Our guide to Sheffield's cultural festivals for 2025. Featuring music, film, visual art, theatre, and more.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
Film picks
Our picks of the cinematic delights on Sheffield's screens and online this month.
Art picks
Take a Sheffield art tour with our picks of the exhibitions and artists' events on now and coming soon – both online and in person.
Music picks
Make some dates with excellent bands and artists in Sheffield, with a hand from our Tom's choice of upcoming gigs.
Theatre picks
Our picks of the shows that are taking to the Sheffield stage over the coming weeks and months.
Park Hill Tour – Walk the Streets in the Sky
Multiple dates
Park Hill
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.
Anything Goes
Wed. 9 July 2025 — Sat. 12 July 2025
The Montgomery
A fast-paced comedy musical that takes you back to the Golden Age of high society on the high seas.
Back to the Bones Festival
Sat. 12 July 2025
Sheffield General Cemetery
The annual Sharrow Festival sadly isn't happening this year due to lack of funds. To raise money for the festival's future and keep up the community spirit, Back to the Bones will bring bands to two stages in Sheffield General Cemetery.
Family Workshop: Colours to Move You
Sat. 12 July 2025
Millennium Gallery
Enjoy a fun, interactive workshop, inspired by the objects and artworks in the Colour exhibition with artist Nisha Lall.
Selected Space Sheffield
Fri. 11 July 2025 — Sun. 13 July 2025
Yorkshire Artspace: Persistence Works
Bringing together some of the region's finest artists, makers and designers for you to support and enjoy, over three days at Yorkshire Artspace.
Kelham Makes: Raku Taster Workshop
Sun. 13 July 2025
Kelham Island Museum
Join Kelham Island Museum for a special ceramics workshop.
The Weeping Willows
Wed. 16 July 2025
The Greystones
The Weeping Willows (Laura Coates and Andrew Wrigglesworth) are a couple of old souls, steeped in bluegrass tradition and draped in gothic Americana imagery.
Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut
Fri. 11 July 2025 — Thu. 17 July 2025
Showroom
A restored version of Francis Ford Coppola's classic Vietnam War epic, a journey into madness that has fascinated generations of film lovers. Followed by Heart of Darkness – A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, a documentary following how the film came to be.
THE FALLEN by Third Bite Dance
Thu. 17 July 2025
Graves Gallery
Spend a special afternoon in the gallery exploring the city’s visual art collection while a dance performance unfolds around you.
Checked Out
Sat. 21 June 2025 — Fri. 18 July 2025
Former Wilko, 196A Bradfield Road, Hillsborough, S6 2BY
An exhibition in the former Wilkos in Hillsborough. With work by 17 artists responding to and informed by this former shop floor and themes of late-stage capitalism.
Chance To Dance
Sat. 19 July 2025
One big, free day of music and movement in four outdoor stages around the city centre. With over 30 dance groups performing and lots of chances to join in.
Kelham Island Walks
Multiple dates
Kelham Island, S3
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.
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
Fri. 18 July 2025 — Sat. 19 July 2025
Foundry, Students Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG
A horror-comedy homage to 1950s/60s creature-features, set in a camp and toe-tapping dystopia. Presented by Sheffield-based troupe Butter Side Up Theatre Company.
Portland Works Open Day
Sat. 19 July 2025
Portland Works
A 19th-century cutlery factory turned home to artists, craftspeople and small businesses. Explore this fascinating birthplace of stainless steel cutlery at its annual Open Day. With open studios, tours, workshops, demos, live music and stalls.
Saturday Art Workshop: Exploring Colour with Brian Smith
Sat. 19 July 2025
Millennium Gallery
Delve into the world of colour in more depth with experienced artist-tutor Brian Smith in this comprehensive full-day workshop.
Pollen
Multiple dates
Grey to Green, S3 8LB
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.
Bassfest Summer Festival
Sat. 19 July 2025 — Sun. 20 July 2025
Don Valley Bowl
Dedicated to drum and bass, house, bassline, and beyond.
Play Grounds
Fri. 27 June 2025 — Sun. 20 July 2025
GLOAM Gallery
An exhibition looking at the intersections of skateboarding and space, architecture and play. With photography and sculpture by Pierre Descamps, video by Jennifer West, and audio work to take out into the city by Dani Abulhawa.
