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20–26 April 2026
Issue 10 · Published 20 April 2026
A brand new local book festival takes over the city, plus honky-tonk parties and indie gigs across Kelham.
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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8 events
Original cast members Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn and Nell Campbell reunite for a 4K screening with live shadow cast, costume contest and audience participation. A genuine once-in-50-years event.
Official event details for The Rocky Horror Picture Show →Experience the ultimate honky-tonk party as this phenomenal touring show returns to Sheffield, delivering massive live hits from Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Taylor Swift.
Official event details for One Night in Nashville →This tender and thought-provoking anime film follows an elderly inmate who begins to share his life story with a talking flower in his cell. Through quiet reflection, he confronts his past as a gangster and explores the true meaning of life and love.
Official event details for The Last Blossom →Sheffield's biggest student party hits the Students' Union for a massive Friday night takeover. Expect the classic mix of indie anthems, pop bangers, and unbeatable energy.
Student ID may be required
Official event details for Leadmill Fridays at The Foundry →Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows at Sheffield Plate for a deeply nostalgic, multi-media stand-up celebration. He will be diving deep into the history and hilarity of Britpop, one of British music's most enduring movements.
Official event details for The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows →Fresh off a massive sold-out tour, comedian Kane Brown brings a brand-new show to The Steamworks. Audiences can expect an hour of purely unscripted, unplanned, and highly interactive comedy.
Low availability
Official event details for Kane Brown: Crowd Work King →Oxford-based singer-songwriter Danny Mellin brings his infectious, guitar-focused indie rock to Yellow Arch Studios. Blending melodic riffs with sharp observational lyricism, he and his band promise a high-energy live set.
Official event details for Danny Mellin →Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Neil Cowley performs at Firth Hall, University of Sheffield. Cowley is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British jazz, known for atmospheric and technically brilliant live performances.
Official event details for Neil Cowley — Live at Firth Hall →Plan beyond this week with our evergreen local guides.
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Delivered on Sunday, before the guide appears online on Monday—plus event discounts and subscriber giveaways.