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22 May 2025 30 May 2025
The Festival of Debate is the UK’s largest annual non-partisan politics festival, returning with an engaging and diverse programme of discussions, keynote speeches, Q&As, performances, and artistic responses.
What to Expect
🎤 High-Profile Speakers – Insightful talks from renowned keynote guests.
🌍 Grassroots & Community-Led Events – Contributions from local groups, activists, and individuals.
🎭 Diverse Event Formats – Including debates, artistic performances, plays, and panel discussions.
🎟 Accessible Pricing – Many events are free, and ticketed events are kept affordable.
A Platform for Open Discussion
The Festival of Debate was founded in 2015 by Opus Independents to encourage active citizenship and democratic engagement at a time of increasing societal polarisation. It serves as an open platform for people to explore key political, social, and economic issues without partisanship.
Previous Impact
💡 UBI Lab Network – The festival helped launch the world’s largest citizen-led movement for Universal Basic Income.
Stay Connected
🐦 Twitter: @FestOfDebate
📘 Facebook: Festival of Debate
📷 Instagram: Follow us
🎟 More Info & Full Programme: Festival of Debate
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24 May 2025 26 May 2025
One of Sheffield’s biggest free events, Sheffield Food Festival 2025 returns this late May Bank Holiday weekend to showcase the city's finest food, drink, and music. Expect a bustling exhibition of over 60 food and drink traders, many from the local area.
What to Expect
🍔 Street Food Stalls – Enjoy an array of delicious, freshly prepared food from around the world.
🛍️ Artisan Market – Discover locally sourced produce, baked goods, and handcrafted treats.
🎭 Community Hub – A space for family-friendly activities, talks, and demonstrations.
🎵 Main Stage & Bar – Live music, entertainment, and a fantastic selection of drinks.
Additional Information
🎟 Entry: FREE
📅 More details to be announced nearer the festival.
📧 More Info: Sheffield Food Festival
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25 May 2025 11:00 22:00
A full inner city day festival is here!
We take over Forge & Effingham Road and bring a full festival production to the city and one hell of a line up over 4 stages!
The queen of electronic music and recently voted number 1 House DJ (DJ Awards) Sam Divine headlines alongside the iconic Barbara Tucker (Live) Todd Terry, The Shapeshifters and a stacked main stage line up!
Our second huge stage features the biggest classic House names as we nod to our early years on the Music Factory stage with New York’s Victor Simonelli and Alison Limerick performing ‘Where Love Lives’ Live!!, Plus upgrade to our VIP area with exclusive DJ sets, VIP toilets and VIP bar & More…
Mando Records host The WorkRoom in what will be an epic inner city day fest! !
With huge production, entertainers, street food, merch stalls and much more!
From the inner workings of Sheffield’s finest venue and courtyard – we’re expanding outwards to increase the capacity, including a huge festival main stage, warehouse stage, workroom and VIP(Que jump/VIP toilets/VIP Bar) , bringing the Steel City a massive day of House music!
If there’s one festival to get on your summer hit list, this is it!