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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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Sat. 14 February 2026

CADS, Arley Street, S2 4QP

A haven for young families who love indie music. Stomp to the White Stripes, bop to Belle and Sebastian and prance to Pulp, all in an accessible venue with a colourful dance floor and sensible volumes. For February, they're hosting a Valentine's Bop.

Sheffield Beer Week

Mon. 9 March 2026 — Mon. 16 March 2026

7 days of beery fun. With brewery tours and tastings, a ceramic tankard-marking workshop, history walks, tap takeovers, and more. And for 2026, a special homage to Sheffield's electronic music heritage.

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Wed. 11 February 2026

Firth Hall

Experience exciting new music composed for a range of flute registers, brought to life by a ground-breaking performer.

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Tue. 19 May 2026

Playhouse

The hopeful, energetic and lyrical Spring Sonata is one of the most famous of all Beethoven’s works for violin, paired here with an intense and stormy early quartet.