With the weather set to stay this glorious, and the kids off school, you’re probably starting to wonder what there is to do in Sheffield this summer. We’ve chosen our top picks of things to do, theatre, comedy and live music for August.
Things To Do Top Picks
EMERGENCY & RESCUE SERVICES FAMILY FUN DAY
Meadowhall // 18 August // £2 Donation per person
Yorkshire Air Ambulance have organised a family fun day to give the people of Sheffield a chance to meet the incredible people who are always on call and do amazing work. There will be 30 vehicles to explore, including the Yorkshire Air Ambulance landing on site. Donations will be split between the National Emergency Services Museum and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
For more information visit www.meadowhall.co.uk
SHEFFIELD FILM AND COMIC CON
Fly DSA Arena // 18- 19 August // £4.48 – £22.40
The Fly DSA arena welcomes Sheffield Film and Comic Con for its fifth year. Fans can enjoy a weekend of stalls and events featuring some of the best TV and films of the moment. Not to mention, both modern and retro gaming stations which will be available to test out. Plus a chance to buy unique and official merchandise.
Tickets available at http://www.flydsaarena.co.uk/whats-on/sheffield-film-comic-con-2018-5578
SUMMER CRAFT FAYRE
Tapton Hall // 5 August // Free
The perfect place to feel inspired for your own crafting or to grab a homemade gift for a friend or family member. The perfect chilled summer day out for the family.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/870815286429246/
SUMMER NIGHTS OUTDOOR FILM SCREENING: DIRTY DANCING AND THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
Wentworth Woodhouse // 24-26 August // £10.50- £15.50
This outdoor festival of film screenings takes place in beautiful heritage locations each year, this year being Wentworth Woodhouse. With Friday’s screening of The Greatest Showman already sold out, they’ve added an extra date on the Sunday with an additional screening. Also catch Dirty Dancing on the Saturday. A chilled evening out for everyone!
Tickets available at https://www.facebook.com/events/2072447906325400/
SUMMER SPIRITS FESTIVAL
Plug // 11 August // £16.80- £19.61
A chance to taste a diverse range of spirits and new brands. Pair the spirit sampling with an abundance of street food and lively entertainment and you’ve got a great summer day out.
Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-spirits-festival-sheffield-tickets-44252848461
Theatre/ Culture Top Picks
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Lyceum Theatre // 30 July- 4 August// £20 – £31
The West End smash hit, deemed the funniest comedy around is coming to Sheffield. Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a performance of a 1920’s murder mystery when low and behold… everything goes wrong.
Tickets available at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
FLASHDANCE- THE MUSICAL
Lyceum Theatre // 7-11 August // £24 – £38
Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton will take to the stage to bring one of the nations most beloved musicals to life. With the well-known hits like Gloria, I Love Rock and Roll and Flashdance-What a Feeling, this is set to be a feel good theatre experience.
Tickets available at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
CIRQUE DU SOLIEL: OVO
Fly DSA Arena // 22-26 August // From £40
See the world famous Cirque du Soliel, perform acrobatics on another level, live in Sheffield for their brand new show. OVO is a performance teeming with life. Discover a world of insects and creatures, who become awestruck when a mysterious egg appears in their eco system.
Tickets available at http://www.flydsaarena.co.uk/home
GREASE- SUMMER THEATRE PROJECT
The Montgomery Theatre // 2-5 August // £13-£15
The much loved Grease performed by Sheffield’s youngest budding talent. The Montgomery
Summer Theatre Project champions young aspiring actors singers and dancers and allows them the chance to perform and express themselves.
Tickets available at https://themontgomery.org.uk/TheMontgomery.dll/Home
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
Fly DSA Arena // 10-11 August // £28- £50.40
The $20 million arena spectacular is back in Sheffield for 4 performances over 2 days. Take the kids along to see life size T-Rex’s and Raptors in all their glory. Hear them roar and see them walk thanks to the incredible technology which has brought them to life for all to see.
Tickets available at http://www.flydsaarena.co.uk/whats-on/walking-with-dinosaurs-5571
Music Top Picks
HACIENDA CLASSICAL
Don Valley Bowl // 17 August // £42.35
Hacienda Classical with Manchester Camerata, the city’s biggest experimental orchestra are set to rock Don Valley Bowl at a huge outdoor gig this August. The first night of a weekend double bill organised by The Leadmill will see old and new content , featuring their third new set.
Tickets available at http://leadmill.co.uk/events/hacienda-classical-at-don-valley-bowl/
GEORGE EZRA
Don Valley Bowl //18 August // Sold Out
George Ezra will hit Don Valley Bowl with his new album, Staying At Tamara’s this August. This sold out gig has been the talk of Sheffield since the Leadmill announced it many months ago.
Keep an eye on Twickets at http://leadmill.co.uk/events/george-ezra-at-don-valley-bowl/
DRONFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
Cliffe Park, Callywhite Lane //4 August // £5 – £17.50
Dronfest has been running for 19 years and is very family orientated, charitable festival. The festival will see 2 stages of live music, alongside an accompaniment of food stalls. Dronfest call themselves “the Music Festival with a Big Heart. Great Bands. Great Causes.”
Tickets available at https://dronfest.co.uk/
JAKE SHEARS OF SCISSOR SISTERS
The Leadmill // 19 August // £17.50
Lead singer of the Scissor Sisters, Jake Shears is coming from across the pond. He’s coming to The Leadmill to share his new self-titled, debut solo album, which is due to drop this summer. He’s been busy, making his theatre debut and writing a book but now he is firmly back on the music scene.
Tickets available at http://leadmill.co.uk/events/jake-shears/
THE PINNACLES PLUS ARTELLA & BLUE ELEPHANT
The Leadmill // 10 August // £6
The Pinnacles, Sheffield lads who already have a number of headline shows under their belt after releasing their debut EP “256” last December. Catch Artella and Blue Elephant on the same bill for a night of rock and roll.
Tickets available at http://leadmill.co.uk/events/the-pinnacles-plus-artella-blue-elephant/
Comedy Top Picks
TOBY FOSTER’S LAST LAUGH CABARET
Sheffield City Hall // Every Friday and Saturday in August // £11.20 – £20.16
Toby Foster invites you to join him and a jam packed line up of the UK’s top comedians for an evening of laughter, food, drink and boogieing on the dance floor. An intimate evening in Sheffield City Hall’s Memorial Hall.
Tickets available at https://sheffieldcityhall.sivtickets.com/Online/default.asp
MICKY P KERR
The Leadmill // 31 August // £12
Britain’s Got Talent finalist Micky, will be playing The Leadmill this summer. His tongue in cheek performance will feature comedy, spoken word and music. If the man can impress Simon Cowell, he must be pretty decent.
Tickets available at http://leadmill.co.uk/events/micky-p-kerr/
THE PANTALOONS : AS YOU LIKE IT
The Botanical Gardens // 16 August // £8- £13.50
Critically acclaimed Pantaloons will perform their hilarious version of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, in the scenic Botanical Gardens. Expect live music and silliness, after all “all the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”.
Tickets available at https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-pantaloons-as-you-like-it-18
So there you have it, our top picks of all things culture and music in Sheffield this August.
