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.
As the nights are beginning to draw in, and with Halloween and Bonfire night now around the corner, popular events are set to return to the city this Autumn.
Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee at Sheffield City Council said:
“Its set to be another really exciting Autumn events season for Sheffield.
“Events not only help our communities come together to celebrate joyous occasions, from Bonfire Night to Halloween and so much more, but they really support our local trades people, businesses and our local performers and cultural organisations too.”
Out of this World
Celebrating its tenth year, the free, city centre event that celebrates all things otherworldly will return to Sheffield on Sunday 27th October.
Spread across the city centre, the event attracts thousands of adults and children, who come to see and enjoy this weird, wonderful and wacky event.
The Winter Garden, Tudor Square and Peace Gardens will play host to the ever popular sci-fi, comic book, gaming and fantasy areas.
Visitors will encounter family favourite heroes and villains including Darth Vader, stormtroopers, ghostbusters and Short Circuit’s Johnny Five (I’m Alive!). Keep your eyes open for a few superheroes too.
At Millenium Square and the Peace Gardens, visitors will be able to step into a world of magic and illusion. From watching performers swallow blazing flames, to witnessing the chainsaw juggling daredevil; some of the UK’s best magicians and illusionists can also be found in this zone.
Aspiring young witches and wizards will also be able to learn magic spells, design and make their own wands, and much more.
The Halloween Zone can be found spread across Town Hall Square, the Peace Gardens, Pinstone and Surrey Street.
Visit The Joker trapped in his Pumpkin Patch as he plays his tricks in the Peace Gardens or take a ride on the classic Ghost Train on Surrey Street.
They’ll also be a range of performances, stalls and food to enjoy!
Find out more on the Welcome to Sheffield website.
Illuminate the Gardens
Once again, the Botanical Gardens will be lit up for a magical, family friendly weekend between the 1st and 3rd of November.
Light installations are set to dazzle those in attendance, along with a laser show from the iconic glass pavilions, creating an immersive experience.
Visitors can enjoy also fireworks, food and drinks from the licensed bar or get involved in free kids activities and fairground rides, plus much more.
More information can be found on the Welcome to Sheffield website.
Autumn Lights
The UK’s largest touring firework spectacular, Autumn Lights is also set to returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl on Bonfire Night, Tuesday 5th November.
Guests can expect live entertainment, fairground rides and street food stalls with two firework displays choreographed to music from around the world as the main attraction.
It’s the third time the event is being held at Don Valley Bowl with around ten thousand people in attendance last year.