An exhibition exploring the cultural and environmental significance of the River Don, its health and its rights. Including an installation in the weir near Kelham Island Museum.
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.
fæthm: explorations in co-curation with the River Dôn
Thu. 13 March 2025 — Sun. 16 March 2025
Kelham Island Museum
Anomaly Life Drawing
Multiple dates
The Floristry School, Cotton Mill Walk, S3 8DH
A place to relax, experiment with materials and practice drawing the wonderful human form.
Evening Panel Discussion: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture
Tue. 25 March 2025
Millennium Gallery
An evening discussion bringing together an acclaimed group of artists and curators to explore the broader themes of the latest exhibition at the Millennium Gallery, These Mad Hybrids.
Analogue Film Workshops with artist filmmaker Rhea Storr
Fri. 4 April 2025 — Sat. 5 April 2025
Site Gallery
Learn how to use analogue film cameras and develop your own 35mm black and white film. On the theme of portraiture and approaches to engaging with another person, community or place. Suitable for ages 15+.
The Animated Life of Arthur Humberstone
Sat. 8 March 2025 — Sat. 5 April 2025
Old Post Hall
The story of animation in the UK in the 20th century, told through the archive of a pioneering Derbyshire-born animator. Humberstone contributed to the likes of Animal Farm, Yellow Submarine, Watership Down, and The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show.
Sheffield Ceramics Festival
Sat. 5 April 2025 — Sun. 6 April 2025
Kelham Island Museum
Browse the wares of around 50 ceramic artists, potters and sculptors from South Yorkshire and beyond.
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.
Habitat
Sat. 15 March 2025 — Sat. 19 April 2025
Cupola Gallery
A mixed group exhibition, with an opening event on Friday 14th March.
Strange Presence: John Hoyland Paintings
Sat. 18 January 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025
Millennium Gallery
This spring, two new exhibitions at the Millennium Gallery celebrate the acclaimed Sheffield-born artist, John Hoyland (1934 – 2011). With paintings, sketchbooks, photographs and archival film.
These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture
Thu. 20 February 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025
Millennium Gallery
Rarely seen sculptures by Sheffield-born artist John Hoyland, best known for his abstract paintings. Alongside work by Caroline Achaintre, Phyllida Barlow, Hew Locke and more.
Pint of Science Festival
Mon. 19 May 2025 — Wed. 21 May 2025
Three nights of science fun. Academics bring their research out of the lab for a series of talks, demos and experiments in pubs, bars and creative spaces. Info for 2025 coming soon.
Subjects of State, Labours of Love
Fri. 14 February 2025 — Sun. 25 May 2025
Site Gallery
An immersive multi-channel film installation, presenting an intimate portrait of Caribbean associations in Wolverhampton from the 1980s to the present day, and Sheffield African and Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA).
Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival
"Death is part of life. Let’s talk about it." Come back soon for details of the second edition of this festival in May, organised by Compassionate Sheffield.
Goldsmiths North
Fri. 30 May 2025 — Sun. 1 June 2025
Cutlers' Hall, Church Street, S1 1HG
Meet and buy from over 50 independent silversmiths and jewellery makers in the magnificent surroundings of Cutlers' Hall. Earlybird tickets on sale throughout February.
Anatomy at Sheffield
Mon. 10 February 2025 — Sun. 15 June 2025
Western Bank Library
An exhibition on teaching of the history of anatomy study in Sheffield. Plus chance to see centuries old anatomy textbooks from the Rare Books Collection.
Derrick Greaves: Art Worlds
Sat. 25 January 2025 — Sat. 21 June 2025
Graves Gallery
Sheffield-born Derrick Greaves (1927–2022) was one of the most acclaimed British painters of the last half century, first recognised in the 1950s as a 'kitchen-sink' painter. This exhibition is the first retrospective of his work since his death.
Migration Matters Festival
Fri. 20 June 2025 — Sat. 28 June 2025
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 the 2025 programme.
Children's Media Conference
Tue. 8 July 2025 — Thu. 10 July 2025
Showroom
The UK’s premier event for everyone in kids TV, media and entertainment. With a free exhibition, Playground, bringing together interactive digital art and maker activities for children to play with.
Algorithmic Pattern
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025
A festival and conference on algorithmic pattern-making. Exploring procedural approaches in human culture – from heritage arts and crafts like textiles and bell-ringing, to the contemporary likes of live coding and generative art.
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.
The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: An Exhibition by Pete McKee
Fri. 29 November 2024 — Sun. 2 November 2025
Weston Park Museum
Join one of Sheffield best-loved artists as he takes you on a nostalgia-filled journey through his 1970s childhood.
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
Fri. 10 May 2024 — Sun. 2 May 2027
Weston Park Museum
An exhibition celebrating the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life. With stories of sport, carnival, fighting racism, and more.