Hand Print Ice Cream Cone And Egg Box Flowers
A craft activity at Cudworth Library where attendees create hand print ice cream cones and egg box flowers.
Events in Barnsley From 4th May – 10th May 2026
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Looking for events in Barnsley this week? You can find live music performances and club nights happening throughout the week, with acts ranging from established names to emerging artists. Larger shows and more intimate gigs are scheduled, mostly later in the evening. Use the bus services and Barnsley Interchange to reach venues across town.
Beyond music, there are daytime options for those seeking heritage experiences tied to the town's industrial past. Consider visiting Elsecar Heritage Centre to see demonstrations of the world's oldest atmospheric engine, held at 11am and 1pm on 10 May. These events highlight Barnsley’s coal mining roots and show how the town balances modern development with its Yorkshire character.
Be aware that parking at Barnsley Market and the Metrodome can be limited, especially during major events like Flavours Food Festival or Barnsley’s Big Weekend. The rail network connects via Cudworth and the main Barnsley railway station, but parking there is also often congested. A short drive away, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a regional attraction with no central city link.
Check the listings below for times and venues.
Monday 4th May
Girlypop Live | Steelyard, Sheffield
GirlyPop Live returns to SteelYard in Sheffield with tribute acts performing iconic pop hits.
Decorative Kite Craft
Participants create decorative kites in a hands-on craft session at Barnsley Libraries.
Children's Craft: Tissue Paper Flowers And Butterflies
A craft session for children to make tissue paper flowers and butterflies.
Daffodil Suncatchers Craft
A craft session at Barnsley Libraries where participants make daffodil suncatchers.
Cudworth Library - Spring Flower And Mini Beasts Suncatchers
Residents can create spring-themed flower and mini beast suncatchers at Cudworth Library.
Summer Sewing Socials For Teens: Scrunchies!
Teens create their own scrunchies in a sewing social at Barnsley Libraries.
Botanical Drawings Into Print
An afternoon session at Barnsley Libraries explores botanical drawings and their transformation into print.
Friday 8th May
The Real Thing
A theatrical performance titled 'The Real Thing' is staged at The Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley.
Arkayla
Arkayla performs a live music event at Sidney and Matilda in Sheffield.
Blank Canvas w/ Ozymandias & Bon Temps
Blank Canvas headline a live music event at Arundel Emporium with OZYMANDIAS and Bon Temps.
The 9075 | Steelyard, Sheffield
The 9075, a top 1975 tribute act, performs at SteelYard Sheffield.
Ht4: Goo + Slash Fiction
Rock band Goo and solo project Slash Fiction perform live at Delicious Clam in Sheffield.
Saturday 9th May
Cruclash Sheffield
A DJ battle event featuring top local and national DJs at Tank Nightclub in Sheffield.
Twilight Rave (Sheffield)
A 20th-anniversary celebration for Twilight Rave takes place at Corporation in Sheffield.
Leadmill Fridays
Leadmill Fridays returns with a series of high-energy, sell-out night parties at the Foundry in Sheffield.
Billy Joel
Billy Joel performs a live concert at the Barnsley Civic.
Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Steelyard
The Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival returns to SteelYard in Sheffield with live country music performances.
The Greatest Musicals Daytime Disco - Sheffield
A daytime disco at Tank Nightclub in Sheffield features music from popular musicals like Hamilton, Grease, and Wicked.
Steel City House Party Volume #2 Reece Johnson + Schp Residents
Reece Johnson and SCHP residents headline a house, disco, and funk party at The Hallamshire Hotel.
Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party (Sheffield)
Fans of Twenty One Pilots gather at Corporation Sheffield to celebrate the band and search for Clancy.
The Vales
The Vales perform a headline gig at Network 3 in Sheffield.
Forge: dj Swisha
DJ Swisha performs his Sheffield debut at FORGE in an intimate live set with local support acts.
Sunday 10th May
The Newcomen Engine Demonstration: 11am
The Newcomen Engine is demonstrated at Elsecar Heritage Centre, showcasing the world's oldest atmospheric engine in its original location.
The Newcomen Engine Demonstration: 1pm
Demonstrations of the world's oldest atmospheric engine are held at Elsecar Heritage Centre on 10 May.