Let’s explore social events in Sheffield, South Yorkshire happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Sheffield where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Sheffield
Indoor Badminton @Ponds Forge
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
Join us for badminton every Monday! To play for fun, all levels welcome. Meet inside Ponds Forge in the sports hall (through the doors to the right of reception) at 7pm.
* Fee: £4.50pp
* We have 4 courts booked from 7pm-9:15pm
* We have shuttlecocks and spare rackets to borrow if you don’t have your own
If you are unable to attend, please remove yourself from the session attendance list.
Join o(…)
SPEED INTERCAMBIO – SPANISH
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Industry Tap
💬 **SPANISH** **SPEED INTERCAMBIO with *Beginner Friendly Tables***
💥**FREE FOR**💥
* **NATIVE SPANISH SPEAKERS**
* **our [Monthly SUPPORTERS](https://pay.gocardless.com/AL0014Z38FBVCJ)**
* First Timers 🙂
**-> our supporters get 10% discount on drinks!**
💫**Join the Tribe -> [Sign Up Here](https://pay.gocardless.com/AL0014Z38FBVCJ)**
🌟**£2** for those who are NOT part of the Monthly Supp(…)
Bargain Bowling 🎳
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Tenpin
Tenpin Tuesdays is here!! 50% off bowling and drinks!! 🥳🥳
2 games is a bargain at just £6.75pp (lager is £2.30/pint)!
Once spaces are filled, I’ll book the lanes.
PayPal is [email protected] or if you have my bank details send there (I can also send these if anyone wants)(…)
re:Invent re:Cap with Matheus Guimaraes from AWS!
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: electric works
AWS Sheffield is back with a bang in 2025! Join us for our annual re:Invent re:Cap where we’ll be kindly hosted by Cortex ([https://cortexreply.com](https://cortexreply.com)) @ electric works ([https://www.electric-works.net](https://www.electric-works.net/)).
You can expect food, drinks, great conversation and the chance to catch up on that’s new in AWS! Matheus Guimaraes will recap the best con(…)
Pub of the Month – The Hallamshire Hotel!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Hallamshire Hotel
Join me as we venture through some of the great pubs Sheffield has to offer every month. Starting the experience in the Hallamshire hotel a lovely bar that can be found on West Street. So if you’re looking to show off your favourite pubs and explore the city more or just fancy going out drinking after a long Thursday at work feel free to sign up!(…)
Board games!
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Patriot Games
An evening of friends, board games, and top quality cake – what more could you ask for?
Free entry & free access to a big pile of boardgames.
⏰️ 6pm Onwards 10pm close, come and go as you please!
🎲 Bring your own & or play whats available!
🍰 Cafe with delicious homemade cakes! Peppermint choc slices, red velvet cake etc it varies. Gluten free/Vegan options.(…)
WEDNESDAY Spanish Language Exchange
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: The Beaten Track
💥**FREE FOR** 💥
* **NATIVE SPANISH SPEAKERS**
* **Our [Monthly SUPPORTERS ](https://pay.gocardless.com/AL0014Z38FBVCJ)**
* First Timers 🙂
**-> our supporters get 10% discount on drinks!**
💫**Join the Tribe -> [Sign Up Here](https://pay.gocardless.com/AL0014Z38FBVCJ)**
🌟**£2** for those who are NOT part of the Monthly Supporter Program or Native Spanish Speakers 🙂
Payment will be through (…)
Free Meditation in Sheffield – at 7pm Mondays
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: 49 Stainton Rd
Hello there! – We are very excited to welcome you to our Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation meetings which take place at the:
Meditation & Creative Centre,
49 Stainton Road,
Sheffield
S11 7AX
*every Monday from 19:00 pm – 20.30 pm*
With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required.
All acro(…)
Sheffield Language Exchange – Every Thursday!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: MOJO
**🌍 Connecting locals and internationals in Sheffield 🌍**
Join us every Thursday evening for the Sheffield Language Exchange, where over 30 people meet each week to practice new languages, share cultures, and make new friends.
See pics of our previous events on our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sheffieldlanguageexchange), and chat to other members who are coming via our [whatsapp group(…)
Robin hoods cave (Stanage and Burbage edge)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Fox house pub
A beautiful walk of around ten miles, that takes in Burbage edge, and the great veiw points of stanage edge and Higger tor. we re just warming up on this one, walks will be getting harder as we build up for the summer crazy stuff 😳😅(…)
Coffee / Brunch at The Grind, Broomhill
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Grind Cafe, Broomhill
Join us at The Grind Cafe in Broomhill for our Tuesday coffee morning. The cafe offers a delicious, mouth watering range of breakfast / brunches from full English to imaginative viands. The coffee is great, the food is good and the company is first class. So come along and join fellow members and friends for a pleasant morning of good food, general merriment and hobnobbing.
The following link sho(…)
Stitch and Bitch! 🪡🧵🧶🎨🖍️🖌️
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: KOPI & Chai
**Stitch and Bitch is heading into Spring, which brings the prospect of some outdoors crafting at some point, watch out for some special locations as warmer, longer days arrive! 💐🌺🌸🌱**.
Calling all crafty, arty, creative types, from complete beginners to the craftiest crocodile! 🐊 Come and join us with your current projects (or just an idea/goal to try something new) for some feel good vibes(…)
Sheffield Laughter Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: St Peter’s Hall, Common Ground
What might a session look like?
