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Sheffield is set for another exciting weekend with Crossed Wires Festival and Pride plus there are lots of free opportunities for all the family to try something new.
Find out more below!
Crossed Wires Festival organisers James O'Hara, Alice Levine and Dino Sofos
Described as 'podcast Glastonbury', Crossed Wires promises to be a fantastic long weekend of lively talks and events.
May 31st - June 2nd
Various locations
Ticket prices vary
Calling all music fans! AA Records returns to the Moor Market this Saturday for its popular fair with more than 30 stalls selling music for everyone.
Find the fair near the Eyre Street entrance between 9am and 4pm.
June 1st
Moor Market
Free entry
The organ festival will shine a light on these remarkable and complex musical instruments. Here is a taste of what's on:
- A guide to the cinema organ, with live demonstrations
- Workshops and masterclasses for both organists and pianists wishing to try the organ
- A performance of music from the film Interstellar given by the organist on the original soundtrack, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the film’s release
Today - June 2nd
Sheffield Cathedral
Free entry (Interstellar concert is £15 for adults, £10 for children)
Get ready for a series of events throughout June capturing the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It kicks off with a free Community Day on Sunday where there will be opportunities to try a wide variety of sport and activities including basketball, boxing, climbing, cricket, cycling, football, ice skating, snooker, trampolining and more.
Starts on June 2nd
Olympic Legacy Park
Free
Urban Dwellers Playground is a fantastical interactive digital art experience for families, encouraging children to imagine, investigate, create art and have fun.
The trail features 15 augmented reality artworks and animated installations from legendary steel-city artists TADO and Lisa O'Hara.
June 3rd - 30th
Across Sheffield
Free
A cyclist rides past Kelham Pride posters. The free day festival takes place this weekend.
Kelham Island is hosting a free Pride festival this Saturday! Join the parade at 1pm from Kelham Island Museum as it heads to the main stage on Burton Road where hosts Bipolar Abdul and King Confuza will introduce live acts.
Local venues will host a wide range of entertainment including live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers. There will also be:
Join Sheffield Libraries to celebrate LGBTQ+ stories this Pride month.
Various dates
Carpenter Room, Sheffield Central Library
Free
Markets
Pollen Market
Sheffield is home to lots of lovely markets. This weekend is the Steam Kitchen Street Food Market and a Worth The Weight Warehouse sale.
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