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September is coming to an end but as we head into October events in Sheffield are still going strong. From music and film to markets and family fun, there's a lot happening in our city!
People drumming and dancing in the city centre for Yorkshire Integration Festival
Organised by Migration Yorkshire, this family-friendly event will celebrate the integration of refugees, and all of our communities in Yorkshire and Humber, through music, food, performances and other activities.
Yorkshire Integration Festival, Saturday 30 September
Peace Gardens & Winter Garden, 10am-6pm
Free to attend
Sensoria
Sensoria is the UK’s festival of film & music, presenting a unique mix of live performances, film screenings, installations, and exhibitions plus music and film industry activity at venues across Sheffield.
This year's programme of events include live performances from the likes of The Black Dog and Nordic Giants, Synth Fest, an exhibition in at Moore Street Substation, intimate live performance in Bishops' House and a night showcasing the influence of videogame scores in conjunction with Reel Steel.
Sensoria, Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 October
Various locations across Sheffield
Varying ticket prices, book individual events
Francisca Onumah works on the Clothed Akin vessels
October is Black History Month. The theme for 2023 'Saluting our Sisters' pays homage to black women who had contributions ignored, ideas appropriated, and voices silenced.
A range of events are taking place across Sheffield celebrating black history, culture, art, music, film, dance and more.
Here's our pick of events happening over the next couple of weeks.
Sheffield's annual festival celebrating books, words and ideas! Off the Shelf is one of the UK’s largest literary festivals.
This year’s festival will host more than 70 live and online events across the city including:
- Environmentalist Chris Packham (BBC Earth, Springwatch)
- Actor Richard Armitage
- Pulp drummer Nick Banks
- Classicist Dame Mary Beard
- Guardian food critic Grace Dent
- TV Personality Dr Amir Khan
- BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas
Off the Shelf, Friday 13 - Sunday 29 October
Various locations across Sheffield
Varying ticket prices, book individual events
Stormtroopers at Out of this World
The event of the year for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky.
With stalls, street entertainment, magic shows, activities and fairground rides, there'll be lots to see and do, so don your favourite fancy dress and join in the fun.
Out of This World, Sunday 22 October, 10.30am-5.30pm
Split in to zones at Winter Garden, Tudor Square, the Town Hall, Millennium Square, the Peace Gardens and Barker's Pool
Free to attend with some paid for activities
Sheffield International Market
Market Place Europe return to Sheffield with another exciting international market this autumn.
Expect a vibrant mix of fine food, drinks, plants and crafts from across the world.
International Market, 4-8 October, 10am-7pm daily, 10am-5pm Sunday
Peace Gardens and along Pinstone Street and Surrey Street
Free to attend
Exciting markets are coming up in our city over the next few weeks, serving you food, drinks, music and a great time. There's definitely something for everyone, so grab your friends and family, and join in!
Visit the Welcome to Sheffield website for more details.
Got an event in Sheffield that you would like to share? You can upload your own events to our What's On section of Welcome to Sheffield website.
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