Join Karma Leon's Kabaret as they pay homage to rock, goth, punk and metal legends – and have a royally camp time doing so. With drag, burlesque, circus, comedy and singing. Mohawks and black lipstick encouraged.
Sheffield Showcase
The Sheffield Showcase is a collaborative event from over a dozen arts and culture groups based in the city. Returning for a second time in 2022, it will create three days of activity at various locations across Sheffield, over the first weekend of September.
From 2 to 4 September 2022, the event will showcase the variety of cultural activity that takes place in the city. It'll feature film screenings, music performances, art exhibits, family-friendly workshops, and more.
A shared event with a full weekend of activity, the festival programme is created by and features events from:
Art in the Gardens | ArtWorks | Chance To Dance | Classical Sheffield | Cupola Gallery | GLOAM Gallery | Greentop Circus | Karma Leon's Kabaret | National Videogame Museum | Off The Shelf | Open Up Sheffield | Reel Steel | Regather | Sheffield Adventure Film Festival | Sheffield Ghost Walks | Sheffield Jazz | Sheffield Libraries | Sheffield Museums | University of Sheffield Concerts | Yellow Arch Studios.
Each event is produced and run independently.
See below for programme details.
Resonance: A Night of Music and Poetry Curated by Otis Mensah
Fri. 2 September 2022
Millennium Gallery
A special night of live poetry and music, exploring memory, sense-of-self and journeying. With a headline performance from literary and sound artist Belinda Zhawi (MA.MOYO). Plus a conversation chaired by artist Ashley Holmes.
Strange Sheffield Ghost Walk
Fri. 2 September 2022
Tudor Square, Sheffield, S1 2LA
Experience the stranger side of Sheffield in a night of ghost stories, local legends, and other strange tales.
ArtWorks Open Studios
Sat. 3 September 2022
SOAR Works, 14 Knutton Road, Parson Cross, S5 9NU
A showcase of completed and in-progress work by ArtWorks, a collective of artists with learning disabilities and/or autism. Plus the chance to meet some of the artists and hear about their working processes and sources of inspiration.
Classical Sheffield Showcase
Sat. 3 September 2022
The Moor, S1 4PF
Classical Sheffield brings together the city's best classical music-makers, to showcase more music in more places for more people to enjoy. They'll bring The Moor to life with a day of free pop-up performances from choirs, string ensembles and more.
Buildings and Rivers terracotta workshop
Sat. 3 September 2022
Cupola Gallery
Build a ceramic piece inspired by Sheffield's buildings and rivers, all under the expert supervision of ceramic artist Krishna Alageswaran. Each session lasts an hour and a half and is suitable for all ages.
Offering from the River – Artist Talk
Sat. 3 September 2022
GLOAM Gallery
Hear from artist and researcher Victoria Sharples about the ideas behind their exhibition at GLOAM Gallery. They'll share their thoughts on human and non-human ecologies and collective approaches to making.
Off the Shelf Festival of Words Poetry Takeaway with Helen Rice
Sat. 3 September 2022
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Sheffield poet Helen Rice's work is funny, touching, honest and reflective. Visit Helen at the Off the Shelf stall at Art in the Gardens, and enjoy some of her poetry to-go.
Spirit of Adventure
Fri. 2 September 2022 — Sat. 3 September 2022
Sheffield Cathedral
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival brings the wild outdoors into the heart of the city. With adventure films, an immersive caving-themed exhibition and live storytelling, all in the amazing surroundings of Sheffield Cathedral.
Sheffield Jazz presents Deschanel Gordon Trio
Sat. 3 September 2022
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
“The piano man to watch” according to London Jazz News, and winner of BBC Young Jazz Musician 2020. Expect original tunes influenced by the contemporary London scene and the music of Deschanel's Jamaican heritage, plus his own take on jazz standards.
Central Library Sheffield Showcase
Sat. 3 September 2022
Sheffield Central Library
A free day of fun and inspiring activities for all ages. Discover local history from the archives at a series of talks. Get social over board games. And get creative with craft and art activities.
University of Sheffield Concerts: Danqing Wu
Sat. 3 September 2022
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
A concert of classical music from University of Sheffield students. Including works by Bach, Bruch and Vitali, and a performance of baroque cello from Danqing Wu.
For The Record
Sat. 3 September 2022
Yellow Arch Studios
A night of 100% vinyl at Yellow Arch Studios. Expect a mix of rock'n'roll, northern soul, funk, rhythm and blues, ska and two-tone – all played on wax.
The Warriors (1979) and Escape From New York (1981) double-bill screening
Sat. 3 September 2022
Abbeydale Picture House
Reel Steel present a double-bill of classic films set on the mean streets of New York city: the 1979 classic The Warriors, with John Carpenter's Escape From New York (1981). Screening in the Fly Tower Cinema at the Abbeydale Picture House.
Showcase Workshop Weekend
Fri. 2 September 2022 — Sun. 4 September 2022
National Videogame Museum
Learn the basics of videogame design at fun drop-in workshops. Plus, handle rare objects from the collection, take selfies with the Game Boy Camera, and enter Hi-Score competitions. Get 10% off entry when you pre-book – read on for the offer code.
Art in the Gardens 2022
Sat. 3 September 2022 — Sun. 4 September 2022
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
One of the largest outdoor art exhibitions in the North. Pick up pieces of art direct from the many artists and craftspeople – all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Chance To Dance Online Festival
Sat. 3 September 2022 — Sun. 4 September 2022
Join community dance festival Chance to Dance as they host online workshops with local dance teachers and masterclasses with international teachers.
Greentop Circus taster workshops
Sun. 4 September 2022
Greentop Circus, St Thomas Building, 74 Holywell Road, S4 8AS
Experience aerial disciplines including trapeze and silks and have a go at juggling, tightwire and diabolo. With sessions for young people and adults.
Open Up Sheffield Showcase
Sat. 3 September 2022 — Sun. 4 September 2022
DINA
Open Up Sheffield is one of the country's biggest open studio events. Discover work by some of the artists who took part in this year's event, at this free exhibition at DINA.
Community Gardening with Regather
Sun. 4 September 2022
Regather
Grow plants, get active and meet people with at Regather's garden club.