Share your voice at Site Gallery's Spoken Word Open Mic Night, inspired by Abi Palmer's exhibition Slime Mother.
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.
Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour
Multiple dates
Sheffield General Cemetery
Join the volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust for a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield's Victorian past. Their guided tours of this Grade II* listed historic site tend to run on the first Sunday of the month.
WPM150 Connecting with Collections: Philosophy in the Museum
Tue. 11 November 2025
Weston Park Museum
Join Weston Park Museum for an informal but in-depth conversation about museums and philosophy.
A Queer Poetry Evening
Tue. 11 November 2025
Juno Books
An evening of queer poetry with Sheffield poets Nell Farrell and Susie Wilson.
More and Less Human
Thu. 13 November 2025
National Videogame Museum
Explore how technological innovation challenges our ideas of what it means to be human, blurring the boundaries between human and machine.
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.
Slime With Me: Guided Meditation and Discussion
Sat. 15 November 2025
Site Gallery
Join artist Abi Palmer for a gentle guided meditation and discussion. Connected to the exhibition Slime Mother, on now at Site Gallery.
Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios
Sat. 15 November 2025 — Sun. 16 November 2025
Yorkshire Artspace: Persistence Works
Each November, over a hundred creative residents at Yorkshire Artspace's two sites open their doors to the public for one weekend. Meet some of Sheffield's most talented artists, nosy around their creative workplaces, and enjoy workshops and demos.
Sounds About Write with Sally O'Reilly plus Open Mic
Thu. 20 November 2025
Sheffield Plate, Orchard Square, S1 2FB
A conversation with Sheffield-based author Sally O'Reilly about her new novel, Hagtale: A Macbeth Origin Story. plus open mic for local writers.
Sheffield Transformed Festival
Fri. 28 November 2025 — Sun. 30 November 2025
SADACCA, 48 Wicker, S3 8JB
A weekend of left-wing politics and culture. With discussions on local, national and international issues, plus a party.
Gaslight Melodramas: Murderous Men and Persecuted Women!
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Wed. 3 December 2025
Showroom
The origin of the term ‘gaslighting’ dates back well before the internet made it commonplace. This series of talks and screenings in the Showroom's Film Studies programme will look at four films from the 1940s in this rich vein of murder melodramas.
Too Much: Melodrama on Film
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Thu. 4 December 2025
Showroom
A season celebrating the visual and emotional excess of melodrama in film – from the silent era to the present day.
Celebrating 150 Years of Weston Park Museum
Weston Park Museum
This summer, join one of our city’s best-loved museums as it kicks off celebrations for its 150th anniversary. Including chance to play retro games, build a giant 3D map of the city, create decorations for the museum's big birthday party, and more.
Making Our Own Table: African Theatre and Performance in the UK
Mon. 2 February 2026
Utopia Creative Hub, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD
Join Utopia Theatre for their new symposium-style event. You can be a part of an inspiring exchange amongst local, regional and international creatives and academics.
Sheffield Beer Week
7 days of beery fun. With brewery tours and tastings, beer and food pairings, pub walks, workshops tap takeovers, and more. Held each March – come back soon for details of Sheffield Beer Week 2026.
Festival of Debate
Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change. With talks on big social, political, environmental and economic issues. The festival usually takes place in April and May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.
Kelham Pride
Sat. 20 June 2026
Kelham Island
A parade and street party, celebrating and bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies. With live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians, family-friendly activities, fringe events, and more. Stay tuned for Kelham Pride 2026 details.
Crossed Wires Festival
Thu. 2 July 2026 — Sun. 5 July 2026
Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. Come back soon for details of Crossed Wires 2026.