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

Off the Shelf

Photos from Off the Shelf 2022

Autumn in Sheffield is pretty much synonymous with literary delights, as Off the Shelf festival of books, words and ideas returns to the city. The festival hosts a programme packed with talks and readings from world renowned authors and poets, famous folk off the telly, and a few knowledgable locals.

Each year, the festival absorbs audiences in topics ranging from pop music to politics, fine art to feminism.

Come back soon for dates and our highlights among the writer talks, workshops and events in the 2026 programme.

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Andro & Eve: We Contain Multitudes Zine Launch

Thu. 26 March 2026

The Victoria, 1 Rowland Street, S3 8DE

Join Andro & Eve for an evening of poetry, music and creativity to celebrate the launch of their new zine, featuring work from trans and non binary people across South Yorkshire.

Porter Book Shop

A chalkboard out front invites “stuff fans” into this small but stacked secondhand bookshop on the independent high street of Sharrow Vale Road.

Kelham Jazz Festival

Sat. 21 March 2026

A celebration of music through movement and community. Championing Northern grassroots talent, alongside a selection of world-class artists from across the UK. With Luke Una, TC and The Groove Family, Tina Edwards, Matters Unknown, and many more.

Rhyme and Reason

For over two decades this colourful, charming shop has specialised in books for children. In recent years it’s expanded into a place where adults too can treat themselves to a new read.