For venues, bars, promoters & local brands
Partner with Sheffield Scene
Sheffield Scene is the city's independent what's-on index for gigs, comedy, theatre, and nightlife with ticket links, venue hubs, and weekly guides. We're growing through organic search, social, and direct traffic from people planning a night out.
Indexed listings
Growing weekly
Editorial
Guides & social
Intent
Ticket-ready audience
Why partner now
- High-intent traffic: visitors are browsing dated events and clicking official ticket links, not idle scrolling.
- Neighbourhood context: we match post-show recommendations to where people actually go (Kelham, Leadmill, Cultural Quarter, arena, and more).
- Editorial trust: listings stay independent; paid partners are labelled clearly and never replace organic discovery.
Ways to work together
Formats below are a starting point. We'll shape a package to your budget and campaign. No long-term lock-in for early partners.
Post-show & pre-gig discovery
Goes well with…
Your bar, café, or restaurant appears in the “Goes well with” panel on event pages near matching venues, right when people are planning food, drinks, or a second stop.
- Neighbourhood-matched placements
- Offer line + short description
- Ideal for walkable city-centre & Kelham spots
Priced per neighbourhood. Ask for a quote and current slots.
This week on Sheffield Scene
Weekly newsletter
A named sponsor line or featured pick in our curated weekly email to subscribers who want the Steel City lineup in one place.
- ~12 upcoming events per issue
- Sponsor intro or single hero listing
- Links straight to your site or booking
One partner feature per issue.
Guides & social mentions
Social & editorial
Pair a mention in our Sheffield Guides on the blog with optional call-outs on Sheffield Scene social posts when your campaign fits our schedule. Strong for launches and seasonal pushes.
- Editorial guide or venue round-up mention
- Social post feature when timings align
- Can combine with a guide for a coordinated push
Best for time-sensitive campaigns with a clear hook.
Venues & promoters
Featured listings
Priority visibility on venue hubs, category discovery pages, and recently added. Ideal for theatres, clubs, and promoters with a full calendar to push.
- Venue hub spotlight (e.g. Electric Studios, Corp)
- Inclusion in “recently added” rotation
- Works alongside organic scrape listings
Quoted per run. Ideal for multi-date seasons.
Partnership questions
- Who is Sheffield Scene for?
- Independent venues, promoters, bars, restaurants, and local brands that want to reach people actively planning a night out in Sheffield, not passive display advertising.
- Do paid partners replace organic event listings?
- No. Listings come from venues and official feeds first. Paid placements are labelled clearly and sit alongside editorial discovery.
- How do I get a quote?
- Use Get in touch on this page or email hello@sheffieldscene.co.uk with your business name, neighbourhood, dates, and the format you are interested in. We usually reply within a couple of working days.
- Can you promote a one-off event?
- Yes. Featured listing or newsletter slots work well for single shows. Multi-date runs and venue seasons can be bundled.
Next steps
Tell us your neighbourhood, dates, and what you want to promote. We'll reply with availability and a simple quote, usually within a couple of working days.
Affiliate ticket commissions may apply on some outbound links in future; paid partnerships are always disclosed. See our affiliate disclosure.