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12–18 October 2026
Issue 34 · Published 12 October 2026
This week: Professor Brian Cox brings his new science spectacular to the Arena, Paul Smith performs two huge comedy shows, plus Orchestra Baobab, Swan Lake, Grace Petrie, Heaven 17 and Sheffield's International Market
Below you’ll find our hand-picked events, gigs, culture, food and things to do across Sheffield, with the useful details up front.
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Professor Brian Cox combines cosmology, cinematic visuals and some of the biggest questions about our place in the universe for his most ambitious live production yet.
Official event details for Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour →Founding members Max George and Siva Kaneswaran revive The Wanted's catalogue for an intimate Foundry show. Expect a nostalgia-heavy set featuring Glad You Came, All Time Low and Chasing the Sun.
Official event details for The Wanted 2.0 →The Liverpool comedian takes over Utilita Arena for two nights of sharp observations, true stories and famously unpredictable crowd work.
Official event details for Paul Smith: Happy →Imperial Classical Ballet performs Tchaikovsky's enduring story of love, betrayal and transformation. A full live orchestra gives this traditional production additional scale and atmosphere.
Official event details for Swan Lake →The acclaimed protest singer presents an all-seated show combining an intimate solo set with a full-band career retrospective. Her pointed political songwriting is balanced by warmth, humour and a strong sense of solidarity.
14+. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult
Official event details for Grace Petrie →The celebrated Senegalese band brings its distinctive blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and West African sounds to the Octagon. It's a rare chance to catch an influential ensemble whose history stretches back to 1970.
Doors 7 pm
Official event details for Orchestra Baobab →Fargate fills with international street food, crafts and independent traders during this four-day market. It's an easy, family-friendly way to sample flavours and traditions from around the world.
Outdoor event
Official event details for Sheffield International Market →The Guardian columnist brings her caustic take on modern politics and celebrity culture to the Off the Shelf Festival of Words. She'll be joined in conversation by broadcaster and writer Stuart Maconie.
Tickets include a copy of the book. Doors 6:15 pm
Official event details for Marina Hyde: What a Time to Be Alive! →Families and community groups parade handmade lanterns through the woodland as dusk settles over Parkwood Springs. The illuminated procession has been an annual Sheffield tradition since 2007.
Near car park on Shirecliffe Road
Official event details for Parkwood Springs Community Lantern Festival →Britain's original punk poet returns with rapid-fire verse, sardonic humour and stories from a singular career. His influence stretches from alternative comedy to Arctic Monkeys, whose adaptation of I Wanna Be Yours introduced his writing to a new generation.
Official event details for Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026 →The Sheffield Steelers face Guildford Flames in an Elite League ice-hockey fixture at the Arena. The early Sunday face-off makes it a lively option for families as well as established hockey supporters.
Official event details for Sheffield Steelers vs Guildford Flames →Sheffield's synth-pop pioneers return home to perform their landmark debut album Penthouse and Pavement. Expect enduring favourites alongside the record that established the band as one of the city's most influential electronic acts.
14+
Official event details for Heaven 17: Penthouse and Pavement 45th Anniversary Tour →Plan beyond this week with our evergreen local guides.
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