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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 Boy and the Heron

Sat. 17 January 2026 — Sun. 18 January 2026

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

A hand-drawn fantasy based on director Hayao Miyazaki's childhood and his career at Studio Ghibli. In World War II, young Mahito flees Tokyo for the countryside and enters a fantastic realm through a tower with mysterious history tied to his family.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Immersive Screening

Sat. 28 February 2026

Showroom

The return of the Showroom and the University of Sheffield Horror Society's special immersive screening of the cult classic. In support of LGBTQ+ youth charity SAYiT.

Showroom

Converted from a 1930s art deco car showroom, the Showroom is one of the biggest independent cinemas in Europe – and we'd reckon one of the best. Between the screens and the bar, it's easy to while away whole days here.

Sensoria

Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.