Valentine's experiences in Sheffield city centre ♥
Celebrate 'all things love' with the help of Sheffield city centre 💞
Whether you're looking for the perfect romantic gesture for that 'special someone', or to simply use it as an excuse to treat your mates - or even spoil yourself - the city centre’s shops, bars, restaurants, cultural and leisure venues are here for you this year.
Our updated Valentine's guide for 2026 features just a few of the many highlights that the city centre has in store for you on - and around - Saturday 14 February 2026.
With Love from Sheffield city centre 😘
📖 Article published 29 January 2026. All information correct at time of publication.
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💌 Let's start with something sweet
🍽️ Eating (and drinking) out
🎲 Games night
🎁 One-off and special events
🎭 Take in a live performance
🎬 Head to the cinema
Let's start with something sweet
There's no better excuse for enjoying a 'little bit of chocolate indulgence' than on Valentine's Day itself.
Head to Hotel Chocolat on Fargate for luxury chocolate and irresistible gifts, something to suit all tastes and pockets.
Whether you’re looking for delightful Valentine chocolate boxes or adorable chocolate hearts, they've got Valentine’s chocolate treats to show your loved one just how much you care this Valentine’s Day.
Take on Hotel Chocolat's Chocolate Love Match Quiz to receive a personal recommendation from Hotel Chocolat's expert chocolatiers 🎓
At M&S on Fargate, you'll find treats aplenty.
Check out The Percy Pig™ Letterbox Gift. A perfect gift for the Percy Pig™ fan in your life, providing a selection of tasty sweets delivered straight through their letterbox.
And we can't leave the 'chocolate section' without suggesting taking a detour to the Chocolate Bar, which you'll find nestled away in Leah's Yard and opposite Cambridge Street Collective.
You can thank us later for this one 😉
Eating (and drinking) out
We're never short of hospitality venues that go 'all out' to make your Valentine's visit extra special.
Here are just a few suggestions...
All Bar One, Leopold Street
Enjoy four small plates from the main menu and two glasses of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne from £39.
Make it an extra special experience by upgrading to a bottle from +£30.
Offer available Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 February 2026.
Full details on the All Bar One website.
The Botanist, Charter Square
Romantic or platonic, celebrate a long weekend of love with Galentine's Day on Friday 13 February and Valentine's Day on Saturday 14 February.
Steal a taste of their special Sharing Menu of dishes for two, for £39.95pp.
Or grab the girls on Friday 13 February and head to The Botanist for the 'ultimate girl dinner.'
Full details on The Botanist's website.
🛡️ The Botanist is a Best Bar None Sheffield accredited venue.
Browns, St Paul's Parade
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day in Browns' beautiful brasserie and bar, a delicious three-course set menu and limited-edition cocktails.
Available from 7pm on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February 2026.
Full details on the Browns Sheffield website.
🛡️ Browns Sheffield is a Best Bar None Sheffield accredited venue.
Cubana, Leopold Square
Impress your Valentine and head to Cubana for the ultimate romantic evening.
Enjoy a scrumptious selection of tapas from their special Valentine’s set menu, alongside exotic cocktails, quality wines, and a fabulous array of soulful live music throughout your evening.
Full details on Cubana's website.
Ego Mediterranean, Surrey Street
Three beautifully crafted courses for £36.95, inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean.
Available from Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 February 2026.
Full details on the Ego Restaurants website.
🛡️ Ego Mediterranean is a Best Bar None Sheffield accredited venue.
Firepit Rocks, West Street
Who needs a Valentine when you’ve got your girls, a bottomless brunch, and a drag queen running the show?
This Galentine’s Day, Firepit are serving 'sass, laughs, and a whole lot of sparkle.'
Expect fabulous drag queen host, Poppy Tin, to bring the drama, the jokes, and the energy you didn’t know you needed!
Miller & Carter Sheffield City, Surrey Street
Indulge in one of two decadent Valentine’s experiences – available all day alongside an À La Carte menu.
Choose the Valentine's set menu from £43.50 or, if you prefer to share, their Limited-Edition Sharing Steak Experience is perfect for two.
Enjoy 28oz of the finest cuts, luxurious sides, and bottomless steak sauce for £95 or pair your experience with a bottle of a luxury wine for £135.
Full details on the Miller & Carter website.
🛡️ Miller & Carter Sheffield City is a Best Bar None Sheffield accredited venue.
Slug & Lettuce, Holly Street
Grab your gals, grab a table and celebrate Galentine’s at S&L.
There's a special Set Menu offer available and you can enjoy your Prosecco on S&L when you pre-book for four or more.
Full details on the S&L website.
🛡️ Slug & Lettuce is a Best Bar None Sheffield accredited venue.
Turtle Bay, Holly Street
Head to Turtle Bay for 'Valentine's with Vibes', where they've got all bases covered.
Whether you’re booking a Valentine’s dinner, a Galentine’s night out or a Breakup Brunch with friends, Turtle Bay is a relaxed, welcoming place to celebrate however you like.
Offers available between Wednesday 11 and Sunday 15 February 2026 include two courses for £20pp or three courses for £25pp
Full details on the Turtle Bay website.
Plus...Win a Spa Break for Two courtesy of Turtle Bay!
One lucky couple will win a £500 spa break for two.
Simply book a Valentine’s table before 7 February 2026 to be entered into the draw.
Competiton T&Cs on the Turtle Bay website.
Games night
Who doesn't love games night, right?
And thanks to this little lot, you can enjoy all the fun of Valentine's whilst getting stuck in to some healthy competition with your 'plus one' or with the gang.
Head over to Boom Battle Bar on The Moor for their three game 'date night' package, from just £25 per person.
