In 2016, Volvo launched their ‘Human Made’ advertising campaign. Sam got sort of obsessed – so obsessed he decided to make some adverts of his own. This show is what he made.

Sheffield Jazz present Still Waters, a project born out of a long friendship between Henry Lowther and bassist Dave Green.

Peddler street food market goes veggie/vegan.

How do high end fashion brands seduce? Why do people crave their products?

Using projection, playful performance and aerial circus, Stella is the story of a Star Engineer who keeps the stars shining for when we need them.

Opus and Now Then present a very special show, with two fantastic songwriters in a beautiful, intimate setting, nestled in leafy Nether Edge.

A charming one-act satirical comedy about sisterhood, manners, and most importantly of all, quiche.

Returning to their home city after many years, songwriter and musician Simon Lethem will be showcasing the album Lessons in Life with singer Rachel Gerrard.

An exploration into what is presented right before your eyes, asking one big question: who is in the dark?

An open-door residency and exhibition of new ceramic work by Penny Withers, inspired by Peak District rock formations.

The most thrills you can get from the safety of a cinema seat.

Let your family be creative in the Leonardo exhibition.

Cross Europe with three shows from three countries in one brilliant evening.

A open mic/scratch night in the city centre's newest mini theatre.

A globe-spanning journey of an attempted escape from nationality, with songs along the way.

Join performers Marc Oosterhoff and Tom Cassani after their show for two extra-special workshops. Suitable for all – students, performers and members of the public.

A new show from Jamie Campbell, the inspiration behind the hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. It tells the story from the point of view of his drag-queen alter-ego Fifi la True.

A poignant a play without words, with original music, dance, and puppetry about grief, freedom and the joy of play.

Let the gallery's Leonardo da Vinci exhibition inspire your little ones.

A chilling tale of sentience, showmanship and sacrifice inspired by the original ‘thinking machine’.

A one-woman show about patriotism, nationalism and British exceptionalism, coming to Theatre Deli on the brink of our scheduled departure from the EU.

A drum and bass MC turned singer-songwriter described as being “like the love-child of Steel Pulse, Kate Tempest and the Sleaford Mods.”

Music for the future.

The QI researchers behind the hit podcast come to town, sharing bizarre and inexplicable trivia in their new live show.

A two-day festival of nature and wellbeing in three of the city's beautiful green spaces.

In a small attic, packed in hundreds of cereal boxes, lies the life’s work of Delia Derbyshire – the unsung genius behind the Doctor Who theme tune and trailblazer of electronic music.

Sheffield Jazz present a loving celebration of the jazz giant Julian ‘Cannnonball’ Adderley.

A celebration of British horror and holidays of the 1970s.

University of Sheffield’s spring concert.

Join artist James Clarkson and ceramics tutor Amanda Packham for a short ceramics course inspired by the pottery workshops at the Bauhaus.

A celebration a Sheffield modernist beacon, bringing together a hundred artworks shared by the public and delving into the archives.

A monthlong programme of activities championing Sheffield's love of the great outdoors.

The sounds of West Africa and the West Indies come together, as Zion Train and K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade meet face-to-face with one thing in common: good vibes.

A captivating and moving story of loss and infinite love, set in a terrifying near-future where tech giants can restore your digital soul.

Imagine being amazing at drawing and painting and engineering and maths AND science!

Have fun learning about what makes you who you are this Easter Holidays.

Sheffield's very best nautical-themed comedy cabaret night.

Using spoken word, movement, circus and ceremony, three performers from Nepal and Vietnam tell the story of how they survived being child circus slaves in India and created their own destiny.

A uniquely engaging mix of African, punk and minimalist influences, based around the gyil – a Ghanaian xylophone.

The internationally-acclaimed saxophonist and his outstanding new group pay tribute to jazz icon John Coltrane.

A unique musical experience inspired by Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, Concerto is a deconstructed and re-orchestrated exploration of the legacy of war and the healing power of music to overcome tragedy.

A story of friendship, disenfranchisement, punk-rock and a global movement born of economic, political and social frustrations.

Food, music, art. In a former warehouse. At night.

A story of 50 years of Park Hill, with music by Richard Hawley. Our review coming soon...

A cycle of Schubert's major piano sonatas, alongside music by Ravel.

A solo show by Phlegm, creating an immersive sculptural installation in an abandoned factory.

Twice a year the Enable US festival brings unmissable and intriguing pieces of new theatre and performance to the beautiful Drama Studio.

The untold and under-acknowledged stories of four inspirational female figures from British history, asking why they, and hundreds like them, have been relegated to the footnotes.

Opus and Now Then present a multi-room party featuring a 10-piece that effortlessly blends Future Jazz, afro beats, heavy dubs and blistering musicianship into their own sound.

The co-host of the Guilty Feminist and creator of the Hoovering podcast brings her brand of utterly engaging storytelling to Regather Comedy Club.

Head down Snig Hill for the opening of the newest theatre in Sheffield, with three special acts on the night as well as chance to chat to directors Miranda and Tim.

Each spring, a huge parade of wild and wonderful creations illuminates the streets to the south of the city.

Discover how many dinosaurs roamed the earth and create your own unique dino egg this Easter Holidays.

Eight artists from three of the city's studio groups come together for an exhibition of contemporary painting. Our preview...

Actor and art historian Paul O'Keeffe recreates a classic John Ruskin lecture about the political economy of art and exploitation within the workforce.

