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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

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.

THE FALLEN by Third Bite Dance

Thu. 17 July 2025

Graves Gallery

Spend a special afternoon in the gallery exploring the city’s visual art collection while a dance performance unfolds around you.

Chance To Dance

Sat. 19 July 2025

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.

Sheffield Mela

Sun. 3 August 2025

Firth Park, S5 6HE

A festival promoting diversity, unity and community spirit, shining a spotlight on cultural traditions of the South Asian community. With live music and dance, activities for young people, exhibitions and demos, fun fair rides, and more.

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.

Threads of Unity – South Asian Dance, Music and Fashion

Sun. 10 August 2025

Millennium Gallery

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with dance and music performances from Sunrit Culture Group.

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.