A brilliantly imaginative, dark fantasy stop-motion animated musical. Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and attempts to bring Christmas under his control. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

A season celebrating the visual and emotional excess of melodrama in film – from the silent era to the present day.

Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) faces his toughest challenge yet. The latest in the wildly entertaining Knives Out series also stars Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis and Andrew Scott.

Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.

Having tried and failed to make a true crime documentary, filmmaker Charlie Shackleton tells tells the story of his abandoned film. The film is a lesson in creative frustration and a hilarious critique of a genre at saturation point.

A documentary examining one of history's most controversial cultural disputes: the removal of the Parthenon Marbles, and the ongoing campaign to return them to Greece. Followed by a director Q&A hosted by art historian Rae Hesketh.

Quentin Tarantino's two-volume epic presented as a complete whole, as originally intended – with unseen footage and new anime sequence. An assassin is left for dead at her wedding rehearsal and, after four years in a coma, sets out to take revenge.

Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, this moral thriller follows a mechanic who seeks revenge on the man he suspects was his torturer in prison. From acclaimed director Jafar Panahi, who has faced consistent persecution in his home country of Iran.

A double bill of short film Slug Life (2018) followed by horror feature Slugs (1988). Inspired by Abi Palmer’s exhibition Slime Mother, on now at Site Gallery.

After realising he doesn't fit in with the other elves, Buddy sets out to find a place where he belongs – in search of his dad in New York City.

A journey through sexuality and emotions, adapting Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 semi-autobiographical book The Price of Salt. An achingly beautiful film about a forbidden romance with standout performances from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

It's that time of year again... where friends, families and strangers on the internet argue over whether Die Hard is a Christmas film. Seeing John McClane take on Hans Gruber at this time of year is almost as much of a tradition as Christmas itself.

A festive film favourite. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for the holidays in this action-packed adventure.

Three homeless people – a former bicycle racer, a trans woman who used to work as a drag queen, and a runaway young girl – live together in Tokyo. On Christmas Eve, they find a baby in a rubbish dump and care for her as they track down her family.

Released in 1946, this black and white iconic film is the heartwarming treat you need on a chilly December night.

Charles Dickens’s Christmas Carol can sometimes be a bit of a grizzly tale (especially when the Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come appears on the scene), but the Muppets brighten the Christmas tale right up.

As the nights draw in, grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine, and enjoy your favourite festive films at Showroom Cinema. From Christmas classics to alt events, there's something for everyone.

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.

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.

A screening of three films by Turner Prize–winning artist Mark Wallinger. Followed by a discussion and Q&A with Wallinger and art critic Sacha Craddock.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

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.

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

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.

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.

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.

A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.

A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more. Stay tuned for dates and details for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns every October – getting you spooked just in time for Halloween. Come back closer to the time for details of Celluloid Screams 2026.