Join Calvin from Hidden Sheffield for an alternative look at the city centre. A weekly walking tour of hidden, surprising details of the city’s history and heritage, taking place on Sundays from mid-April to autumn.
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.
Hidden Sheffield: Lodge Moor Explore
Multiple dates
Lodge Moor bus terminus, Redmires Road, S10 4LJ
A walking tour of the various historical tales of Lodge Moor and Redmires. Exploring the story of their importance in the city's water supply, the remains of a prisoner of war camp, and more.
Knights in Battle
Sat. 25 July 2026 — Sun. 26 July 2026
Bishops' House
A weekend of medieval history in re-enactment. Meet lords, ladies, household staff and men-at-arms, and watch knights clash in epic battles.
Sheffield Cablevision
Thu. 2 July 2026 — Tue. 28 July 2026
Memory Dance
An exhibition about local TV station Sheffield Cablevision, on air from 1973 to 76. With rare archive footage, photos and objects from its programming of kids shows, sports, politics, music, comedy and more.
Summer Holiday Activities – Week 2
Tue. 28 July 2026 — Fri. 31 July 2026
Manor Lodge
Enjoy fun Tudor doctor-themed craft and trail activities at Manor Lodge.
Desi Fest Sheffield Mela
Sun. 2 August 2026
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, stalls and more.
Park Hill Tours – Walk the Streets in the Sky
Park Hill
Join a resident-led tour of the Streets in the Sky, where you'll learn about the history of Sheffield's brutalist icon. Public tours run between April and August – every Saturday morning and afternoon, plus evening tours every fourth Thursday.
Together We Play
Sat. 18 July 2026 — Tue. 1 September 2026
National Videogame Museum
An exhibition celebrating the fans videogames create. With extraordinary personal collections, artwork inspired by gaming memories, and interactive experiences that transport you back to the 1980s and 1990s.
Sheffield Heritage Open Days
Fri. 11 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026
Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.
Revolution, Revelation, Reinforcement: Queer Legacies in Sheffield’s Art Collection
Thu. 26 February 2026 — Sat. 27 February 2027
Graves Gallery
LGBTQ+ art and heritage have endured across the centuries, with communities continuing to express and preserve their Queer stories. This new exhibition brings together artworks and objects from Sheffield’s collections to explore Queer art today.
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.