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Issue 37 · Published 2 November 2026
This week: Arcnight lights up Don Valley Bowl for Bonfire Night, Westlife play the Arena, Festival of the Mind returns, plus Jack Savoretti, opera by candlelight, Russell Howard, Steelers vs Storm and Peddler's Bonfire Weekend
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 new Bonfire Night spectacular has an early low-bang display for little ones, then a big fireworks and laser finale, with live music, fire performers, street food and a funfair.
Official event details for Arcnight at Don Valley Bowl →Jack Savoretti brings his biggest tour so far to the Oval Hall, and his warm, Italian-tinged songwriting fits the room. It's a good pick if you'd rather skip the fireworks on Bonfire Night.
Official event details for Jack Savoretti: We Will Always Be The Way We Were Tour →Mariam brings the Malian blues of Amadou & Mariam to the Octagon, mixing the duo's best-loved songs with music from L'Amour à la Folie. It's a warm, rhythmic night and a change from the week's fireworks.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Official event details for Mariam Sings Amadou & Mariam →Westlife added this second Utilita Arena date because demand was so high, and they bring 25 years of hits to Sheffield on Monday night.
Official event details for Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour →The Grammy-winning soul singer starts her UK tour in the Memorial Hall. The smaller room suits her raspy voice well, and newer songs sit alongside 'I Try'.
Official event details for Macy Gray: The Trouble With The Truth Tour →The University of Sheffield's festival returns with more than 40 projects pairing researchers and local artists. Exhibitions, performances, robotics, films and talks run across the Millennium Gallery, Winter Garden and Persistence Works.
Official event details for Festival of the Mind 2026 →London Concertante and four soloists perform opera favourites by candlelight, from Carmen and The Marriage of Figaro to 'Nessun dorma'. It's an easy way in for newcomers as well as regular listeners.
Official event details for A Night at the Opera by Candlelight →The Have A Word host brings his new stand-up tour to City Hall. Fashionism is about trying to understand other people's views, including the ones you find hardest to put up with.
Over 16s only
Official event details for Adam Rowe: Fashionism →Sheffield's monthly night market has a Bonfire Weekend edition, with street food from Brúm Mì, Roku, Broke 'n Bone BBQ and Dumpling Lam. Craft beer, five zones of DJs and live bands, and independent makers fill the warehouse.
Friday from 5 pm, Saturday from 12 pm. Family and dog friendly
Official event details for Bonfire Weekend at Peddler →The Steelers host Manchester Storm on the second night of a back-to-back weekend, after visiting Storm on Friday. Elite League hockey at the Arena is one of the city's loudest Saturday nights out.
Official event details for Sheffield Steelers vs Manchester Storm →Russell Howard brings his new stand-up tour back to the Oval Hall for two Sunday shows. Expect quick, observational comedy that's sharp about life online.
3:30 pm and 7:30 pm shows
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