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

The Melt Goes On Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons

The Melt Goes On Forever is a portrait of conceptual artist David Hammons. Hammons's socially committed work is celebrated through interviews with outstanding artists, curators and critics, featuring evocative sounds from Marshall Allen, Idris Ackamoor and Shabaka Hutchings, as well as a reading by hip-hop forefather Umar Bin Hassan.

Directed by Harold Crooks and Judd Tully.

Please note: the screening on 28 June will be closed captioned.

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From Dead Man’s Shoes to Adolescence: Guest Lecture with Mark Herbert

Tue. 21 April 2026

Pennine Lecture Theatre, Atrium Level 2, Owen Building, Sheffield Hallam University City Campus, S1 1WB

Sheffield Hallam University welcomes Mark Herbert to launch the Creative Industries Institute’s 2026 Future Now Festival of Creativity.

Come Beautify the Night with Otis Mensah

Fri. 22 May 2026

Millennium Gallery

Enjoy a special evening of live music and poetry curated by Otis Mensah, featuring a screening of Otis Mensah and Jamal Sterrett’s film Come Beautify the Night and an exclusive in-person conversation with the artists.

Culture Shock: Festival of Fantastic Film

Fri. 1 May 2026 — Sun. 3 May 2026

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A weekend-long celebration of weird, wild world cinema. Bringing together premieres and rare screenings of under-seen gems across sci-fi, fantasy, horror, action and more. From the organisers of Celluloid Screams.

Sheffield DocFest

Wed. 10 June 2026 — Mon. 15 June 2026

Showroom

The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks. Come back soon for our guide to the 2026 festival.