Things to do in Sheffield this weekend
Weekend events, nights out, family picks and free things to do in Sheffield.
Current events and activities in Sheffield
- 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
- All Rise For Halloween: A Spooky Kooky Courtroom Musical
All Rise for Halloween: A Spooky Kooky Courtroom Musical is the must-see family-friendly comedy event of the season! This high-energy musical throws all your favourite spooky icons into the witness stand for a hilarious night in the Supreme Court of the Eternal Rest.
Check official times at The Montgomery
- Sheffield Audio Tour: An Audio Journey Through Sheffield's Iconic Heart
15 stops across Sheffield, roughly 77 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk.
09:00-11:00 at Victoria Hall Ltd
- Sheffield Home of Football: Historic Football City Centre - Guided Walk
Join us for our guided 90-minute walk and hear about the people, places and events around Sheffield City Centre, as we explore the remarkable history of Sheffield's growth as a CRUCIBLE for the modern game of football.
Check official times at 8 Old Park Avenue
- 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
- Burlesque The Musical
Life’s not fair. It’s fabulous. After taking the West End by storm, where it became summer 2025’s biggest hit, selling out night after night, Burlesque the Musical is coming to Sheffield!
Check official times at Lyceum Theatre
- Beginner tennis
Working in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Everyone Active deliver the LTA Youth Programme. The Programme consists of 6 stages and will take your children from learning the basic skills to playing on a
09:00-10:00 at Graves Health & Sports C
- Beginner athletics
Coaches teach universal athletic techniques to help children improve their running, jumping and throwing. Each session includes a warm up, games and event specific coaching. The sessions are split into groups so children
09:00-10:00 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EISS)
- Minions & Monsters
The Minions go on a journey to find frightening creatures to appear in their monster movie and after unleashing them upon an unsuspecting world must race to save the day.
10:10-12:10 at The Light Sheffield
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
11:30-13:30 at The Light Sheffield
- Adult beginner swimming lessons
These classes are aimed at giving your child their first experience of the water, along with your guidance.
09:30-10:00 at Thorncliffe Health & Lc
- Aalfy - Open Day and Market Market
On Sunday November 1st the creative community learning studio at 108 The Moor is having an Open day and Maker Market.
12:00-16:00 at 108 The Moor
- Beginner swimming lessons
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
08:00-08:30 at Graves Health & Sports C
- Halloween 80s Party!
Join us for a spooCome along for a spooktacular evening of dining and dancing at an 80s Halloween Ball, where ghoulish delights and nostalgic vibes await!ktacular evening of dining and dancing at our 80s Halloween Ball,
19:00-01:00 at OEC Sheffield
- 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
- Adult beginner trampolining
A fun course focusing on core strength to give you extra bounce and stretch to your fitness programme. A friendly session open to all where a qualified coach helps you to achieve your own fitness goals
08:15-09:15 at Hillsborough L C
- Stage 9/10 Inc Taster
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
15:00-16:00 at Hillsborough L C
- The Magic of Motown
20th Anniversary Tour! Come celebrate and reach out and show you there ain't no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
19:30 at Sheffield City Hall
Build a weekend around one strong booking
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.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
- Book limited-capacity events first
- Group activities by area
- Keep one free or open-daily backup