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

Art picks

Take a Sheffield art tour with our picks of the exhibitions and artists' events on now and coming soon.

Kaleidoscope Talk: Practising Art, Practising Access with Helen Stratford

Thu. 22 January 2026

In the 90-minute workshop, Helen will focus on her definition of access within her art practice, which in the last few years has increasingly responded to her lived experience of a chronic pain condition.

Power Tools 101

Sat. 24 January 2026

Sheffield Artist and Makers Exchange, 108 Prospect Road, Lowfield, S2 3EN

A relaxed, hands-on class, introducing you to the safe and effective use of some of the most common power tools used in furniture making and home projects.

Windermere: Am I Still Beautiful?

Sat. 10 January 2026 — Sat. 24 January 2026

Old Post Hall

A new embroidered artwork by David Morrish in collaboration with Sheffield Stitchers, on display at Sheffield Hallam University’s Head Post Office.

New Horizons: Growing Sheffield’s Art Collection

Sat. 18 October 2025 — Sun. 25 January 2026

Millennium Gallery

Sheffield’s art collection has evolved since it was founded 150 years ago. This exhibition presents highlights of artworks that have joined the collection in the last 10 years. By Lubna Chowdhary, Grayson Perry, Bridget Riley, Marlene Smith and more.

Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover: Publication Launch with Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad

Thu. 29 January 2026

City of Sanctuary Sheffield, 37-39 Chapel Walk, S1 2PD

Join Arts Catalyst for a celebration of Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover, a new publication by artist Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad. Developed with over 40 refugees and asylum seekers, the book centres on belonging, safety, rootedness and language.

Slime Mother

Fri. 3 October 2025 — Sun. 1 February 2026

Site Gallery

An immersive, multi-sensory exhibition by artist and writer Abi Palmer. With film, text, sculpture and installation, inviting us to be more slug-like – to slow down, merge and connect – embracing the resilient strangeness of this complex gastropod.

Under The Bed Sale

Sat. 10 January 2026 — Sun. 1 February 2026

Cupola Gallery

The annual Cupola New Year sale returns for 2026. Rummage for artworks starting from as little as £1.

Endless Love Creative: Independent Makers Market

Sat. 7 February 2026

Showroom

A curated makers market, celebrating the beauty of independent art, craft and design. With 68 artists stalls to discover from across the UK.

Sheffield Ceramics Festival

Sat. 18 April 2026 — Sun. 19 April 2026

Kelham Island Museum

Browse the wares of around 50 ceramic artists, potters and sculptors from South Yorkshire and beyond.

Open Up Sheffield

Multiple dates

Sheffield's annual artists' open studios festival, taking place over two weekends and a bank holiday in May.

Plantation

Fri. 20 February 2026 — Sun. 17 May 2026

Site Gallery

An exhibition exploring land use, ownership and environmental collapse through the experiences of agricultural workers. Featuring artist Rehana Zaman's film works, in an immersive sculptural landscape.

Future Now Festival of Creativity

Wed. 1 April 2026 — Fri. 31 July 2026

An annual showcase of work by Sheffield Hallam University’s graduating artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, writers, architects and performers.

Gathering Landscapes: 150 Years of Collecting at Weston Park Museum

Fri. 28 November 2025 — Sun. 1 November 2026

Weston Park Museum

A look at the curious, beautiful, macabre and magical connections people have made to the land through over 400 objects from Sheffield’s collections. Curated by Heavy Water Collective (artists Maud Haya-Baviera, Victoria Lucas and Joanna Whittle).

In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home

Tue. 24 June 2025 — Wed. 23 December 2026

Graves Gallery

An exhibition curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, bringing together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.

Lick of Paint

A mural and street art festival. Returning for a second edition in 2027. Expect smaller creative events from the team throughout 2026 though – watch this space for details!