It's been a busy start to 2026, and we're definitely not complaining.
We've had a whole host of new openings pop up in the city, from restaurants and coffee shops to wellness centres.
In case you've missed any of them, allow us to give you the lowdown of what's new in the city.
So, without further ado...
Güs
34 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP
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Say hello to Güs, a brand-new wellness hub which has opened in Sheffield city centre.
Inside Güs, you’ll find two saunas and four cold plunge pools to flip in-between for the ultimate wellness experience. We guarantee you’ll be feeling brand new after a session here.
You’ve got to check out the private showers and changing rooms too with all the amenities you need, making it super easy to fit a session around work or uni.
OMOMO
67 Division Street, S1 4GE
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Taking over the old Pie Minister site is OMOMO, a Korean street food restaurant serving up authentic dishes like tteokbokki, corn dogs, Korean fried chicken and bubble tea.
Drop Bear
Howard Street, Sheffield city centre
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Have you spotted this adorable koala on Howard Street? Well, the little guy's there thanks to Drop Bear - which has just opened its doors in our city.
This Aussie-inspired coffee spot comes from the same husband-and-wife team behind Sheff's beloved Hygge Coffee so we already knew it was going to be good. And do you know what? We were right.
Matcha Spot
16 Campo Lane, S1 2EF
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The Matcha Spot is Sheffield’s trendiest matcha spot that has just opened up on Campo Lane, not only home to some of the city’s best matcha and coffee but the owners, Dee and Naima, are just bloody delightful.
The sisters have created the most gorgeous spot, slinging out incredible ceremonial matcha combinations just like the raspberry and white chocolate and pistachio white hazelnut. Best of all, you can add cold foam onto your matcha too - sounds dreamy, right?
Aux Bon Vivant
27a Campo Ln, S1 2EG
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There’s a charming new French cafe in town - everyone say bienvenue to Aux Bon Vivant.
Pierre is in the kitchen, whipping up an ever-changing plat du jour menu including classics like galette, French onion soup, and croque monsieur, alongside fantastic charcuterie boards (with homemade butter, no less), takeaway deli sandwiches, and gigantic pastries.Â
A new Australian-inspired cafe and coffee shop has landed in Sheffield, providing 'coffee that kicks and food that fuels'.
It's safe to say that the Aussies know what they’re doing when it comes to coffee, so when an Australian-style cafe opens in Sheffield city centre you make it your priority to visit.
Introducing Drop Bear, and here you’ll find everything to cure that caffeine craving from your classic glossy coffees to their wonderful rotating seasonal creations like an Ube Cheesecake Latte.
Drop Bear comes from the same husband-and-wife team behind Sheff's beloved Hygge, the Scandi-inspired cafe with sites dotted around town.
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This time their sights are set on the cafe culture of Australia - think great coffee and beautiful but nourishing food.
As for the name of the new venture - it's a silly nod to the folklore hoax of a carnivorous koala bear the drops from the trees to attack people (many-a tourist visiting Australia have fallen for this one).
Drop Bear has just opened in the Strines Building, slap-bang in the centre of campus making it perfect for a mid-lecture pick me up.
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And it's not just great coffee they serve, they've also got some great food options to keep you going from stacked sushi rolls and fresh salmon bowls to fluffy breakfast bao buns.
The interior is light, airy and spacious - and you'll even spot a few drop bears dotted around the walls and ceilings, including one that is sporting a Paul Mescal-esque hooped earring.
Owner Alex said: "Our vision for Drop Bear Coffee is simple. We wanted to create a space that feels energetic, welcoming, and real, somewhere people can fuel up properly."
Smash-hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to return home to Sheffield on 10th anniversary tour
Emily Sergeant
One of the most beloved musicals of the 21st century is set to return to Sheffield on its 10th anniversary tour.
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK and Ireland Tours, and even an award-winning Amazon Studios film, the smash-hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is returning for its 10th anniversary tour, and will be stopping off here in its home town.
Set to open in Leeds a decade after the original opening at the Sheffield Crucible, Jamie will be ‘coming home again’ for what is said to be ‘possibly the last time’, as the show heads out to major cities across the UK.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tells the story of 16-year-old title character, Jamie, who lives on a council estate in Sheffield but doesn’t quite fit in and is terrified about the future, even though he wants to be a sensation.
Supported by his loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.
With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and writer Tom MacRae, the musical is said to be one the whole family should experience.
This new 10th anniversary addition of the show coming to Sheffield even features a brand-new song to the already-beloved soundtrack.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be coming to the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 8 March 2027, and will also be visiting other northern cities on the tour like Leeds, Chester, Sunderland, Manchester, and Liverpool, as well as other major cities nationwide.
Clementine Hall -
19th February 2026 
