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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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Donovan Haffner Quartet

Fri. 6 February 2026

Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD

Rising star saxophonist Donovan Haffner is one of 2025's breakthrough artists, having won Jazz Newcomer at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

Kelham Pride

Sat. 20 June 2026

Kelham Island

A parade and street party, celebrating and bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies. With live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians, family-friendly activities, fringe events, and more. Stay tuned for Kelham Pride 2026 details.

Sunset - Ensemble 360

Sun. 17 May 2026

Sheffield General Cemetery

An intimate concert of quartets and quintets as darkness descends on a special musical day in Sheffield General Cemetery.

Sheffield Indie Book Festival

Sat. 25 April 2026 — Sun. 26 April 2026

New for 26. Celebrating stories, and the shops and publishers who keep them alive. From La Biblioteka, Juno Books, Hillsborough Bookshop, Novel, Graphic Novel Reading Room, Rhyme & Reason, Kelham Island Books & Music, Next Chapter, & Porter Bookshop.