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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.

Caribbean Footsteps: Born and Raised by a Coal Mine

Thu. 9 October 2025

Weston Park Museum

Join local musician Steve Edwards to hear about the ties between his Jamaican and Yorkshire heritage.

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.