With only a couple of weeks to go until Festival of the Outdoors kicks off across the Steel City, here are the main events heading up this year’s celebration of outdoors culture in Sheffield.
SHEFFIELD ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL // 3-5 March
A wide selection of the best new adventure, travel and extreme sports films from around the world shown on the big screen. Now in its 18th year, the family-friendly event is as jaw-dropping as it is inspirational, with films covering everything from adrenaline-fuelled challenges, adventures in far-flung corners of the globe and films showcasing Sheffield athletes.
INDIE BEER FEAST 2023 // 3-4 March
The flagship event of Sheffield Beer Week – a two-day festival bringing together the best in craft beer, cider and natural wines. Taking place amongst the industrial settings of Trafalgar Warehouse in the city centre, it’s the perfect excuse to let your hair down and sample wares from a mouth-watering list of independent producers.
SHEFFIELD BEER WEEK // 6-12 March
A celebration of all things hoppy, Sheffield Beer Week is organised by the wonderful team behind Hop Hideout and sees local bars, pubs and restaurants joining forces with local, national and international breweries to host a range of beery events. From brewery open days to guided pub walks, there’s plenty to explore!
THE RAB CLIMBING WORKS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2023 (CWIF) // 18-19 March
Every year one of the world’s most prestigious route setters (Percy Bishton, who co-owns The Climbing Works) gives the elite boulderers of the world something to get their teeth into right here in The Outdoor City. With climbers coming from Japan, the USA and right across Europe those lucky enough to grab a ticket will get to see top-level athletes in a brilliantly intimate setting.
POLLEN MARKET // 19 March
Popping up on the third Sunday of every month, Pollen is an inner-city flower market that delivers an abundance of greenery, live music, art, local produce and more. Brought to you by the team behind Peddler Market, Pollen has gone some way into turning the Castlegate grey-to-green scheme into a bustling destination area. With its close proximity to the canal basin, you can expect some special events to accompany it, such as paddle boarding and kayaking.