Out of this World 2024
Celebrating its tenth year, the free, city centre event that celebrates all things otherworldly will return to Sheffield on Sunday 27th October.
Spread across the city centre, the event attracts thousands of adults and children, who come to see and enjoy this weird, wonderful and wacky event.
The Winter Garden, Tudor Square and Peace Gardens will play host to the ever popular sci-fi, comic book, gaming and fantasy areas.
Visitors will encounter family favourite heroes and villains including Darth Vader, stormtroopers, ghostbusters and Short Circuit’s Johnny Five (I’m Alive!). Keep your eyes open for a few superheroes too.
At Millennium Square and the Peace Gardens, visitors will be able to step into a world of magic and illusion. From watching performers swallow blazing flames, to witnessing the chainsaw juggling daredevil; some of the UK’s best magicians and illusionists can also be found in this zone.
Aspiring young witches and wizards will also be able to learn magic spells, design and make their own wands, and much more.
The Halloween Zone can be found spread across Town Hall Square, the Peace Gardens, Pinstone and Surrey Street.
Visit The Joker trapped in his Pumpkin Patch as he plays his tricks in the Peace Gardens, shiver your timbers with the OOHAARGH Pirates, or take a ride on the classic Ghost Train on Surrey Street.
They’ll also be a range of performances, kid’s film and gaming costume characters, stalls and food to enjoy!
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This event is sponsored by Tomato Energy.
Prices
FREE to attend
Additional Information
Sci-fi, Comic and Gaming Zone:
Where: Winter Garden, Tudor Square, Town Hall, Millennium Square and the Peace Gardens
The ever popular sci-fi, comic book, gaming and fantasy areas are home to comic book artists, costumers, trade stalls and displays. You’ll encounter your favourite heroes and villains including Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Ghostbusters and a whole host of Superheroes. There'll also be Pokemon, Baby Kong, Barbie, Tardis and Dalek displays and a Star Trek Nerf range.
Magic and Illusion zone:
Where: Millennium Square, Town Hall and Peace Gardens
A programme of mystifying illusion and magic with some of the UK’s best magicians and illusionists showing their skills, from sleight of hand to the weird and wonderful! See mesmerising displays by Dr Phantasmam, Professor Jon’s Flea Circus, Dangerous Steve and Romana, while Rachel the Enchantress invites all budding young spellcasters to enter her den of magic for creative crafts.
Halloween Zone:
Where: Town Hall Square, Town Hall, Peace Gardens, Pinstone St and Surrey St.
Get your Halloween fancy dress on and enjoy some spooky fun! Visit Frankenstein’s monster trapped in his Pumpkin Patch as he plays his tricks in the Peace Gardens, take a trip on the classic retro Ghost Train on Surrey Street while Barney Baloney will amaze with his wacky tricks. He will be joined by the Techno Spartans dance crew with their stunning light up costumes, while Sheffield kids from local dance groups Funky Dance Fever and Razzmataz will also be demonstrating their talent.
For queries please contact the Major Events Team – events@sheffield.gov.uk