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Events in Rotherham From 11th May – 17th May 2026
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You can find events across Rotherham this week, from relaxed evenings to live music nights. Upcoming performances include tribute bands, indie showcases, and rock events, with shows at pubs and local venues. If you're planning a visit near The Mill Dam, be aware of parking congestion in the area. Family activities are available too, with children's sessions at Clifton Park and events at Rotherham Valley Country Park, though weekend parking can be tight.
Outdoor options include swimming at Thrybergh Country Park, with distances from 1km to 5km, and active pursuits for fitness and wellbeing. Travel between events is possible via rail and bus networks, including the South Yorkshire Supertram and Northern Trains. The town continues redevelopment, with new projects near Forge Island, and you can find updates on what's happening locally.
Check the listings below for event times and venues. Keep in mind Don Valley Road can be congested, especially on weekends. The town is evolving, with growth in aerospace and technology, building on its industrial roots.
Tuesday 12th May
Wednesday 13th May
Relaxed Nelson's Cub Club - Summer Term
A relaxed, inclusive Cub Club session for children runs at Clifton Park Museum during the summer term.
Watw & Billie Skreamz-sheffield
We Are The Weirdos and Billie Skreamz co-headline a live music event with support from Girlteeth.
Friday 15th May
Not Green Day
A punk rock tribute band performs at the Cutlers Arms pub.
Warmachine Presents Lock & Load eu 2026
Warmachine hosts a tabletop wargaming event at Magna Science Adventure Centre.
Dofe Silver Training Kit Check
A DofE Silver training kit check event hosted at Tesco Extra.
Spread The Word - Poetry Night With Len Pennie
Poet Len Pennie hosts a live poetry night at Grimm Co in Rotherham.
Under The Radar - an Indie Showcase Event - Sheffield
A live showcase event featuring emerging indie artists at Network Sheffield.
Saturday 16th May
An Afternoon of Rock: Sheffield (Over 30s Rock/metal) 2Pm-6:30pm
A rock and metal-themed event for over-30s, featuring live performances from 2 to 6:30 PM at Corporation Sheffield.
Rnb Mania | Sheffield's Outdoor Summer Festival
RNB MANIA returns to SteelYard in Sheffield for an outdoor summer festival celebrating 90s and 00s R&B.
Death of Guitar Pop
A live music performance titled 'Death of Guitar Pop' takes place at Network in Sheffield.
Living Legends
R&B headliner Lavelle performs at G6 Social Club with local female artists, featuring good vibes and food.
Sound of Bassline ft Jamie Duggan b2b ??? & More!
A major bassline music event features a headline B2B DJ set at Tank Nightclub in Sheffield.
Sunday 17th May
Bldsa Thrybergh Country Park
Swimming event at Thrybergh Country Park with distances from 1km to 5km and wetsuit categories.
Phil Beer at The Wesley Centre, Maltby
Folk musician Phil Beer performs a live set at The Wesley Centre in Maltby.
Stracfest 2026
STRACFEST 2026 is a brewery-led music and food festival at Chantry Brewery Tap n Venue in Rotherham.
K-pop Live | Steelyard, Sheffield
A high-energy K-Pop live performance featuring choreographed acts and popular K-Pop artists at SteelYard, Sheffield.