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Issue 8 · Published 6 April 2026
World Snooker qualifiers arrive in Sheffield, YUNGBLUD opens his UK tour at the Arena, and Easter week brings a strong mix of theatre, comedy, family days out and live music.
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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One of Sheffield’s signature sporting spectacles gets going at the English Institute of Sport, with 128 players battling for Crucible places. It is a brilliant chance to catch high-stakes snooker up close before the main event begins.
Official event details for World Snooker Championship Qualifiers 2026 →A genuine home-region headline show with arena scale and serious buzz. YUNGBLUD launches his IDOLS UK Tour in Sheffield, making this the week’s biggest live music date.
Official event details for YUNGBLUD →A classic Sheffield bank holiday crowd-pleaser, with thousands of ducks racing down the Porter Brook in aid of charity. It is one of those big, cheerful community events that brings families, students and locals together in the park.
Free event but £1 per duck or £5 for family of 6
Official event details for Easter Monday Duck Race 2026 →The West End stage version of the beloved sitcom lands at the Lyceum for a full week of performances. It is a big-audience comedy pick, and one of the strongest theatre bookings in the city this week.
Official event details for Fawlty Towers The Play →A rare chance to see one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters of her generation in Sheffield. The City Hall setting suits the scale of the show, which should lean more intimate and atmospheric than an arena date.
35% off at the Q-Park parking with code CITYHALL35
Official event details for Tori Amos →The Candlelight series continues at Sheffield Cathedral with a polished, accessible classical programme in a striking setting. It is a smart alternative to the city’s louder Friday-night options and has obvious broad appeal.
Ages 8+. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Official event details for Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons →A familiar crowd-drawing live show from one of soul-pop’s most enduring names. For readers after a big Saturday night concert without leaving the city centre, this is an easy pick.
35% off at the Q-Park parking with code CITYHALL35
Official event details for The Drifters →Chatsworth is in full Easter mode through the week, with the garden, farmyard and playground all in play. It is one of the strongest nearby day-trip options for families wanting something bigger than a city-centre outing.
Booking required. Times varies on what you want to do
Official event details for Easter at Chatsworth →A good-value Easter trail in one of the best nearby countryside settings, with hands-on outdoor challenges for families. It works particularly well for readers looking to swap the city for a half-day Peak District trip.
Car parking charges apply - National Trust members park free
Official event details for Easter Adventures at Longshaw →A specialist but widely appealing convention for trading cards, collectibles and hobby culture at Bramall Lane. It stands out from the week’s usual gig-and-theatre mix and should pull a sizeable enthusiast crowd.
Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Official event details for THAT! Collector Show Sheffield →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.