* **Introduction**
\- The what\, how and who of Sheffield Laughter Club
* **Laughter yoga inspired activities**
\- 10/15 minutes of simulated laughter activities
\- Through childlike playfulness and eye contact we will form a basis of community and connection between the group
* **The Playground**
\- 10/15 mins of games\, this might include improv style games\, gam(…)
Awesome Walls Indoor Climbing Sheffield
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Awesome Walls Climbing Centre, Sheffield
***Not suitable for beginners. You’ll need to be able to belay safely to participate in this meetup
Come join us for a bit of mid-week climbing fun with top rope & lead climb options. You will need to be registered with Awesome Walls, which includes being able to belay & tie a figure of 8 (see ‘New to climbing’ below).
People tend to arrive between 6-7pm, though feel free to arrive at any time. (…)
Symbaroum: The Throne of Thorns
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Parish Centre Stonegravels
Symbaroum is a fantasy tabletop RPG, often described as dark, gritty and deadly from Free League (it is a D20 rule set).(…)
Board Games
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Parish Centre Stonegravels
An awesome night of board games!
We’ll have a good selection of board games to choose from so you’re sure to find something you like. Feel free to bring your own favourites too. Looking forward to meeting you!(…)
Discover a fun and creative night out in Sheffield with Brush Party with Jess
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: The Big Tree
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts, in Sheffield on 19th February to paint our fabulous theme ‘Plumes of Gold’ – Get creative and experience a great night out that you’ll be talking about for weeks!
**Advanced booking is essential. Tickets are available from £33 at:**
[https://brushparty.co.uk/events/plumes-of-gold-sheffield/](https://brushparty.co.uk/events/plumes-of-gold-sheffie(…)
Discover a fun and creative night out in Sheffield with Brush Party with Jess
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Fox in the Box
Join Brush Party, the UK’s ‘Paint and Sip’ experts, in Sheffield on 20th February to paint our fabulous theme ‘Sakura Twilight’ – Get creative and experience a great night out that you’ll be talking about for weeks!
**Advanced booking is essential. Tickets are available from £33 at:**
[https://brushparty.co.uk/events/sakura-twilight-dronfield/](https://brushparty.co.uk/events/sakura-twilight-dron(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Sheffield, you can try out Welcometosheffield.co.uk, Theoutdoorcity.co.uk, or Ourfaveplaces.co.uk.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
TROPHY OPHTHALMIC CONFERENCE-Mercure Sheffield FEBRUARY 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel & Spa
Empowering Excellence: Continuous Professional Updation in Eye Care
Mega Event 2025: BARNSLEY
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Barnsley Metrodome
MEGASLAM – LIVE IN BARNSLEY!
Sheffield’s Makers Market
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Sheffield Cathedral
Support small businesses this year by exploring the Craft & Flea Makers Market—a vibrant gathering of talented local artisans and crafters.
Talking Plants
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: The Mowbray
A social evening for people who love plants, seeded in Sheffield, with roots across the North
Kids’ Half Term Tshirt Screen Printing
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Cambridge Street Collective
Drop in between 11am and 12pm to screen print your very own Tshirt!
SY Startup Showcase Day! Venture.Community with Lifted Ventures
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Pennine Five Campus
SY Venture.Community showcase. Displaying our accelerates. Bringing together Founders, Angels and VC Investors. With Lifted Ventures.
Meet The Investors. Venture.Community SY Startup Showcase
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Pennine Five Campus
Hear from investors through reverse pitches, panel discussions and Founder QnA. Find the insights of what investors are looking in SY.
3D Connect: Operating Globally, Thinking Locally At Radisson Blu
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
3D Connect: Operating Globally, Thinking Globally At Radisson Blu
Sheffield Afrobeats Games Night
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Viper Rooms
Meet new people and network with fellow black professionals
AC Peak Winter Lecture – Nigel Vardy – Frostbitten, 25 years on.
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Outside.co.uk
Nigel joins us to tell tell his story of an ill-fated climb on Denali in 1999 and a return to the mountain in 2024, 25 years later.
OLD SCHOOL BINGO
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Saw Grinders Union
Get ready to shout “bingo” the old-fashioned way at our OLD SCHOOL BINGO event – come join us for a fun and nostalgic bingo night!
The Business Colab Networking: Sheffield
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: The Hope Centre
Join us for an insightful session with guest speaker Pam Daniel, CEO of Pam Consulting, discussing the importance of inclusion.
Snow, Scandi and Stories
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: The Fat Cat
An open mic evening of frosty, cosy stories.
An Evening with Mossy Christian and Jim Eldon
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Harlequin, Nursery Street Sheffield
An intimate, informal, and unpredictable evening in good company with two legends in their own lunchtime.
3Cs & Rotherham Hospice Networking
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: AEON Court, Rotherham S66 2SE
Join us for our monthly networking event in collaboration with Rotherham Hospice!
Sounds About Write with Molly Aitken
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Sheffield Plate
Live literature event plus open mic with special guest novelists and poets.
Book Binding
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Carousel Print Studio, Exchange Place Studios
Learn how to create your own small sketch book or journal
Absolute Beginner Creative Writing Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Orchard Square
A creative writing workshop designed especially for beginners and people who want to develop a writing practice
Boogie Bingo – A Night to Remember!
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City
Get ready for a night of non-stop fun, music, and surprises! ✨
Strange Sheffield Ghost Tours Plague Pits to Paradise NEW ROUTE 21/02/25
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Tudor Square
Join us for a night of ghostly tales told in the very heart of the Steel City on a newly revised route featuring some all new stories!