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103 events this week303 places1,320 charitiesEarthquake Tue 22 Sep: M 1.5 Silverdale, Lancashire, 124 km from Sheffield BGS214 planning applications lodged in Sheffield this month UK PlanIt441 recent planning applications still awaiting a council decision UK PlanIt11,716 Sheffield signatures on the petition "Make carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in all holiday accommodation" UK Parliament petitionsPollen low today Open-MeteoUV low today, peak index 2.2 Open-MeteoQuietest neighbourhood with a tram stop: Cathedral Quarter Neighbourhood scorecards, derived from open dataGreenest neighbourhood on the scorecards: Whirlow Neighbourhood scorecards, derived from open dataMost affordable neighbourhood with a GP: Wicker Neighbourhood scorecards, derived from open data6.0 mm of rain at Redmires in the last 7 days Environment Agency492 buses moving in Sheffield right now bustimes.orgYorkshire grid: low carbon now, 44% biomass 82 gCO2/kWh, Carbon Intensity API, CC BY 4.0

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Free Things to Do in Sheffield

Discover free events, days out and things to do across Sheffield without making the week feel second best. This guide brings together free exhibitions, markets, community gatherings, family activities, live performances and outdoor ideas, with dates, venues and maps where available. Check the individual listing before travelling because booking may still be required even when entry costs nothing.

Free things to do in Sheffield 218 events

2 October 2026 · 19:00 Michael Spicer (Foundry) Foundry, SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION, WESTERN BARNK, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TG, United Kingdom FreeLive Music 2 October 2026 · 19:30 Reelin’ In The Dan – Sidney and Matilda Sidney and Matilda, Rivelin Works, Sidney St,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4RH, United Kingdom FreeLive Music 2 October 2026 · 19:00 YOLO Sheffield Casual Fridays Sheffield FreeCommunity 2 October 2026 · 10:00 Mothers’ Union Coffee Morning Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 2 October 2026 · 19:30 Beer & Hymns Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 3 October 2026 · 18:30 Laura Smyth (The Steamworks) The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Sheffield, S2 4SJ, United Kingdom FreeLive Music 3 October 2026 · 19:00 Matilda Shakes – Foundry Foundry, SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION, WESTERN BARNK, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TG, United Kingdom FreeLive Music 3 October 2026 · 10:00 Sheffield Cathedral Makes: Stained Glass Inspired Mosaic Workshop Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 3 October 2026 · 11:00 Sheffield’s Craft & Flea Market Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 4 October 2026 · 05:30 Oldcotes Car Boot & Sunday Market Oldcotes Car Boot & Sunday Market FreeCar Boots 4 October 2026 · 18:00 Blood on the Clocktower @ The Gamers Guide Sheffield FreeGaming Events 5 October 2026 · 10:00 50 Faces of the Holy Land Exhibition Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events

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