Three (hopefully) sunny days of food, food and more food.

A special screening of a powerful new documentary exploring Sheffield’s social enterprises, followed by a panel discussion.

Park Hill Residents’ Association invite you on a resident-led tour to walk along the Streets in the Sky, where you'll learn about the history of Sheffield's brutalist icon.

Jon Boden has become the ‘stand out performer of his generation’ (The Guardian) of traditional folk artists, but one whose repertoire extends far beyond the boundaries of the genre.

Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change. With talks on big social, political, environmental and economic issues. Come back soon for details of the 2025 programme.

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.

"Death is part of life. Let’s talk about it." Come back soon for details of the second edition of this festival in May, organised by Compassionate Sheffield.

Coming together in support of Gaza and the ongoing work of Sheffield PSC, every ticket sale goes towards medical aid, food supplies and rebuilding efforts for Palestinians. Five bands from across the UK and vinyl DJs, from late afternoon till late.

Steel sculptures inspired by landscape – mountains, woodland areas, places of adventure, discovery and sanctuary.

Experience time and space on the big screen as the Showroom celebrates an epic two-part end of season finale.

Meet and buy from over 50 independent silversmiths and jewellery makers in the magnificent surroundings of Cutlers' Hall. Earlybird tickets on sale throughout February.

Explore the past and present of characterful Kelham Island and Neepsend, with walks on three themes. Discover stories of industrial Sheffield, working class community, and inspiring art.

Utopia Theatre’s free monthly platform for celebrating talent and creativity in Sheffield. Welcoming upcoming and established performers across all genres. First Sunday of every month.

Mali’s Songhoy Blues have gained global acclaim for their politically charged records and electrifying performances. Their new album is their first acoustic-led project, using traditional Malian instruments and re-imagining their desert-rock style.

Drive into accessible gaming this May half term. The National Videogame Museum is revving up for a celebration of driving games, accessible technology and all-out racing fun with Pit Stop.

Join Peppa Pig and her family at the Showroom cinema as they get ready to welcome a new baby.

1950s New York City, a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman.

Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe, has survived his sixth plane crash and appoints his nun daughter Liesl as heir to his estate. But surviving assassination attempts soon becomes the most pressing matter, in Wes Anderson's latest film.

Join Sheffield-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for a special gig at the Greystones. Rhiannon will be inviting some of her massively talented musician friends to join in the fun, with the very excellent Laura Hegarty opening the show.

Food, music and art in a former warehouse, one weekend a month. Plus kids craft activities on the Saturday afternoons. With bonus Christmas crafts for their festive edition.

Enjoy a delicious authentic veggie/vegan curry prepared by the team at social enterprise Ammi's Kitchen, and support two great causes at the same time.

At the time of writing Murder on The Dancefloor has had a whopping 708,168,780 plays on Spotify. With a little help from film Saltburn, the song's resurgence has cemented Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s status as a modern disco icon. Expect new songs and hits.

Learn how to make and decorate your own plate using medieval imagery as inspiration in this special evening workshop.

An open jam session led by the Footprints house band. All musicians and vocalists are invited to join – or just come down to enjoy the music.

Batty dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, talking trees – she’s starting to wonder if she might be a witch. Join Batty and her companion Wildthing for gossip, gay abandon, tenderness and raucous stories as they explore the power of ageing.

Nosummer hosts a night of looping instrumental improvisation and electronic experimentation. Featuring Ben Vince (Hessle Audio/Ecstatic/Where to Now?), Powders (Them There Records) and C Crook (Nosummer).

A season of queer joy and revenge on film. With NYC ball scene doc Kiki, grungy crime-fighting lesbians in Bound, unlikely found family in Tokyo Godfathers, and road-tripping drag queens in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.

With the Lionesses defending their Euros title this summer, Tudor Players bring a new production to the Library Theatre exploring the history of women's football through the amazing true story of the Dagenham Invincibles.

Join Weston Park Museum for a spectacular slice of performance art as Pete McKee makes 400 crisp butties live in one afternoon.

An inner-city flower market, celebrating all things botanical. Taking over a patch of Sheffield city centre one Sunday a month, with plants, flowers, fresh produce and music.

