Find out about the festivals, events, and activities coming to Rotherham, for everyone to enjoy!
Celebration Grants Programme
In partnership with Creative Lives, we've awarded grants to community groups and grassroots organisations across Rotherham. Enjoy craft activities, sports sessions, art exhibitions, and more!
Where: Across the Rotherham Borough
When: April to June 2025
Cost: FREE
Grimm & CO: Festival of Stories
Celebrate the stories of Rotherham's children and young people at this literature festival. Explore interactive activities and installations that inspire storytelling.
Where: Grimm & Co's Emporium of Stories, and across the Rotherham borough
When: Monday 19 May to Sunday 1 June 2025
Cost: FREE
SELF: There's More To Me Than What You SEE
An exhibition by artist Rob Young, created in collaboration with local young people. Reflect on identity through interactive installations and thought-provoking displays.
Where: Clifton Park Museum
When: Saturday 3 May 2025 to Sunday 1 March 2026
Cost: FREE
Rotherham Symphony Orchestra: The World Beneath Our Feet
Rotherham Symphony Orchestra’s ‘The World Beneath Our Feet’ is an immersive joint concert and multi-sensory experience! This concert will feature a range of pieces in which composers have used music to describe the world around them, including Peter and the Wolf (narrated) and Fleeting Manhattan, a piece by a young composer, alongside artworks produced by learners from Landmarks.
Where: Rotherham Minster
When: Saturday 21st June
Time: 3pm
Cost:
- General - £12.00
- 5-16’s - £5.00
- Under 5’s - Free
- Concession - £10.00
ArtWorks Community Gala
ArtWorks is bringing a day of family fun with The Big Thorpe Hesley Bash! This free summer gala will host arts and craft stalls from community members, games created by their artists, creative activities and workshops, and music and dance performances from local schools.
Where: ArtWorks Community Centre
When: Saturday 28 June
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: FREE
Ferham Festival
This one-day, free festival is a celebration of the fantastic community that surrounds it! Enjoy live performances, interactive workshops, walkabout acts, delicious food, creative workshops such as flag-making, Mandala art, ceramics, and more.
Where: Ferham Park
When: Saturday 5 July
Time: 3pm to 8pm
Cost: FREE
UPLIFT Urban Sport and Art Festival
Get ready for three days of high-energy action as UPLIFT Urban Sport and Art Festival returns to Rotherham Town Centre!
Where: Rotherham Town Centre
When: Thursday 31 July, Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August
Time: 11am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
House of Fun
In 2025, Wentworth Woodhouse has been transformed into the House of Fun, bringing playful and interactive experiences to the historic House. This summer, join Wentworth Woodhouse for the House of Fun exhibition. What to expect:
- Historic artworks by artists like Van Dyck, Mytens and Reynolds that were owned by the family that once lived there will be displayed at the Mansion.
- Contemporary sculptures by Bruce Asbestos and Pippa Hale co-created with Rotherham’s young people. These sculptures will explore the stories of parties in the past and explore a playful intervention for the State Corridor.
- New play activities which will bring the House stories to life.
Where: Wentworth Woodhouse
When: August to November 2025
WE Wonder
This August, WE Wonder will bring circus and high-wire back to the historic gardens, celebrating the stories of Rotherham’s daredevils! Expect artistic workshops and performances involving ‘flat-wire’, trapeze and clowning, where you will get the opportunity to have a go!
Where: Wentworth Woodhouse
When: Saturday 30 August
Cost:
- Adult (17+) - £12.50
- Child (5-16) - £7.00
- Infant (0-4) - Free
- Concession - £7.00
- Accompanying Carer – Free
Rotherham Show
Rotherham’s biggest FREE cultural festival is back this September, bringing Clifton Park to life with live music, outdoor theatre, circus fun, sports, workshops, food, fairground thrills, and so much more! Celebrate the spirit of Rotherham with a weekend packed full of fun, creativity, and community.
Where: Clifton Park
When: Saturday 6 September to Sunday 7 September
Time: 11am to 5pm
Cost: FREE
Gallery Town
Gallery Town transforms Rotherham into an outdoor art gallery. Look out for murals, sculptures, and playful creations by local children and young people.
Where: Across the Rotherham Borough
When: All year round
Cost: FREE
Nelson's Cub Club
Join Little Nelson and the Clifton Park Museum team for stories, songs, and sensory activities designed for children aged 1 to 4.
Where: Clifton Park Museum, Clifton Lane, Rotherham, S65 2AA
When: Every other Wednesday during term time
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Cost: FREE
Join us for Children's Capital of Culture 2025!
Together, we will make Rotherham a place that young people are proud to call home.
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