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

Festival of Debate

Tue. 22 April 2025 — Fri. 30 May 2025

Founded in 2015, Festival of Debate is an annual series of panel discussions, debates, Q&As, artistic responses and other public events in Sheffield, exploring politics, economics and society. It’s coordinated in collaboration with partners across the city, from grassroots campaign groups to community groups to cultural institutions.

Come back soon for details of Festival of Debate 2025.

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Classical Weekend

Fri. 21 March 2025 — Sun. 23 March 2025

One big celebration of classical music. With pop-up performances in the Winter Garden, traditional sea shanties in beautiful Upper Chapel, a reimagining of the opera Carmen, and lots more.

Bassfest Summer Festival

Sat. 19 July 2025 — Sun. 20 July 2025

Don Valley Bowl

Dedicated to drum and bass, house, bassline, and beyond.

Lunchtime Talk: Queer Sheffield

Tue. 25 February 2025

Weston Park Museum

Explore the city's queer past with Fiona Moorcroft from SAYiT – taking a glimpse of the bars, the events, and the lives of the LGBTQ+ community in Sheffield from the late 1800s to the late 1990s.

Crossed Wires Festival

Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sun. 6 July 2025

Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. Details for 2025 coming soon!