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23–29 March 2026
Issue 6 · Published 23 March 2026
A packed Sheffield week with the Half Marathon taking over the city, Russell Howard at City Hall, strong theatre picks, and a good spread of family, sport and market events.
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
One of the city’s biggest participatory events returns on Sunday, bringing thousands of runners and a proper festival atmosphere to the streets. Even if you’re not racing, it’s a major Sheffield day out.
Official event details for Sheffield Half Marathon 2026 →A huge comedy booking for City Hall, with Russell Howard bringing his new tour to Sheffield on Friday night. This is one of the week’s clearest headline shows.
Official event details for Russell Howard: Don't Tell The Algorithm →Croft House Theatre Company’s run at the Lyceum lands squarely in this week, bringing a big, familiar jukebox musical to one of the city’s flagship stages. It’s a broad-appeal theatre pick with proper weekend-night energy.
Runs Tue 24 Mar – Sat 28 Mar.
Official event details for The Cher Show →Leo Butler’s new Sheffield Theatres production continues at the Playhouse this week. It looks like one of the more substantial local drama picks around right now, with a strong homegrown angle and a full-week run.
Runs throughout the week.
Official event details for Living →The Sheffield Steelers host Dundee Stars at the Utilita Arena in what should be one of the week’s best live-sport atmospheres. For readers who want a big evening crowd and fast-paced action, this is an easy recommendation.
Official event details for Steelers v Stars →JÖRO’s terrace market looks like one of the better independent shopping and food-led picks of the weekend, with pop-ups ranging from handmade goods to Sheffield-made ice cream. It feels more editorially interesting than a standard craft fair and gives the list a strong north-of-city option.
Official event details for Indie Makers Markets →The museum’s Easter programme begins this weekend with a Mario-themed trail around the gallery floor. It is one of the stronger family-friendly picks of the week, especially for younger children and anyone after something indoors.
Official event details for Easter at the National Videogame Museum →Sheffield Cathedral launches a child-friendly trail focused on bees and the natural world. It is an easy, low-cost family option for the start of the school holidays and works well as part of a city-centre day out.
Suitable for children aged 4+.
Official event details for Busy Bee Trail →Just beyond Sheffield, Chatsworth’s Easter programme starts this weekend and gives the shortlist a proper out-of-town family option. If readers want a bigger destination day with gardens, farmyard and playground, this is one of the most dependable nearby picks.
Official event details for Easter at Chatsworth →For readers after something more musically adventurous, this Sheffield Jazz booking stands out. The trio’s mix of improvisation, rock and world influences makes it a stronger pick than a routine bar gig.
Official event details for Cloudmakers Trio →A strong Sunday sport option, with the Sharks at home against Surrey 89ers. It is a useful alternative to football this week and gives the shortlist a different kind of live-sport energy.
Official event details for Sheffield Sharks v Surrey 89ers →Plan beyond this week with our evergreen local guides.
The Sunday newsletter
Delivered on Sunday, before the guide appears online on Monday—plus event discounts and subscriber giveaways.