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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Crossed Wires Festival

Thu. 2 July 2026 — Sun. 5 July 2026

Ticket prices vary

Sheffield's Crossed Wires Festival brings some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend.

The festival returns for its third year in July 2026.

Expect another incredible lineup of podcasting talent across comedy, current affairs, culture and more. Plus food pop-ups, after parties and fringe events.

Come back soon for details of Crossed Wires 2026.

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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.

Too Much: Melodrama on Film

Wed. 15 October 2025 — Thu. 4 December 2025

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A season celebrating the visual and emotional excess of melodrama in film – from the silent era to the present day.

Spoken Word Open Mic Night

Sat. 8 November 2025

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Share your voice at Site Gallery's Spoken Word Open Mic Night, inspired by Abi Palmer's exhibition Slime Mother.

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.