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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.
Vanished – Sadiah Qureshi
Mon. 13 October 2025
Drama Studio
This new book explores the history of unnatural extinction, combining stories from the animal and plant world with the extinction of people. It reveals the nature of extinction as imperial legacy and political choice. A necessary and hopeful read.
Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield space age, from The Human League to Pulp – Jamie Taylor
Fri. 17 October 2025
Showroom
Author Jamie Taylor and broadcaster Deb Grant discuss Studio Electrophonique, the makeshift home studio Ken Patten constructed in 1961. His legendary DIY pursuits shaped the futuristic sound of 1980s pop of The Human League, Heaven 17, Pulp and ABC.
Ramping Up Rights: An Unfinished History Of British Disability Activism – Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Sun. 19 October 2025
Millennium Gallery
This new book synthesises a century of disability resistance. Over 16m people in the UK are disabled yet disability activism is overlooked in history, media and politics. The book honours those who fight for disabled people to live. BSL interpreted.
On Community, Solidarity and Burnout – Preeti Dhillon, Tawseef Khan, Evie Muir
Tue. 21 October 2025
Millennium Gallery
Author Preeti Dhillon is joined by Tawseef Khan and Evie Muir to discuss important aspects of community activism, solidarity and burnout. Told through 10 moments, her book brings to light the forgotten history of Britain’s anti-racist campaigners.
Diverse Islands: British and Irish Multiculturalism – Kieran Connell, Emer O’Neill & Charlotte Rea-Patel
Sat. 25 October 2025
Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX
Recent years have seen white ethno-nationalists parading British & Irish towns & cities expressing hatred of people different from them. The panel explores causes, their experiences as racialised people & lessons from history to aid our resistance.
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.
Sonita: Daughters for Sale – Sonita Alizada
Sun. 26 October 2025
Firth Hall
Sonita Alizada is a global changemaker, activist and rap artist. In conversation with Auriel Majumdar, she shares her powerful memoir, growing up in Afghanistan and becoming an artist and activist, creating a world where every girl’s voice is heard.
October Half-Term at the National Videogame Museum
Sat. 25 October 2025 — Sun. 2 November 2025
National Videogame Museum
Assemble your squad for the ultimate LEGO Fortnite Odyssey adventure this half-term. Play together on the big screen, build a giant LEGO brick village, create game-inspired art, and enjoy fun take-home activities.
Sheffield Home of Football Guided Walks
Multiple dates
Take a fascinating stroll around Sheffield city centre, as you explore the stories of how the modern game of football emerged in Sheffield and the early pioneers of the global game.
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.