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JULY 2025
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Your guide to the month ahead.
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Tramlines
Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park in Sheffield from 25th - 27th July, bringing a huge weekend of music, comedy and culture to the heart of the city. Set times have just dropped so check them out here.
Friday is curated by hometown heroes Pulp, who headline the night alongside Spiritualized, Hot Chip (DJ set), Baxter Dury and more.
The Reytons take over Saturday’s top slot with a high-energy lineup including Franz Ferdinand, Jake Bugg, Natasha Bedingfield and Rizzle Kicks.
Sunday rounds things off with a massive set from Kasabian, joined by Sigrid, The Last Dinner Party, CMAT, Scouting for Girls and The Sherlocks.
With big stages, DJ tents, comedy acts and food and drink from local favourites, Tramlines 2025 is set to be one of the UK’s best inner-city music festivals once again.
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Tramlines Fringe
Running alongside the main festival, the Tramlines Fringe takes over Sheffield from 24th - 27th July, turning the city into a weekend-long celebration of live music, culture and community.
Local bars and grassroots venues lead the charge, with Alder Bar in Neepsend hosting genre-spanning gigs in its laid-back setting. Neepsend Social Club stands out with a full-day event packed with live bands, DJ sets, and community activities, creating a lively hub for festival-goers all day long. Meanwhile, The Gardeners Rest offers up its usual mix of folk, jazz and blues with a proper local pub atmosphere and outdoor riverside space perfect for summer evenings. Add to that the creative programming from Sidney & Matilda, Yellow Arch Studios, and Record Junkee, and the Fringe offers a truly Sheffield alternative to the main stages—free, raw, and rooted in the city’s DIY spirit. Look out for Sheff Herd Instagram for more up to date gig information.
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Markets
Sheffield’s market scene comes alive in July, offering a diverse mix of local makers, street food, music, and community vibes across the city.
Kicking off the month, Peddler Market returns on the 4th and 5th with its signature blend of independent street food vendors, craft drinks, and live DJs. That same weekend, vinyl enthusiasts can dig for treasures at The Moor Walk Record Fair on Saturday 5th, while over in Walkley, on the same day, the Summer Makers Market showcases local artisans and creatives in a friendly neighbourhood setting.
On Tuesday the 8th, the Young Marketeers Market Day brings a unique twist, featuring stalls and activities led by young entrepreneurs.
Somewhere between a craft fair and a party, the Summer Night Market Social at Steamworks on 10th promises a lively evening of indie stalls, cocktails, and DJs—an ideal way to enjoy the city’s warm evenings
The following weekend, Victoria Quays hosts the vibrant Quayside Market on the 12th and 13th, where visitors can browse indie stalls, sample street food, and soak up live music by the waterfront. Also on the 13th, the Sheffield Vegan Market takes over with a variety of plant-based street food and ethical products.
Green thumbs and botanical lovers will enjoy the Pollen Market on the 20th at Castlegate’s Grey to Green area, featuring florists, plant sellers, and design-led makers. The same day, Sharrow Vale Market returns with over 100 stalls of local produce, crafts, and hot food lining the street in a bustling community atmosphere.
Rounding off the month, the Fluffle Makers Market on the 26th offers a welcoming space for queer, POC, and disability-inclusive creators to share handmade goods and zines.
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Other Festivals
Sheffield’s summer music scene hits full volume this July with a packed calendar of daytime events and outdoor parties across the city. On Saturday 5th July, Tank marks its 11th birthday with a huge Sound of Bassline celebration, honouring the city’s club heritage with a lineup of bass-heavy DJs and party energy deep into the evening. Meanwhile at Steelyard Kelham, Oasis Live 25 Fundraiser in aid of St Luke's takes over with a family-friendly tribute to the legendary 1996 Knebworth gigs – expect singalongs, street food, and festival vibes for all ages. On the same day, Haggler’s Corner hosts a triple collaboration as SOS, Risky Disco and Ultrasound join forces for an all-day affair of funk, disco and house in the venue’s buzzing courtyard. And for something different, Forge Warehouse delivers a Nashville Country Experience with live tributes to modern country stars like Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, alongside themed drinks and a southern-style menu.
The following weekend, 90s Fest Weekender on 12th -13th July transforms Don Valley Bowl into a throwback arena, packed with chart-topping acts, classic dance tunes and retro visuals.
