The Peace Gardens, in the centre of Sheffield, on a sunny day. There are lots of people sat on the grass and on benches enjoying the sunshine. In the background is Sheffield Town Hall. The Peace Gardens, in the centre of Sheffield, on a sunny day. There are lots of people sat on the grass and on benches enjoying the sunshine. In the background is Sheffield Town Hall.

Join us for a sizzling summer of events!

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.


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Crowds of people are walking around and shopping at Pollen Market, an outdoor flower market that is held once a month.
A crowd of people at the 2019 Tramlines Festival at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield. In the centre of the picture is a huge red and white circus-style tent.

Music Festivals

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.

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Looking down on the crowds attending Quayside Market in Sheffield on a sunny day

Outdoor Markets

Summer has landed in Sheffield - the perfect season to check out all of the outdoor markets on offer in the city.

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Summer highlights and family activities

Colour exhibition at The Millennium Gallery

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.

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.

The Fringe at Tramlines

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. 

Things to do for families in Sheffield

Looking for more things to do to keep the little ones occupied this summer? Sheffield is home to some great family attractions. 

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A child sits on their mothers lap, playing a video game at the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield.
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