Sheffield's Big Events & Festivals 2024
2024 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield.
From large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun, see what's happening throughout the year and get planning a 2024 weekend adventure in our Outdoor City.
Events coming up...
KENREX
Part Western, part True Crime, with a foot stomping live Americana soundtrack, KENREX is a gritty, gripping, one-man thrill ride showing at The Crucible Playhouse, running 26 October - 16 November.
Sheffield Cocktail Week
Get ready for Sheffield’s biggest city-wide cocktail event! Enjoy £5 cocktails at bars, restaurants & clubs throughout the city! Help support the hard-working hospitality businesses in Sheffield, while enjoying delicious £5 cocktails!
Sheffield Vegan Market - November 2024
Taking Place on Sunday 10 November, the event brings together a huge variety of vegan street food vendors alongside a whole host of fantastic ethical traders.
Sheffield Christmas Market 2024
Back for another year to help get you into the festive spirit with over 50 log cabins offering seasonal food and drink and unique gift ideas, all set against the twinkly lights of Sheffield City Centre, 14 November - 24 December.
Crackers For Christmas- festive market opening weekend
Come and celebrate the opening weekend of Sheffield's Christmas Market and the countdown to Christmas with a host festive family entertainment across the city centre, 16 - 17 November.
Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios 2024
Visit the creative workspaces of some of the best contemporary artists and craftspeople in the region. Join Yorkshire Artspace for their annual Open Studios showcase at Persistence Works and Exchange Place Studios 16 - 17 November,
World Boxing Cup Finals - Sheffield 2024
The World Boxing Cup end-of-year Finals event for 2024 will be held at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, England from 27 - 30 November 2024.
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.
Victorian Christmas Market at Kelham Island Museum
Gather under the gas-lamps and celebrate the start of the festive season as the much-loved Victorian Christmas Market returns to Sheffield's Kelham Island Museum on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December.
England Women v Switzerland
The Lionesses return to Sheffield, as England take on UEFA Women's Euro 2025 hosts, Switzerland, at Bramall Lane on Tuesday 3 December in an international friendly.
Sharrow Vale Christmas Market 2024
Sharrow Vale Road host their festive street market on Sunday 1 December with over 100 stalls selling a wide variety of locally-sourced and homemade produce, preserves, sweet treats, crafts, gifts and more.
Sheffield Cathedral Illuminated: The Gift
Start your Chrisrtmas celebrations with a visit to Sheffield Cathedral Illuminated: The Gift created by Luxmuralis. This will be their fifth Christmas illuminations spectacular, lighting up the building inside and out, 3 - 7 December.
Snow White (Lyceum Theatre)
Sheffield Lyceum's 2024 spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime is… Snow White! Starring Catherine Tyldesley as the Wicked Queen, Gladiator's Viper and Sheffield’s favourite Dame, Damian Williams, the show runs 6 December - 5 January.
Little Shop of Horrors (Crucible Theatre)
Sheffield Theatres present the hilarious killer rock musical live on the Crucible stage. Blooming with favourites including Little Shop of Horrors, Suddenly Seymour and Skid Row (Downtown), the show runs 7 December - 18 January.
Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Qualification
Ice Hockey GB are set to bring the women’s Olympic Qualifiers to Sheffield 12 - 15 December as they begin their bid to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures
Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey Mouse and friends embark on a wild ride to your favourite Disney destinations. Disney On Ice skates into Sheffield Arena for 9 performances this Christmas, 18 - 22 December.