Walkley Yard Sale Trail
Sun. 20 July 2025
Walkley Green, 316 South Road, S6 3TE
Pick up a map on The Green and spend the Sunday exploring Walkley's Yard Sale Trail, plus Open Gardens and Green Spaces.
Call for Artists: Join the Pride of Yorkshire
Just one month left for artists to join the Pride of Yorkshire. A paid creative opportunity on behalf of Sheffield Children’s Hospital to help deliver South Yorkshire’s biggest ever sculpture trail. Deadline Friday 25 July.
Clamlines
Thu. 24 July 2025 — Sat. 26 July 2025
Delicious Clam
Clamlines is back. Get ready for spicy lageritas, never-ending karaoke, one sweaty room and discovering your new fave artist. With glam-tinged garage rock from Mock Tudors, Newcastle punks Irked, French foot-stompers The Garden Folk, and lots more.
Tramlines Fringe at Yellow Arch Studios
Thu. 24 July 2025 — Sat. 26 July 2025
Yellow Arch Studios
Starting things a day early, Yellow Arch's Thursday night is curated by Sheffield’s WaterBear College of Music. Friday is a hardcore and metal night, while Saturday features noise punk and a band who sit somewhere between 80s hardcore and 00s indie.
The Hatch World Excellence Retreat
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sat. 26 July 2025
CADS Arley Street, S2 4QP
Hatch don’t do things by halves. Going all out with a typically varied lineup of 17 acts over two days. With noise-rock weirdos Dearthworms, Devo devotees Cowtown, folk druids Slug Milk and more, plus ‘business-oke’ and DJs to round off each night.
Wublines
Sat. 26 July 2025
The Wub Club take over Forge with three stages, over 30 artists – including legendary DnB DJ/producer Ray Keith (uncle of Joy Orbison!) – and a secret headliner. Every dance genre is represented, from acid house to rare-groove, jungle to hardcore.
Tramlines Fringe at Alder
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sat. 26 July 2025
Alder
Two nights of free music at Alder. With shoegaze-inspired indie, noisy grunge and a brother-sister punk duo on Friday, followed by contemporary jazz, improv, Latin and deep funk on Saturday.
Tramlines Fringe at Mary St Live
Sat. 26 July 2025
Mary St Live, 95 Mary Street, S1 4RT
Community music venue Mary St Live puts on gigs, club nights and music education to fund its accessible space for local charities, groups and musicians. Join them upstairs on Saturday evening to see Sheffield bands 54KG, Das Chip Shop and more.
We Love What You've Done with the Place
Fri. 18 July 2025 — Sat. 26 July 2025
Soho Yard, S3 8GY
An exhibition celebrating Sheffield's alternative art scene, with an opening Friday night event.
Robyn Hood
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sat. 26 July 2025
Playhouse
A playful, musical show about community, adventure and becoming a hero. In this new take on the classic folktale, Robyn and her brave band of outlaws teach the mean Sheriff a lesson as she learns to be the hero everyone needs. For ages 3 to 7.
Tramlines
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Hillsborough Park
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.
The Fringe at Tramlines
Sat. 26 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Devonshire Green, 158 Devonshire Street, S1 4GT
Home to the official Tramlines Fringe, Dev Green will showcase an array of local talent. With Rotherham indie upstarts The Tivolis, ska covers band Jungle Lion, reggae pioneer Macka B, and performances from 14-to-25-year-olds from the Tracks project.
The Other Festival
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Sidney & Matilda
A mighty 38 acts complete the lineup for Sidney & Matilda’s now annual response to Tramlines. With power poppers Post Archives, dance pop trio Good News, psych synth wizards Sister Wives and, straight from the main event, Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor.
KaiJuly Raids Again!
Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Showroom
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.
Masters of Cinema Presents: Trouble Every Day
Sat. 26 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Showroom
A lyrical rumination on the pleasures of the flesh, Trouble Every Day is a remarkable work of extreme cinema that challenged critics and audiences upon its release before it came to be lauded as a modern classic.
Curious Adventures in Colour and Light
Sat. 26 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Millennium Gallery
Discover the spectacular scientific principles of colour, light and vision in a series of family-friendly hands-on activities with contemporary artist and photographer, Graham Fudger.
