Our guide to Sheffield's cultural festivals for 2025. Featuring music, film, visual art, theatre, and more.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
Film picks
Our picks of the cinematic delights on Sheffield's screens and online this month.
Art picks
Take a Sheffield art tour with our picks of the exhibitions and artists' events on now and coming soon – both online and in person.
Music picks
Make some dates with excellent bands and artists in Sheffield, with a hand from our Tom's choice of upcoming gigs.
Theatre picks
Our picks of the shows that are taking to the Sheffield stage over the coming weeks and months.
Eddington
Tue. 19 August 2025 — Thu. 4 September 2025
Showroom
A stand-off between a mayor and a small-town sheriff sparks conflict, pitting neighbour against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico. A modern western with hard satire from Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.
Together
Fri. 15 August 2025 — Thu. 4 September 2025
After moving to the countryside, a supernatural encounter begins to transform Tim and Millie's love, their lives – and their flesh. A body horror navigating co-dependent relationships. Starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie.
Against the Grain: My Beautiful Laundrette (40th Anniversary)
Fri. 5 September 2025
Showroom
Set in London's Pakistani community, this film follows Omar who, with his friend Johnny, takes over his rich uncle's run-down laundrette. Against a background of racial tension and poverty, their relationship blossoms to love.
Peddler
Multiple dates
Peddler Warehouse, 92 Burton Road, S3 8DA
Food, music and art in a former warehouse, one weekend a month. Plus kids craft activities on the Saturday afternoons. With bonus Christmas crafts for their festive edition.
Rockin the Bowl
Sat. 6 September 2025
FORGE Warehouse, 148 Effingham Road, S4 7YS
"Forged in fire, set in steel." An all-dayer dedicated to rock and metal. Back for 2025 in its new venue of FORGE Warehouse.
WPM 150: Let’s Celebrate! Weston Park Museum’s Birthday Party
Sat. 6 September 2025
Weston Park Museum
Wish Weston Park Museum many happy returns as it celebrates its 150th birthday!
Open Mic Night
Multiple dates
Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD
Utopia Theatre’s free monthly platform for celebrating talent and creativity in Sheffield. Welcoming upcoming and established performers across all genres. First Sunday of every month.
Lick of Paint
Sat. 6 September 2025 — Sun. 7 September 2025
A weekend-long mural and street art festival. Bringing together local and international talent to transform the city's walls, underpasses and empty corners with powerful, high-quality public art. With battles, workshops, DJ sets and more.
Art in the Gardens
Sat. 6 September 2025 — Sun. 7 September 2025
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
One of the largest outdoor art markets in the north, filling the beautiful Botanical Gardens with the work of artists and crafts makers from across the country.
Circus Minis Early Years Classes
Multiple dates
Greentop Community Circus Centre, St Thomas Building, 74 Holywell Road, S4 8AS
Greentop Youth Circus’s sessions for children aged 4 to 7. Blending age-appropriate circus skills with warm-up games and a welcoming atmosphere.
Highest 2 Lowest
Fri. 5 September 2025 — Sun. 7 September 2025
Showroom
Targeted with a ransom plot, a music mogul fights for his family and legacy in this crime drama. The fifth feature from the collaborative duo of director Spike Lee and actor Denzel Washington, with Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera and A$AP Rocky.
Bomb It 1 & 2
Sun. 7 September 2025
Alder
As part of the inaugural Lick of Paint Festival, join Kelham Island Film Club for a free screening of landmark documentary Bomb It, back-to-back with its sequel. They explore global graffiti movements and the fight for control over public spaces.
Footprints Open Jazz Jam
Multiple dates
Alder
An open jam session led by the Footprints house band. All musicians and vocalists are invited to join – or just come down to enjoy the music.
The Heather Ferrier Trio
Thu. 11 September 2025
The Greystones
Accordionist, clog dancer, composer Heather Ferrier is changing the perceptions of alt-folk on her own terms. Joined by guitarist Alistair Paul and drummer Adam Stapleford.
