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

Kinds of Kindness

An absurdist dark comedy anthology, Kinds of Kindness follows a man who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman whose missing wife has returned but seems a different person; and a woman determined to find someone with a special ability who is destined to become a spiritual leader.

From director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite, The Killing of a Sacred Deer), with recent collaborators from the award-winning Poor Things - Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley - also featuring Jesse Plemons (Civil War, The Power of the Dog) and Hong Chau (The Whale).

Book now: The Light / Showroom

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The Secret Agent

Mon. 16 February 2026 — Thu. 12 March 2026

Brazil, 1977. Tech expert Marcelo is on the run from mercenary killers in the hope of reuniting with his son and escaping the country. A gripping political thriller set against a backdrop of political turmoil and the resistant spirit of 70s Brazil.

Sheffield DocFest

Wed. 10 June 2026 — Mon. 15 June 2026

Showroom

The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks. Come back soon for our guide to the 2026 festival.

The Village Screen

A pop-up cinema bringing modern classic films to incredible locations.

Festival of the Mind

A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more. Stay tuned for dates and details for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.