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Top Local Festivals in Yorkshire You Can’t Miss
Yorkshire is a magnet for culture lovers, foodies, families and festival-goers – and this year is shaping up to be one of the region’s most exciting years yet. Sheffield continues to grow as a hub of creativity and community spirit, offering a packed calendar of local events that showcase the very best of the region. Whether you love live music, artisan food, sporting spectacles, or family-friendly entertainment, there’s something for everyone.
Sheffield Food & Drink Festival
Returning bigger and better, the Sheffield Food & Drink Festival remains one of the city’s most-loved celebrations. Expect local farmers, vegan innovators, street-food maestros, craft breweries and live cooking demos from Yorkshire’s finest chefs. With the continued rise of sustainable dining and home-grown produce, this event promises more eco-friendly workshops, tasting trails and family cooking activities than ever before.
After sampling the city’s best bites, you can easily jump on a tram direct to Owlerton Stadium, where you can keep the culinary theme going with a night of dining and racing. Our restaurant and bars offer plenty of options to round off your day.
Tramlines Festival
Sheffield’s biggest music event needs no introduction. Tramlines always delivers a stellar line-up of indie giants, breakthrough artists, DJs and legendary performers. With genres ranging from rock to hip hop, it’s a highlight of the UK festival calendar and draws tens of thousands to Hillsborough Park every summer.
If you’re planning a Tramlines weekend, Owlerton Stadium – just a short distance away from the park – offers the perfect pre-festival meet-up spot or post-festival wind-down. Whether you’re joining friends for food, making use of our drinks offers, or enjoying some exhilarating greyhound racing, we help you take your Tramlines weekend to the next level.
Sheffield Carnival
Bursting with vibrant costumes, energetic performances and Caribbean influences, Sheffield Carnival is set to return with more diverse music, food and art. Enjoy parades, craft stalls, drum workshops and global street food stalls. Celebrate Sheffield’s diversity in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Enjoy the daytime vibes, followed by an evening of entertainment at Owlerton.
Sheffield Film and Comic Con
Whether you’re into superheroes, cult films, gaming, anime or special-effects artistry, the Sheffield Film & Comic Con continues to grow each year. Expect celebrity guests, cosplay competitions, interactive exhibits and exclusive merchandise. This event is tipped to be one of the most ambitious yet, as the UK’s fandom community grows and Sheffield cements its place on the comic-con map.
Owlerton Stadium
With Owlerton Stadium just minutes from Sheffield’s city centre – and offering a brilliant line-up of events, dining experiences and exclusive offers – it’s the ideal base to build a full day or night out around your favourite Yorkshire festivals.
Whether you’re visiting a local festival or planning your own celebration with friends, family or colleagues, we have something for everyone on our events and offers page.
Make the Most of Your Festival Season with Owlerton Stadium
Here at Owlerton Stadium, we know that Sheffield’s vibrant festival scene brings people to the city from all over Yorkshire and beyond. That’s why our own calendar of events, offers and entertainment can fit perfectly with your big days and nights out.
Is Greyhound Racing at Owlerton Stadium Good Value?
Our race nights are a longstanding favourite among locals and visitors alike. With regular greyhound racing, lively atmosphere and delicious food and drink, Owlerton represents great value entertainment, ideal for pairing with a day out at Sheffield’s Tramlines, the famous Food & Drink Festival, or vibrant Sheffield Carnival. Many packages include trackside views, drinks vouchers or multi-course meals, giving you fun and value rolled into one.
Are There Dining and Entertainment Packages at Owlerton?
From delicious dinners to special race events, Owlerton Stadium offers a fantastic range of seasonal offerings. If you’re in Sheffield for one of the city’s festivals, you can browse our latest packages and plan the perfect day, or night, to complement your festival itinerary. And you can stick around after the racing for live music on Friday and Saturday nights, to keep the party rolling.
Perfect for birthdays, celebrations and group nights out
Festivals bring people together – and whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply making a weekend of it, Owlerton Stadium is the ideal place to gather your group. Our VIP boxes, race-night deals and bar areas make planning easy, fun and flexible.
What Kind of Packages Does Owlerton Stadium Offer?
There are always superb deals, dining packages and special race night options to boost your experience with us. From outstanding dining in our Panorama Restaurant, where exceptional food meets incredible views, to up-close trackside racing with a 6 Pack or Sunday Trio deals that deliver high value and big flavour, there are tasty options to suit everyone.
How Does Owlerton Fit in with Local Festivals?
What better than combining a local festival with a visit to Owlerton Stadium to enjoy fast-paced racing action, food and live music entertainment. From the relaxed atmosphere of Curry Club on Friday and Saturday, to party celebrations that you can upgrade with a Party Package, you’re sure of a memorable visit. You and your group can go glam with a VIP Box and watch the action from a private trackside balcony, plus enjoy a banquet-style hot and cold buffet with a private mini-bar – the icing on the cake! You can even sponsor a race for that extra special personalised touch!
How to Plan Your Perfect Yorkshire Festival Season
With so many fantastic festivals heading to Sheffield and wider Yorkshire, there’s never been a better time to plan your visit. And with Owlerton Stadium offering brilliant entertainment, food, drink and unbeatable value, you can elevate your day out and create memories that last long after the festival crowds head home. Planning your next event? Get in touch to discuss and book.