Against the Grain: Rita, Sue and Bob Too
Fri. 12 September 2025
Showroom
This morally ambiguous and bawdy British comedy is set in the north of England, where teenage girls Sue and Rita earn some extra pennies babysitting for middle-class suburban couple Bob and Michelle.
The Ultimate Classic Rock Show 2025
Sat. 13 September 2025
The Octagon Centre
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of classic rock anthems from legends past and present.
Quayside Market
Sat. 13 September 2025 — Sun. 14 September 2025
Victoria Quays, S2 5SY
A monthly market by the water in the beautiful Victoria Quays. Bringing craft stalls, street food, craft beer and live music to the historic cobbles.
Colour
Thu. 19 June 2025 — Sun. 14 September 2025
Millennium Gallery
This new exhibition brings together over 150 objects spanning art, science, nature and cultural histories, alongside a range of interactive activities.
Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour
Multiple dates
Sheffield General Cemetery
Join the volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust for a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield's Victorian past. Their guided tours of this Grade II* listed historic site tend to run on the first Sunday of the month.
Fake Fans
Fri. 1 August 2025 — Sun. 14 September 2025
Site Gallery
An exploration of the world of bootleg and fan-made objects. With an animation film, unofficial games remixing familiar franchises, zines, fan art, reimagined figurines, and a series of trading cards created by Site Gallery's youth collectives.
Dreaming of You: The Making of the Coral
Thu. 18 September 2025
Showroom
A coming-of-age documentary tracing six misfit friends from suburban Hoylake as they form The Coral.
National Health Stories: Stories of Hope and Humanity from the NHS
Thu. 18 September 2025
The Montgomery
A live storytelling event featuring people who work for the NHS. Expect an inspiring and uplifting evening, with accounts of real experiences that highlight moments of hope and humanity.
Against the Grain: The Gold Diggers
Fri. 19 September 2025
Showroom
A ground-breaking, early-80s feminist film and the first feature from Sally Potter (Orlando; The Tango Lesson). Made by an all-woman crew, it follows a bank clerk (Colette Laffont) whose path crosses with an enigmatic film star (Julie Christie).
Far Gone
Wed. 17 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025
Playhouse
Follow Okumu on his journey from innocent boy to child soldier in this gripping, physical one-man play. Written and performed by John Rwothomack. Read our review from the play's 2019 premiere ahead of its return in 2025.
Alpaca Festival
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025
A festival on algorithmic pattern-making in anything from heritage crafts to tech. With an algorave, a concert with pattern-based instrumental music, talks and workshops around patterns in juggling, textiles, music and more.
Powerlines
Sat. 20 September 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
A new independent metal festival for 2025 – by the fans, for the fans. Showcasing a lineup of local homegrown artists and national acts, open to all ages and types of metalheads.
Castlegate Festival
Sat. 20 September 2025
The city centre's annual free street party returns. With a skate jam, live music, family-friendly activities, food and drinks all day into the night.
Sheffield Heritage Open Days
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sun. 21 September 2025
Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.
Pollen
Multiple dates
Grey to Green, S3 8LB
An inner-city flower market, celebrating all things botanical. Taking over a patch of Sheffield city centre one Sunday a month, with plants, flowers, fresh produce and music.
DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Piranha
Sun. 21 September 2025
Alder
Join DIY Filmmakers and Kelham Film Club for a 3D screening of this classic 2000s horror comedy.
Free business skills training for creative freelancers and small business owners
Tue. 15 July 2025 — Tue. 23 September 2025
Showroom
Over 60 hours of free business mentoring, spread over 10 weeks, for freelancers and business owners based in South Yorkshire. Learn how to get more clients and grow your freelance business.
From Ground Zero
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Wed. 24 September 2025
A collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers, living through war and capturing their lives in Gaza. Blending animation, documentary and fiction to create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit.
