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Festival of Debate

Tue. 16 April 2024 — Sat. 25 May 2024

Founded in 2015, Festival of Debate is an annual series of panel discussions, debates, Q&As, artistic responses and other public events in Sheffield, exploring politics, economics and society. It’s coordinated in collaboration with partners across the city, from grassroots campaign groups to community groups to cultural institutions.

For 2024, the programme will focus on exploring radical reform and building new systems and new ways of being.

Come back soon for details of Festival of Debate 2024.

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Late: To the Letter

Thu. 16 May 2024

Kelham Island Museum

An evening of demos, workshops and a bar, celebrating all things print, typography and letterforms. Inspired by Stephenson Blake & Co., a Sheffield type foundry established in 1818 that become the UK's largest supplier of metal type for printing.

Eliza Clark: Penance. A Conversation with Holly Williams

Thu. 23 May 2024

The Mowbray, 118 Mowbray Street, Neepsend, S3 8EN

Join the folks from Juno Books as they host Newcastle-born Eliza Clark for the launch of her second novel Penance. The novel invites us to question our voyeuristic love for true crime and explores the secret inner worlds of teenage girls.

Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour

Multiple dates

Sheffield General Cemetery

Learn about the stories buried in this sprawling, picturesque 19th-century cemetery. Taking place on the first Sunday of each month.

Blueprint Festival

Fri. 28 June 2024 — Sun. 30 June 2024

SteelYard Kelham, The Yard, Bardwell Road, Neepsend, S3 8AS

Three immersive days of house music, curated by legendary Haçienda DJ Graeme Park. With Greg Wilson, Todd Terry, Norman Jay MBE, Fat Tony, Jon Pleased Wimmin, K-Klass, Lottie, HiFi Sean, Smokin Jo, and many more.