12-20 September 2026
Celebrating Culture, Creativity, and Community
Booking now - 9 days of culture, creativity, and community!
From 12-20 September 2026 immerse yourself in music, dance, food, drink, drama, books, art, walks, talks and more.
Something for everyone!
Nether Edge is a lively community made up of people from far and wide, all adding up to make our corner of Sheffield a very special place.
The Nether Edge Festival takes place in September each year to celebrate our community, bring people together and have fun!
This year we are celebrating our 12th annual festival from 12-20 September 2026. Our full programme of events includes walks and trails, live music, dancing, poetry, workshops, talks, food, quizzes, and more! We hope that there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Volunteering
We need friendly faces at the festival to help with setup, stewarding, event safety, and more.
Learn more about volunteering for the Festival here.
Featured events coming up
You can see the full programme on our events page.
Somewhere Family Voice
Somewhere Family Voice is a collection of places with meaning to women who are part of the Family Voice community in Nether Edge. Help celebrate the publication of the book curated by Mark Doel, and meet some of the featured women.
When Life Becomes Fiction
This one hour event, 'When Life becomes Fiction,' will include readings by Angela Lamont from her debut novel,'Parallel Lives,' a story set in the southwest Sheffield area of two families, their lives and chance encounters.
STOMP Photo Walk: The Edge of Nether Edge
Join STOMP South Yorkshire for a guided 2.5-mile photo walk exploring the edges of Nether Edge, from hidden gennels and Victorian heritage to modern architecture and Abbeydale Road’s vibrant street life. All cameras and experience levels welcome.