Summer 2025 is looking like a busy one for Sheffield, with major music festivals, sporting events, vibrant outdoor markets and family entertainment.
We've gathered together some of the highlights happening in the city, so you can make the most of the summertime in Sheffield.
As the 2025 UK summer music festival season goes into full swing, take a look at all the great festivals and music events taking place in Sheffield this summer.
Summer has landed in Sheffield - the perfect season to check out all of the outdoor markets on offer in the city.
Explore a spectacular world of colour – how we see it, how it’s made, how it’s used and what it means! This new exhibition brings together over 150 objects spanning art, science, nature and cultural histories, alongside a range of interactive activities, running 16 June - 14 September.
This major new exhibition takes visitors on a nostalgia-filled journey through the childhood of one of Sheffield best-loved artists, Pete McKee.
Hundreds of the country's top swimmers are set to descend on Ponds Forge 19 - 25 July, for seven jam-packed days of great racing in Sheffield.
Dinosaurs have taken over Sheffield Cathedral! Follow the clues, uncover hidden prehistoric creatures, and claim a dinosaur-themed prize at the end of your journey, running 21 July - 4 August.
Step behind the screens and explore the making that powers play! Whether you’re sculpting clay characters, building LEGO scenes or animating, discover how craft and creativity come together to create some of the world’s most imaginative videogames, with fun activities every day 24 July – 1 September.
Follow the flutter, swing and squawk! Get ready for a summer of discovery as the ‘Tropical Treasures’ trail swings into play at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, 26 July - 31 August.
Meadowhall will once again welcome the return of its hugely successful Summer Beach Club for the school holidays, with its biggest line-up yet 18 July - 31 August.
Robyn Hood tells the story of Robyn, a little girl who lives in a big city. Robyn likes to play outside and on a small patch of green land she builds a den; a magical space all of her own, where she dreams big dreams of woodland adventures.
Grab your buckets and spades as the seaside returns to Sheffield's Peace Gardens this summer, with a whole host of FREE family fun, 24 July - 24 August.
Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park 25 - 27 July for their 17th edition.
Each year, as Hillsborough Park gets ready to host the main Tramlines Festival, the rest of the city also gears up to stage a whole host of music events for all tastes. Taking place in various Sheffield venues 26 - 28 July 2024.
Once again, Devonshire Green in Sheffield's city centre will be home to The Fringe Stage- a family-friendly area, with loads of live music from a wide variety of genres 26 - 27 July.
Cheer on the Lionesses with a live screening of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final in Tudor Square on Sunday 27 July.
Crystal Peaks Market are hosting lots of free family things to do throughout the summer.
Love playing and exploring outside? Join these nature inspired woodland sessions where you will build dens, make compasses from leaves, play games and survive the woods! The event is also part of the Children's University!
Abbeydale Road Beer Festival returns for its fourth year, Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August, bringing the ultimate craft beer showdown between Lancashire and Yorkshire to one of Sheffield’s most vibrant streets.
A lively and welcoming free festival celebrating theatre and arts created with community groups across Sheffield.
Get ready for a weekend bursting with flavour, fun, and festivities! Eats, Treats & Moor is back 9- 10 August in Sheffield City Centre – and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Come along to the Bowshaw Festival, (formerly the Lowedges Festival) for a fantastic family day out on Sunday 10 August.
The UK’s favourite foodie day out is back at Wentworth Woodhouse for 2025!
Get ready for a fantastic day out as The Moor teams up with the Rotary Club of Sheffield to bring you the 15th Annual Classic Car Show on Sunday 17 August.
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.
Brand new for 2025! The Graves Park Food Festival will be taking place 30 - 31 August in Sheffield’s largest park!
This August Bank Holiday Sunday, Wentworth Woodhouse are teaming up with British Cycling to help host the Wentworth Grand Prix – an epic cycling race around the estate that starts and ends on the beautiful East Front.
Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake.
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.
A new street art festival for Sheffield! ‘Lick of Paint Festival’ is set to be an artist-led, weekend-long mural and street art event taking place 6 - 7 September, celebrating the diversity and talent of creatives in the North.
Looking for more things to do to keep the little ones occupied this summer? Sheffield is home to some great family attractions.