sheffield Steelers v Cardiff Devils
The Sheffield Steelers play the Cardiff Devils.
Sheffield Wednesday v Hull City
Sheffield Wednesday play at home against Hull City.
Songs from Stage and Screen
CODA is an award-winning touring company celebrated for its exceptional performances of the most beloved songs from both the West End and Broadway stages.
Triple Bill: Everywhere
Fearless British African heritage theatre company tiata fahodzi have commissioned three writers to create stories on the theme of Everywhere - a timely look at what we are, and what we are becoming.
Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night
Laughter at the New Barrack Tavern, Sheffield.
Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer
Rising Star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first ever solo UK and Ireland Tour.
October Drift
Alt-rock masters October Drift are revered for their unreal live shows – they treat us to yet another classic evening at The Leadmill next April.
Simba's Jungle Jam
Come along for a wild time at Simba's Jungle Jam - a Lion King Toddler Session filled with music, games, and fun!
Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back, coming to Utilita Arena Sheffield on Tuesday 8 April 2025, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale.
Orienteering - Give it a go!
Come and explore Chapeltown Park and give orienteering a go.
Sheffield United v Millwall
Sheffield United play at home against Millwall.
Dear Evan Hansen
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have.
Chris McCausland - Yonks!
You might have seen Chris McCausland on; Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!
Gabrielle
After selling-out all 32 nights during last year’s ‘30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025.
Easter Egg Hunt on The Moor
The Moor Sheffield will be hosting their fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt this April for the children of Sheffield to get involved in during their Easter break.
Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
Since his first appearance with the brilliant Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, Carlo Tenan has become a frequent guest conductor of this distinctive ensemble.
Cirque de Celine
After a sold out tour across the UK and Europe in 2023, Celine- My Heart Will Go On is back for 2024, bigger and better than ever. The concert is a stunning celebration of the music of one of the greatest singers of our time.
Creeping Jean
Brighton six piece Creeping Jean showcase their rip-roaring psychedelic indie sounds at Hallamshire Hotel this April.
Kids' Free Easter Decoration Screen Printing
Join in at Cutlery Works for a screen printing pop-up hosted by Noons studio!
Thestival 2025
Thestival is back and brighter than ever! Coming to Sheffield’s Lantern Theatre in April 2025! Since its 2013 start as a student showcase, it’s been reinvented into a two-day celebration of musicals, comedy, drama, and creative debuts.
Sheffield Wednesday v Oxford United
Sheffield Wednesday play at home against Oxford United.
Steamers & Scallywags - Steampunk weekend
Step into the National Emergency Services Museum's extraordinary building and journey to a magical world of imagination, invention, and adventure. This Victorian Police, Fire, and Ambulance station, filled with wonders and curiosities, becomes the ultimate setting for a Steampunk weekend!
Free Kids' Easter Crafts
Come along to Cutlery Works for a fun day of free Easter crafts for the kids!
Sharrow Vale Market: April 2025
Sharrow Vale Market is held three times year, with around 100 stalls selling a wide variety of locally sourced and homemade produce.
Jewellery Making Evening
A one off class for beginners, you’ll have a chance to make a piece of jewellery, like a ring, a pendant or some earrings.
An Inspector Calls
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman.
Kate Butch - Wuthering Shites
Fresh from the runway of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, comedy crossdresser Kate Butch has written a jukebox musical based on the songs of Kate Bush (kind of like if Mamma Mia! had a nervous breakdown) but now she needs your help to get “BUSH!” to Broadway.
The National Youth Orchestra - To The Beat
Experience the unforgettable as The National Youth Orchestra performs the greatest orchestral music of all time with the limitless energy of a new generation. The musicians will bring Stravinsky’s Petrushka to life, with shifting rhythms and harmonies dancing between each instrument, creating an intoxicating world of sound.
Brooke Combe
Soul sensation on the rise Brooke Combe brings her stunning R&B sound to the Leadmill this April for her biggest Sheffield headline to date.
Earwig presents: Polite Bureaux w/ Bait Britain + Muccarelli
Earwig presents: Polite Bureaux w/ Bait Britain + Muccarelli
Sheffield United v Cardiff City
Sheffield United play at home against Cardiff City.
Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering 2025
The Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering will be taking place in Sheffield over the 2025 Easter Weekend.
Sheffield FC v Ashington AFC
Sheffield FC play Ashington AFC.
Smallprint
Quickly-rising local indie four-piece, Smallprint, play at The Leadmill for their biggest headline show to date in April!
Symphonic Ibiza
Symphonic Ibiza features some of the most famous Ibiza club anthems from the last 30 years presented in a totally unexpected way.
Torvill & Dean - Our Last Dance
Seize your chance to see the world’s most famous ice dancing duo, Torvill & Dean perform together on ice, before they retire from skating for good!
Cazoo World Snooker Championship 2025
Professional snooker's most prestigious tournament and one of Sheffield’s biggest sporting events, the World Championship returns with 32 of snooker’s best players competing in a knockout style tournament, 19 April - 5 May.
Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt
Get ready for a fun-filled Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt event where you can search for colourful eggs and meet the Easter Bunny!
Sheffield Wednesday v Middlesbrough
Sheffield Wednesday play at home against Middlesbrough.
Divina De Campo
Divina de Campo returns with “I Do Think,” an electrifying one-woman show that explores life’s highs, lows, and everything in between. From orbiting the stars to becoming one, join Divina as she distils her extraordinary journey through stage, screen, and even the occasional market stall.
