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

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival

Fri. 18 April 2025 — Mon. 21 April 2025

Free – donations welcome

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song.

Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. There's usually also a concert on Sunday afternoon. All events are free with donations collected for the festival's chosen charity.

Keep an eye on the Facebook event listing for details of the Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival 2025 programme.

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