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19–25 October 2026
Issue 35 · Published 19 October 2026
This week: Dalton Smith defends his world title at the Arena, the Steel City Beer & Cider Festival turns 50, plus Out of this World, Cabaret Voltaire's final show, The Proclaimers, Heathers and Celluloid Screams
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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Sheffield's own world champion makes the first defence of his WBC title in front of a home crowd, against the two-time champion who stands as his mandatory challenger.
Official event details for Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello: WBC World Super Lightweight Championship →Sheffield's original beer festival celebrates its 50th edition at Kelham Island Museum with around 200 cask ales, craft keg, ciders and perries, street food, live music and pub games.
Official event details for Steel City Beer & Cider Festival 50 →The rowdy Dundalk folk-punk outfit bring their raucous take on Irish ballads to the Octagon. It's a lively way to start the week, with Sam Shackleton in support.
Official event details for The Mary Wallopers →The darkly comic rock musical based on the cult 1989 teen film returns to the Lyceum on its new UK tour. Previous Sheffield runs have drawn a devoted, costumed crowd, so expect a lively atmosphere.
Official event details for Heathers the Musical →Mathew Horne plays Malvolio in Jamie Glover's new production of Shakespeare's great comedy. It completes the Crucible's autumn Shakespeare season, performed by the same ensemble that staged King Lear.
Runs until Saturday 31 October
Official event details for Twelfth Night →Craig and Charlie Reid bring their first full UK tour since 2023 to the Oval Hall, alongside songs from their new 13th studio album. Expect big singalongs to Letter from America, Sunshine on Leith and 500 Miles.
Official event details for The Proclaimers →Sheffield's horror film festival reaches its 18th edition with a long weekend of premieres, short films, cult classics and a secret screening. It has become a fixture on the UK horror calendar, drawing genre fans from well beyond the city.
Festival passes and individual tickets available
Official event details for Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival →Sheffield opens the national tour of the live version of the hit CBBC wildlife show. Expect stunts, science demonstrations and close encounters with big cats, birds of prey, snakes and dinosaurs.
Opening night of the tour
Official event details for Steve Backshall's Deadly Live! →One of the UK's largest literary festivals enters its final week, with talks, readings, Q&As and performances across the city. The programme spans fiction, poetry, politics, history and science.
Festival ends Sunday 25 October
Official event details for Off the Shelf Festival of Words: Final Week →The city's free celebration of sci-fi, magic and Halloween returns for its 12th year across the Winter Garden, Tudor Square, Peace Gardens and Surrey Street. Expect costumed characters, comic and gaming zones, magicians, fairground rides and street food.
Fancy dress encouraged
Official event details for Out of this World 2026 →The Steelers host Fife Flyers in Elite League ice-hockey action at the Arena. The Sunday teatime face-off makes it an easy option for families as well as regular supporters.
Official event details for Sheffield Steelers vs Fife Flyers →The National Videogame Museum goes spooky for October half-term, with Halloween activities across its playable exhibits. Visitors who turn up in fancy dress get half-price entry.
Half-price entry in fancy dress
Official event details for Spooktacular Halloween Takeover →Plan beyond this week with our evergreen local guides.
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