Free events in Sheffield
Free things to do in Sheffield, sorted for quick planning.
Current events and activities in Sheffield
- Fun Halloween Party
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a FREE Halloween party packed with slime, crafts, sensory play and spooky surprises.
11:30-14:30 at Indoor Moor Market
- Halloweekender
A whole weekend of live music, DJs and tomfoolery. 2 nights dedicated to our amazing local music scene.
Check official times at Cheap Dates Dive Bar
- Pumpkin patch & apple festival
Whirlow’ s Pumpkin Patch and Apple festival, a great day out for all the family including our four legged friends!
Check official times at Whirlow Hall Farm Trust
- Life Aquatic Band at Sidney & Matilda
LAB bring the party back to Sidney, ever so close to Halloween. Expect loud, fast dance music - lots of synths. Lots of fun. For fans of DFA / LCD Soundsystem / B-52s / Hot Chip / Talking Heads
19:30 at The Showroom
- Family Gigs: Halloween
Mambo Jambo perform a spooktacular set for 0-7-year-olds and their grown ups in Concerteenies' first gig at The Steamworks.
11:00-13:45 at The Steamworks
- Dark Academia: Freshers at Showroom
This year, to welcome Freshers through the Showroom doors, their in-house programming team have selected some of the best coming-of-age tales set in schools, colleges and universities.
Check official times at Showroom Cinema
- Understanding Society: A Festival of Social Science
A series of free events and activities examining the ideas that shape our everyday lives. From Saturday 17 to Saturday 31 October 2026 in various venues across Sheffield City Centre.
Check official times at Various venues across Sheffield city centre.
- Potter Throw Down at The Pavilion
Watch the experts demonstrate how to throw a variety of pots then jump in and have a go! No experience required. Total beginners welcome!
18:00-21:00 at The Pavilion, Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4HD
- Wild Things | Half Term at Wentworth Woodhouse
Step into the wild this October half-term! Your little animal lovers can enjoy immersive experiences and animal crafts or grab a Beastie Bags and head into the Gardens to explore!
00:00 at Wentworth Woodhouse
- Villains of the Sea - October Half Term
Visit the National Emergency Services Museum for a swashbuckling week of family activities and crafts and uncover the truth behind pirates and smugglers. Were they daring criminals, clever traders, or something in betwee
Check official times at National Emergency Services Museum
- Reframing the Lens: spotlight on contemporary Japanese Women Filmmakers.
A two-day event focuses on women in Japanese cinema, including screenings, filmmaker Q&A's, and an optional workshop.
14:30-16:10 at Showroom Cinema
- Arcnight at Don Valley Bowl
Experience a spectacular Bonfire Night celebration with huge fireworks displays, live entertainment, music, food vendors, drinks and an electric atmosphere in the heart of Sheffield.
16:00-21:00 at Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield, S9 2DF
- Community Firework Event
Come along for an unforgettable evening of family fun and a spectacular fireworks display all for free!
17:30-21:00 at Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa
- Festival of the Mind 2026
Festival of the Mind brings world-class research from the University of Sheffield to life in exciting and innovative ways.
Check official times at Multiple Sheffield City Centre Venues
- This Is Us: A Free Community Arts Celebration and Exhibition
A free drop-in celebration of breaking, murals, giant lanterns and shadow puppets made by people across North-East Sheffield.
13:30-20:00 at Showroom Workstation
- Exhibition | Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion
Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion will reimagine Wentworth Woodhouse’s State Rooms as a prism of memories this summer/autumn season using immersive digital storytelling that blends historic cinematic devic
Check official times at Wentworth Woodhouse
- Off-Key
At a Birmingham grammar bursting with overachievers, political meltdowns, and teenage delusion, best friends Sabrin and Ruqqiyah are free-falling to their futures.
19:30 at Montgomery Theatre
- End of Year Business Networking Breakfast
Connect with Sheffield businesses and discover practical support on funding, recruitment, training, and business advice, all over a light breakfast.
09:30-12:00 at Electric Works,
A genuinely low-cost day in Sheffield
Plan your visit to Sheffield. Discover concerts, theatre, comedy, family activities, sport, markets and local things to do around the city centre, Kelham Island, Ecclesall Road and Meadowhall.
Check what the advertised free entry includes. Advance booking, optional activities, parking and transport can still have a cost.
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