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14–20 September 2026
Issue 30 · Published 14 September 2026
This week: MAMMA MIA! takes over the Lyceum, Freya Ridings comes to Sheffield City Hall, plus Castlegate Festival, Sheffield Walking Festival, Al Murray, Seven Hills Whisky Festival and Steelers v Nottingham Panthers
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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11 events
The smash-hit ABBA musical returns to the Lyceum for a two-week Sheffield run, bringing its Greek-island romance and catalogue of pop classics back to one of the city's biggest stages.
Official event details for MAMMA MIA! →Singer-songwriter Freya Ridings brings her Mother Of Pearl tour to Sheffield City Hall, pairing her powerful vocals and piano-led songs with new material in one of the week's biggest live-music shows.
Official event details for Freya Ridings →The tenth Castlegate Festival fills Sheffield's historic quarter with heritage, arts, music, markets and community events around Grey to Green. The week-long programme mixes open-access activities with individually bookable sessions.
Some activities require advance booking
Official event details for Castlegate Festival 2026 →A programme of guided urban, heritage and countryside walks continues across Sheffield and the nearby Peak District. Routes explore areas including Ecclesall Woods, Castlegate and Kelham Island alongside longer countryside outings.
Booking required for many walks
Official event details for Sheffield Walking Festival →Nine days of community-powered arts, music, walks, food and workshops reach their finale across venues throughout Nether Edge. The neighbourhood festival mixes free activities with a smaller number of individually ticketed events.
Official event details for Nether Edge Festival →Life drawing meets cocktails for a relaxed creative evening at The Steamworks. The session combines guided drawing with a social atmosphere and provides materials for participants.
Materials provided
Official event details for Craft and Cocktail – Life Drawing →Sheffield band The Heavy Souls return for a hometown headline show with their energetic mix of indie rock and guitar-driven anthems. It is their first headline appearance in the city in more than a year.
18+
Official event details for The Heavy Souls →The Seven Hills Whisky Festival brings a broad selection of whiskies to The Steamworks for a day of tastings and specialist drinks. Masterclasses and opportunities to discover new distilleries make it a strong pick for whisky enthusiasts.
18+
Official event details for Seven Hills Whisky Festival 2026 →Weston Park Museum celebrates East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month with lantern-making, calligraphy, poetry, light-painting and live performances. It is one of the week's best family-friendly community events.
Suggested £3 donation
Official event details for Welcoming the Moon: A Cross-Cultural Festival Party →The Steelers face Nottingham Panthers at Utilita Arena in one of British ice hockey's liveliest rivalries. A big arena crowd and competitive Challenge Cup action make this the standout sporting event in Sheffield this weekend.
Official event details for Sheffield Steelers v Nottingham Panthers →Al Murray brings the Pub Landlord back to Sheffield City Hall with a new stand-up show of topical satire, audience interaction and character comedy. It is the week's biggest mainstream comedy date.
Official event details for Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv →Plan beyond this week with our evergreen local guides.
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