Northern Ballet's Jane Eyre
Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile.
Festival of Debate 2025
The largest annual non-partisan politics festival in the UK! Expect another challenging and diverse programme of events, featuring an array of well-known keynote speakers, when Festival of Debate returns 22 April — 30 May.
Scummy Mummies
Scummy Mummies Helen and Ellie are BACK with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe.
Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend
Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Legend.
Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent
Multi-award-winning vocalist/lyricist Georgia Mancio and double Grammy-winning pianist/composer Alan Broadbent present songs from their new album ‘A Story Left Untold’, alongside gems from their 40 strong back catalogues.
Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s
Spandau Ballet bassist, Eastenders star and DJ extraordinaire Martin Kemp brings his unbeatable 80s disco back to The Leadmill next April.
Daytime Disco
Step back to the 90s and party like it’s 1999—during daylight hours!
Sheffield FC v Brighouse Town
Sheffield FC play Brighouse Town.
Sheffield Wednesday v Portsmouth
Sheffield Wednesday play at home against Portsmouth.
The Sheffield Sustainable Market: Spring Edition
The best sustainable gifts from local makers
Abi Clarke
Abi Clarke lived the modern-day dream. She posted a video online, went to bed a “nobody”, then woke up to thousands of followers. Four years later – and after a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe – this is the debut show they’ve been waiting for, though it may not be exactly what they want from her…
Kids' Free Pokemon Party
Come along for a super fun Kids' Free Pokemon Party where your little trainers can catch 'em all and enjoy Pokemon-themed games and activities!
Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out of Hell makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock 'n' roll.
New Writing: The Shorts
Discover the latest in fresh storytelling and creative talent with New Writing: The Shorts, part of our annual New Writing Festival. This celebration of emerging talent is a unique opportunity to experience original, thought-provoking theatre.
Jamali Maddix
Writer and actor, Jamali Maddix returns to The Leadmill next April. Jamali is best known for appearances on; Hate Thy Neighbour, Spent, Break Clause, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, and much more.
Murder Trial Tonight 3 - The Doorstep Case
This unique theatrical experience brings true-crime stories to life. In the third season, a mother returns home in the early hours of the morning after a night out celebrating her birthday, only to find her daughter murdered on her doorstep
La Boheme
La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer.
Peter Kay Live
One of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay, is finally returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years.
Freddie Halkon
A meteoric rise for local lad Freddie Halkon from support to sold out Steel Stage, he tops off his massive UK tour with a huge main room headline show next year.
Phazed Out Festival 2025
Celebrating Hardcore & Alternative, Phazed Out debuts in Sheffield on May 3rd 2025.The bank holiday event will take over all three rooms at Network for a day of non-stop movement and killer energy.
Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers
Sheffield United play at home against Blackburn Rovers.
The Hallé
Marta Gardolińska, Music Director of the Opéra national de Lorraine, conducts this programme of conflict and resolution. With its beautifully broad ranges of tonal colour, tinged with the trials of the American Civil War, it is easy to see why Copland’s score for Appalachian Spring earned him a Pulitzer Prize.
Art in the Aisles
Art in the Aisles is in it's second year after a hugely succesful and fun time last year. Hosted by Walkley Events Collective and bringing together over 30 talented Sheffield Artists under one Steeple. This event is coinciding with Open Up Sheffield.
Open Up Sheffield 2025
With 100+ studios taking part, Open Up Sheffield is one of the largest open studio events outside of London and helps showcase some of Sheffield's finest creative talents. This year it will take place over two weekends, 3 May - 5 May and 10 - 11 May.
999 Event
Back for another year, The Moor Sheffield will be hosting their 999 Fun Day in association with the National Emergency Services Museum
Day Fever!
Due to its remarkable success, Day Fever! returns on Saturday the 4th May 2024 for another day time party at the iconic Sheffield City Hall.
Free Kids' May The Fourth Be With You Poster Screen Printing
Come along for a fun morning of screen printing May the Fourth posters for kids!
The Music of Zimmer vs Williams
The Manchester Concert Orchestra, conducted by Robert Emery, will perform epic scores celebrating two of the greatest film music composers of all time.
Graves Park Country Show 2025
Graves Park Country Show is a FREE entry family event with lots of animals on show, stalls, kids activities and fairground rides, it'll be another great family day out on Monday 5 May.
The Prat Pack
An exclusive evening with Britain's best loved stars featuring Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale & Shane Richie.
Horatio Gould
At the age of 27, Horatio is tribal elder of Gen Z. Existing on the cusp of two age groups and desperate for something meaningful to believe in, Horatio explores the crisis facing young people seeking purpose in life that isn’t fat jeans or rock-climbing.
A Very Dark Imagination
An isolated cottage in the Welsh countryside. A storm raging overhead. A mass murderer on the run from the near-by institute for the criminally insane. A sudden knock at the door...
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott’s experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time.
World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025
The World Seniors Snooker Championship returns in 2025 with many of the legends of yesteryear once again competing at the Crucible, 7-11 May.
Bromheads Jacket
Sheffield’s own beloved trailblazing post-punk trio return for their biggest headline show in quite some time – Bromheads Jacket bring the noise this May.
Misha Mullov-Abbado Group
Acclaimed bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado, who is also a prolific composer and arranger, leads his regular group featuring some of the most sought-after young musicians in London
The Waterboys
The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way.
