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Photos from Off the Shelf 2022
Autumn in Sheffield is pretty much synonymous with literary delights, as Off the Shelf Festival of Words 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.
Look out for our top picks from the 2025 Off the Shelf programme in the coming months.
A history of land rights and protest in folk song and story. Part history talk, part folk club sing-a-long, part storytelling session.
A live storytelling event featuring people who work for the NHS. Expect an inspiring and uplifting evening, with accounts of real experiences that highlight moments of hope and humanity.
One big, free day of music and movement in four outdoor stages around the city centre. With over 30 dance groups performing and lots of chances to join in. Held each July – come back soon for details of Chance to Dance 2026.
A teeming treasure trove of art, philosophy and history books, alongside experimental music CDs.