Based on the hit BBC Radio 4 series, Total Eclipse Of Descartes sees Rob Newman take audiences on a whirlwind tour of philosophy exploring 3000 years of ideas from the genius to the utterly wrongheaded.

The high-energy ska band come to town with their brand new album, Give It Up!

Sheffield Jazz present the unsurpassable talent of Harry Allen.

A satirical look at the politician's story from the playing fields of Eton to Brexit Britain, with some synth-pop and death metal numbers along the way.

An exercise in understanding both history and humanity. Read our exhibition review.

Join comedian, activist and journalist Mark Thomas as he probes into the future of the NHS with his new show Check Up.

Sheffield’s resident true storytelling night, in which well-known comedians are invited to the stage alongside other artists and performers to tell true stories of their lives which are funny and heartwarming in much the same way.

An art and science collaboration between Anne Penman Sweet and Dr Jesse Shore.

The final exhibition in S1 Artspace's Bauhaus-inspired series focuses on the practical workshops held at the influential school, which brought together creativity and experimentation with materials with industrial manufacturing processes.

A jazz-comedy fusion production whose novelty and spectacle is really something to behold, coming to Sheffield on tour following a TV special and a chart-topping podcast.

Shahmir Sanni made headlines last year as the whistleblower of Vote Leave's unlawful overspending in the Brexit referendum campaign. Join him and Dr Kate Dommett to explore the implications of online campaigning trends for democracy.

Harry Leslie Smith (1923-2018) was an inspiration to the very end, a second world war veteran turned ardent anti-austerity campaigner. Join his son John in Harry's birthplace of Barnsley for a conversation on his father's life, works and legacy.

Nearly three years on from the EU referendum the UK faces an uncertain future, where we still barely know much more than “Brexit means Brexit”. Here, voters on both sides of the leave/remain divide share their views.

Protest photography by women – from Sheffield Woman Against Pit Closures to the Women's March to women standing against Yarlswood detention centre, resisting the occupation in Nabi Saleh, Palestine, and more.

Four artists collaborate live in the gallery, creating new ceramic pieces based on the game of collective creation known as exquisite corpse.

The artist presents new work on themes of identity, the complexity of familial relationships, and what it means to immortalise characters in paint.

Two weekends and a bank holiday Monday worth of noseying around artists' studios.

A rare chance to see the working method of a genius up close, 500 years on from his death.

A play about the influences of both nature and nurture, sharing stories from adoptees living all over the world.

Let’s see what happens when you mix 1980s pop music from Sheffield’s Atomic 80s band, the LGBT+ community, and the singer from the Everly Pregnant Brothers.

A rousing gig to round off the Sheffield Jazz spring season.

An evening of drag king cabaret with a heavenly theme.

Man-made climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today. This day of action goes deep into the daunting challenge, with a vegan breakfast club, and workshops and talks covering zero waste, Attenborough-style TV, and more.

The journalist and Sky News presenter discusses her book, Brit(ish) – on everyday racism and our awkward, troubled relationship with our history.

It's one of the most urgent issues we face today, but for some reason the environmental crisis isn't always reported with the urgency it requires. Join passionate and knowledgeable climate communicators George Monbiot & George Marshall in discussion.

After a year off, Sheffield Zine Fest returns for 2019, filling the Workstation with DIY stapled paper treats. All hail the photocopier.

Bringing together the work of three phenomenal artists from Site’s archive, marking the start of the gallery's 40th year.

Join SheFest, the LGBT+ Hub and a panel of speakers for a discussion on creating inclusive spaces in women's and LGBT+ communities.

Carol Ann Duffy calls him "the patron saint of poetry" and Liverpool has long claimed him as their own poet laureate. He even has a poem on the wall in our very own Winter Garden. Don't miss Roger McGough reading his irreverent and spirited poetry.

A solo exhibition of pieces from the pen of one of Sheffield's most distinctive artists.

Deborah Frances-White's podcast takes on the insecurities and paradoxes experienced by those who feel like they're just not quite doing good enough at feminism – with lots of laughter along the way. Join her in conversation with special guests.

A new celebration of poetry in Sheffield, taking place for the first time over nine days this May with poets Andrew McMillan, Imtiaz Dharker, Raymond Antrobus, Denise Riley and more.

A video installation by Universal Everything, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's exquisitely detailed sketches that capture the rushing flow of water.

Two excitable brothers are definitely, probably, maybe, just about to, almost, at some stage, going to do the chores their mother has asked them to do.

Museums Sheffield's Friday night social returns, this time with a utopian inclination. Get your imagination going with John Ruskin-inspired performance, music, film and general dream-weaving creativity.

An exhibition from the Northern Potters Association.

See out this year's festival with a Question Time-style event. You'll have chance to put your questions to political figures and commentators including outgoing Lord Mayor Magid Magid, Novara Media’s Ash Sarkar and openDemocracy editor Adam Ramsay.

Each June, the world of documentary descends on Sheffield to showcase some of the most fascinating factual films going.

A mischievous celebration of play, based on the much-loved book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change.

A solo exhibition of realist paintings by Andy Cropper.

The magnificent Cutlers' Hall plays host to a fair bringing together over 60 independent silversmiths and jewellery makers.

A group show bringing together a mix of artists, works and mediums.

A group show bringing together a variety of works in different mediums.

A group show, bringing to Cupola a mix of works on the theme of Not Safe For Work.

Join the tea party and meet the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts.

A solo exhibition of both real and imagined landscapes by a local painter.

A solo exhibition of paintings.

A weekend of nosying around some of the most fascinating artists' studios in town.