An exhibition on teaching of the history of anatomy study in Sheffield. Plus chance to see centuries old anatomy textbooks from the Rare Books Collection.

A master storyteller and musician. Dawson's songs provide snapshots of ordinary lives across Britain today through his medieval-tinged folk in a way that can at one moment be surreal and humorous, and in the next evoke pathos and heartbreak.

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond.

A monthly queer comedy open mic night. Head down to their next event to join in the laughs or even take to the mic yourself.

A parade and street party, celebrating and bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies. With live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians, guest speakers, family-friendly activities, fringe events, and more.

Sheffield-born Derrick Greaves (1927–2022) was one of the most acclaimed British painters of the last half century, first recognised in the 1950s as a 'kitchen-sink' painter. This exhibition is the first retrospective of his work since his death.

Repeater is back for a night of dark-synth-drone, shambolic psych-rock and wonky psychedelic post-punk. Expect twists and turns that hit like a jackpot, and rhythms that'll pull you like a one-armed bandit.

QTIBPOC Cinema Club, based at Gut Level, invite everyone to join them for an afternoon screening of Lingua Franca, the story of Olivia, a trans woman with undocumented immigration status living in Brooklyn. Followed by a shared meal and discussion.

Drop Dead! is the murder mystery Agatha Christie wished she’d written. A non-stop physical comedy that turns the world of theatre on its head, presented by Sheffield-based am-dram group The Company.

Enjoy fine wine in the (hopefully) sunshine, at this family-friendly outdoor wine festival up at Bole Hills in Crookes.

A huge celebration of creativity and community. With youth theatre performances, Ukrainian folk music, collaborative weaving and Romani dance. Plus games, football, cycling, puppetry, circus, gardening and food and drink, maker stalls, and lots more.

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 2025 festival.

Join some of the UK’s most exciting comedic talent for an evening at the Crucible. Headlined by Fatiha El-Ghorri, known for her cutting observations on the life of a British Muslim woman. Plus Esther Manito, Seeta Wrightson and more to be announced.

A series of films made by creatives from diaspora communities, in a collaboration between Sheffield Hallam Uni and RAAH (Reality About Humanity). Featuring stories of finding belonging through football, the power of spoken word and song, and more.

A music improvisation jam for women and minority genders.

A French historical romantic drama by Céline Sciamma, starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel. Set in the late 18th century, it tells the story of a brief affair between two women: an aristocrat and a painter commissioned to paint her portrait.

Hear about the incredible Dig Where You Stand project, exploring overlooked stories of marginalised people in local archives. Women of colour will share their experience of exploring the archives and their creative responses to stories they found.

An alternative, immersive catwalk on the Leah's Yard cobbles. Presented by the international young adult theatre group Soap Box Collective – from Stand & Be Counted theatre company – joining forces with fashion designer-activist Kazna Asker.

Artist couple Ghost and John live a beautiful life in London, nurturing hundreds of houseplants. This performance weaves ephemera of their home and their green babies, across a narrative of displacement and the urge of all life to flourish.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of a definitive 90s classic, the iconic Tank Girl (1995). Presented by Reel Spirit – a collaboration between the Spirit of Independence Film Festival and Reel Steel.

A celebration of culture, compassion, and the positive impact migration and refugees have in Sheffield. Held on and around Refugee Week each June. The lineup for 2025 includes Asian Dub Foundation, Nadine Shah, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri, and more.

Gordon Hendricks captures the spirit of Elvis on stage.

Zine stalls, a pop-up zine library and all-day drop-in workshop, celebrating global cuisines. From Over Here Zine Fest, who showcase Global Majority makers, artists, writers and activists, plus artist ​​​​Seleena Laverne Daye and writer Dal Kular.

Mini Migration Matters Festival returns to The Montgomery – a Saturday dedicated to children and young people. With fun creative workshops in football shirt customisation and fashion design, plus an explorative stay-and-play group. All for free.

A pop-up barbershop spotlighting Black men’s mental health. Offering free cuts and styles in return for your stories, insights and conversations on Black healing. Presented by community organisation Groundation. Come back soon for venue details.