It's the 'ultimate battle for dates, mates and everyone in between.'
A short walk away from Boom Battle Bar, you'll find Roxy Ball Room and their party packages are the perfect excuse for getting the gaming loving gang together.
Crazy Pool? Ice-Free Curling? Duck Pin Bowling? There are plenty of great games to play at Roxy Ball Room.
Or how about a visit to an Escape Room?
Sheffield city centre is home to a wide variety of businesses offering escape room experiences.
There's plenty to try out including:
🔓 Houdini's at Tenpin on Angel Street
🔓 The Great Escape Sheffield on Vicar Lane
🔓 Crack the Code on Carver Street
🔓 Cryptology on West Street
🔓 Escape Hunt Sheffield on The Moor and
🔓 Gamesaints Sheffield on High Street.
One-off and special events
Fun activites for all-sorts to enjoy!
Love is in the Square, Orchard Square
Saturday 7 February 2026, 10am-4pm
A special Valentine's themed pop up market packed with gorgeous gifts and self-care goodies, featuring Sheffield Skincare Company, Chloe Fluff Studios and Sugar Crash Club.
Whether you’re shopping for your Valentine, your Galentine or just treating yourself, you’ll find something to spread the love.
Pop down, support local and make it a date with Orchard Square!
Galentine's Candle Painting Night - Cambridge Street Collective
Monday 9 February 2026
Paint, sip, and create with friends at this 'Galentine’s candle painting workshop'.
No experience needed, all materials included.
Full details on the Cambridge Street Collective website.
Paint the Lovebirds, Sheffield Plate
Saturday 14 February 2025
Celebrate 'the season of love' with a couples' night or grab your besties for a Galentine's celebration.
You can also buy one get one half price with the code ‘LOVEBIRDS’
Full details on the Brush Party with Jess website.
Paint a Pair, Showroom Workstation
Saturday 14 February 2026
Two hands-on creative sessions held at the Showroom Workstation on Paternoster Row.
Paint a Pair: Love Birds
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paint a Pair: Romantic Landscape
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Full details on the Prime Pass website.
Try out a Tea Workshop at Bird & Blend, Pinstone Street
Sunday 15 February 2026
A hands-on Tea Blending & Tasting Workshop, where you'll sniff, swirl and sip your way through the world of tea!
Workshops held every Sunday.
Visit the Bird & Blend website for details.
Hanson Auctioneers x Radisson Blu Sheffield, Pinstone Street
Sunday 15 February 2026
Now for something a little different...
A fascinating day with Charles Hanson awaits.
Join the team at the Radisson Blu on Pinstone Street for walk-in valuations and a delicious lunch (or afternoon tea) at The Rooftop.
Guests are invited to bring along their antiques, jewellery, silver, watches and collectables to be expertly assessed.
There will also be the opportunity to leave items to be consigned into upcoming Hansons auctions, should you wish.
For further details visit the Hansons Auctioneers website and click here for details of the two course lunch and - click here for details of the Afternoon Tea.
Take in a live performance
Here are just a few of the live performance highlights taking place in the city centre in and around Valentine's Day.
Check individual websites for performance timings and ticket information.
My Brother's a Genius 🎭
Wednesday 28 January to Saturday 14 February 2026
Playhouse
Visit the Sheffield Theatres website for details
Crown of Blood 🎭
Monday 2 to Saturday 7 February 2026
A Sheffield Theatres and Utopia Theatre Production at the Crucible Theatre
Visit the Sheffield Theatres website for details
Twilight in Concert 🎬
Film with Live Band
Saturday 7 February 2026
Sheffield City Hall
Visit the Sheffield City Hall website for details
The Unfriend 🎭
Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 February 2026
Sheffield Library Theatre
Visit the Tudor Players website for details
The Bodyguard 🎭
Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 February 2026
Lyceum Theatre
Visit the Sheffield Theatres website for details
Madama Butterfly - Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour 🎭
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Sheffield City Hall
Visit the Sheffield City Hall website for details
Hello Again - The Neil Diamond Songbook 🎶
Thursday 12 February 2026
Sheffield City Hall
Visit the Sheffield City Hall website for details
Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco 🎶
Thursday 12 February 2026
Sheffield City Hall
Visit the Sheffield City Hall website for details
Valentines Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Saturday 14 February 2026
Sheffield Cathedral
Visit the Sheffield Cathedral website for details
Last Laugh Comedy Club 🎤
Friday 13 and Saturday 14 February 2026
Sheffield City Hall
Visit the Sheffield City Hall website for details
Jason Manford: A Manford all Seasons 🎤
Saturday 14 February 2026
Sheffield City Hall
Visit the Sheffield City Hall website for details
Chris McCausland 🎤
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Lyceum Theatre
Visit the Sheffield Theatres website for details
Head to the cinema
The big release for Valentine's 2026 is sure to be...
Wuthering Heights 💘
Wuthering Heights
Opening Friday 13 February 2026
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is a 'bold, modern take' on the classic, destructive love story between Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi), set on the intense Yorkshire moors.
🎬 Click the links for details of screenings at the Curzon, the Light, ODEON Luxe and the Showroom Cinema.
For more Valentine's enterainment on the big screen, head to the Showroom where they'll have special screenings throughout February including: My Bloody Valentine, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion and Rye Lane.
You can also make it an extra special date night with the Showroom's 'Take Two' offer, a perfect pairing of food and film, the Take Two deal is the complete package for your night out.
Save up to £20 when you bundle dinner, wine and a film at the Showroom. Two main courses, two cinema tickets and a bottle of wine - all for £58.
Visit the Showroom Cinema website for details and offer T&Cs.
However you're choosing to mark the occasion this year, we hope you have a great time.
With Love from Sheffield city centre 😘
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