Tramlines Fringe at the Red Lion
Sat. 26 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
The Red Lion, 109 Charles Street, S1 2ND
Art rockers Ornate Coalmine win the award for best band name of the weekend. Isis Moray will also be there with her dark, glitchy soundscapes, as well as psych-rock wizards Yo Dynamo and Sieben, who uses only his voice, a violin and a loop pedal.
Metallish Allsorts / Rock the Fringe / The Midsommars
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Corporation
For Tramlines weekend, Corp presents three events with very unique flavours. Friday is its signature heavy music evening Metallish Allsorts. Saturday is local showcase Rock the Fringe. Sunday is the turn of gothic folk ensemble The Midsommars.
Honey Bee Blues Club at Tramlines Fringe
Sat. 26 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Sheffield's contemporary blues / roots / country / Americana promoters present two free Tramlines gigs. First up is an all-dayer at Neepsend Social Club on Saturday. Followed by the brilliantly named Bath Lines at the Bath Hotel on Sunday.
Tramlines Fringe at Hallamshire Hotel
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Hallamshire Hotel, 182 West Street, S1 4ET
The lively West Street music hall is putting on a stacked three-day programme of acts from Sheffield and beyond – for free. With Bones Ate Arfa, The Bowie Contingent, We Hate the Sharkman, Atakarma, Broken Narrative, Bonk!, Blue John, and tons more.
Godzilla Minus One: Minus Color
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Showroom
The latest in the beloved franchise returns the king of monsters to its roots as a metaphor for Japan's postwar anxiety and grief. This version of the Oscar-winning film is in black-and-white, just as the 1954 original. A must-see on the big screen.
My Neighbour Totoro
Sat. 26 July 2025 — Wed. 30 July 2025
Showroom
A film about, and celebration of, child-like wonder. Two young sisters move with their father to be closer to the hospital where their mother is staying. They meet creatures of the forest surrounding their home – like Totoro and the amazing Cat Bus.
Public Image Limited
Wed. 30 July 2025
The Leadmill
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.
Wild Play
Multiple dates
Outdoor nature-inspired activities for 3-to-9-year-olds. On themes of: survival, amazing trees, art in the woods, woodland adventure, and pond dipping. At J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre and Greno Woods.
Kids Creative Summer School
Multiple dates
The Art House
Wednesday afternoon sessions for primary school-aged children to have fun and learn new creative skills – from fun with Posca pens to decorating a small treasure box to folk art. Led by Rebecca Brambila
What Does That Nature Say to You
Fri. 25 July 2025 — Thu. 31 July 2025
Showroom
A poet meets his girlfriend's family, spending a long day together fuelled by conversations on life. Acclaimed director Hong Sangsoo crafts a moving exploration of relationships, and the value of a life dedicated to art against material aspirations.
Bring Her Back
Mon. 14 July 2025 — Thu. 31 July 2025
A brother and sister find themselves at the centre of a terrifying ritual at their new foster mother's secluded home. A twisted nightmare around grief from the directors of the exceptional Talk To Me, with a standout performance from Sally Hawkins.
Sweet and Sour – The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo
Sat. 2 August 2025
The Octagon Centre
A night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce vibes at this Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show.
Together Festival
Fri. 1 August 2025 — Sat. 2 August 2025
Crucible Theatre
A FREE annual summer celebration of theatre and arts, created with community groups across Sheffield. Featuring a show with lots of improvisation. An adventure told through theatre, film, beatbox and rap. Dance inspired by Inside Out. And more.
Sheffield Mela
Sun. 3 August 2025
Firth Park, S5 6HE
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.
Open Mic Night
Multiple dates
Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD
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.
Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour
Multiple dates
Sheffield General Cemetery
Join the volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust for a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield's Victorian past. Their guided tours of this Grade II* listed historic site run on the first Sunday of the month.
Lifeboat tours
Multiple dates
National Emergency Services Museum
Every Thursday this August, it's your chance to climb aboard the 47-foot-long 'City of Sheffield' Tyne-class lifeboat. Discover the vital role this vessel once played, sit in the crew's seats and see the cabins where rescued people took shelter.
Peddler
Multiple dates
Peddler Warehouse, 92 Burton Road, S3 8DA
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.