Midnight Marauders
Fri. 18 April 2025 — Fri. 26 September 2025
Showroom
Because some films need to be watched late at night... A monthly late night cult film screening starting at 11:30pm and running into the early morning (often on the last Friday of the month).
Mozart Violin Sonatas
Fri. 26 September 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Ensemble 360 perform some of Mozart’s most charming works, as well as music by Robert Schumann.
Float Along Festival
Sat. 27 September 2025
Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the third year running. Details of this year's lineup and venues to come...
Sheffield Home of Football Guided Walks
Multiple dates
Take a fascinating stroll around Sheffield city centre, as you explore the stories of how the modern game of football emerged in Sheffield and the early pioneers of the global game.
The Signatures: Northern Live
Sat. 27 September 2025
The Octagon Centre
Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists.
Common Threads Festival
Wed. 24 September 2025 — Sat. 27 September 2025
A celebration of weaving and textile practices from all over the world. With sewing and repair workshops, natural fabric dying, weaving, and a multilingual folklore performance.
Spirit of Independence Film Festival
Fri. 26 September 2025 — Sun. 28 September 2025
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.
Respect your Elders with Wild Combination
Sun. 11 May 2025 — Sun. 28 September 2025
Join experimental food duo Wild Combination for a series of outdoor workshops on identifying plants, their cultural and ecological importance, and ways to preserve and process them for modern use.
DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Journey to The Center of The Earth
Sun. 28 September 2025
Alder
Join Sheffield DIY Filmmakers and Kelham Film Club for 2000s nostalgic 3D film fun – with this science fantasy action-adventure starring Brendan Fraser.
Esther Manito
Sun. 28 September 2025
The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, S2 4SJ
Esther Manito comes to Sheffield to perform a hilarious set of stand-up comedy – embracing the sheer joy of having absolutely no dignity.
NT Live: Inter Alia
Thu. 4 September 2025 — Mon. 29 September 2025
Showroom
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Quacks
Showroom
A monthly queer comedy open mic night. Head down to their next event to join in the laughs or even take to the mic yourself. Back in September! Date TBC.
Romantic Piano Trios
Tue. 30 September 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
A stirring evening of romantic favourites performed by the Leonore Piano Trio.
Alan Davies - Think Ahead
Thu. 2 October 2025
The Octagon Centre
A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he says. Alan Davies is a staple of British television, known for his performance as Jonathan Creek, QI and his talk show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled.
James Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz
Thu. 2 October 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Sheffield Jazz presents saxophonist James Allsopp's tribute to the legendary Stan Getz – one of the most influential tenor sax players, who in the 1960s popularised the bossa nova sounds of Brazil.
Hundreds of Beavers: Live!
Fri. 3 October 2025
Showroom
A special immersive screening of a supernatural winter epic set in the 19th century, inspired by Looney Tunes and silent cinema. A drunken applejack salesman comes up against hundreds of beavers. Its stars will be here, alongside furry friends/foes.
The Star-Spangled Cabaret VI
Sat. 4 October 2025
Genting Casino, Saint Paul's Place, Arundel Gate, S1 2PN
Welcome to The Star-Spangled Cabaret, Sheffield’s very own curiously quirky experience. With entertainment in the form of burlesque, striptease, comedy, music, drag, and quite a few surprises.
Thursday’s Child – The Roots of Wonder by Jennie McCall
Sat. 30 August 2025 — Sat. 4 October 2025
Cupola Gallery
The new exhibition Thursday’s Child – The Roots of Wonder by Jennie McCall is coming this week. Hope you can join us at the exciting opening event on Friday 29th!
Sensoria
Thu. 2 October 2025 — Sun. 5 October 2025
Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.
DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Spy Kids
Sun. 5 October 2025
Alder
The Sheffield DIY Filmmakers have teamed up with Kelham Film Club to bring you a series of nostalgic 3D movies from the 2000s – including this, the third instalment of Spy Kids.
