With 2025 just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your things to do in Sheffield for the new year!
The Steel City is gearing up for an incredible 12 months, with events set to be bigger and better than ever as venues and organisers raise the bar on entertainment. To make planning your 2025 activities in Sheffield a breeze, we’ve rounded up the best events, from showstopping festivals to the ultimate gaming happenings.
Applause-Worthy Live Entertainment
What’s on in Sheffield’s interactive experiences sphere? From captivating tribute acts and dazzling theatre productions to intriguing psychic evenings, there’s no shortage of exciting 2025 events to keep you entertained.
- A Tribute To The Beatles: Take a trip down memory lane at OEC Sheffield, with all the best Beatles hits performed live by the talented tribute band – Beatles Revolution.
- Torvill & Dean: Don’t miss the last dance of this legendary ice skating duo at Utilita Arena Sheffield. Their 50th Anniversary tour is one for the books.
- Kirsty Psychic Celik: A powerful and uplifting evening from renowned medium Kirsty Celik. Live at OEC Sheffield, Kirsty connects to the spirit world for enlightenment and healing messages.
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Have a truly scrumptious evening at Sheffield Lyceum with the Potts family and their adventures – Staring Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts.
- Adele Tribute: Natalie Black is the ultimate tribute to Adele, setting OEC Sheffield alight with her stunning vocals and replica shows.
Playful Pursuits
Get ready to level up your fun with Sheffield’s game-themed 2025 events! From boozy bingo nights to quirky conventions like Chillcon, they’re perfect for adding a playful twist to your year.
- Comedy Drag Bingo: Non-stop laughter and entertainment with fun and frolics that will have your sides splitting – OEC Sheffield presents a raucous evening of comedy drag bingo.
- Sheffield Anime & Gaming Con 2025: Activities in Sheffield don’t get more interesting than the UK’s biggest anime convention – Amazing guests with Voice Actors from all the anime and gaming and more!
- Drink & Draw: A life drawing event with a twist at OEC Sheffield. Your comedy drag host will guide you through the evening with plenty of drinking, dancing, and nude male models.
- Chillcon: Things to do in Sheffield don’t get any more unique than Chillcon – Dubbed as one of the North’s favourite tabletop conventions, well known for being family-friendly and a relaxed atmosphere.
Festival Fever
Sheffield’s festival scene is set to impress in 2025, offering something for everyone. From music festivals to film extravaganzas, the city’s lineup promises unforgettable experiences all year round.
- Tramlines: Your guide to what’s on in Sheffield wouldn’t be complete without Tramlines, back for the 17th year. The Sheffield festival has earned a big name for itself in the festival universe, with tens of thousands of goers flocking each year.
- Rock N Roll Circus: The best of the music world meets weird and wonderful circus vibes. Returning to Don Valley Bowl, major headliners – like Reverend and The Makers – will be bringing the musical carnival.
- Sheffield DocFest: England’s leading documentary festival, celebrating all documentary forms from television to art. For 2025 events, expect world premiers, top talent, and plenty of parties and networking.
- Crossed Wires: The UK’s biggest podcast party, where you can watch your favourite shows live and unfiltered – including Wolf & Owl and Katherine Ryan.
A Canvas of Culture
Sheffield’s vibrant arts and culture scene offers an array of 2025 events to inspire and captivate. From stunning art exhibitions showcasing local talent to elegant wedding fayres, there’s something for every creative and curious mind.
- Pete McKee Exhibition: ‘The Boy with a Leg Named Brian’ is heading up Weston Park Museum until November 2025. Sheffield-born Pete McKee is one of the city’s best-loved artists.
- St. Paddy’s Lunch: Enjoy a traditional St. Patrick’s celebration with a delicious lunch and the fantastic 4-piece Irish band – the Wild Murphys – at OEC Sheffield.
- Sheffield Stories Caribbean Footsteps: This new exhibition at Weston Park Museum celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.
- 2025 Wedding Fayre: Whether you’re well into your wedding planning journey or newly engaged, The UK Wedding Event, hosted by OEC Sheffield, is the perfect destination to connect with wedding professionals and get inspiration for your big day!
Where to start with so much action? For more incredible 2025 events from OEC Sheffield, click the link below and start booking today before tickets are gone!