Celebrate the Legends of Folk, Roots & Americana with Julia Waldron & The Orchestrators
Come along for an unforgettable evening of folk, roots, and Americana music as Julia Waldron & The Orchestrators once again grace the stage at The Lantern in Sheffield.
Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show featuring the incredible Xenna. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence.
Olly Murs
Fresh from his nationwide tour as special guest to Take That earlier this year, Olly Murs has announced a massive UK Arena tour for next Spring. Get ready to party with a set that features all the hits and more!
Sheffield Railex 2025
Neepsend Model Railway Society's annual exhibition
Barnsley Morris Minor Owners Annual Rally/ Classic Car Show 2025
The Barnsley Morris Minor Owners Club bring their Annual Rally/ Classic Car Show to Graves Park for a seventh year.
Benji Waterhouse
Dr Benji Waterhouse is a frontline NHS doctor specialising in psychiatry. He is also an award-winning stand-up comedian who performs sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival. He has written for the Guardian and Independent and was included in a list of ‘Inspiring Psychiatrists’ by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Kids' Dino Meet & Greet and Crafts Session
Come meet some awesome dinosaurs, make cool crafts, and have a blast at this Kids' Dino Meet & Greet and Crafts Session!
Bradley Simpson
Frontman of leading pop outfit The Vamps, Bradley Simpson is now channelling his star power into his debut solo album ‘The Panic Years’, is destined to establish him as one of the UK’s most exciting new global artists.
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne's audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical
A wonderful family friendly musical, based on the original film.
20 Years of Ensemble 360: Festival Launch
Schubert's rousing Octet (perhaps the piece most closely associated with Ensemble 360 over their two decades) showcases the range and breadth of the ensemble, with its jaunty, memorable tunes and high drama. It is coupled here with two works written especially for the group.
Ivo Neame Trio
Multi-award-winning pianist Ivo Neame, one of a handful of musician/composers who are redefining the sound of British jazz, leads his trio, featuring two of the finest UK-based jazz instrumentalists,.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025
Join Music in the Round & Ensemble 360 for this year's festival Friday 16 – Saturday 24 May, as they welcome some of the world's finest musicians and stellar guest artists.
Echoes From The Birdcage
Experience the vibrant soundscape of London’s King’s Cross with Echoes from the Birdcage. These works capture the diversity of the city, from the meditative echoes of Messiaen to the energetic beats of Steve Reich and works infused with jazz and Balkan folk dance.
Family Concert: Giddy Goat
Being a mountain goat is no fun when you are scared of heights! Stand poor Giddy on a mountain ledge and his head starts spinning and his knees turn to jelly. But can he find the fearless goat inside himself in time to rescue little Edmund, the sheep?
Get Together 2025
Now into its fifth year, Get Together has earnt a reputation as one of the best festivals for original and independent music, art, food and drink. For 2025, the festival returns to Kelham Island and Neepsend for another massive music takeover on Saturday 17 May.
Intimate Letters
Janáček’s intricate second quartet – nicknamed ‘Intimate Letters’ – is skilfully interspersed with the Czech composer’s own writing, performed by an actor, in this specially scripted performance of the work for Ensemble 360 with actor.
Sheffield Cocktail Festival
Shake things up with Sheffield’s Biggest Cocktail Party! The Steamworks is set to come alive with 25 of the city's top bars, iconic drinks brands, and expertly crafted cocktails on Saturday 17 May.
HorrorConUK
HorrorConUK: The Ultimate Horror Experience! 🩸🔪 Celebrate 10 years of terror on 17th & 18th May 2025 at Magna, Rotherham! Meet legendary horror icons, shop eerie collectables, and immerse yourself in the macabre. Are you brave enough?
Goldberg: Bach at Breakfast
A breakfast concert of Bach’s hugely popular Goldberg Variations, at Samuel Worth Chapel. Intricate counterpoint and life-affirming spirituality are the hallmarks of this most intimate of works presented in a breath-taking, conversational arrangement for violin, viola and cello.
Goldberg: Bach at Dawn
As the day breaks and birdsong surrounds Samuel Worth Chapel, Bach’s hugely popular Goldberg Variations, will greet the dawn. Intricate counterpoint and life-affirming spirituality are the hallmarks of this most intimate of works presented in a breath-taking, conversational arrangement for violin, viola and cello.
Nabil Abdulrashid
Award-winning, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns with a riotous new stand-up show.
Paul Chowdhry
Paul Chowdhry has announced his brand-new ‘Englandia’ UK stand-up tour for 2025. Kicking off in Ipswich on 2nd March, he will perform 33 dates across the country which includes right here in Sheffield!
The Nostalgic Utopian Future Distance
An electrifying and electrified evening of duets between soloists drawn from Ensemble 360, and tape or live electronics, all presented in multi-speaker, 360-degree surround-sound.
Weston Park May Fayre 2025
Prepare to be amazed as Sheffield's Weston Park May Fayre returns for a day full of FREE family fun on Sunday 18 May, with fun fair, circus acts, comedy, live music, food stalls and more.
Battleship Potemkin
A technical masterpiece, and Soviet cinema at its finest, don't miss the screening of this influential and visionary piece of cinema with the original soundtrack performed live by Ensemble 360, to mark the film’s centenary year.
Schumann & Ravel: Mother Goose
This afternoon concert begins with the ‘Mother Goose’ Suite. Ravel’s delightful, whimsical work sets fairytales to music, performed here in a chamber arrangement.
