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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 233 events

4 November 2026 · 19:00 The Leadmill Comedy Club (The Steamworks) The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Sheffield, S2 4SJ, United Kingdom FreeLive Music 5 November 2026 · 10:00 PGR Induction – Let’s Talk about Supervisory Relationships Sheffield FreeCommunity 5 November 2026 · 10:00 Crookes Tenants and Residents Association Meeting 118 Blakeney Road, Crookes, Sheffield FreeCommunity 5 November 2026 · 18:30 The Music of Luther Vandross Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 5 November 2026 · 20:45 The Music of Luther Vandross Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 5 November 2026 · 18:30 Finlay Christie (The Steamworks) The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Sheffield, S2 4SJ, United Kingdom FreeLive Music 6 November 2026 · 14:00 Imposter Phenomenon Sheffield FreeCommunity 6 November 2026 · 10:00 Mothers’ Union Coffee Morning Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 6 November 2026 · 19:30 A Night at the Opera Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA FreeChurch Events 6 November 2026 · 19:00 YOLO Sheffield Casual Fridays Sheffield FreeCommunity 6 November 2026 · 19:00 Craig Charles Funk and Soul House Party – Foundry Foundry, SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION, WESTERN BARNK, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TG, United Kingdom FreeLive Music 6 November 2026 · 19:00 Stuart Goldsmith (Foundry) Foundry, SHEFFIELD STUDENTS' UNION, WESTERN BARNK, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TG, United Kingdom FreeLive Music

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