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What Was On in Sheffield: 2–8 March 2026

2–8 March 2026

Issue 3 · Published 2 March 2026

BLily Allen returns, Peddler's back in Kelham, indie beer festival pours in the city centre, plus Steelers, football, Holi celebrations and a Peak District Sunday walk.

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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Thursday 5 Mar

Live & Music

Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE

Venue
📍 City Centre
Time
🕒 7:30 pm
Price
🎟️ Ticketed

A nostalgia-packed live show built around huge 60s hits, performed by a full band with stories and throwback moments throughout. A big, feel-good night for anyone who grew up with the soundtrack (or just loves it).

Ticketed; buy via City Hall.

Official event details for Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE

Saturday 7 Mar

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Celebrating Holi

Venue
📍 City Centre
Time
🕒 12 pm - 3:30 pm
Price
🎟️ Free

A colourful Holi celebration at Millennium Gallery with a drop-in fair of stalls and activities, plus snacks (including veggie and vegan options). The afternoon also includes a performance element later on, with limited spaces for seated booking.

Drop-in fair is free. Booking is recommended.

Official event details for Celebrating Holi
Sport

Sheffield Steelers vs Coventry Blaze

Venue
📍 Attercliffe
Time
🕒 7 pm
Price
🎟️ From ~£23.50

Big Saturday-night sport at the arena: fast, physical hockey with a crowd that gets properly into it. Great even if you're not a regular - it's one of Sheffield's best live atmospheres.

Ticketed via Ticketmaster.

Official event details for Sheffield Steelers vs Coventry Blaze

Friday 6 Mar

Comedy

Last Laugh Comedy Club

Venue
📍 City Centre
Time
🕒 7 pm
Price
🎟️ Ticketed

A classic Friday-night comedy club setting in the Memorial Hall with a multi-act line-up. Perfect if you want a straightforward ‘laughs then drinks' plan.

Ticketed; buy via City Hall.

Official event details for Last Laugh Comedy Club
Live & MusicNightlife

Afro B performing live (Viper Room)

Venue
📍 City Centre
Time
🕒 10 pm - 4 am
Price
🎟️ Ticketed

A late-night live set from Afro B with a full club-night atmosphere afterwards. If you're after a big, high-energy Friday, this is the one.

18+; check last entry time on the ticket page.

Official event details for Afro B performing live (Viper Room)

Sunday 8 Mar

TheatreLive & MusicFamily

Horrible Histories: The Concert, Live & Dead on Stage!

Venue
📍 City Centre
Time
🕒 5:30 pm
Price
🎟️ Ticketed

A family-friendly mash-up of songs and stories from the Horrible Histories world, staged as a concert-style show. Great if you need a Sunday plan that keeps kids and grown-ups equally entertained.

Ticketed; buy via City Hall.

Official event details for Horrible Histories: The Concert, Live & Dead on Stage!
OutdoorsFree

Peak District group walk: Castleton, Mam Nick, Lords Seat, Perry Dale, Eldon Hill & Hurd Low

Venue
📍 Peak District
Time
🕒 10 am - 4 pm
Price
🎟️ Free

A moderate, full-day circular group walk taking in some of the Peak's best edges and valleys around Castleton and Mam Nick. Ideal if you want a structured Sunday outdoors with a friendly group vibe.

Meet at Castleton Visitor Centre car park (pay & display).

Official event details for Peak District group walk: Castleton, Mam Nick, Lords Seat, Perry Dale, Eldon Hill & Hurd Low

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