Events in Rotherham From 13th April – 19th April 2026

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You can find live music performances, stand-up comedy nights, and themed social events across Rotherham between 12 April and 19 April 2026. These reflect the borough’s evolving cultural landscape, shaped by its industrial roots but now driven by new investment in creative industries. Shows take place at The Mill Dam, where emerging bands perform alongside local acts under low-key lighting that suits acoustic and indie sounds; near Rotherham Theatres, where comedy sets often reference daily commuting patterns or shifts in public transport reliability along Don Valley Road. Themed evenings are held at bars along the South Yorkshire Supertram route, such as those around Parkgate Leisure Development, with retro dance nights evoking early 2000s club culture while noting ongoing delays to its full redevelopment.

Events range from intimate acoustic sets at Wentworth Woodhouse visitor facilities, which host seasonal regeneration-linked evenings, to larger gatherings designed for networking, like cocktail-based meetups near Clifton Park. These offer structured connection opportunities without the pressure of large-scale socialising, matching Rotherham’s focus on green space and interactive public engagement.

Check listings below for full details on times and locations.

Tuesday 14th April

30S & 40s Single's Mixer Event With Love at First Sign

· Nightlife & Music

A themed astrology-powered dating event for singles in their 30s and 40s at Slug and Lettuce, Sheffield.

Thursday 16th April

Twig to Art Charcoal Workshop

· Family & Kids

Participants learn to make their own charcoal drawing sticks in a hands-on art workshop.

Friday 17th April

Andrew Lawrence "so Right, It's Wrong"

· Montgomery Hall Theatre · Nightlife & Music

Comedian Andrew Lawrence performs his stand-up show 'So right, it's wrong' at Montgomery Hall Theatre.

Seb Lowe

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Seb Lowe performs a stand-up comedy show at Foundry in Sheffield.

The Legion - Coyote

· The Royal Legion · Nightlife & Music

The Legion hosts a live music performance by Coyote at the venue.

Speed Dating in Doncaster | Ages 30-45

· Nightlife & Music

Adult speed dating event for singles aged 30-45 in Doncaster.

Elaine Robertson: Delulu

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Elaine Robertson brings her acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut solo show 'Delulu' to Delicious Clam.

Saturday 18th April

Patrick Topping (Open to Close) 7 Hour Set

· Nightlife & Music

DJ Patrick Topping performs an exclusive 7-hour set at FORGE in Sheffield.

Hoedown Showdown - Sheffield, Tank

· Nightlife & Music

A country music dance event featuring live anthems at Tank Nightclub in Sheffield.

Back to my Roots: 80's vs 90's - Doncaster 18/4/26

· Nightlife & Music

A themed 80s vs. 90s dance event with live music and retro entertainment at Buzz Bingo Doncaster.

House of All

· Nightlife & Music

House Of All, featuring former members of The Fall, performs post-punk music at Sidney And Matilda.