Plan ahead for Sheffield's major festivals and big events in 2026, including music weekends, city-centre celebrations, food and drink festivals, sport and family days. The listings below bring confirmed dates, venues, maps and ticket links into one place, while the related guides add practical context for choosing, travelling and making more of the day.
Festivals and big events in Sheffield 2026 132 events
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20 September 2026
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Find your Sheffield goth scene: gigs, nights and meeting people
Find goth and alternative events in Sheffield, check venues and plan a first visit. A practical guide linked to the Sheffield Goths…
