Music, Food & Beer: The Best Sheffield Festivals In 2023

Whether you love the prospect of muddy fields and colossal hangovers or find a more relaxed affair appealing, this city is bursting with huge events of food, drink and music. Luckily, the best festivals in Sheffield for 2023 are bigger and better than ever before, inviting us to don our wellies and dance the blues away. Expect killer lineups and impeccable vibes, as we round up the finest weekend-long bashes. Coachella ain’t got nothing on this lot...

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Get Together 

20th May 2023, Kelham Island

Get Together Festival Sheffield was new on the scene a few years back - now continuing the theme of celebrating independent music, art, food and drink for 2023. Founded by local promoters Somewhere and Futuresounds, the event is taking over warehouses, breweries and other spaces in Kelham Island. Think Friendly Fires, CMAT, Hamish Hawk and more expected on the stage.

Get Together Festival Sheffield | DesignMyNight

After a Kelham Island festival this 2023? Get Together showcases the city's hottest new talent. 

Tramlines

21st - 23rd July 2023, Hillsborough Park

Perhaps the biggest Sheffield music festival in 2023, Tramlines often includes the likes of Two Door Cinema Club and Stereophonics. The much-loved event will be once again taking over Hillsborough Park this July, offering an incredible roster of live comedy, tasty street food and, of course, incredible music. On the roster? Expect DMA's, Bloc Party, Sea Girls and Richard Ashcroft.

Tramlines 2023 Sheffield Music Festival | DesignMyNight

The Tramlines' lineup is an indie and rock-lover's dream.

Steel City Beer & Cider Festival

18th - 21st October 2023, Kelham Island Museum

A guide to UK festivals this 2023 in Sheffield wouldn't be complete without something for all you booze-lovers. Organised and staffed entirely by volunteers, the Steel City Beer & Cider Festival sees hopheads from all over the country gather for a weekend of sipping pints, sampling street food or enjoying live music. It celebrates the city's rich brewery heritage, showcasing the finest local ales.

Sheffield Beer Festival | DesignMyNight

This Sheffield beer festival will be CAMRA's 47th annual event.

DesTINation

15th July 2023, Corporation Sheffield

From the team behind Rockin The Bowl comes DesTINation - a music festival in Sheffield showcasing the biggest names in hard, heavy and classic rock at Corporation. Not for the faint of heart, this big bash promises to ‘split your ears’ with incredible performances and has rock 'n' roll legends The Hot Damn headlining.

Rockin The Bowl Sheffield Music Festival | DesignMyNight

The quirkiest of pick is from Rockin The Bowl, which sees British rockers gather in their thousands for plenty of hedonism.

Sheffield Food Festival

26th - 29th May 2023, Peace Gardens

When only stuffing your face with the finest fare will do, check out Sheffield Food Festival. This event is totally free to enter, so you won't break the bank either. From chef demos to traders serving all kinds of treats and bars to boot, there's everything a fest-goer could ask for. Don't forget to put your feet up in those hammocks.

Sheffield Food Festival | DesignMyNight

Time to chow down at this foodie choice.

Bassfest 

29th- 30th July 2023, Don Valley Bowl 

While it was once a one-day event, Bassfest now spreads over a full weekend, meaning double the DJs and twice the fun. Taking place at Don Valley Bowl, the non-camping festival specialises in all things DnB, UK garage and bassline, with fans travelling from all over the country to see international artists such as Chase & Status or Bou - although this year's lineup is yet to be announced.

Bassfest 2023 Sheffield | DesignMyNight

Bassfest sees Don Valley Bowl transform for one of the biggest Sheffield music festivals.

Float Along Festival

23rd September 2023, Various

Last year, Float Along Festival packed out four venues - Network, The Leadmill, Sidney & Matilda and Record Junkee - with live music, and they're back to do it all again in 2023. Irish post-punk band The Murder Capital are one of the first acts to be announced, alongside Indie rock's 86TVs (made up of The Maccabees' Felix and Hugo White and their brother Will).

Float Along Festival Sheffield | DesignMyNight

Float Along is an unmissable Sheffield festival. 

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