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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Photos by Adva Photography

Founded in 2015, Festival of Debate is an annual series of panel discussions, debates, Q&As, artistic responses and other public events in Sheffield, exploring politics, economics and society. It’s coordinated in collaboration with partners across the city, from grassroots campaign groups to community groups to cultural institutions.

The festival is taking a break in 2026 – come back for details of the 2027 event.

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No Bounds

Fri. 9 October 2026 — Sun. 11 October 2026

A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Come back soon for details of No Bounds 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.

Classical Weekend

Fri. 12 March 2027 — Sun. 14 March 2027

Classical Weekend returns in 2027. The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, in all kinds of places.

Tramlines

Fri. 24 July 2026 — Sun. 26 July 2026

Hillsborough Park

A three-day summertime celebration of music. Come back soon for details of Tramlines 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.

Evening Talk: Gathering Landscapes with Heavy Water Collective

Thu. 26 March 2026

Weston Park Museum

Delve deeper into the Gathering Landscapes exhibition with its curators, the artists Heavy Water Collective.