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The long bank holiday weekend is nearly here so we've picked out some of the best events on around Sheffield to help you make the most of it! See what's on below.
 Sheffield Food Festival. Photo by Lucy Grace Photography.
One of the city's largest free to attend events for all the family, the festival is a bustling celebration of Sheffield’s thriving food and drink scene, with more than 60 traders taking part, many of which are based locally.
This year’s festival includes street food, an artisan market, a community hub, live music, free craft and music workshops, a 10 piece walkabout brass band and a bar.
May 25th - 27th
Peace Gardens
Free
These events, while aimed at people in recovery, are open to anybody interested in exploring drink-free nightlife and meeting like-minded people who want to enjoy music events in an alcohol-free setting.
You can expect live performances and DJ sets from people RiteTrax have been working with through the delivery of their positive activities programme, as well as free refreshments and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
May 24th
Plot 22
Free
Enjoy a fantastic funfair for all the family! Farrar's is back with lots of thrilling rides.
Be aware, parking is limited so walking or using public transport is advised.
May 24th - June 2nd
Hillsborough Park
Free entry, pay per ride
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival is in full swing with a sensational nine days of concerts in the Crucible Playhouse.
It will be the highlight of Music in the Round's 40th anniversary celebrations this year!
On now until May 25th
Various locations
£5 - £21
The 2024 edition of UK's largest annual non-partisan politics festival finishes this weekend following another month of challenging and diverse events. It features an array of well-known keynote speakers.
Check out the remaining events and book tickets using the button below!
On now until May 25th
Various locations
Ticket prices vary, many events are free
If you're looking to try something new this weekend, the much anticipated Cambridge Street Collective - Europe's largest purpose-built food hall - opened to the public today!
Alongside culinary delights from 20 independent food partners, it will host family events and activities, lunch deals, workspace, monthly indie markets, live music, art/craft/wellness workshops, cultural events and much more.
Opened today
Cambridge Street, Sheffield City Centre
Free entry
 Sheffield Cathedral is hosting an Organ Festival next week.
The organ festival will shine a light on these remarkable and complex musical instruments and give people the chance to play one!
From Thursday May 30th through to Sunday June 2nd, experience a range of events including:
May 30th - June 2nd
Sheffield Cathedral
Free entry (Interstellar concert is £15 for adults, £10 for children)
The tour will be a great opportunity to learn about the history of the famous City Road site, which has seen more than 167,000 burials and 210,000 cremations.
It will begin in the main building, where our council bereavement service will show you the columbarium, halls of remembrance and archive room.
You will then go on a walking history tour of the cemetery and you’ll have the chance to see the site’s first grave, the blitz garden, the war memorials, and much more. Refreshments will be provided in the chapel.
May 28th
City Road Cemetery
Free
Markets
Pollen Market
Sheffield is home to lots of lovely markets. This weekend sees the return of the bustling Sheffield Food Festival and Lou Lou's Vintage Fair.
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