August Bank Holiday weekend highlights ✨
There's plenty to look forward to in Sheffield city centre over the extended August Bank Holiday weekend 👏
Here are just a few of this weekend's 'must do' events and actvities 👇
📅 Saturday 24 August 2024
Bare Things Makers Market 🧵
📍 Kommune
⌛ 12pm-5pm
📝 Returning for their second annual makers market! Expect plenty of lovely handmade and independent goods from a wide vareity of traders.
✨ (2) Makers Market Sheffield | Bare Things Market | Facebook
📅 Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2024
The opening of Leah's Yard 🛍️
📍 Leah's Yard
⌛ From 10am
📝 After a major multi-million pound regeneration, Leah's Yard are opening their doors for the next generation of makers and creators in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
Featuring new city centre arrivals like Pete McKee and Bullion Chocolate and the relocation of familiar favourites such as Hop Hideout and La Biblioteka, there's sure to be something for everyone at this collective of independents in the heart of the city centre.
Need an excuse to pop down to see Leah's Yard for yourself on day one? 🤔
🔥 If you are one of the first 100 visitors to make a purchase in the new Pete McKee gallery then you will receive a lovely signed A5 Frank card. Offer only available in person on Saturday 24 August 2024 from 10am, when the new McKee Gallery open their doors. Cards are limited to one per person and you have to make a purchase (of any value) in store to receive one.
Leah's Yard have also teamed up with Harmony Works to provide music performances throughout the weekend.
📅 Saturday 24 August 2024
🎶 10am-1pm | Musicians from Sheffield Music Hub
🎶 1pm-3:30pm | Sheffield Youth Big Band and soloists
🎶 4pm-5pm | Artists from Tracks including Luky D and Curti$
📅 Sunday 25 August 2024
🎶 11am-3pm | Musicians from Sheffield Music Academy
🎶 3pm-4pm | Musicians from the University of Sheffield Music Department
✨Further information on everything you'll need to know ahead of your visit over on the Leah's Yard (leahsyard.com) website and social media channels.
📅 Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August 2024
The Big Weekend 🎶
📍 Orchard Square
⌛ From 12pm
📝 City centre heavyweights, Orchard Square and The Leadmill have joined forces to deliver 'The Big Weekend' 👏 The three-day city centre festival is open and free to all, promising visitors a line-up of live music, family entertainment, silent discos, food, drink - and more!
The Leadmill team have curated a top line-up of local musical talent to enjoy across the whole weekend, featuring an eclectic mix of established acts, up and comers alongside community groups.
Highlights include:
🍹 The Leadmill X Cheap Dates Club Tropicana, Saturday 24 August 2024 from 9pm
🎧 Silent Disco for Kids, Sunday 25 August 2024 at 2pm 🎟️ 'THE BIG WEEKEND' FREE SILENT DISCO - FOR KIDS! Tickets, Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
🎧 Silent Disco for Adults, Sunday 25 August 2024 at 7pm 🎟️ 'THE BIG WEEKEND' FREE SILENT DISCO - FOR ADULTS! Tickets, Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
✨ Visit Orchard Square x The Leadmill Presents – The Big Weekend | The Leadmill for further information.
📅 Saturday 24 August 2024
Devonshire Green Festival 🍽️
📍 Devonshire Green
⌛ 12pm-8pm
📝 For a family-friendly atmosphere head to Devonshire Green this Saturday, the location for the Devonshire Green Festival. You'll find live DJ’s, pop-up bars, an array of amazing food options and a selection of bars serving a variety of drinks, plus much, much more 👏
✨ Head over to the Devonshire Green Festival Facebook page for further details.
💡 The Devonshire Green Festival is presented by Little Hummingbird Events.
📅 Sunday 25 August 2024
Dog Friendly screening at Curzon Sheffield 🎬
📍 Curzon Sheffield, George Street
⌛ 12:30pm
📝 Curzon Sheffield on George Street provide dog friendly screenings every Sunday, so your four legged favourite doesn't have to miss out on all the entertainment on the big screen. These weekly screenings offer lowered sound and complimentary Naturally Meaty treats from Butcher’s.
This week's film offering is Kneecap.
💡 Further information on Dog Day Afternoons can be found on the Curzon website.
📅 Sunday 25 August 2024
La Tomatina Festival 🍅
📍 Cambridge Street Collective
📝 Head to the La Tomatina Festival at Cambridge Street Collective for an unforgettable experience in the vibrant spirit of Valencia 🥘 Expect tapas dishes (Spanish-inspired specials), DJs, dancers and an outdoor dining experience. A perfect way to make your long weekend unforgettable 💃
📅 Sunday 25 August 2024
Salsa in the Square 💃
📍 Leopold Square
⌛ From 5pm
📝 Head to Leopold Square for the final Salsa in the Square of 2024, THE latin music and dance fiesta in the heart of the city centre.
📅 Monday 26 August 2024
Sheffield Fayre 🎪
📍 Norfolk Heritage Park
⌛ 10:30am-5pm
📝 Celebrating its 21st year, the Sheffield Fayre provides a great day out for all of the family. There's always plenty to see and do including a birds of prey display, a board games corner and plenty of kids crafting activities alongside food, trade and exhibitor stands from people like the National Emergency Services Museum 👏
💡 The Sheffield Fayre is organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with The Friends of Norfolk Heritage Park, The University of Sheffield, National Fairground and Circus Archive.
And that's not all!
Don't forget to pack your buckets and spades and head over to the Peace Gardens for the final weekend of Sheffield by the Seaside 🏖️
Whatever you're up to we hope you have a lovely extended Bank Holiday weekend!