Hidden Track
Multiple dates
The Beaten Track, 44–46 Campo Lane, S1 2DE
A free monthly contemporary classical music night. Half programmed performances, followed by a jam for both experienced and new improvisers alike.
The Pocket Ellington, Alan Barnes & Dave Green & Vimala Rowe
Wed. 8 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Sheffield Jazz present a double bill featuring a classic Ellington sound followed by award-winning singer Vimala Rowe, a major talent on the British jazz scene.
Three Acres and a Cow
Thu. 9 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
A history of land rights and protest in folk song and story. Part history talk, part folk club sing-a-long, part storytelling session.
Chris Addison's incomplete guide to chamber music
Fri. 10 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Chris Addison (The Thick of It, Mock the Week) joins Ensemble 360 to bring his infectious enthusiasm for classical music to the Crucible. Telling the story of Europe from the courts of 17th century Italy to today’s contemporary composers.
Beatles Complete
Sat. 11 October 2025
The Montgomery
A night of Beatlemania packed with hits from the most influential band of all time.
Family Concert: The Storm Whale
Sat. 11 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
A musical version of Benji Davies’ modern-classic The Storm Whale. The story of a boy, a whale washed up on the beach and friendships that will change their lives forever.
Nigel Kennedy: Heart and Soul
Sat. 11 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Nigel Kennedy is the best-selling classical violinist of all time and a past collaborator with Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, The Who and Led Zeppelin. He takes to the Crucible stage along with cellist Beata Urbanek-Kalinowska.
No Bounds
Fri. 10 October 2025 — Sun. 12 October 2025
A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Lineup for 2025 to be confirmed.
Liliane Tomasko: The Psyche of the Portrait
Sat. 24 May 2025 — Sun. 12 October 2025
Millennium Gallery
For this new exhibition, New York-based visual artist Liliane Tomasko uses portraiture as an acute lens to shed light on the ever-changing human psyche.
Josephine Davies’ Satori
Thu. 16 October 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Sheffield Jazz presents acclaimed saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies with her dynamic ensemble. Playing music inspired by her Nordic roots in the Shetland Islands, weaving together contemporary jazz and evocative folk.
A Film About Studio Electrophonique
Fri. 17 October 2025
Showroom
The little-known story of a Sheffield studio that nurtured iconic 1980s and 90s bands like ABC, The Human League, Heaven 17 and Pulp – all from panel beater Ken Patten's council house.
Sounds Of Now: Éliane Radigue for Organ
Fri. 17 October 2025
St Marie's Cathedral, Cathedral House, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB
Éliane Radigue’s Occam XXV – written for, and performed here by, the French organist Frédéric Blondy – envelops its listener in a slowly evolving ocean of sound.
Steel City Beer & Cider Festival
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Sat. 18 October 2025
Kelham Island Museum
Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) know a thing or two about good beer, cider and perry. Join them for their 2025 festival, set to take place on 15–18 October.
Sounds of Now: Eliane Radique Roundtable
Sat. 18 October 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Musicians Rhodri Davies, Angharad Davies and Dominic Lash are joined by Louise Gray (writer for The Wire) and author Julia Eckhardt to discuss the work of pioneering French composer Éliane Radigue.
Eliane Radique for Harp, Violin and Double Bass
Sat. 18 October 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Welsh harpist and improvisor Rhodri Davies, together with Angharad Davies (violin) and Dominic Lash (double bass), present a selection of works composed for them by Radigue.
Harben Kay Quartet
Fri. 24 October 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
A Sheffield Jazz debut for tenor saxophonist Harben Kay with a stellar rhythm section. Kay's original compositions reflect their experiences in their homeland of Scotland, time spent living in London and New York, and themes of identity and change.
