As the weather heats up, the countdown to some brilliant events in and around Sheffield begins.
May is finally here which means it’s almost time for some cracking events in the sunshine in and near Sheffield.
This year there is no shortage of festivals to attend - whether it’s food and drink, drum and bass, or catching budding filmmakers’ latest pieces of work. There are even two new festivals taking place this year, and others which are celebrating several decades running.
If you’ve not got a holiday booked, and it feels as though there’s no end in sight with work, then taking yourself away to one of these festivals (many of which are free to attend!) should give you something to look forward to.
Here are 12 festivals taking place in and near Sheffield this summer.
Get Together 2024 is returning to Sheffield's Kelham Island on Saturday May 18. Pictured is Peddler Warehouse where the Get Together Stage will be - other venues taking part are Yellow Arch, Church Temple of Fun, Alder, Grafters and Neepsend Social Club among others. Over 50 artists will be performing. Plenty of food and drink will be dotted around too. Tickets start at £35. Photo: Alex Moore
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, hosted by Music in the Round, is an annual festival of classical music that will return this year from May 17 to 25. Sensational concerts will be played over the nine days at venues in Sheffield. Many events have already sold out so book a place soon. Photo: Submitted
Crossed Wires is a new podcast festival in Sheffield. From May 31 to June 2, the city's top venues will be packed for live shows covering the full podcasting spectrum - comedy, current affairs, culture, sport, family and more. Just some headliners include Katherine Ryan with Telling Everybody Everything, Katie Price with The Katie Price Show, comedians Tom and Rom with Wolf and Owl Live, and The Adam Buxton Podcast, with Self Esteem. Tickets are on sale now. Pictured are the event founders James O’Hara, Alice Levine, and Dino Sofos, courtesy of Pedalo Photography.
Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival which is taking place this year from June 12 - 17. This will involve a full programme of films, exhibitions, talks, panels, industry sessions and live pitches, networking events and parties. Tickets will go on sale in May. Photo: Submitted
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