Sheffield’s place in the history and development of electronic music is already well established – from the early experiments of Cabaret Voltaire and the Human League’s creation of synth-pop, through Warp and Forgemasters bastardising techno into a whole new world, before Niche kickstarted heavy 00s party vibes.

No Bounds builds on this lineage and culture to bring a weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins to this industrial city we call home.

The festival explores the relationship between music, art, technology and place. Since starting out in 2017, No Bounds has been refreshingly multidisciplinary in its approach, bringing together forward-thinking music, visual art, poetry, technology, talks and workshops.

No Bounds 2026 will take place across Sheffield and Rotherham, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, grassroots venues, community organisations and pioneering cultural practitioners.

No Bounds 2026 lineup

• Premiere of new work by Rotherham-born artist, composer and electronic music innovator Mark Fell
• Opening night immersive 3D audiovisual show at Peddler Warehouse from acclaimed electronic composer and audiovisual artist Max Cooper, with support from Sheffield's Emergence Collective
• South Yorkshire techno pioneer Blawan
• Dubstep innovator Mala
• Bassline star Oppidan
• Copenhagen's Main Phase
• XL Recordings artist KAVARI
• Sheffield electronic music pioneers The Black Dog, performing a special edition of Loud Ambient, marking their first appearance at the festival since the death of founding member Ken Downie in 2025
• Sheffield hip hop artist and visual artist Kid Acne premiering his new album live
• A new collaboration between Toddla T's Steeze Factory, Pattern + Push, Slambarz and Tracks, showcasing emerging talent from across the region
• UK debut performance from Gyrofield
• Rian Treanor presenting a new music and dance work developed with young Roma participants from Rotherham
• Official local radio partner Kitchen Radio
• New partnerships with Yorkshire Sound Women's Network, Outlands and the Oram Awards to support artists working across music, sound and technology

Exhibition programme

• Photographs and stories from Daniel Dylan Wray's acclaimed Sheffield music history project, documenting the people, places and communities that have shaped the city's independent music culture
• A showcase connected to Kid Acne's forthcoming publication, featuring original artwork, archive material and new visual works spanning his career across music, graffiti and illustration
• An exploration of three years of Rian Treanor's Electronic Music Club project, presenting music, artwork, instruments and creative outcomes developed with young people and community participants across Rotherham​​​​

Venues

• Peddler Warehouse
• Yellow Arch Studios
• DRYAD Works
• Factory Floor
• Plot 22
• Gut Level
• Delicious Clam
• Alder
• Fagan's
• Hope Centre
• Sheffield Institute of Arts
• Memory Dance

Weekend and event tickets are on sale now.

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