- Weston Park May Fayre returns on Sunday, 17 May, offering a family-friendly day of free entertainment, live music, street performers and circus acts
- This year’s highlights include the death-defying antics of Felicity Footloose, eccentric biscuit racing and street theatre with Maynard Flip Flap and the return of Elton Wrong performing his unique tribute to ‘Rocketman’ classics
- Over the past two decades, hundreds of thousands of attendees have made the event an annual highlight, made possible thanks to an ongoing partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council
A dazzling day of free, family-friendly entertainment is returning to Weston Park to wow the crowds once again, thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council.
Over the past two decades, hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to Weston Park for what has become an annual highlight. On Sunday 17 May, May Fayre returns to bring some good old-fashioned family fun to one of the city’s best loved green spaces.
The Fayre will feature a vibrant array of street performers and entertainers, including circus entertainers, live music and interactive stalls for family activities. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of exhibitors, food and drink vendors, artisan craft stalls and a children’s funfair.
Highlights include:
- Granny Turismo - the legendary Grannies are back in town, rolling in style on their tricked-out shopping trolleys and blasting infectious bass.
- Elton Wrong - a light-hearted take on the culture of tribute acts, Elton will drive a white piano whilst belting out classic songs just like a rocketman, bringing an instant stadium-feel gig to Weston Park.
- Felicity Footloose - Fun and frolics? Check. Daredevil antics? Check. Silly stunts and death-defying juggling? Check. Welcome to the Felicity Footloose Show!
- The Egg Show - Maynard Flip Flap is daft as a brush! He flips Eggs high into the air then attempts to catch them on his head. This internationally travelled street theatre show also includes daring shoes balancing, a coat hanger escape and audience members racing biscuits.
Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City, Culture and Public Engagement at the University of Sheffield, said: “The Weston Park May Fayre is a much-loved fixture in Sheffield’s cultural calendar, and we’re excited to be back with a bang for 2026.
“Thanks to our long-standing partnership with Sheffield City Council, we’ve been able to bring a spectacular showcase of performers to our city each year for the past two decades.
“This year is no exception - it’s time to step right up for a memorable day of spectacular, free entertainment for the whole family!”
Lisa Firth, Director of Parks, Leisure and Libraries at Sheffield City Council, said: “The Weston Park May Fayre is a well established annual event for the city and a highlight in the calendar.
“It brings together a range of family friendly activities, performances and attractions in one of the city’s most loved parks, and provides an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy a day out in the heart of Sheffield.”
Weston Park May Fayre is also supported by Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, Weston Park Museum and Heart Radio. The activities will be open from 11am to 5pm.
