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Scene and Herd
EVENT OF THE WEEK
w/c 16th November 2026
Earl's Yard has established itself as an interesting addition to Sheffield’s independent food, drink and entertainment scene.
Situated in the city centre, it’s an open-air social space with a courtyard setting, bar, upstairs cocktail terrace and stage for live entertainment. Combining street food, drinks, music and events, it offers something a little different from the usual city centre venues, and on Saturday 21st November it will be hosting a Street Food Festival.
Running from 12 noon until 8pm, the festival will bring together a diverse line-up of food traders, with Fat Cat Bao serving bao buns, GazaGrub bringing Palestinian soul food, Joy & Gladness offering Caribbean cooking and Mina Cuisine showcasing African dishes. There’ll also be pizza from P.R.E.A.M, birria tacos from Roco BBQ and Wagyu burgers from Wagyu Lookin’ At?, alongside artisan brownies from Chock Shop and pies from Pieminister.
Add live DJs, entertainment, big screen tvs, covered seating and outdoor heaters, and there’s plenty to keep everyone full and entertained throughout the afternoon... and speaking of happy, between 2:30 and 4:30, it is happy hour with 2 for 1 offers on.
With free entry and all ages welcome, this is set to be a very appealing option for a Saturday afternoon in the city.
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Scene and Herd
EVENT OF THE WEEK
w/c 16th November 2026
Two of Sheffield’s national championship-winning musical ensembles are joining forces for a special seasonal concert at Victoria Hall on Saturday 21st November.
Steel City Voices and Unite the Union Brass Band will bring together more than 70 singers and musicians for Winter Glow, combining the energy and precision of championship a cappella singing with the warmth and brilliance of brass band music. Although both groups regularly perform at the highest level nationally, this is a rare opportunity to hear them share a stage in their home city.
The afternoon programme will feature seasonal favourites alongside music showcasing the distinctive talents of both ensembles. Expect soaring close harmonies, barbershop, folk, pop and traditional carols, complemented by the power and character of the brass band. With both musical directors enthusiastic about bringing their very different styles together, it promises to be a celebration of Sheffield’s home-grown musical talent and a seasonal concert with a difference.
Winter Glow takes place at Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, on Saturday 21st November, with the concert starting at 2.30pm and doors opening at 2pm.
Tickets are £15 for adults and £12 for concessions and are available here
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Herd the Word
EVENT OF THE WEEK
w/c 16th November 2026
Sheffield’s celebration of women and non-binary filmmakers returns to Showroom Cinema on Saturday 21st November, as FFStival, Sheffield's first female led film festival, takes over the venue for its third year.
This one-day film festival (Females Films Screens) puts female-led filmmaking firmly in the spotlight, bringing together established directors, emerging talent and a diverse programme of feature films, short films and special screenings.
There’s a varied programme, opening with a family-friendly session featuring craft activities, short films and Penelope Spheeris’s classic The Little Rascals.
Later screenings include Kathryn Bigelow’s high-octane 1995 sci-fi thriller Strange Days, while FFS Firsts provides a platform for first-time and emerging female and non-binary filmmakers, showcasing fiction, documentary and experimental short films, followed by a discussion with filmmakers.
The evening brings a special preview of I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, the latest film from acclaimed director Clio Barnard (Ali and Ava), before the festival closes with a late-night screening of Annapurna Sriram’s comedy Fcktoys*. There will also be a secret screening, a mini-zine festival and a makers market throughout the day.
FFStival takes place at Showroom Cinema on Saturday 21st November, with individual session tickets priced at £12 (£10 concessions), with the full festival pass covering all five programme blocks available for £36.
NOVEMBER 2026
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Your guide to the month ahead.
Check out our weekly event recommendations every Monday.
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Festival of the Mind
Sheffield’s Festival of the Mind returns from 6th - 15th November, bringing together the University of Sheffield’s researchers, local artists and creative communities for ten days of free exhibitions, performances, talks, films and interactive experiences. Now in its eighth edition, the festival features more than 40 creative collaborations, translating fascinating academic research into accessible experiences for the public. Venues include Millennium Gallery, Winter Garden, Persistence Works and Channing Hall, with additional events taking place across the city.
This year’s programme explores everything from artificial intelligence, robotics and virtual reality to history, nature, space and health. Some highlights include Orion: Animating a Stellar Nursery - an immersive installation exploring the birth of stars, Right Up My Street - Slambarz performers explore Sheffield's ties to empire and transatlantic slavery, an opportunity to discover the secrets of the 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup and The Sound of the Crowd, a unique musical experiment involving electronic music pioneers The Black Dog and an AI music-generation model. All exhibitions and events are free, although advance registration is recommended for some performances and activities. Find the full programme here
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Sheffield Christmas Market
Sheffield’s Christmas Market returns on Thursday 12th November, bringing more than 50 festive cabins to the city centre for the start of the Christmas season. Celebrating the city’s independent business community, more than 80% of this year’s traders are expected to be local, offering handmade gifts, artisan products, seasonal food and festive drinks. Visitors can look forward to traditional German sausages, Yorkshire pudding wraps, raclette, churros, toasted marshmallows, mulled wine and hot chocolate, alongside Alpine-themed bars and plenty of gift-shopping opportunities.
There’s even more to look forward to this year, with an artificial ice rink returning to Tudor Square for the first time in more than a decade, plus a snow slide on Surrey Street, a Big Wheel and Santa’s Grotto at Barker’s Pool. The opening celebrations continue across the weekend, with street entertainment, live music, children’s activities and a special festive lights event at Devonshire Green on Sunday 15 November. With attractions spread across several parts of the city centre, it’s set to be one of Sheffield’s biggest festive programmes yet.
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Echosound Winter Festival
Sheffield’s independent music scene takes centre stage on Saturday 14th November as Echosound Festival: Winter arrives at Network Sheffield. The festival brings together an impressive line-up of established and emerging alternative, indie and rock acts, headlined by Pen Tire and featuring Esmeralda Road, The Harbours, The Mercans, Carsick, Apollo Junction, Venus Grrrls and Leazes.
The extensive line-up also includes some other incredible acts - The Last Orders, ET Al., Tough Cookie, The Maritime County, Maybe Gold, The Public Eye, The Standers, local favourite Mat Hook, The Steelwaves, XL Poncho, Axis, The Smelters, Mad Love, Revert, Jonny Blade, The Radio Addicts, Bochum Parkway, The Kostanzas, Arson and Babies Floating in Outer Space.
With 28 bands performing across three stages, Echosound promises a full day of live music and a brilliant opportunity to discover exciting new talent alongside established favourites. At just £25 a ticket, it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience Sheffield’s thriving independent music scene.
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International Powerlifting Championships
Sheffield’s reputation as the City of Steel gets a suitably powerful celebration this November as the Sheffield International Powerlifting Championships returns for its fifth edition. Taking place at Utilita Arena on Saturday 21st November, the competition brings together 24 elite athletes - 12 men and 12 women - for an evening of extraordinary strength, with competitors battling for the coveted Champion of Champions title. Moving to the larger arena venue for 2026, the event promises an impressive spectacle for sports fans and anyone curious to see just what the human body can achieve.
Competitors will go head-to-head across the three classic powerlifting disciplines: squat, bench press and deadlift. Rather than simply comparing total weights lifted, athletes will be judged on how far they can surpass the world-record total for their respective weight categories, creating a contest between competitors of different sizes. With world-class lifters, significant prize money and the possibility of record-breaking performances, this is a major fixture in the international strength-sport calendar and a particularly fitting event for Sheffield.