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16 May 2025 24 May 2025
Spine-Tingling Music Performed Up Close!
Join Music in the Round for the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025, running from Friday 16 – Saturday 24 May. This year marks 20 years of extraordinary music-making with resident ensemble Ensemble 360, featuring a special programme of 20 events over nine days.
What to Expect
🎵 World-Class Performances – Experience some of the world’s finest musicians up close.
🎶 Festival Opening with Schubert’s Octet – A rousing and energetic start.
🎻 Renowned Guest Artists – Enjoy collaborations with:
The Elias String Quartet
Multi-award-winning sitar player Jasdeep Singh Degun
Legendary percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie
📜 Chamber Music Classics – A hand-picked selection of the most celebrated pieces in the genre.
Ticket Prices
🎟 Standard: £21 or £16 concessionary rate (for those in receipt of DLA, Universal Credit or PIP).
🎟 Under 35s & Students: £14 or £10
🎟 Young Listeners (Under 18s): £5
About Ensemble 360 & Music in the Round
🎻 Ensemble 360 – A world-class chamber group based in Sheffield, comprising 11 of the country’s finest musicians.
🎼 Music in the Round – The UK’s leading national promoter of chamber music, committed to bringing intimate and immersive musical experiences to audiences for nearly 40 years.
🎟 More Info & Full Programme: Music in the Round
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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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21 June 2025 09:30 11:00
This event began 05/04/25 and repeats every week on Saturday until 30/08/25
Explore a brutalist icon and its bold reinvention
Park Hill Residents’ Association invite you on our resident-led 90 minute tour to walk the Streets in the Sky. Delve into the rich history, uncover its celebrated and hidden architectural gems, and gain a unique perspective on contemporary life within its walls with the chance to step inside a refurbished flat. A spring or summer visit is the perfect time to see our gardens in bloom and to take in the views over the city and to the countryside beyond.
Tickets cost £10 and can been booked at https://parkhill.estate/tours
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21 June 2025 12:30 14:00
This event began 05/04/25 and repeats every week on Saturday until 30/08/25
Explore a brutalist icon and its bold reinvention
Park Hill Residents’ Association invite you on our resident-led 90 minute tour to walk the Streets in the Sky. Delve into the rich history, uncover its celebrated and hidden architectural gems, and gain a unique perspective on contemporary life within its walls with the chance to step inside a refurbished flat. A spring or summer visit is the perfect time to see our gardens in bloom and to take in the views over the city and to the countryside beyond.
Tickets cost £10 and can been booked at https://parkhill.estate/tours
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24 May 2025 13:00 26 May 2025 15:30
The Power Trio – Saturday 24th May 2025 – 2pm to 4.30pm
Introducing The Power Trio, a dynamic neo-soul/jazz ensemble led by the multi-talented Ryan Taylor. Renowned for his keyboard prowess, soulful vocals and charismatic stage presence, Ryan channels the spirit of James Brown, Herbie Hancock, Cory Henry, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Prince as he masterfully orchestrates the band’s sonic journey. Joined by bass virtuoso Alex McGibbon, whose slap bass artistry pays homage to the golden era of the ’70s and ’80s. Tom Townsend completes the trio with an authenticity and versatility that sets the perfect foundation for floor-filling, festival rocking grooves.
Emily Claire West – Sunday 25th May 2025 – 2pm to 4pm
Emily has been a Leopold Square favourite for the past 15 years. Performing a range of classic soul, Motown and disco, Emily’s incredible vocals and uplifting stage presence is always the perfect complement to sunny afternoons in The Square.
BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Acoustic Angels – Monday 26th May – 2pm to 4.30pm
Sheffield’s favourite acoustic band, playing hits from the northern soul/Motown era right up to present day. Led by John Reilly, the Acoustic Angels feature some of the best players around – Shaun Perry, Darren Ford, Cary Bayliss and Steve Beighton.
Artists / Speakers: The Power Trio, Emily Claire West, Acoustic Angels
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24 May 2025 18:30 21:30
🎶✨ Get Ready to Dance, The Magic of Motown is Coming to Town! ✨🎶
Seen by over a million fans, it’s no wonder The Magic of Motown is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history! 💃🕺
We’re coming out to kick off a chain reaction and bring Sheffield the biggest Motown party of the year! 🎉Get ready for a dazzling night packed with all the hits, glittering costumes, and non-stop soul classics that’ll have you dancing in the aisles! 🎤🎷🎵
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join the celebration, it’s Motown magic like you’ve never seen before!
🕺🎤 Get Ready for a Night of Motown Magic! 🎤🕺
Here’s your groove guide for the evening, because timing is everything when you’re dancing in the street! 🎶
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM🎬 Act One Begins: 7:30 PM⏸️ Interval (aka snack & selfie time): 8:30 PM🎭 Act Two Resumes: 8:50 PM🌙 Final Curtain (and maybe an encore dance): 10:30 PM
⏰ Show timings are subject to a little Motown flexibility – just like your best dance moves! 💃🕺
🍔🍷 Food, Drink & Funky Bag Facts! 👜💳
Ready to fuel your Motown moves? Our food & drink outlets are all about that chip & pin and contactless card life, so leave the cash at home and tap your way to snacks and sips! 💳✨(Psst… this doesn’t apply to Sheffield International Concert Season & Tea Dance events – they’re a bit more old-school!)
🎒 Bag Policy Alert!Keep it compact – no bags larger than A3 size (about 40cm x 35cm x 19cm).Big bags = big no-no 😬 and sadly, we can’t store them at the venue either, so travel light and boogie bright! 🕺💃