Summer in Sheffield

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.


Scroll on to see what's still to come...

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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Summer event highlights

RHS Flower Show at Wentworth Woodhouse

For the first time ever, the RHS Flower Show is coming to South Yorkshire in 2025! Taking place 16 - 20 July at Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham.

A large flower display installation in the shape of letters spelling RHS, to promote the Royal Horticultural Society at one of their events.

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Bringing competitive cycling back to the streets of Sheffield's city centre, Sheffield Grand Prix returns on Wednesday 16 July 2025. 

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Meadowhall's Summer Beach Club

Meadowhall has announced the return of its hugely successful Summer Beach Club ahead of the school holidays, with its biggest line-up yet!

Two women sat on an oversized deckchair, holding up glasses of beer.

Sheffield "> 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. 

Sheffield "> confetti falls on a crowd of festival goers in front of the 90s Fest Stage

Tramlines 2025

Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park 25 - 27 July for their 17th edition.

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. 

Blue skies over Devonshire Green as groups of people sit in the sunshine watching performances on the Fringe main stage

Abbeydale Road Beer Festival 2025

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.

Group of people stood outside Rumkeg at Abbeydale Live

The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast

Brand new for 2025! The Graves Park Food Festival will be taking place 30 - 31 August in Sheffield’s largest park!

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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.

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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.

A large crowd of people at the Art In The Gardens event taking place in Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Lick of Paint Festival

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.

Lick of Paint festival artwork

Summer food & drink ideas?

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A group of four people eating outside at The Furnace in Sheffield.

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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