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

LGBTQ+ History Month in Sheffield

February marks LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK. A time to shine a light on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people – their history, the impact they've had on the world, and their struggles for equality in the face of discrimination and injustice.

Read on for a roundup of events to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month 2026 in Sheffield.

Are you hosting an LGBTQ+ History Month event in Sheffield that isn't in our roundup? Let us know!

Grapefruit: LGBTQIA+ Club Night

Thu. 5 February 2026

Foundry, Students Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG

Bring yourselves, be yourselves and get down on the dance floor to everything from dance to chart, queer anthems and disco. All welcome.

Lunchtime Talk: A Life in the Archives – Annie Hindle, Female Husband & Enigma

Tue. 10 February 2026

Weston Park Museum

Discover the fascinating life of an infamous trans-Atlantic drag king. SJ Cooper-Knock and Fiona Moorcroft are writing a play about Annie Hindle. Here they talk about the difficulties writers face pinning down 'facts' about queer historic figures.

The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened

Wed. 11 February 2026

Sheffield Central Library

An intimate history of LGBTQ+ life over four decades, discovered in a stash of notes in the offices of queer helpline Switchboard. Brought together by Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, who share what they've learned from those on both sides of the calls.

Lunchtime Talk: Queer Sheffield Part 2

Tue. 24 February 2026

Weston Park Museum

Following last year’s popular lunchtime talk exploring the city's queer past, SAYiT’s Fiona Moorcroft returns to Weston Park Museum for another journey down the streets of historic Sheffield.