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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.

Dead Poets Society

Thu. 4 December 2025 — Sat. 6 December 2025

Drama Studio

The University of Sheffield's Theatre company bring you Dead Poets Society. Adapted from a much-loved classic, the play follows seven teenage students on a journey of self discovery and expression guided by their unconventional new English teacher.

Open Mic Night at Utopia Theatre

Multiple dates

Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD

Utopia Theatre’s free monthly platform for celebrating talent and creativity in Sheffield. Welcoming upcoming and established performers across all genres. First Sunday of every month.

The Wedding Singer

Wed. 10 December 2025 — Sat. 13 December 2025

Drama Studio

Grab your shoulder pads and travel back to the 80s with the Sheffield University Performing Arts Society’s production of The Wedding Singer. A musical comedy based on the hit Adam Sandler film.

A Christmas Carol

Wed. 17 December 2025

Drama Studio

A ghostly adaptation of this most beloved festive classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come.

Jack off the Beanstalk – Grab Your Chopper

Fri. 16 January 2026

Sheffield City Hall

An adult pantomime, presenting an udderly cheeky, naughty version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

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.

Crown of Blood

Mon. 2 February 2026 — Sat. 7 February 2026

Crucible Theatre

A powerful retelling of Macbeth set during the civil wars of 19th-century Yorubaland.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Thu. 22 January 2026 — Sat. 28 February 2026

Showroom

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

The Ladies Football Club

Sat. 28 February 2026 — Sat. 28 March 2026

Crucible Theatre

When World War 1 forces men onto the frontline, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories – and on the football pitch. They play to crowds of over 50,000, unaware that something will soon blow the whistle on their beautiful game.

Migration Matters Festival

A celebration of culture, compassion, and the positive impact migration and refugees have in Sheffield. Held on and around Refugee Week each June – come back soon for details of Migration Matters 2026.

Future Now Festival of Creativity

Wed. 1 April 2026 — Fri. 31 July 2026

An annual showcase of work by Sheffield Hallam University’s graduating artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, writers, architects and performers.