No Bounds Festival returns to Sheffield with major South Yorkshire talent at its heart
No Bounds Festival is back for another year
A festival celebrating Sheffield and Rotherham's creative scene is set to return this autumn, bringing internationally renowned artists together with some of South Yorkshire's best-known musical talent.
No Bounds Festival will take place from October 9 to 11 across 10 independent venues and exhibition spaces in Sheffield and Rotherham, with organisers describing the event as a return to its grassroots roots ahead of its tenth anniversary in 2027.
This year's line-up puts a strong focus on South Yorkshire artists, with Rotherham-born electronic music innovator Mark Fell returning to premiere new work.
Sheffield favourites The Black Dog will also make their first No Bounds appearance since the death of founding member Ken Downie last year, while hip-hop artist and visual creator Kid Acne is set to debut his new album live.
The festival, which explores the links between music, art and technology, will also feature performances from electronic music names including Max Cooper, Blawan, Mala and Oppidan.
A new collaboration involving Sheffield DJ Toddla T's Steeze Factory will showcase emerging young artists from across the region, while electronic musician Rian Treanor is working with young Roma participants from Rotherham on a new music and dance project.
Members of Rotherham Sight & Sound will also be involved through his Electronic Music Club initiative.
Alongside live performances, visitors can explore exhibitions celebrating South Yorkshire's cultural heritage, including a showcase of writer Daniel Dylan Wray's work documenting Sheffield's independent music scene and a new exhibition linked to Kid Acne's forthcoming publication.
Liam O'Shea, director of No Bounds Festival, said the 2026 event was about reconnecting with the independent venues, artists and communities that helped establish the festival.
He said: "As we look ahead to our tenth anniversary, it felt important to return to the grassroots energy that shaped the festival in the first place, working closely with independent venues, local communities and artists from South Yorkshire and beyond.
"This year's programme brings together internationally recognised names alongside emerging talent, while creating opportunities for people to help shape what No Bounds becomes over the next decade."
Founded in Sheffield in 2017, No Bounds has grown into one of the UK's leading festivals exploring the relationship between music, art, technology and place.
Weekend and event tickets are available now.
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