What's on

Find out about the festivals, events, and activities coming to Rotherham, for everyone to enjoy!

Celebration grants programme

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

Patron jeremy dyson courtesy of grimm and co credit helena dolby

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

Be part of the Festival of Stories

SELF event

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

Explore the SELF exhibition

An orchestra

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

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A child having their face painted

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

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A smiling baby at a festival

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 at the Town Centre

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

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Wentworth Woodhouse

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 performers

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

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Inside a Rotherham Show tent

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 Mural

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

Discover Gallery Town artworks

Nelsons Cub Club

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

Email to book your spot