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Summer is here and so is Sheffield's awesome event season. We've already seen so much excitement this year, but there's plenty more to come. Check out what's coming up over the next couple of weeks below, and don't miss out on the fun!
Black and white image showing a huge crowd with their hands in the air in front of a lit up stage branded 'Monkeys' at the Arctic Monkeys live gig in Bristol last week. Image courtesy of Lewis Evans
Arctic Monkeys return to play two special homecoming shows this weekend, their first in the city since September 2018. The sold out gigs promise to give Sheffielders an unforgettable and iconic weekend!
Hillsborough Park
Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June
Tickets sold out - check ticket operators for resale
The glass house Pavilion building at Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Beds of colourful flowers run along the perimeter of the lawns
A month of events celebrating Scottish landscape gardener, horticulturalist, and writer Robert Marnock (1800-1889) who designed many of the places we know and love in Sheffield.
Celebrating Marnock Exhibition
Dorothy Fox Centre, Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Every weekend throughout June, 10am-4pm
Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 June 5-7pm
Free to attend, drop-in
Celebrating Marnock - Sheffield Botanical Garden Tour
Sheffield Botanical Garden, Thompson Road entrance
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June, 11am-12pm and 1-2pm
Free to attend, book in advance
Be transported into a magical world of imagination, invention and adventure. Inspired by Victorian science fiction the Steampunk weekend is back at the National Emergency Services Museum.
Activities include the inventor zone, live music, demonstrations from Parrots and Pirates, tea dueling, getting creative in the Imaginarium and more!
Plus get up close and personal with objects from the museum's collection and browse local makers unique stalls.
National Emergency Services Museum, West Bar
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June
Book in advance, tickets from £5.50-£9.50
'Sparking Curiosity' - artwork of this year's Sheffield DocFest
Celebrating it's 30th edition, this year's Sheffield DocFest programme features 37 world premieres, 20 international premieres, 10 European premieres, 47 UK premieres and 8 retrospective films, from 52 countries of production!
In addition to the 122 films on offer there's also Alternate Realities exhibitions and public talks. Check out the full programme to plan your 2023 DocFest experience.
Venues across Sheffield City Centre
Wednesday 14 - Sunday 19 June
Various prices and some free activities
Kenyan superstars Sauti Sol on their farewell tour. The group will perform their only gig in northern England, at The Leadmill on June 23 as part of the festival
More than 60 soulful events celebrating Sheffield's diversity will take place in the city next week.
The Migration Matters Festival returns with a vibrant mix of international music, food, art, theatre, dance, cabaret and more. It highlights the positive impact of migration and operates on a pay-as-you-feel basis.
This year the festival also features some dedicated children's events - check out the full programme.
Venues across Sheffield
Friday 16 - Saturday 24 June
Events can be booked in advance on a pay-as-you-feel basis
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