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27 July–2 August 2026
Issue 23 · Published 27 July 2026
Beer takes over Abbeydale Road, the seaside stays put in the Peace Gardens, and Saturday brings daytime discos, comedy and a brand-new community festival.
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
Four days, 20 independent venues and a North vs South brewery showdown along one of Sheffield's best-loved streets. Free to join - grab a trail card and pick a side. Thu 30 Jul – Sun 2 Aug.
Official event details for Abbeydale Road Beer Festival →Buckets, spades and free family fun as the seaside sets up in the Peace Gardens all week. The city centre's big free summer takeover, running daily through August.
Official event details for Sheffield by the Seaside →The BBC's smash-hit revival returns to its Sheffield home as Series 4 is filmed in front of a live arena crowd, hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh. See the Gladiators, the contenders and the Eliminator up close. Hear how 'Another One Bites The Dust' sounds with 10,000 voices behind it.
Arrive early. It's a long day!
Official event details for Gladiators - Series 4 Filming →A hands-on summer holiday science session at the home of Sheffield's industrial story, where young makers get to grips with circuits and electricity. Pair it with the mighty River Don Engine in steam for a full family day out.
Official event details for Circuits are Cool! at Kelham Island Museum →Tudor-themed craft and trail activities around the atmospheric ruins where Mary, Queen of Scots was once held. Each week of the holidays brings a new theme, with this week's activities inspired by Tudor medicine and the site's 500-year history.
Check Green Estate's calendar for session days and times
Official event details for Summer Holidays at Sheffield Manor Lodge →The National Videogame Museum's new exhibition shines a light on players themselves, celebrating the memories, communities and friendships built through a shared love of videogames, alongside the museum's playable collection of classics.
Under 5's free
Official event details for Fast Travel at the National Videogame Museum →The daytime disco phenomenon returns to the City Hall Ballroom for an afternoon of floor-fillers aimed at people who like a proper night out that ends before bedtime. Expect big tunes, a big crowd and home in time for tea.
Very low ticket availability at time of writing
Official event details for Day Fever →Cast members from the much-loved comedy Phoenix Nights share stories and laughs from the show at the City Hall's Memorial Hall. One for fans of Brian Potter's finest working men's club.
Official event details for How Far Away Are They? An Evening with the Cast of Phoenix Nights →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.