Gwenda's Garage
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Sat. 25 October 2025
Playhouse
Created by an all-lesbian team, this new musical is inspired by the true story of a garage set up by three female mechanics in 80s Sheffield. A joyful, queer call to arms, fired by feminism, friendship and a belief in the power of collective action.
Bach for Solo Violin
Sat. 25 October 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Ensemble 360’s violinist Benjamin Nabarro presents Bach’s third Sonata and Partita. Unmatched in the 400 years since their composition, these are pieces that continue to dazzle and amaze.
Celluloid Screams
Thu. 23 October 2025 — Sun. 26 October 2025
Showroom
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 17th year in 2025. Getting you spooked just in time for Halloween.
Kelham Island Walks
Multiple dates
Kelham Island, S3
Explore the past and present of characterful Kelham Island and Neepsend, with walks on three themes. Discover stories of industrial Sheffield, working class community, and inspiring art.
Off the Shelf
Sheffield's festival of words, taking place each October. Look out for our guide to the writer talks, workshops and events in the 2025 programme in coming months.
Bach and the American Minimalists
Fri. 31 October 2025
Playhouse
Monegasque-Sri Lankan pianist Shani Diluka performs music by Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Moondog and JS Bach.
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia
Thu. 4 September 2025 — Fri. 31 October 2025
Showroom
Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) plays a Crown Court judge at the top of her career – and also a karaoke fiend, loving wife and supportive parent – whose life is thrown off balance. The much-anticipated new play from the team behind Prima Facie.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - 16mm film screening
Fri. 31 October 2025
CADS, Arley Street, Sheffield, S2 4QP
See one of horror cinema's most infamous titles, in its original 16mm format.
Presented by Reel Steel on halloween.
Quartet for the end of time
Sat. 1 November 2025
Playhouse
Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time is the centrepiece of this concert showcasing music to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Performed by Ensemble 360.
Messiaen Roundtable
Sat. 1 November 2025
Playhouse
Leading Messiaen scholar Professor Christopher Dingle joins musicians from Ensemble 360 for a roundtable discussion of one of the great masterpieces of the twentieth century: Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.
Ravel & Glass: Cinematic Quartets
Thu. 6 November 2025
Playhouse
Piatti Quartet perform string music composed for, and used in, cinema. Featuring compositions by Jonny Greenwood for There Will Be Blood, Bernard Herman’s for Psycho, and Philip Glass for Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.
Songs of love
Fri. 7 November 2025
Playhouse
Singer Claire Booth and Ensemble 360 present an evening of French chamber music.
Sheffield Print Fair
Sat. 8 November 2025
Millennium Gallery
Enjoy watching printmaking in action and pick up a print or two to take home from among the 43 stalls featuring the wares of artists and printmakers from Sheffield and beyond. Call for applications open till 1 September 2025.
Piano Classics – Libby Burgess
Sat. 8 November 2025
Playhouse
Pianist Libby Burgess presents a recital of some of the best-loved music for solo piano – from the dazzling inventiveness of Schubert’s Four Impromptus to the lush romanticism of Rachmaninov’s Morceaux de Fantaisie.
Sounds Of Now: Konnakol, Drum Kit and Code
Sat. 8 November 2025
Playhouse
Konnakol (vocal percussive music from the South Indian Carnatic tradition) artist BC Manjunath, live-coder Alex McLean and drummer Matt Davies present an evening of live-coded electronic music and percussion.
Laura Jurd Quintet
Thu. 13 November 2025
Firth Hall
A trumpeter and composer with one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music. Hosted by Sheffield Jazz and University of Sheffield Concerts.
Ultimate 70s Show
Sat. 15 November 2025 — Fri. 14 November 2025
The Montgomery
Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the 1970s.
Death & The Maiden
Thu. 20 November 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
The Dudok Quartet present Schubert’s extraordinary string quartet. Alongside their own arrangement of a 17th century Italian madrigal by Carlo Gesualdo and Kaija Saariaho’s modern masterpiece Terra Memoria.