Gary Barlow - Songbook Tour
The Songbook Tour 2025, will see Gary play 41 dates around the UK, including two nights here in Sheffield on 19 & 20 May, giving his fans a unique opportunity to see him perform his biggest hits in an intimate setting.
Appalachian Spring
Members of the celebrated Elias Quartet join forces with their friends and former colleagues in Ensemble 360 for this very special concert.
Nish Kumar - Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe
Nish Kumar – (one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century) is back on tour with his brand new politically charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe, with extra dates now added due to phenomenal demand.
Relaxed Concert: Appalachian Spring
For this ‘Relaxed’ concert of American music featuring Barber’s much-loved Adagio and Copland’s joyful Appalachian Spring, doors will be left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance.
The Night Overtook Us: An Evening of Scottish Folk Music
Donald Grant, Elias Quartet violinist, is also a master of the folk fiddle. Raised in the Highlands, Donald was immersed in Gaelic song and Scottish music from an early age.
& Juliet
Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?
Buenos Aires Symphony of Colón Opera
The first South American orchestra to appear in the series, the prestigious Buenos Aires Symphony Orchestra of Colón Opera makes a splash with this colourful and fizzy programme.
Cycles & Circles
Jasdeep Singh Degun is one of the finest exponents of the sitar and one of the most exciting musicians working today. His many collaborations with players from both Indian and western classical traditions have earned him broad audiences and many prizes, including two prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society awards in 2024.
Danny Baker - Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!
The Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town!
Ed Night
Ed Night’s recent online sketches have garnered tens of millions of views across Instagram & TikTok, as well as a nomination for the Chortle awards 2024. In 2017 his debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe, Anthem For Doomed Youth, saw him become one of the youngest ever nominees for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer.
Secret Workings of the Mind - 7th Annual Conference
This years conference will explore how to thrive in challenging times, enhance the way we connect with others, and reach new heights in personal and professional performance. You’ll gain insights from Mentors and hear directly from Professor Steve Peters!
Brahms String Sextet
In a final chance to catch the members of the Elias Quartet in collaboration with Ensemble 360, this celebration of music for strings centres on Brahms’s spectacular Sextet.
Premier League Darts 2025
Premier League Darts returns to Sheffield on Thursday 22 May 2025, as the Utilita Arena plays host to the final night of league phase action next May.
Shostakovich, Mozart & More
With Ensemble 360 once again joined by members of the Elias String Quartet, this is an expansive programme of some of the most exciting writing for strings from the 20th century, interspersed with two very different, but equally glorious, works for piano and wind.
Celebrating Avril Coleridge-Taylor
Presented by Leah Broad, whose group biography of female composers Quartet (2023) won plaudits around the globe, this concert with conversation introduces us to the ground-breaking Avril Coleridge-Taylor and her world.
Hawkwind - There is no Space for us
Legendary space rock pioneers Hawkwind will return to UK stages in Spring 2025, touring in support of their current studio album ‘Stories From Time And Space' out on Cherry Red Records.
Kylie Minogue - The Tension Tour
Kylie today announces her highly anticipated ‘Tension Tour’ for 2025, which will see the global icon perform at Utilita Arena Sheffield on Friday 23 May 2025 and is set to be Kylie’s biggest tour since 2011.
Sinfonietta Britten, Vaughan-Williams & More
This sumptuous exploration of an intricate musical family tree unpacks the influence of some of the 20th century’s greatest composers upon one another.
Close Up: Music For Curious Young Minds
A tour through the wondrous world of chamber music, specially created for young audiences. This concert combines some of the most well-known music ever written, alongside playful storytelling in Berio’s entertaining Opus Number Zoo.
Finale: Mozart, Beethoven & Elgar
In a nostalgic nod to Ensemble 360's beginnings, the group revisits the music from their very first concert in this 20th anniversary Festival Finale.
Goldberg: Piano at Dawn
Tim Horton performs his own spellbinding early morning concert, returning the Goldberg Variations to their original keyboard form. Once again ringing out among the dawn chorus, in the atmospheric hidden gem of Samuel Worth Chapel.
Magic of Motown
The Magic of Motown has been seen by over one million people and it is no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Sheffield Food Festival 2025
One of the city's largest free to attend events for all the family, the festival is a bustling exhibition of Sheffield’s flourishing food & drink scene, with 90% of the traders taking part, based locally. This year's food festival takes place 24 - 26 May.
Love to be... Street Festival
The biggst inner city festival to take place in Sheffield is here! Huge international line up, full festival production, 4 stages of music and entertainment
Only Fools & Horses - The Musical
Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to a town near you! The smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical - direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London’s West End - featuring Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, Cassandra, Raquel, Boycie, Marlene, Trigger, Denzil, Mickey Pearce.
The Detective Dog
Tiny & Tall Productions accessible and imaginative adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s award winning book, The Detective Dog, features puppetry, song and magical scent technology, bringing the story alive on stage for audiences of all ages.
MC Hammersmith
MC Hammersmith is the world’s leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions.
James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show
What would you do with an hour? What if it was your last hour ever? For James the answer is easy: he wants to tell you a story. A story full of laughter and music and joy. A story about living.
Peter Kay Tribute Night
Get ready for a night full of belly laughs and top-notch entertainment as the UK’s most authentic Peter Kay tribute artist takes the stage!
