• Date - Sunday 24th May 2026
• Location - Don Valley Bowl, Coleridge Road, Sheffield S9 5DP

• Opens 14:30PM
• Closes - 22:00PM

Sheffield Adored is an all ages family friendly festival. However anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

All bars serving alcohol operate a Challenge 25 policy. If you are lucky enough to look under 25 you will be required to show valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a passport or UK driving licence. No ID means no alcohol.

We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove anyone who does not comply with this policy.

We operate a Challenge 25 policy. The following forms of identification are accepted:

• A Passport (Not a photocopy)
• Full Driving Licence or Provisional Licence
• A Proof of Age Card bearing a PASS hologram
• A Ministry of Defence identity card
• A National identity card issued by an EU member state

Please note, your ID must be in date in order to be valid.

For safety and security no bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are permitted on site.

We strongly advise you not to bring a bag where possible. All bags allowed into the event will be searched and bringing a bag will slow down entry.

Anyone arriving with a bag larger than A4 will have their bag confiscated.

This policy is in place to help keep everyone safe and ensure smooth access for all attendees.

We operate a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination harassment or violence of any kind.

Our festival is about bringing people together to have fun feel safe and feel valued. Any behaviour that threatens this environment will not be accepted.

Anyone found to be acting in a way that makes others feel unsafe or unwelcome may be refused entry or removed from the event without refund. We will involve security or the authorities where necessary.

Respect each other and help us create a positive experience for everyone.

BY TRAIN

The nearest main station is Sheffield Station. From there you can take a tram taxi or shuttle bus to the site. Travel time is around 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.

BY BUS

Several local bus services run from Sheffield city centre towards Don Valley. Look for services stopping near Don Valley Bowl or the Utilita Arena area. From the stop it is a short walk to the entrance.

BY TRAM

Take the Supertram towards Meadowhall and get off at Arena Olympic Legacy Park. From the stop it is a short walk to Don Valley Bowl.

BY SHUTTLE BUS

Yes. We will be operating shuttle buses from Tank Nightclub S1 2PN to the festival site. Shuttles will run regularly between 10:00-15:00 & 21:00-00:00. 

BY TAXI

Yes. Taxis can drop off and pick up close to the site. Use Don Valley Bowl Sheffield S9 5DP as your destination. Follow event signage and steward instructions on arrival.

BY CAR

Yes. If you are arriving by car you can pre book parking at the Utilita Arena Car Park using postcode S9 2DF which is adjacent to the festival site. Parking is limited so we recommend booking in advance.

At ADORED FESTIVAL, we are committed to ensuring that we are an event that everyone can attend. We have a dedicated support channel working to assist customers who require carer tickets. 

How to Apply

1. Purchase your ticket.2. Register your proof of accessibility requirements using THIS FORM. I have completed the accessibility form - what do I do now? The Accessibility team will review your application within 6 weeks and issue your tickets once it has been processed. Please note the accessibility application will be closed 6 weeks prior to the event date.

Approved Requirements List

1. DLA for care and/or mobility
2. Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) (Mobility Component)
3. Nimbus Access Card - +1 category requirement - http://www.accesscard.org.uk/
4. Documents must show your full name and be dated from no older than 12 months prior to the date of application. Once we have checked and processed your application your documentation will be permanently deleted.

You will also be required to provide a copy of your Valid Government issued Photographic I.D.

• Passport
• Driving License
• PASS Marked Card www.pass-scheme.org.uk

Personal assistant (PA) responsibility

PAs must arrive and leave the festival with the access customer they are supporting. They must be able to perform all requirements as needed by the access customer, including assistance during an evacuation or other emergency.

In a site evacuation, please ensure that your PA knows they are your main point of assistance in an emergency evacuation. Crowd management personnel will assist in moving everybody to a place of safety.