Threads of Unity – South Asian Dance, Music and Fashion
Sun. 10 August 2025
Millennium Gallery
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with dance and music performances from Sunrit Culture Group.
Footprints Open Jazz Jam
Multiple dates
Alder
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.
Kelham Makes: Copper Bowls
Thu. 14 August 2025
Kelham Island Museum
During this hands-on workshop, join metalsmith Melissa Montague as she guides you through all the techniques you need to need to create your own beautiful bowl to take away.
PLUS ONE: RESOLVE Collective
Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sat. 16 August 2025
Bloc Projects
RESOLVE Collective and Bloc Projects host an open studio and sharing space centred on community resourcing and building intercity connections between artists. Events include a launch screening, map showcase, recipes for healing, and closing showcase.
Sheffield Fayre
Mon. 25 August 2025
Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue, S2 2PL
A bank holiday day out for all of the family in Norfolk Park. With a fun fair, demos, arts and crafts, stalls, and more.
Belle
Sun. 24 August 2025 — Tue. 26 August 2025
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
Lonely 17-year-old Suzu enters a virtual world, where she becomes world famous singer Belle. She embarks on an adventure to become her true self, in this fantastical and beautiful animated film from Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda.
Sheffield Film Festival
Tue. 1 July 2025 — Mon. 1 September 2025
Showroom
Sheffield Film Festival is Showroom Cinema’s annual celebration of its rich film heritage and the thriving film culture of Sheffield and the surrounding region.
Make It! Play It!
Thu. 24 July 2025 — Mon. 1 September 2025
National Videogame Museum
The NVM's summer exhibition takes a look at what it takes to bring a videogame to life. Including an exclusive first look at a brand new claymation game, plus drop-in sessions in sculpting clay characters, building scenes with LEGO, and animation.
Rockin the Bowl
Sat. 6 September 2025
FORGE Warehouse, 148 Effingham Road, S4 7YS
"Forged in fire, set in steel." An all-dayer dedicated to rock and metal. Back for 2025 in its new venue of FORGE Warehouse.
WPM 150: Let’s Celebrate! Weston Park Museum’s Birthday Party
Sat. 6 September 2025
Weston Park Museum
Wish Weston Park Museum many happy returns as it celebrates its 150th birthday!
Lick of Paint
Sat. 6 September 2025 — Sun. 7 September 2025
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.
The Heather Ferrier Trio
Thu. 11 September 2025
The Greystones
Accordionist, clog dancer, composer Heather Ferrier is changing the perceptions of alt-folk on her own terms. Joined by guitarist Alistair Paul and drummer Adam Stapleford.
The Ultimate Classic Rock Show 2025
Sat. 13 September 2025
The Octagon Centre
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of classic rock anthems from legends past and present.
Colour
Thu. 19 June 2025 — Sun. 14 September 2025
Millennium Gallery
This new exhibition brings together over 150 objects spanning art, science, nature and cultural histories, alongside a range of interactive activities.
Far Gone
Wed. 17 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025
Playhouse
Follow Okumu on his journey from innocent boy to child soldier in this gripping, physical one-man play. Written and performed by John Rwothomack. Read our review from the play's 2019 premiere ahead of its return in 2025.
Algorithmic Pattern
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025
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.
Powerlines
Sat. 20 September 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
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.
Sheffield Heritage Open Days
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sun. 21 September 2025
Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.
Free business skills training for creative freelancers and small business owners
Tue. 15 July 2025 — Tue. 23 September 2025
Showroom
Over 60 hours of free business mentoring, spread over 10 weeks, for freelancers and business owners based in South Yorkshire. Learn how to get more clients and grow your freelance business.
Midnight Marauders
Fri. 18 April 2025 — Fri. 26 September 2025
Showroom
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).
Mozart Violin Sonatas
Fri. 26 September 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Ensemble 360 perform some of Mozart’s most charming works, as well as music by Robert Schumann.
Float Along Festival
Sat. 27 September 2025
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...
Sheffield Home of Football Guided Walks
Multiple dates
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.
The Signatures: Northern Live
Sat. 27 September 2025
The Octagon Centre
Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists.
Spirit of Independence Film Festival
Fri. 26 September 2025 — Sun. 28 September 2025
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.
Respect your Elders with Wild Combination
Sun. 11 May 2025 — Sun. 28 September 2025
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.