Goldsmiths North 2025
Taking place 30 May - 1 June in the magnificent Cutlers’ Hall, Goldsmiths North is annual fair in Sheffield, bringing the finest contemporary Silverware and Jewellery to the North of England.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2025
Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Holly Johnson - 40th Anniversary of Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Music legend and global LGBTQ+ icon Holly Johnson has announced 3 extra dates to his Welcome To The Pleasuredome 40th Anniversary Tour. The tour will celebrate 4 decades since the iconic debut album by Frankie Goes to Hollywood and now includes a new date in Sheffield.
Jewellery Making Evening
A one off class for beginners, you’ll have a chance to make a piece of jewellery, like a ring, a pendant or some earrings.
Peter James' Picture You Dead
Having recently been proclaimed as Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite literary detective, Superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand-new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead.
The Blindboy Podcast Live
The Blindboy Podcast LIVE returns on its biggest tour yet, with polymath, bestselling author, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, producer and academic Blindboy Boatclub.
The Brigantes | Threads of Fate
A passionate season finale including pieces by John Williams
Collabro
Collabro are back to celebrate the 11th anniversary of their historic Britain's Got Talent win! Join Jamie, Matt, Michael and Tom for their annual reunion as they blend their voices together, once more, to give you soaring harmonies, hilarious stories, and all your favourite songs!
Curry Night with Grow + Ammi's Kitchen
Enjoy a delicious authentic veggie/vegan curry lovely prepared by the team at social enterprise Ammi's Kitchen, and support two great causes at the same time!
Sheffield Sausage and Cider Festival
The Sausage and Cider Festival will be returning to Sheffield for a huge outdoor festival hosted in Don Valley Bowl on Saturday 7 June, bringing together great food, refreshing drinks, and live entertainment.
Danny Bowes - Maximum Chat
Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes is set to embark on a UK tour in June 2025 with his highly anticipated one-man show, Maximum Chat. The tour marks a significant return to the stage for Bowes, following his recovery from a life-threatening accident in 2022.
Day Fever!
Due to the remarkable returns on Saturday 8th June 2024 for another day time party at the iconic Sheffield City Hall.
Lionel Richie
International superstar Lionel Richie has announced a UK and European headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ arriving at Utilita Arena Sheffield for the only date in Yorkshire on Sunday 8 June 2025.
Summer in Nashville - Sheffield
Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville arrives in Sheffield for the first time ever, with a huge lineup of music, games and food on Sunday 8 June 2025.
The Hallé & Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
The Sheffield International Concert Series season finale will leave you in awe of the wonders of creation. Under the baton of the Hallé’s charismatic Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton, the massed forces of the Hallé and the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus will breathe hope and joy into Haydn’s divine masterpiece, The Creation.
Calamity Jane
Meet the fearless, gun slingin' Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. She'll charm you hog-eyed though, especially when trying to win the heart of the dashing Lieutenant Gilmartin, or shooting insults at her best friend Wild Bill Hickock.
Hothouse Flowers
Irish pop-rock icons Hothouse Flowers haven’t visited Sheffield in decades, soon to be fixed as they join us at The Leadmill for an intimate standing show next June.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025. Kicking off in Glasgow on 24th May and taking in 15-cities in total including Sheffield, Newcastle, Cardiff and Bristol, the tour culminates at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London.
Oti Mabuse - Viva Carnival
Join the Queen of the dance floor, Oti Mabuse as she celebrates the world’s most electrifying carnivals. From the sambas of Brazilian Carnival to the Tangos of Argentina’s Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, the dance scene at England’s own Glastonbury Festival and the swing of the Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Oti knows how to party.
Killer Queen - A Tribute to Queen
Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty.
Tom Lawrinson - Buried Alive (And Loving It)
Everything is awful but that’s okay, argues Tom Lawrinson in his ridiculously entertaining show about family and growing up in a Spanish subterranean cave. A show for siblings who shared a rubbish childhood and comedy fans alike.
Noughts & Crosses
Step into a world where the rules of society are flipped on their head and everything you thought you knew is challenged. Noughts and Crosses is a gripping play that explores racism, privilege, and a love that defies the boundaries of society.
A Night at the Musicals
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of show-stopping performances at A Night at the Musicals!
Rhys Darby - The Legend Returns
In a world full of AI and Robot tech can a simple dad with slightly tight jeans stay relevant? Ancient Astronaut Theorists say yes! Rhys hopes to prove that right now a touch of very human silliness is more important than ever!?
Sheffield DocFest 2025
The UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects, Sheffield Docfest returns Wednesday 18 June - Monday 23 June 2025.
King Creosote
A raw, powerful show fusing numerous genres with his singular song writing, King Creosote joins us for an intimate all-seated performance.
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!
Jewellery Making Evening
A one off class for beginners, you’ll have a chance to make a piece of jewellery, like a ring, a pendant or some earrings.
Kelham Pride
Set to be be bigger and better, once again this inclusive street party returns on Saturday 21 June and will be centred around multiple Kelham venues offering a broad range of entertainment from live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers.
Legend: The Music of Bob Marley
Legend, The Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a supremely talented cast.
Kinky Boots The Musical
After inheriting his family's failing shoe factory and with a relationship on the rocks, life is proving to be very challenging for Charlie Price. That is until he meets Lola, a drag queen whose sparkle and unsteady heels might just hold the answer to saving the struggling business.
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation.
SPACE Blood & Bubblegum Tour
The legendary Liverpool band Space is set to bring their explosive live show to Sheffield on Saturday, 28th June 2025.
