A newly-devised performance from the Utopia Community Ensemble highlighting the untold stories of ordinary ‘champions’ around the world – people who are creating change in their local environments and communities.
Festival of Debate
Each year, Sheffield's Festival of Debate sparks conversations that shift clouds from around some of the big issues we face. Through talks, poetry, films, workshops and more, it helps to clear paths towards answers to questions that can sometimes seem too big to ask.
The politics festival took place for the first time in 2015 as the country prepared for general election. Now in its tenth year, from 22 April to 30 May, the 2025 edition explores ideas for systemic change – here in Sheffield and around the world.
Scroll down for our top 10 picks from the packed Festival of Debate 2025 programme.
For more, see the Festival of Debate website.
Festival of Debate is organised by the fine folks at Opus. Events take place in venues across the city and online. Many are free, while others are discounted for people on low/no wages.
