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Issue 20 · Published 6 July 2026
Sheffield pulls off an absurdly packed week: 90s Fest bulldozes into Don Valley Bowl for three days of pure nostalgia, The Karate Kid takes over the Lyceum, Chance to Dance floods the city centre streets, and mid-week belongs to Superheaven and Nik Kershaw. One of the best weeks of the summer.
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
Three days of pure nostalgia at Don Valley Bowl, headlined by UB40 and FIVE alongside the Vengaboys, Judge Jules, Darren Styles, Heather Small, Cascada, England vs Mexico, and many more. Sheffield's biggest summer festival weekend is here.
Official event details for 90s Fest 2026 →The iconic 1984 film gets a dazzling stage reimagining on its first UK tour, with a Tony Award-winning design team, ground-breaking choreography and a bold new score. Sheffield's Lyceum is one of only a handful of stops.
Official event details for The Karate Kid: The Musical →80s pop legend Nik Kershaw brings his intimate 'Six In 26' anniversary tour to Sheffield Foundry, a limited run of shows celebrating 50 years in music. Expect the hits, including Wouldn't It Be Good and I Won't Let the Sun Go Down, alongside newer material, with support from Seb Wesson.
14+ event
Official event details for Nik Kershaw and His band - Six In 26 Tour →Baltimore indie and emo veterans Have Mercy touch down at Sheffield's Yellow Arch Studios on their UK run. Known for emotionally raw, personal songwriting and a loyal fanbase, this is an intimate Thursday night at one of Sheffield's best small venues for fans of the genre.
16+ event
Official event details for Have Mercy →Watch England take on tournament hosts Mexico in a massive World Cup knockout clash broadcasting live from the Azteca Stadium. Following a last-minute government extension, some bars and pubs are permitted to stay open until 5 am to screen the full match, extra time, and penalties.
1 am kick-off. Table bookings may be required.
Official event details for England vs Mexico →Sheffield's beloved free community dance festival returns to the city centre for its 26th edition, with around 30 dance groups performing across multiple open-air stages. From salsa, bhangra and ballroom to B-boying and modern jive, every performance comes with an open invitation to join in.
No booking required
Official event details for Chance to Dance →Sheffield's only Michelin-starred restaurant opens its scenic Oughtibridge Mill terrace for a beer-focused tasting afternoon as part of the city's Year of Beer 2026. A curated lineup of breweries including Thornbridge, Beavertown, Buxton, Track and Estrella Damm pour across the afternoon, alongside food from the BBQ terrace kitchen.
Booking required
Official event details for JÖRO Beer Tasting on the Terrace →An all-afternoon outdoor party at Southbank Warehouse dedicated entirely to ABBA and the finest disco anthems of the era. Fancy dress is enthusiastically encouraged, a resident DJ keeps the floor moving throughout, and it's the kind of event that's essentially impossible to attend in a bad mood.
18+ event
Official event details for Outdoor ABBA Garden Party →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.