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

Shorts: Portraits of Absence

Sat. 13 June 2026 — Sun. 14 June 2026

Blending art, rituals and hope, three short films take us on intimate journeys through grief and memory. “Anatomy of a Portrait”, “an open field”, and “Pelo Lindo” offer a meditative container for our personal and shared loss, remembrance and collective healing.

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Film Unit

Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!

Sheffield General Cemetery

A hillside spot for both the living and the dead, containing stories of wars, epidemics, floods and more between 1836 and 1978. Today it's rich in history, wildlife and architecture. Look out for upcoming gigs, film screenings and exhibitions.

Hope is a Word

Thu. 11 June 2026 — Sun. 14 June 2026

Poet-activist Nnimmo Bassey invites a group of young people to use their writing as a form of resistance against oil extraction in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. Words are conjured both as balm and a weapon in the struggle to rebuild community and autonomy.

Flow

Sat. 6 June 2026

Showroom

A journey through realms both natural and mystical, following solitary Cat, whose home is devastated by a flood. An entirely unique, dialogue-free animation that expands the boundaries of visual storytelling, from director Gints Zilbalodis (Away).