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

In Rio de Janeiro's vibrant outskirts, Brazil's thriving ballroom houses convene in a sweaty, euphoric and electrifying competition. This Is Ballroom, directed by queer Brazilian artists Juru and Vitã, showcases the city's top houses, embodying freedom and transformation for queer people of colour.

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13 June, 6pm, Showroom
15 June, 3:30pm, Curzon
17 June, 8pm, Showroom

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Sensoria

Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.

Awards Season

Wed. 11 February 2026 — Thu. 19 March 2026

Showroom

From Leo DiCaprio as a retired revolutionary to vampires in America, Chalamet as a cut throat ping pong protégé, the tragedy that inspired Shakespeare's greatest work, and a family confronting their history – this awards season has it all.

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!

Scarlet

Fri. 13 March 2026 — Thu. 19 March 2026

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

Waking in a mysterious afterlife after failing to avenge her father's death, a sword-wielding princess is shown the possibility of a future free from the cycle of hatred. A time-bending animated adventure from director Mamoru Hosoda (Belle).