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
Meadowhall has just welcomed a brand-new JD Sports Store - and it is absolutely mega.
Trainer and sportswear lovers, this one's for you as JD Sports has just opened the doors to its newest store.
Located in Meadowhall shopping centre on the Lower Level of the High Street, the new store is almost triple its previous size and spans a whopping 29,225 sq ft.
Shoppers can now browse an ever bigger selection of clothing, footwear and sportswear from big brands like Nike, Montirex, New Balance, Adidas and Berghaus just to name a few.
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To make your shopping experience even smoother, the new store features self-service tills so you can be in and out within a flash.
To celebrate the opening, Chunkz and Kenny from popular Youtube collective Beta Squad officially opened the store today and held a meet and greet for fans.
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And the celebrations don't stop there, as from Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August customers can get involved in JD's Spin-to-Win, with the chance to win gift cards, trainers and JD-branded merchandise.
Not only that, but Montirex will be hosting games all-weekend-long.Â
And if you can't make it that weekend, then do not fear. As on Friday 7 - Sunday 9 August, The Crep Protect truck will be rolling into Meadowhall giving out free goodie bags for customers who sign up to JD Status and follow Crep Protect.
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Sneaker Throne will also be offering a shoe-cleaning experience, with demonstrations showing customers how to keep their trainers fresh using products available in-store and goodie bags will be on offer which will also include tokens to play the Cop & Flop game.
So, what are you waiting for? We'll see you there for a fresh new fit.
What went down at Tramlines 2026 – fancy dress, surprise guests and non-stop sunshine
Clementine Hall
Tramlines 2026 has officially wrapped up, and dare we say it might have been the best one yet?
Well, that’s it folks. One of the biggest weekends of Sheffield's musical calendar has been ticked off, and what a time we had.
First of all, the weather was a far cry from three years ago where Hillsborough Park turned into an actual swamp, and instead we were slapping on the sun cream before heading into the crowds.
The lineup, in true Tramlines fashion, was full of indie royalty from The Courteeners and Blossoms to Wet Leg and The Royston Club.
One of the highlights, though, was Fatboy Slim who was booked as the festival's first ever DJ headliner on the Friday night.
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Performing to a sea of sh*t-shirt wearing ravers, his set was filled with iconic tracks and unforgettable beats which reminded us why he really is one of the rave scene's biggest legends.
It wouldn't be a festival without at least one surprise guest, and our favourite had to be Rick Astley rocking up to join Manchester's own Blossoms on the main stage on Saturday night.
This special moment secured it as one of our favourite sets of the weekend, you just can't not love Rick Astley (especially when he's sporting an all-white suit) and it's safe to say Blossoms are truly at their very best right now.
Wolf Alice reminded everyone exactly why they're one of the UK's very best live bands, delivering a set packed with atmosphere, plenty of leather and enough energy to keep the crowd hooked from start to finish.
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Then there were The Courteeners, who once again proved why they're one of the country's most reliable festival headliners. As soon as Not Nineteen Forever rang out across Hillsborough Park, thousands of voices took over, creating a proper goosebump moment.
Elsewhere, Wet Leg brought their trademark quirks and infectious anthems, while The Royston Club continued their rapid rise with a set that left plenty of people convinced they're destined for even bigger stages in the years to come.
Of course it wouldn't be Tramlines without celebrating the city's own music scene. Sheffield's musical heritage was on full display throughout the weekend, with local talent dominating the bill including indie band Cruz who performed to a packed out crowd on The Leadmill Stage.
Away from the stages, the atmosphere was exactly what Tramlines has become famous for.
Thousands of friendly people soaking up the sunshine, grabbing a pint and enjoying some properly good live music. The fancy dress competition on the Saturday just showed how great the city's community spirit is, it's not often you bump into a group of six women dressed as tomatoes.
We left with the inevitable husky voice and achey legs, but also with a real buzz and love for the city. Another year, another absolute belter. Roll on Tramlines 2027.
Clementine Hall -
19th February 2026 
