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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Classical Weekend

Fri. 12 March 2027 — Sun. 14 March 2027

Ticket prices vary, many events free

Photos by Fox Moon Photography

Classical Weekend returns in 2027.

The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, from near and far.

It brings chamber musicians, choirs and orchestras to some of the city's finest music halls, and beyond into public spaces and more intimate and unusual venues.

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Fri. 27 November 2026

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A dazzling portrait of contemporary Icelandic music ranging from celebrated glacial works by Anna Thorvaldsdóttir and Oscar-winning Hildur Guðnadóttir, to new arrangements of Björk and Ólafur Arnalds’ haunting music for Broadchurch.

Sheffield Flower Festival

Sun. 23 August 2026

The Victoria & The Mowbray, S3

A joyful celebration of flowers, creativity and community, hosted across The Victoria and The Mowbray, and brought together by Bloom Sheffield.

Piano Classics

Sat. 5 September 2026

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Music in the Round presents “an artist of extraordinary magnetism,” Yorkshire pianist Sarah Beth Briggs, in the Crucible Playhouse, with an afternoon of glittering piano favourites.

Sip Festival

Mon. 28 September 2026 — Sun. 4 October 2026

A citywide celebration of coffee and cafe culture, new for 2026. Bringing together independent cafes, roasters, coffee brands, makers, baristas, street food traders, DJs and coffee lovers for a week of free events, ending with a big weekend.