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

Nether Edge Festival

Sat. 12 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026

The Nether Edge Festival takes place in September each year to celebrate our community, bring people together and have fun!

This year we wil be celebrating our 12th annual festival, with over 70 events in and around Nether Edge. We kick off with the Inflatable Carnival at Common Ground on Saturday 12th September and wrap up with Party in the Park in Chelsea Park on Sunday 20th. Our full programme of events will include walks and trails, live music, dancing, poetry, workshops, talks, food, quizzes, and more!

Event description by organisers.

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