Join Millennium Gallery this spring for a celebration of our magnificent, multicultural city.

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

Take a fascinating stroll around Sheffield city centre, as you explore the stories of how the modern game of football emerged in Sheffield and the early pioneers of the global game.

Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. Details for 2025 coming soon!

The UK’s premier event for everyone in kids TV, media and entertainment. With a free exhibition, Playground, bringing together interactive digital art and maker activities for children to play with.

A fast-paced comedy musical that takes you back to the Golden Age of high society on the high seas.

Bringing together some of the region's finest artists, makers and designers for you to support and enjoy, over three days at Yorkshire Artspace.

Join Kelham Island Museum for a special ceramics workshop.

One big day of music and movement in outdoor spots around the city centre. Details for 2025 to come in early spring.

Dedicated to drum and bass, house, bassline, and beyond.

A three-day summertime celebration of music. On the lineup for 2025: Pulp(!!!), Spiritualized, The Last Dinner Party, Sigrid, CMAT, John Grant, Franz Ferdinand, and more.

Sheffield turns into one giant dancefloor for a weekend each July. While the official Tramlines action takes place in Hillsborough Park, there’s fun to be had at fringe events in pubs, bars and venues right across the city. And lots of it's free!

The Showroom's celebration of all thing’s kaiju returns. Expect giant monsters, rubber suits, nuclear horrors, mystical fantasy, and royal rumble free-for-alls. For it's second year, KaiJuly marks 60 years of Gamera, the giant, fire-breathing turtle.

Regarded as one of the most original bands to emerge from the post-punk era. From dub reggae to krautrock to angular dance pop, their sound has borrowed and evolved throughout the years. What’s remained constant is John Lydon’s anger, pain and wit.

A festival promoting diversity, unity and community spirit, shining a spotlight on cultural traditions of the South Asian community. With live music and dance, activities for young people, exhibitions and demos, fun fair rides, and more.

"Forged in fire, set in steel." An all-dayer dedicated to rock and metal. Back for 2025 in its new venue of SteelYard Kelham.

A weekend-long mural and street art festival. Bringing together local and international talent to transform the city's walls, underpasses and empty corners with powerful, high-quality public art.

This new exhibition brings together over 150 objects spanning art, science, nature and cultural histories, alongside a range of interactive activities.

A festival and conference on algorithmic pattern-making. Exploring procedural approaches in human culture – from heritage arts and crafts like textiles and bell-ringing, to the contemporary likes of live coding and generative art.

A new independent metal festival for 2025 – by the fans, for the fans. Showcasing a lineup of local homegrown artists and national acts, open to all ages and types of metalheads.

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.

Because some films need to be watched late at night... A monthly late night cult film screening starting at 11:30pm and running into the early morning (often on the last Friday of the month).

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the third year running. Details of this year's lineup and venues to come...

A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.

Join experimental food duo Wild Combination for a series of outdoor workshops on identifying plants, their cultural and ecological importance, and ways to preserve and process them for modern use.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.

A night of Beatlemania packed with hits from the most influential band of all time.

A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Lineup for 2025 to be confirmed.

For this new exhibition, New York-based visual artist Liliane Tomasko uses portraiture as an acute lens to shed light on the ever-changing human psyche.

Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) know a thing or two about good beer, cider and perry. Join them for their 2025 festival, provisionally set to take place on 15–18 October – check back soon for updates.

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 17th year in 2025. Getting you spooked just in time for Halloween.

Sheffield's festival of words, taking place each October. Look out for our guide to the writer talks, workshops and events in the 2025 programme in coming months.

Join one of Sheffield best-loved artists as he takes you on a nostalgia-filled journey through his 1970s childhood.

Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the 1970s.

Bringing together the best sustainable gifts from local makers. Helping you to live a lower impact life.

Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.

Throughout 2025, Showroom Cinema is celebrating the life and work of one of the great film artists with In Dreams. A retrospective of the late David Lynch’s screen dreams and visual nightmares.

An exhibition celebrating the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life. With stories of sport, carnival, fighting racism, and more.