Then on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, Bassfest kicks off a two-day takeover with massive names like Aitch, Hybrid Minds, Andy C and Shy FX lighting up Don Valley Bowl with high-octane sets across multiple stages.
On the same day, Radisson Blu hosts Brunch Live: Sax & DJ; a smoother daytime vibe with live saxophone, DJ sets, cocktails, and summer bites in stylish surroundings.
Rounding out the month, the SYS 30+ Day Party returns to Steelyard Kelham on Saturday 26th July, featuring 4 arenas and 8 hours of music and street food in a grown-up yet energetic setting.
Whether you’re after a bass-heavy rave, a family-friendly singalong, a disco courtyard session, or rooftop throwbacks, Sheffield offers a full month of outdoor rhythm and city wide celebration.
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Scene and Herd
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 30th June 2025
Crossed Wires, Sheffield’s ground-breaking podcast festival, returns for its second edition from July 4th to 6th—and it’s bigger, bolder and packed with audio icons. Set across iconic city-centre venues like Sheffield City Hall, the Crucible Theatre, and a reimagined fringe hub at Barker’s Pool, the festival brings together a unique mix of comedy, current affairs, culture, sport, storytelling and family programming—all live and in person.
Kicking things off on Friday, BBC stalwarts Adam Fleming and Chris Mason bring Newscast to the stage, while football fans can enjoy Football Daily featuring commentary legends John Murray and Ian Dennis. That same day sees Pod Save the UK: Sheffield Special with guest Gary Stevenson, as well as Yoto Daily with Jake Harris for younger audiences. One of the biggest highlights is sure to be Nobody Expects The Michael Palin Podcast!, where the Monty Python legend joins festival creative director Greg James for a one-off live event presented by Audible.
Saturday shifts into high gear with a stacked comedy line-up including BudPod with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie, the cult crime-solving comedy Drunk Women Solving Crime (joined by Pulp legend Nick Banks), and Help I Sexted My Boss with William Hanson and Jordan North (already sold out). Frank Skinner appears twice with his new show One Person Found This Helpful, while Sara Cox hosts a special Radio 2 Book Club featuring best-selling author David Nicholls.
Sunday keeps the energy high with Evil Genius: Live hosted by Russell Kane, an appearance by BBC Radio’s Gardeners’ Question Time led by Kathy Clugston, and the return of Tailenders for cricket and comedy fans alike. Younger listeners and their families can join the fun with Fun Kids Science Weekly, and deep-dive lovers won’t want to miss the panel discussion The Power of Storytelling featuring Gabriel Gatehouse, Chloe Hadjimatheou and Georgia Catt.
The heart of the festival is the BBC Sounds Fringe, held in the former John Lewis building at Barker’s Pool. This free daytime programme includes live podcast recordings, meet-the-creator sessions, and intimate performances. Right outside, the BBC Sounds Garden offers food, drinks, deckchairs and DJs—creating a casual, welcoming space to hang out between shows.
With all venues within walking distance and a programme that balances major headline events with free, accessible fringe content, Crossed Wires 2025 offers a truly immersive weekend of ideas, laughs, and shared listening. Whether you’re into sport, storytelling, satire or science, there’s something for everyone—and for podcast fans, it’s shaping up to be the UK’s unmissable audio event of the summer.
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Herd the Word
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 30th June 2025
Join Sheffield Libraries on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 for a powerful and thought-provoking evening with Rohit K. Dasgupta, as he discusses his new book Desi Queers: LGBTQ+ South Asians and Cultural Belonging in Britain. A scholar of queer cultures and digital media in South Asia, and Associate Professor of Gender and Sexuality at the London School of Economics, Dasgupta brings a deeply informed and nuanced perspective to the histories of LGBTQ+ South Asians in Britain.
Taking place at Sheffield Central Library from 6 to 7 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm), this free event explores how queer South Asians have forged spaces of resistance, community, and cultural belonging from the 1970s to the present day. Drawing on oral histories, archival material, and decades of activism—including groups like Shakti, Naz, and the pivotal ‘Smash the Backlash’ protest—Desi Queers captures both the challenges and the creativity of navigating queerness at the intersection of race, culture, and migration.
Whether you’re interested in queer history, South Asian diasporic identity, or intersectional activism, this event offers a rare opportunity to reflect on the stories that have too often gone untold.
Admission is free - book here