NT Live: Inter Alia
Thu. 4 September 2025 — Mon. 29 September 2025
Showroom
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Romantic Piano Trios
Tue. 30 September 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
A stirring evening of romantic favourites performed by the Leonore Piano Trio.
Alan Davies - Think Ahead
Thu. 2 October 2025
The Octagon Centre
A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he says. Alan Davies is a staple of British television, known for his performance as Jonathan Creek, QI and his talk show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled.
Sensoria
Thu. 2 October 2025 — Sun. 5 October 2025
Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.
The Pocket Ellington, Alan Barnes & Dave Green & Vimala Rowe
Wed. 8 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Sheffield Jazz present a double bill featuring a classic Ellington sound followed by award-winning singer Vimala Rowe, a major talent on the British jazz scene.
Three Acres and a Cow
Thu. 9 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
A history of land rights and protest in folk song and story. Part history talk, part folk club sing-a-long, part storytelling session.
Chris Addison's incomplete guide to chamber music
Fri. 10 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Chris Addison (The Thick of It, Mock the Week) joins Ensemble 360 to bring his infectious enthusiasm for classical music to the Crucible. Telling the story of Europe from the courts of 17th century Italy to today’s contemporary composers.
Beatles Complete
Sat. 11 October 2025
The Montgomery
A night of Beatlemania packed with hits from the most influential band of all time.
Family Concert: The Storm Whale
Sat. 11 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
A musical version of Benji Davies’ modern-classic The Storm Whale. The story of a boy, a whale washed up on the beach and friendships that will change their lives forever.
Nigel Kennedy: Heart and Soul
Sat. 11 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Nigel Kennedy is the best-selling classical violinist of all time and a past collaborator with Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, The Who and Led Zeppelin. He takes to the Crucible stage along with cellist Beata Urbanek-Kalinowska.
No Bounds
Fri. 10 October 2025 — Sun. 12 October 2025
A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Lineup for 2025 to be confirmed.
Liliane Tomasko: The Psyche of the Portrait
Sat. 24 May 2025 — Sun. 12 October 2025
Millennium Gallery
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.
Sounds Of Now: Éliane Radigue for Organ
Fri. 17 October 2025
St Marie's Cathedral, Cathedral House, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB
Éliane Radigue’s Occam XXV – written for, and performed here by, the French organist Frédéric Blondy – envelops its listener in a slowly evolving ocean of sound.
Steel City Beer & Cider Festival
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Sat. 18 October 2025
Kelham Island Museum
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.
Sounds of Now: Eliane Radique Roundtable
Sat. 18 October 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Musicians Rhodri Davies, Angharad Davies and Dominic Lash are joined by Louise Gray (writer for The Wire) and author Julia Eckhardt to discuss the work of pioneering French composer Éliane Radigue.
Eliane Radique for Harp, Violin and Double Bass
Sat. 18 October 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Welsh harpist and improvisor Rhodri Davies, together with Angharad Davies (violin) and Dominic Lash (double bass), present a selection of works composed for them by Radigue.
Gwenda's Garage
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Sat. 25 October 2025
Playhouse
Created by an all-lesbian team, this new musical is inspired by the true story of a garage set up by three female mechanics in 80s Sheffield. A joyful, queer call to arms, fired by feminism, friendship and a belief in the power of collective action.
Bach for Solo Violin
Sat. 25 October 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Ensemble 360’s violinist Benjamin Nabarro presents Bach’s third Sonata and Partita. Unmatched in the 400 years since their composition, these are pieces that continue to dazzle and amaze.
Celluloid Screams
Thu. 23 October 2025 — Sun. 26 October 2025
Showroom
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 17th year in 2025. Getting you spooked just in time for Halloween.
Off the Shelf
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.
Bach and the American Minimalists
Fri. 31 October 2025
Playhouse
Monegasque-Sri Lankan pianist Shani Diluka performs music by Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Moondog and JS Bach.
Quartet for the end of time
Sat. 1 November 2025
Playhouse
Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time is the centrepiece of this concert showcasing music to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Performed by Ensemble 360.
Messiaen Roundtable
Sat. 1 November 2025
Playhouse
Leading Messiaen scholar Professor Christopher Dingle joins musicians from Ensemble 360 for a roundtable discussion of one of the great masterpieces of the twentieth century: Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.
