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Festive events announced in parks across the city for Christmas 2024

Christmas 2024 is set to be a season of festive fun in the Steel City with a host of events taking place in our parks, woodlands and green spaces. 

Performers on stage in The Monster in the Maze

Sheffield kids perform opera production with ensemble of city's elite musicians

Sheffield's Music in the Round gathered the very best musical talent from across the city to take part in a production of Monster in the Maze, this weekend. 

Strobing lights over a stage

Sheffield will host more events with greater impact in the future

Development of a new city-wide major events strategy has been given the go ahead. 

Tramlines Fetsival main stage with crowds of people in front

Sheffield could see more events hosted in the city and more benefits for local people

Sheffield could play host to more major events and events that have a greater impact on the city and its residents, if plans are approved to develop a new city-wide events strategy.

Market stalls all lit up in Christmas lights in amongst city centre buildings

Festive weekend and Christmas markets announced for 2024

The countdown to Christmas is on, with Sheffield Christmas markets set to return and an all-new festive weekend on the cards.

People dressed as ghostbusters and star wars characters outside the Sheffield Winter Garden

Popular events returning to Sheffield this Autumn

Sheffield is to light up this Autumn, as the city puts on a range of events that are out of this world.

Lord Mayor of Sheffield

Lord Mayor Awards to recognise contributions to Sheffield life

Sheffield City Council is launching the Lord Mayor Awards, recognising the amazing contribution of people and organisations that are at the heart of Sheffield.

Conference at the Diamond, the University of of Sheffield

Conference Sector strong as exciting Autumn programme kicks off in Sheffield

The 20th International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS) arrives in Sheffield this week (4-6 Sept) at Sheffield City Hall, kicking off the city’s busy Autumn season for the conference sector.

Tour of Britain start point

2024 Tour of Britain Men kicks off in Sheffield

We caught up with local riders ahead of today's Tour of Britain Men, which kicked off here in Sheffield, this morning (5th September).

Mountain bike trails at Parkwood Springs

Tour of Britain Men 2024: Encouraging Active Travel

Sheffield to set to kick off third leg of 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, later this week (5th September).

Cyclists going uphill on bikes, surrounded by crowds and the countryside in the distance

Nine days to go until the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men arrives in Sheffield

In just over a week, stars of world cycling will return to South Yorkshire, as the third stage of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race is set to kick off in Sheffield on Thursday 5 September.

Detailed map showing the South Yorkshire route

South Yorkshire route confirmed for Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men

Sheffield will kick off stage three of the Tour on September 5th. 

The Fringe at Tramlines

The Fringe At Tramlines 2024: Road closures and parking this weekend

Tramlines is one of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a highlight in Sheffield’s year-round calendar of events and festivals. 

A group of youngsters in university garments and mortarboards stand in line at a Children's University graduation ceremony

There's still time to join in the Festival of Fun

There is still time to book a place on the excellent range of Children’s University Festival of Fun activities this summer – but places are being snapped up quickly.

Tramlines stage with crowds

Tramlines 2024: Event organisers to fund the planting of new trees and more benefits to the city

With Tramlines Festival just weeks away (26th - 28th July), event organisers have announced a series of community-focused initiatives, which nurture local talent, support environmental sustainability, and boost local businesses.

Grand Prix

Sheffield Grand Prix returns for its 10th year

The Sheffield Grand Prix – Sheffield's very own city centre cycle race – returns this evening (Wednesday 17th July) for its 10th year. 

Action from Tour of Britain

Sheffield to kick off third leg of 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men

The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men will return to South Yorkshire for the first time in almost 20 years this September, as Sheffield and Barnsley gear up to hold the third stage of Britain’s national Tour.

Close up of hands on a trumpet

Orchestras for All to make Sheffield its new home

The national music youth charity has announced they will relocate from their London HQ to Sheffield.

Tramlines sign with trees and people in background

Everything you need to know ahead of Tramlines 2024

Tramlines is one of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a h ...

Crossed Wires Podcast at Bethel Chapel

First-ever Crossed Wires Podcast Festival kicks off this weekend

Crossed Wires Festival will bring the nation's top names in podcasting to Sheffield, for one very special weekend.

The Children’s University Festival of Fun

The Children’s University Festival of Fun returning for an action-packed 10th edition

The Children’s University (CU) Festival of Fun is a programme of free taster activities for children and young people, running right across the summer holidays. It allows them to try something new and perhaps discover a new passion.

The Crucible and Lyceum Theatres in Sheffield

English Touring Opera to make Sheffield its new home

English Touring Opera (ETO) announces the city of Sheffield as the company’s new home, and will relocate its offices by the end of October 2024 as part of the Arts Council England Transfer Programme.

View of the runway with the Cultural Style Week backdrop

Cultural Style Week: "It's all about using culture and heritage to bring people together..."

Sheffield City Council are proud to be supporting Cultural Style Week and Welcoming Cultures in celebrating 'the beauty of culture and heritage through fashion and personal style'.

World Seniors at the Crucible

"The World Seniors Championship... plays homage to the legends that built Snooker in Sheffield"

Sheffield's senior residents were invited to see Snooker legends in action at the World Seniors Championship.

The Crucible Theatre

"Snooker and Sheffield go together hand in glove"

World Snooker Championship 2024. 

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Sheffield Local Elections 2024 – The results are in

The results of the 2024 Local Elections for Sheffield have been confirmed. The m ...

Crossed Wires Podcast Festival

New podcast festival to be held in Sheffield

Launching in May 2024, Crossed Wires Festival will bring the nation's top names in podcasting to Sheffield, for one very special weekend.

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill honoured with commemorative plaque at Sheffield stadium

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill honoured with commemorative plaque at Sheffield stadium

Following her MOBO Award win earlier this month, Sheffield's Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill has been honoured with a permanent, commemorative paving stone outside the English Institute of Sport, where she once trained.

Cllr Hunt

"Putting the spotlight on Sheffield talent": Monthly video message from Cllr Tom Hunt

Councillor Tom Hunt discusses the upcoming MOBOs and the fringe events taking place across Sheffield to celebrate.

MOBO brand announcement

The MOBO Awards are coming to Sheffield!

This year’s ceremony is set to kick off the 2024 awards season, coming to the Utilita Arena Sheffield on 7 February 2024 for its incredible 26th year. Tickets are available now via mobo.com/tickets.

Sheffield sky line

Ambition to boost Sheffield visitor economy

Sheffield City Council has adopted a new strategy to help make the city a leading destination for visitors across Europe, boosting the local economy and opportunities for Sheffield residents and businesses.

"Merry Christmas Sheffield" written in lights across the front of the town hall

Sheffield Christmas Markets to return with a special festive weekend to look forward to

Sheffield’s Christmas markets are back and full to the brim with festive treats ...