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

Photos by Adva Photography

Founded in 2015, Festival of Debate is an annual series of panel discussions, debates, Q&As, artistic responses and other public events in Sheffield, exploring politics, economics and society. It’s coordinated in collaboration with partners across the city, from grassroots campaign groups to community groups to cultural institutions.

The festival is taking a break in 2026 – come back for details of the 2027 event.

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Northern Lights: A Journey Through Nordic Music

Fri. 27 November 2026

Crucible Theatre

Join a panel of musicians and experts who will shine a light on some of the composers and music featuring across Northern Lights, Music in the Round's weekend of elemental music from the frozen north.

Trauma Or, Monsters All [+ Larry Fessenden Q&A]

Sun. 25 October 2026

Showroom

A writer investigating her town's dark past for a newspaper article stirs up fears about lurking monsters in director Larry Fessenden’s concluding chapter of his monster quadrilogy. Followed by an extended Q&A.

Cemetery Fungi Walk

Fri. 30 October 2026

Sheffield General Cemetery

Step into the fascinating world of fungi with a guided walk through the Cemetery, led by expert Ziggy. Discover the variety of mushrooms and toadstools that thrive in this historic landscape and learn more about their role in the natural world.

Lick of Paint

A mural and street art festival. Returning for a second edition in 2027. Expect smaller creative events from the team throughout 2026 though – watch this space for details!