Ravel & Glass: Cinematic Quartets
Thu. 6 November 2025
Playhouse
Piatti Quartet perform string music composed for, and used in, cinema. Featuring compositions by Jonny Greenwood for There Will Be Blood, Bernard Herman’s for Psycho, and Philip Glass for Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.
Songs of love
Fri. 7 November 2025
Playhouse
Singer Claire Booth and Ensemble 360 present an evening of French chamber music.
Sheffield Print Fair
Sat. 8 November 2025
Millennium Gallery
Enjoy watching printmaking in action and pick up a print or two to take home from among the 43 stalls featuring the wares of artists and printmakers from Sheffield and beyond. Call for applications open till 1 September 2025.
Piano Classics – Libby Burgess
Sat. 8 November 2025
Playhouse
Pianist Libby Burgess presents a recital of some of the best-loved music for solo piano – from the dazzling inventiveness of Schubert’s Four Impromptus to the lush romanticism of Rachmaninov’s Morceaux de Fantaisie.
Sounds Of Now: Konnakol, Drum Kit and Code
Sat. 8 November 2025
Playhouse
Konnakol (vocal percussive music from the South Indian Carnatic tradition) artist BC Manjunath, live-coder Alex McLean and drummer Matt Davies present an evening of live-coded electronic music and percussion.
Ultimate 70s Show
Sat. 15 November 2025 — Fri. 14 November 2025
The Montgomery
Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the 1970s.
Death & The Maiden
Thu. 20 November 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
The Dudok Quartet present Schubert’s extraordinary string quartet. Alongside their own arrangement of a 17th century Italian madrigal by Carlo Gesualdo and Kaija Saariaho’s modern masterpiece Terra Memoria.
The Sheffield Sustainable Market
Multiple dates
Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB
Bringing together the best sustainable gifts from local makers. Helping you to live a lower impact life.
Mozart Gran Partita
Sat. 22 November 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Ensemble 360 perform one Mozart’s greatest works, immortalised in the 1984 film Amadeus, in this concert of chamber music on a large scale.
Vienesse Masterworks: Brahms and more for solo piano
Thu. 4 December 2025
Playhouse
Tim Horton returns to Sheffield for the latest in his series celebrating the musical history of Vienna. Beethoven’s well-known Piano Sonata No.15, nicknamed the ‘Pastoral’, is showcased alongside Brahms’s emotional and romantic Four Ballades.
Relaxed Concert: The Genius Of Beethoven
Sat. 6 December 2025
Playhouse
For this ‘relaxed’ concert, doors will be left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided, and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance. With Ensemble 360 performing Beethoven.
The Genius of Beethoven
Sat. 6 December 2025
Playhouse
Ensemble 360 celebrate one of the greatest composers to have ever lived.
The Snowman + Live Score
Sat. 6 December 2025 — Sun. 7 December 2025
Showroom
Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.
Moonlight – Isata Kanneh-Mason
Thu. 11 December 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason presents two of Beethoven’s best-loved works for solo piano: the ‘Moonlight’ and the ‘Waldstein’ sonatas.
Penny McCarthy: How to Look Through Time
Sat. 12 July 2025 — Sat. 20 December 2025
Graves Gallery
Artist Penny McCarthy sets out to find new ways to consider time, loss and preservation.
In Dreams: A David Lynch Retrospective
Showroom
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.
Celebrating 150 Years of Weston Park Museum
Weston Park Museum
This summer, join one of our city’s best-loved museums as it kicks off celebrations for its 150th anniversary. Including chance to play retro games, build a giant 3D map of the city, create decorations for the museum's big birthday party, and more.
Sheffield Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
Sat. 21 February 2026 — Sun. 22 February 2026
Peace Gardens, 50 Pinstone Street, S1 2HH
Welcome in the Year of the Horse in Sheffield with a festival extravaganza in the Peace Gardens. Come back closer to the time for details of the 2026 event.
The Ladies Football Club
Sat. 28 February 2026 — Sat. 28 March 2026
Crucible Theatre
When World War 1 forces men onto the frontline, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories – and on the football pitch. They play to crowds of over 50,000, unaware that something will soon blow the whistle on their beautiful game.
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.