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30 March–5 April 2026
Issue 7 · Published 30 March 2026
A big crossover week for Sheffield: a home Blades fixture, a full-strength Peddler weekend, standout ballet at the Lyceum, arena hockey, comedy, opera and a strong run of family days out.
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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This Easter, kids eat free at Ninja Warrior UK Sheffield — so ditch the devices and enjoy some quality family time on the iconic obstacles. The perfect spot for fantastic fun and great food throughout the holidays.
Official event details for Kids Eat Free at Ninja Warrior UK Sheffield →Five Wednesday favourites including Roland Nilsson, Des Walker, Mark Bright, Liam Palmer and Darren Moore head to City Hall for an evening of stories and football nostalgia. For Owls fans, this is a strong midweek pick with genuine local pull.
Official event details for An Evening with Sheffield Wednesday Legends →Northern Ballet’s much-anticipated new production brings Anne Lister’s story to the Lyceum for a full Sheffield run. It feels like the week’s major cultural event and gives the programme a proper big-stage centrepiece.
Official event details for Northern Ballet's Gentleman Jack →If you missed the main festival, this catch-up screening offers a neat way to see the standout films that landed the prizes. It is a smart, affordable pick that keeps Sheffield’s outdoor-film momentum going into the new week.
Official event details for Best of SHAFF 2026: Award Winners →Thomas Nicholas brings his loud, nostalgia-friendly rock show to the Hallamshire Hotel. It is the sort of small-venue gig that should land well with anyone who likes their live music fun, rowdy and a little bit throwback.
18+ Only
Official event details for Thomas Nicholas Band →City Hall’s regular comedy night is a reliable Friday choice, and this bill includes Colin Manford, Bethany Black, Pete Selwood and Rich Wilson. It is broad-appeal stand-up in a central venue, which makes it an easy newsletter inclusion.
Official event details for Last Laugh Comedy Club →The daytime party format continues to draw a crowd, and City Hall is a good fit for it. This is one of the week’s more accessible social picks if you want dancing and pop hits without giving up your whole night.
18+ Only
Official event details for Day Fever →City Hall gets a full touring opera production with Bizet’s ever-reliable crowd-pleaser. It gives the week a more formal evening option without feeling niche or obscure.
Official event details for Carmen - Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour →For atmosphere alone, a Steelers home game is always worth flagging. This one should bring plenty of pace and noise, and it is one of the strongest big-crowd options outside football this week.
Official event details for Sheffield Steelers v Clan →Just beyond Sheffield, Buxton’s Roman Festival adds a strong nearby day-trip option with living history, demonstrations, talks and family-friendly activities. It is a nicely different choice for readers who want something outside the city without going far.
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Official event details for Buxton Roman Festival 2026 →This is one of the clearest family crowd-pleasers of the week, with a large-scale Easter hunt and a guaranteed egg for every participating child. It is a dependable school-holiday pick with proper local recognition.
Official event details for Graves Park Animal Farm Easter Egg Hunt →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.