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

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the fifth year running in September 2026.

Come back soon for lineup and venue details for 2026.

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The Octagon Centre

The likes of Nirvana, Oasis, Cypress Hill, Bloc Party, Goldfrapp and Arctic Monkeys have all performed at this iconic music venue. If these eight walls could talk... Today, it hosts University of Sheffield Concerts, gigs, comedy and more.

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.

Folk Train

A surreal combination of folk bands, music lovers, alcohol and regular commuters on a packed and ageing Northern Rail carriage, with a Peak District pub as the destination.

An evening with The Woolverstones

Fri. 6 March 2026

Cafe #9

An alternative folk duo blending cinematic songwriting, rich harmonies and vintage psychedelia. With support from Liam Walker.