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

Lesbian Lines

Thu. 11 June 2026 — Sat. 13 June 2026

Through dramatised scenes and archival material, this film tells the true story of underground telephone helplines established by Irish lesbians in 1979. Featuring original helpline volunteers and actors, Lesbian Line documents the transformative power of community and self-determination in the face of lesbophobia.

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Wild East

Wed. 10 June 2026 — Thu. 11 June 2026

A short documentary on Romanian environmentalist Gabriel Păun's fight against IKEA. He exposes corporate crimes against some of Europe’s last surviving primary woodlands. Fearing his mission's success, the culprits orchestrate attempts on his life.

TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Thu. 11 June 2026 — Fri. 12 June 2026

Black feminist writer, filmmaker and cultural worker Toni Cade Bambara was a catalysing force in 20th-century justice movements. Testimonies from friends, including Toni Morrison and Nikky Finney, make a case for the relevance of her approach today.

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.

Abbeydale Picture House

An enchanted princess of a building, the beguiling 1920s Abbeydale Picture House is at last mid-rescue.