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AUGUST 2026
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Your guide to the month ahead.
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Reggae Festival
The Sheffield Festival of Reggae returns to Network on 15 August 2026, bringing a full day of reggae, dub, dancehall and roots music to one of the city’s best-loved live music venues. Running from 1pm until midnight, the festival celebrates the rich heritage of Jamaican music and culture, with live performances, DJs, sound systems, Caribbean street food and an outdoor courtyard creating a vibrant festival atmosphere.
This year’s line-up features an impressive mix of internationally recognised reggae artists and homegrown talent. Headliners include Bitty McLean, Eek-A-Mouse, The Twinkle Brothers, Dawn Penn, Kofi and Errol Dunkley, alongside Trojan Explosion and tribute performances celebrating reggae legends John Holt and Dennis Brown. A second stage showcases emerging artists and local selectors, ensuring the music continues throughout the day.
Blending legendary performers with rising talent, authentic Caribbean food and a welcoming community atmosphere, the Sheffield Festival of Reggae has become one of Yorkshire’s premier celebrations of reggae music.
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Film Events
This August, two special film events take place in Sheffield. Ahead of their September festival, the team behind Spirit of Independence bring their final monthly screening to The Light. My Own Private Idaho returns to the big screen on 27th August, giving audiences the chance to revisit Gus Van Sant’s acclaimed 1991 road movie starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves.
Following two young men searching for identity and belonging across the American Northwest, the film blends Shakespearean influences with a powerful coming-of-age story and is widely regarded as a landmark of 1990s independent cinema. The special screening offers a rare opportunity to experience the cult classic in a cinema setting.
Then on 30th August, Outdoor Cinema Under the Stars comes to Millhouses Park with a free screening of Disney’s Queen of Katwe. Based on the remarkable true story of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, the film stars Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga, telling an uplifting story of resilience, ambition and opportunity. Visitors are invited to bring picnic blankets and chairs, while food stalls, popcorn and family activities help create a relaxed outdoor cinema experience to round off the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Rock n Roll Circus
Rock N Roll Circus returns to Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl from 27th–30th August, transforming the venue into a festival of live music, circus entertainment and street food over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Since its launch in 2021, the event has become one of Sheffield’s flagship music festivals.
This year’s line-up brings together some of the UK’s best-known indie and alternative acts. The Kooks kick off the festival on Thursday, joined by Sheffield favourites Milburn and singer-songwriter Miles Kane. On Friday, The Streets perform their acclaimed album A Grand Don’t Come for Free in full, with support from Babyshambles, Casisdead, Hak Baker and KhakiKid. Saturday belongs to rising indie stars Wunderhorse, alongside Baxter Dury, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, Fat Dog and Gurriers. The festival closes on Sunday with former The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft, supported by The Fratellis, Embrace, Cast, IST IST and Sheffield favourites The Everly Pregnant Brothers.
Away from the main stage, the festival’s signature circus entertainment continues throughout the weekend, with aerial acrobats, fire performers, stilt walkers and roaming acts bringing a carnival atmosphere to the site. Combined with a varied selection of independent food vendors, craft drinks and family-friendly activities, Rock N Roll Circus promises to deliver great Bank Holiday fun.
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Graves Park Food and Drink Festival
Returning to the city’s largest park from 29th–31st August, the Graves Park Food and Drink festival combines fantastic food, live entertainment and family fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Visitors can enjoy an incredible selection of international street food, artisan producers, independent bars and sweet treats, alongside live music and entertainment throughout the weekend.
New for 2026, organisers have introduced a host of exciting attractions to make this year’s event bigger than ever. Music fans can look forward to an Arctic Monkeys Tribute on Saturday and an ABBA Tribute on Sunday.
Families will find plenty to enjoy, with an expanded programme of children’s activities, a Family Dog Show, the ever-popular Chilli Challenge, Barry’s Bingo, inflatable banana jousting and target paintball.
Food lovers won’t want to miss the new Cookery Theatre, presented in partnership with Yorkshire Food Guide, where talented local chefs will showcase seasonal dishes, cooking tips and culinary inspiration. Visitors can also step back in time at the fascinating Viking Heritage Kitchen, exploring traditional Viking cooking techniques and historic food preparation.
With something for every age, it’s the perfect way to round off the August Bank Holiday weekend.