Totally Take That & Olly Murs Tribute Show
Experience a night you’ll Never Forget! Featuring the ultimate tribute to Take That and Olly Murs, this show brings the magic of their 2024 tour to life with all the classic hits you know and love.
Single Malt Whisky Tasting Experience
Join Distilled Events for an exclusive Single Malt Whisky Tasting in Sheffield!
The Illegal Eagles
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
Powercut 2025
A charming summer’s evening of candlelight, unplugged music and art.
Crossed Wires: The Podcast Festival
Podcasting's biggest party is back! Crossed Wires will once again be assembling the nation's top names in Sheffield, for one big weekend of special podcast events, Friday 4 July - Sunday 6 July.
Dave Bainbridge & Sally Minnear
Dave Bainbridge and Sally Minnear return again to The Lantern. It's almost a residency! Their previous visits have been full of fabulous music and good humour. 2024 saw them introduce a Gentle Giant song into the repertoire – who knows what 2025 will bring!
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to the Lyceum!
90s Fest Weekender - Sheffield
The UK's biggest 90's Festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, this time for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 12 - 13 July 2025.
The Elmer Adventure
Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.
Sheffield Grand Prix 2025
Bringing competitive cycling back to the streets of Sheffield's city centre, Sheffield Grand Prix returns on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
Chance To Dance Festival 2025
Chance to Dance is a free one day city centre dance festival that was established in 2000.
Bassfest 2025
Bringing some of the biggest names in bass for another weekend of high-octane partying, Bassfest returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl 19 - 20 July.
Tramlines 2025
Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park 25 - 27 July for their 17th edition.
Public Image Ltd
Post-punk trailblazers Public Image Ltd were incendiary on their Leadmill debut last year with frontman John Lydon showing us what he’s made of – they return for another round of cutting edge classics in July.
Riverdance 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
Sheffield Fayre 2025
A fantastic day out for all of the family in one of Sheffield’s most wonderful parks, Sheffield Fayre returns on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025.
Rock N Roll Circus 2025
Expect the unexpected as the Rock N Roll Circus return's to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl in Summer 2025, taking place over the weekend of 28 - 31 August.
Back to School Teachers’ Party
Whether you’re celebrating the kids heading back to school or gearing up for a brand-new term, this is the perfect way to unwind and have some fun!
The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast
Brand new for 2025 is The Graves Park Food Festival, taking place on August 30th – 31st within Sheffield’s largest park!
Gary Meikle - Neurospicy
On 23rd January 2024 Gary Meikle was diagnosed as being neurodivergent which was kind of a surprise to him, but funnily enough not to anyone that knows him. Although surprising, this pretty much answered his full life and why he is the way he is.
Art in the Gardens
Taking place Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.
Rob Beckett - Giraffe
Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in his way. From Bromley to Brisbane, his new show, Giraffe, is going worldwide.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to the Lyceum as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.
Myra Dubois - Cosmic Empath
After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra sell-out The Leadmill with her critically acclaimed show ‘Be Well’, registered empath Myra Dubois returns to the stage with a brand-new show Cosmic Empath.
Hal Cruttenden - Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It
Hal Cruttenden is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.
Babatunde Aleshe
Star of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Taskmaster, Babatunde Aleshe returns to The Leadmill after selling out his last show with there, in minutes!
Ideal
Ideal ran for 7 seasons and 53 episodes. Now Moz and friends are back. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first episode’s broadcast, this new stage show is dark, surreal and hilariously funny.
Powerlines Festival 2025
Powerlines festival is one of the UK’s newest Independent Metal festivals, an exciting addition to the Yorkshire the heavy metal calendar.
Stephen Bailey
Stephen has appeared on every light entertainment show and come second on every celebrity quiz show and in his new show will gossip about everything from his funeral plans to his unrequited love for Ben Shephard – and if he needs to pad it out, he will read you secrets direct from the girlies WhatsApp group chat.
Witness For The Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution, Agatha Christie's gripping courtroom drama, is a unique blend of legal thriller and psychological suspense. It tells the story of Leonard Vole, who is accused of murdering a wealthy widow.
Level 42
LEVEL 42 are delighted to announce that they will embark upon The ‘World Machine’ 40th Anniversary Tour in 2025, which will visit 28 UK venues
Busted vs McFly
The Busted vs McFly Tour will see the two groups visit some of the UK’s biggest and best venues, including the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Friday 26 September 2025 and Thursday 6 November 2025.
Cody Pennington Country Show
Born and raised Nashvillian, Cody Pennington is back, and he’s bringing his rootin’ tootin’ country classics along with him!
Boogie Bingo – A Night to Remember!
Get ready for a night of non-stop fun, music, and surprises!
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 28 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
Sheffield 10K 2025
Sheffield 10K is set to take place on Sunday 28 September, with thousands of runners of all abilities taking part.
Deacon Blue - The Great Western Road Trip
Deacon Blue release a brand new studio album, The Great Western Road, followed by a 15 date Arena tour that sees them play their first ever show at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on 29th September 2025.
Simply Red - 40th Anniversary
Get ready to celebrate the remarkable legacy of one of the UK’s most treasured bands. Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red earmark their forthcoming 40th anniversary by announcing an incredibly special UK & Ireland arena tour for September & October 2025.
Sensoria 2025
A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 18th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield, 2 - 5 October.
Angel Snow
Over the last decade or more, American country/ folk/ pop/ blues/ Americana (the list goes on somewhat..!) artist Angel Snow has been bringing her music to these shores, building up a deserved reputation for delivering standout emotive performances.
