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Issue 9 · Published 13 April 2026
Snooker royalty descends on the Crucible, an Olivier Award-winning musical arrives at the Lyceum, and Ecclesall Road turns into one big beer festival. Sheffield is buzzing this week.
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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The greatest show in snooker begins its 50th consecutive year at the Crucible. Ronnie, Judd, Zhao and the world's best 32 players take to the baize from Saturday 18 April — plus the iconic Green Carpet Ceremony in Tudor Square on Friday evening.
Official event details for Halo World Snooker Championship 2026 — Opening Weekend →The Olivier Award-winning, Tony Award-winning musical comedy about the bonkers true WWII deception that fooled Hitler lands at the Lyceum for a two-week run. Directed by former Sheffield Theatres artistic director Robert Hastie — this one is unmissable.
Official event details for Operation Mincemeat — Sheffield Lyceum →The acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter brings her intimate 'Raised on Songs & Stories' tour to Sheffield City Hall's Memorial Hall. An evening of stripped-back songs interwoven with poetry and storytelling from one of the UK and Ireland's most celebrated artists.
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Official event details for Imelda May — Raised on Songs & Stories →Ecclesall Road's beloved pub trail festival returns for its fourth edition, running all weekend across the independent bars and micropubs of Eccy Road. Stamp cards, exclusive festival beers, live music, and prizes — plus it coincides perfectly with the Crucible opening.
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Official event details for EccyFest IV — Ecclesall Road Beer Festival →Stand-up comedian Mike Wozniak — known to many from Taskmaster — brings his latest show to Sheffield City Hall's Memorial Hall. Wozniak's brilliantly absurdist humour and distinctive delivery make this a must for fans of deadpan British comedy.
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Official event details for Mike Wozniak: The Bench →Scottish post-rock favourites Idlewild play the Fusion at Foundry, Sheffield University Students' Union. One of the defining bands of the early 2000s British indie scene, they remain a passionate and powerful live act.
Official event details for Idlewild →Sheffield-born soul legend Paul Carrack — the voice behind How Long, Tempted and The Living Years — returns to his home city for a special evening at the City Hall Oval Hall. His touring show is consistently praised for warmth, musicianship and that extraordinary voice.
Official event details for Paul Carrack — In Concert →On the eve of the main tournament, snooker's biggest stars walk through Tudor Square on the traditional Green Carpet, giving fans a rare chance to see their heroes up close. The BBC team will also be broadcasting live from the Cue Zone in the Winter Gardens.
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Official event details for World Snooker Championship Green Carpet Ceremony →The Real Filharmonía de Galicia visits Sheffield City Hall's Oval Hall as part of the 2025/26 International Concert Season. A welcome chance to hear one of Spain's leading orchestras in an intimate and historic setting.
Official event details for Sheffield International Concert Season — Galicia Symphony Orchestra →Sheffield indie outfit The Denabys play their biggest headline show yet at The Foundry. Known for huge choruses and unstoppable energy, this is a home-crowd moment for one of the Steel City's most exciting emerging bands.
Official event details for The Denabys →Sheffield's popular Last Laugh Comedy Club returns to the City Hall Memorial Hall for another night of stand-up from a rotating lineup of professional circuit comedians. A reliable choice for a Friday night out with a guaranteed laugh.
Official event details for Last Laugh Comedy Club →Plan beyond this week with our evergreen local guides.
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