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

Off the Shelf

Fri. 10 October 2025 — Mon. 10 November 2025

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 our highlights from the writer talks, workshops and events in the 2025 programme.

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