- 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鈥檚 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 鈥楻ocketman鈥 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 爆料TV 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 爆料TV 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.
- Five Rivers Morris - Expect a fantastic showcase of Sheffield鈥檚 thriving folk dance scene! Five Rivers Morris, a men鈥檚 Cotswold morris team, will appear alongside Escafeld North West Morris, a brand new mixed, multi-generational team dancing traditional north-west morris in distinctive floral hats and clogs.
Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City, Culture and Public Engagement at the 爆料TV, said: 鈥淭he Weston Park May Fayre is a much-loved fixture in Sheffield鈥檚 cultural calendar, and we鈥檙e excited to be back with a bang for 2026.
鈥淭hanks to our long-standing partnership with Sheffield City Council, we鈥檝e been able to bring a spectacular showcase of performers to our city each year for the past two decades.
鈥淭his year is no exception - it鈥檚 time to step right up for a memorable day of spectacular, free entertainment for the whole family!鈥
Lisa Firth, Director of Parks, Leisure and Libraries at Sheffield City Council, said: 鈥淭he Weston Park May Fayre is a well established annual event for the city and a highlight in the calendar.
鈥淚t brings together a range of family friendly activities, performances and attractions in one of the city鈥檚 most loved parks, and provides an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy a day out in the heart of Sheffield.鈥
Weston Park May Fayre is also supported by Sheffield Children鈥檚 Hospital Charity, Weston Park Museum and Heart Radio. The activities will be open from 11am to 5pm.