Sam Newbould Quintet
Fri. 21 November 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
A rare chance to see an internationally celebrated band as Yorkshire-born saxophonist and composer Sam Newbould leads his award-winning line-up from the vibrant Amsterdam jazz scene. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
The Sheffield Sustainable Market
Multiple dates
Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB
Bringing together the best sustainable gifts from local makers. Helping you to live a lower impact life.
Mozart Gran Partita
Sat. 22 November 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Ensemble 360 perform one Mozart’s greatest works, immortalised in the 1984 film Amadeus, in this concert of chamber music on a large scale.
Doncaster Jazz Alumni
Sun. 23 November 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Another chance to see the Doncaster Jazz Alumni, a really great big band whose local name belies the national prominence of its members.
Ribbons Quartet
Thu. 27 November 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Beautiful and intimate music from singer Sara Colman and pianist Rebecca Nash, celebrating the joy of musical partnership, friendship and collaboration. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
Avalanche Kaito
Thu. 27 November 2025
CADS (Creative Arts Development Space), Arley Street, S2 4QP
Confrontational, experimental and abrasive yet playful punk. With singer Kaito Winse from the ancestral griot tradition, drummer Benjamin Chaval and anarcho-guitarist Nico Gitto in an explosive combination.
Vienesse Masterworks: Brahms and more for solo piano
Thu. 4 December 2025
Playhouse
Tim Horton returns to Sheffield for the latest in his series celebrating the musical history of Vienna. Beethoven’s well-known Piano Sonata No.15, nicknamed the ‘Pastoral’, is showcased alongside Brahms’s emotional and romantic Four Ballades.
Relaxed Concert: The Genius Of Beethoven
Sat. 6 December 2025
Playhouse
For this ‘relaxed’ concert, doors will be left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided, and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance. With Ensemble 360 performing Beethoven.
The Genius of Beethoven
Sat. 6 December 2025
Playhouse
Ensemble 360 celebrate one of the greatest composers to have ever lived.
The Snowman + Live Score
Sat. 6 December 2025 — Sun. 7 December 2025
Showroom
Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.
Moonlight – Isata Kanneh-Mason
Thu. 11 December 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason presents two of Beethoven’s best-loved works for solo piano: the ‘Moonlight’ and the ‘Waldstein’ sonatas.
Boardwalk Live and University of Sheffield Concerts Presents: A Winter Union
Thu. 11 December 2025
Firth Hall
Five leading lights of the British folk/roots scene join forces to create a festive supergroup like no other.
Chamber Choir
Sat. 13 December 2025
Drama Studio
A mesmerising evening of choral music to get you in the festive mood.
Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City
Mon. 21 July 2025 — Sun. 14 December 2025
Western Bank Library
An exhibition celebrating the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer, and teacher Peter Blundell Jones who taught at the University of Sheffield School of Architecture.
Sheffield University Wind Orchestra
Sun. 14 December 2025
Firth Hall
Made up of over 60 students, this orchestra has been wowing audiences for a quarter of a century. Including Rising Light by Thai-American composer Kevin Charoensri, a response to racist attacks against Asian American woman in the US.
A Christmas Carol
Wed. 17 December 2025
Drama Studio
A ghostly adaptation of this most beloved festive classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come.
Penny McCarthy: How to Look Through Time
Sat. 12 July 2025 — Sat. 20 December 2025
Graves Gallery
Artist Penny McCarthy sets out to find new ways to consider time, loss and preservation.
In Dreams: A David Lynch Retrospective
Showroom
Throughout 2025, Showroom Cinema is celebrating the life and work of one of the great film artists with In Dreams. A retrospective of the late David Lynch’s screen dreams and visual nightmares.
Celebrating 150 Years of Weston Park Museum
Weston Park Museum
This summer, join one of our city’s best-loved museums as it kicks off celebrations for its 150th anniversary. Including chance to play retro games, build a giant 3D map of the city, create decorations for the museum's big birthday party, and more.
Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio
Tue. 11 November 2025 — Wed. 31 December 2025
Showroom
The most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance.
Slime Mother
Fri. 3 October 2025 — Sun. 1 February 2026
Site Gallery
An immersive, multi-sensory exhibition by artist and writer Abi Palmer. With film, text, sculpture and installation, inviting us to be more slug-like – to slow down, merge and connect – embracing the resilient strangeness of this complex gastropod.
Sheffield Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
Sat. 21 February 2026 — Sun. 22 February 2026
Peace Gardens, 50 Pinstone Street, S1 2HH
Welcome in the Year of the Horse in Sheffield with a festival extravaganza in the Peace Gardens. Come back closer to the time for details of the 2026 event.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Thu. 22 January 2026 — Sat. 28 February 2026
Showroom
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
Fri. 20 March 2026 — Sun. 22 March 2026
Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. With some of the best new adventure films from around the world plus a spotlight on locally-made films. Come back soon for details of ShAFF 2026.
The Ladies Football Club
Sat. 28 February 2026 — Sat. 28 March 2026
Crucible Theatre
When World War 1 forces men onto the frontline, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories – and on the football pitch. They play to crowds of over 50,000, unaware that something will soon blow the whistle on their beautiful game.
Sheffield Beer Week
7 days of beery fun. With brewery tours and tastings, beer and food pairings, pub walks, workshops tap takeovers, and more. Held each March – come back soon for details of Sheffield Beer Week 2026.
Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable
Tue. 10 March 2026 — Tue. 31 March 2026
Showroom
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
Sheffield Ceramics Festival
Sat. 18 April 2026 — Sun. 19 April 2026
Kelham Island Museum
Browse the wares of around 50 ceramic artists, potters and sculptors from South Yorkshire and beyond.
Get Together
Sat. 16 May 2026
Kelham Island
A joyous one-day festival of independent music, taking over warehouses, breweries and bars of Kelham Island and Neepsend. Save the date and come back soon for details of the Get Together 2026 lineup and tickets.
Sheffield Food Festival
Peace Gardens, S1 2HH
Three (hopefully) sunny days of food, food and more food. Come back soon for details of Sheffield Food Festival 2026.
Festival of Debate
Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change. With talks on big social, political, environmental and economic issues. The festival usually takes place in April and May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
Playhouse
Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages. Sheffield Chamber Music Festival usually takes place each May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.
Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo
Tue. 19 May 2026 — Sun. 31 May 2026
Showroom
A journey through the life of a true icon. Discover her art, and uncover the story of her rebellious, passionate life. With new material from the curators of the groundbreaking Tate Modern exhibition Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon.
Sheffield DocFest
Wed. 10 June 2026 — Mon. 15 June 2026
Showroom
The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks. Come back soon for our guide to the 2026 festival.
Kelham Pride
Sat. 20 June 2026
Kelham Island
A parade and street party, celebrating and bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies. With live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians, family-friendly activities, fringe events, and more. Stay tuned for Kelham Pride 2026 details.
Migration Matters Festival
A celebration of culture, compassion, and the positive impact migration and refugees have in Sheffield. Held on and around Refugee Week each June – come back soon for details of Migration Matters 2026.
Crossed Wires Festival
Thu. 2 July 2026 — Sun. 5 July 2026
Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. Come back soon for details of Crossed Wires 2026.
Tramlines
Fri. 24 July 2026 — Sun. 26 July 2026
Hillsborough Park
A three-day summertime celebration of music. Come back soon for details of Tramlines 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.
Chance To Dance
One big, free day of music and movement in four outdoor stages around the city centre. With over 30 dance groups performing and lots of chances to join in. Held each July – come back soon for details of Chance to Dance 2026.
In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home
Tue. 24 June 2025 — Wed. 23 December 2026
Graves Gallery
An exhibition curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, bringing together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.