Detailing Conference 2025
The Detailing Conference is a premier event focused on helping car detailing professionals enhance their business, featuring a day of business related education and networking, followed by an evening gala dinner.
Novacaine Festival 2025
Novacaine Festival 2025 – Debut Event! Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Corporation.
Simply The Best 2025 - The Final Ovation
The most phenomenal charity show in Sheffield ‘Simply The Best’ is back for 2025 for ‘The Final Ovation!’ The event hosted by BB with love in association with Weston Park Cancer Charity will come to the prestigious Sheffield City Hall for it’s ultimate finale performance on Saturday 4th October 2025 with more glitz and glamour than ever before!
Hayley Ellis
Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime. Sure, it’s not the most feminist of passions; but since when do we ever do what’s best for ourselves, however old we get?
The Blackheart Orchestra
The Blackheart Orchestra is returning to The Lantern, bringing their ethereal, folky/electronic/progressive music back to Sheffield. Their performances in 2023 and 2024's sell-out shows were phenomenal. They filled the auditorium with such wonderful sounds as Rick and Chrissy crisscrossed each other to create their music. It was a mesmerising show, an aural delight.
Katy Perry - The Lifetimes Tour
One the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry 'The Lifetimes Tour' comes to Sheffield on Friday 10 October 2025 - a spectacular career-spanning live show, including all the hits from across her multi-million selling albums.
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.
New Model Army
Legends etched in the annals of rock and punk history, New Model Army return to The Leadmill for a Saturday night Sheffield headline show in October.
No Bounds 2025
No Bounds are set to host another very special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in Sheffield, when the 8th edition of the festival takes place 10 - 12 October 2025.
Bow Wow Wow
Their first tour since 2016, seminal new wave outfit Bow Wow Wow (still headed by Annabella Lwin) stop by The Leadmill in November.
The Little Unsaid
A firm favourite, The Little Unsaid return to Sheffield, and it's our pleasure to welcome them to The Lantern. John Elliott has used this moniker for well over a decade now, gaining recognition for genre hopping combinations using elements of alt-folk, electronica, alt-rock and string arrangements.
The Outcharms
Up the Charms – local indie outfit The Outcharms have their biggest ever show in their sights: a coveted Leadmill main room show in October.
Tom Houghton
After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. Tom Houghton, the man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”
Wet Wet Wet
Following on from a sold-out tour earlier this year which saw them perform to tens of thousands across the country, the iconic Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025.
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Lyceum.
Kae Kurd
Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd.
What's Love Got To Do With It?
After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2025 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend.
Steel City Beer and Cider Festival 2025
The annual beer and cider festival hosted by the Campaign for Real Ale in Sheffield, offers a massive selection of the best beer, cider and perry, plus live music and street food. They'll be back at Kelham Island Museum again 15 - 18 October.
A Country Night In Nashville
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
The Wedding Present
Celebrating 40 years of hits, classics and deep cut from the complete catalogue, indie faves The Wedding Present join us once again this October.
Matt Richardson
Being loud, brazen and a little bit lairy was all Matt needed to propel himself onto the comedy circuit aged 18 and be presenting national telly by 22. But faster than you can say ‘Celebrity Coach Trip’ he suddenly finds himself in his 30s, so what’s next for the lad?
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Australian Pink Floyd Show return in 2025 to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album ‘Wish You Were Here’. Featuring the songs "Have a Cigar", "Wish You Were Here" and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", The Australian Pink Floyd will perform the album in full alongside Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.
The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats are a trailblazing rock / new wave band that emerged in the late 1970s, renowned for their raw energy, thought-provoking lyrics, and ability to reinvent themselves across decades. Formed in 1975 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, the band was founded by Bob Geldof, Garry Roberts, Johnnie Fingers, Pete Briquette, Gerry Cott, and Simon Crowe.
Boo Hewerdine
From his band The Bible in the 80s, countless projects (including his work with Fairground Attraction's Eddi Reader), and, of course, his solo work, Boo Hewerdine is well known and celebrated for his songs and performances across the UK and further.
Neil Delamere
Fresh from sell out shows at The SSE Belfast Arena and Vicar Street Dublin Neil Delamere is back on the road with a brand new epic stand-up show, and will perform at The Leadmill on Sunday 14th September. Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life’s absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don’t miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.
Dara Ó Briain - Re:Creation
After the huge international success of his last tour, 'So, Where Were We?' which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of the Year 2023 (Chortle), Dara's new show 'Re:Creation' sees one of Ireland's finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience.
Soul & Motown Show
Get ready for a night of smooth vibes and timeless hits!
Björn Again
Designed as a tongue-in-cheek rocked-up light-hearted ABBA satire, this show achieved worldwide cult status with critical acclaim and was acknowledged for initiating the ABBA revival, which brought about ABBA Gold, Muriel’s wedding and MAMMA MIA!
The Dark Room
John Robertson (The Dark Room) is a comedian, streamer, author, improviser, actor, videogame writer, insult comic and human hurricane.
Autumn Lights at Don Valley Bowl
Autumn Lights returns to Don Valley Bowl for their fireworks fiesta on Bonfire Night Wednesday 5 November. Alongside Sheffield's biggest fireworks display, there will live music, DJ, fire/ light performers, laser shows, fun fair and street food.
Francis Rossi
Francis Rossi is extending his forthcoming tour of the UK with 30 new dates added in 2025, running between September and November 2025 for this brand new show billed as “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…”
Josh Baulf - Lovely Stuff
After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour! With his trademark charm and killer punchlines, Josh delves into the hilarity of millennial life, navigating modern relationships and the quirks of British culture.
Busted vs McFly
Pop rock legends Busted storm the stage at McFly’s sold out 21st birthday headline show at the iconic O2 Arena in London to announce they will be going head to head on tour together next year! Fans got to hear first hand the exciting news of, no doubt, one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025.
James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly 2025
Looking to bring back the joy of classic Christmas singalongs? James B Partridge is set to light up Sheffield City Hall on Thursday 6th November 2025 with his festive show, The Big Christmas Assembly 2025.
ABC: The Lexicon of Love
ABC have announced the return of their iconic Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour for 2025 which sees them perform their timeless debut album “The Lexicon of Love” in its entirety alongside all the ABC hits across the UK.
Fisherman's Friends
In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are proud to announce their new UK tour dates for 2025 and 2026. Having sold out every venue on their last tour, the band look forward to performing old songs and new.
Peter Kay Live
One of Britain’s best loved comedians, Peter Kay, is finally returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years.
Null Hypothesis
Ellie and Mark, a sharp and wisecracking couple, are brought back together for one final job—though things are far from simple. This new assignment seems routine at first.
Josh James
Josh James has previously won ‘Essex Comedian Of The Year’ and his viral comedy sketches drawing on English culture have amassed millions of views online.
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party
A celebration of funk classics, soul essentials and undeniable dancefloor anthems, the legendary Craig Charles brings his Funk & Soul House Party to Foundry this November following on from back to back sold out appearances at The Leadmill.
Scott Bennett - Stuff
Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
Michael Starring Ben
Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.
Aladdin
Sheffield Lyceum's 2025 spectacular, fun-filled, family pantomime will be... Aladdin! Panto legend Damian Williams will return for his 18th year. Aladdin will run from 5 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
It's A Wonderful Life
This Christmas, rediscover the magic of one of the most beloved stories of all time. It’s A Wonderful Life follows George Bailey, a man who has always put others before himself, only to feel like the world has passed him by.
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.
ISU Figure Skating European Championships Sheffield 2026
The ISU Figure Skating European Championships Sheffield 2026, is set to take place from 13 - 18 January at the Utilita Arena Sheffield. This prestigious event will bring the continent’s top skaters to the UK for a week of unforgettable performances and world-class competition.
Clinton Baptiste
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation’s favourite clairvoyant medium Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing, all-seeing Afterlife. But who should it be?
Ross Noble - Cranium of Curiosities
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel. Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ross Noble!
Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend
Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025/2026 stand-up show Full Fat Legend.
Lord of the Dance - 30th Anniversary
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the UK in 2026 to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996.
Ancient Egypt
From pharaohs and pyramids to mummies and myths, explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt in our gallery at Weston Park Museum.
Beneath Your Feet
Unearth the remarkable stories behind the stars of the city’s collection in the museum's archaeology gallery.
Gordon Bridge Gallery: Picturing Sheffield
Discover a new perspective on Sheffield in Weston Park Museum's art gallery, packed with local scenes and views of the city from the past 250 years.
Sheffield Life and Times
Discover some of Sheffield's fascinating stories, told from the point of view of people who’ve lived here, in our Sheffield Life & Times gallery.
What On Earth!
Explore the brand new additions joining Spike the Woolly Rhino and co. in the museum’s natural science showcase.
We are the Monument
Curated by artist Yuen Fong Ling, We are the Monument explores the ways in which the plinth can be seen as a social, political and cultural symbol and encourages us to consider the significance of those represented on, or in opposition to, the plinth.
Collection Display: Identity
See how ideas around identity have been explored by artists including Claudette Johnson, Hew Locke, Eelyn Lee, Ryan Mosley, Grayson Perry and Su Richardson.
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.
The Ruskin Collection: Capturing Colour
The gallery looks at how Ruskin established his collection in Sheffield to help people find inspiration in art and nature, and explores the relevance of his ideas today.
Strange Presence: John Hoyland Paintings
This spring, two new exhibitions at the Millennium Gallery celebrate the acclaimed Sheffield-born artist, John Hoyland (1934 – 2011). On display in the gallery’s smaller exhibition space, Strange Presence showcases a selection of the bold, striking abstract paintings for which Hoyland is best known.
Derrick Greaves: Art Worlds
Derrick Greaves (1927 – 2022) grew up in Sheffield and his early experiences here had a significant impact on the development of his painting. This new exhibition at the Graves Gallery is the first retrospective of his work since his death, bringing together a selection of paintings, drawings and sketchbooks from a career spanning eight decades.
Anatomy at Sheffield: from scalpel to virtual dissection and beyond
This special exhibition at the University of Sheffield 10 February - 15 June, examines the teaching of anatomy and how it has evolved considerably through the ages, plus how the subject has been studied right here in Sheffield.
Subjects of State, Labours of Love
Subjects of State, Labours of Love is a two-chapter film by artist filmmaker Rhea Storr.
These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture
This spring, two new exhibitions at the Millennium Gallery celebrate the acclaimed Sheffield-born artist, John Hoyland (1934 – 2011). Showing in the gallery’s main space, These Mad Hybrids presents Hoyland’s rarely seen explorations of sculptural forms, alongside work by Caroline Achaintre, Phyllida Barlow, Hew Locke and more.
