It’s that time of year again – when Sheffield goes absolutely bananas and puts on one giant party. Read our Tom's top picks of this year's Tramlines fringe lineups.
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.
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.
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.
Young Critics 2022
In May–June 2022, 12 students from Brinsworth Academy joined us for our first Young Critics programme. They went on trips to cultural places, met staff behind the scenes and took part in workshops to write about their experiences. Read their reviews.
Clamlines
Thu. 25 July 2024 — Sat. 27 July 2024
Delicious Clam
Clamlines may well hold the unofficial record of ‘sweatiest event at the fringe’, mainly because the quality of the acts they book far outsizes their modest capacity. With Faint Paint, The Tubs, Sister Wives, Delivery, karaoke, lageritas, and more.
Shakelines
Fri. 26 July 2024 — Sat. 27 July 2024
Shakespeare's
Earwig Presents curate Shamlines on Friday with Macclesfield rockers Queen Cult and Sheffield’s experimental alt-rockers Dearthworms. Jarred Up take over on Saturday with a 10-act lineup featuring the Richard Carlson Band, Shelley Byron and Surf Jaz.
Park Hill Tour – Walk the Streets in the Sky
Multiple dates
Park Hill
Join Park Hill residents for a tour of this iconic Grade II* listed building. Along the way you'll take in grand views of Sheffield, courtyard gardens in bloom, and the inside of a flat.
The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Sat. 27 July 2024
Octagon Centre, The University of Sheffield, S10 2TQ
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of classic rock anthems from legends past and present.
Chariots Of Fire
Sat. 6 July 2024 — Sat. 27 July 2024
Crucible Theatre
1924 Paris Olympic Games, as Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell vie to become the fastest men on earth, they each battle for their faiths and nation. A moving true tale of courage, honour and conviction, set to a soaring musical score.
Future Now Festival of Creativity
Mon. 22 April 2024 — Sat. 27 July 2024
A showcase of work by Sheffield Hallam University’s graduating artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, writers, architects and performers.
Damnlines
Sat. 27 July 2024
Yellow Arch Studios
A brilliantly curated lineup leaning heavily on the garage, psych and rock’n’roll side of things. Most importantly it sounds like a lot of fun. With Gold Cup, Scene Killers and Bodach. Plus Craft n Flea market of artists, mystics and vintage clothes.
Hope Works x WUB Club (OffTramlines) Summer Sizzler
Sat. 27 July 2024
Hope Works
Party specialists Hope Works are throwing a 12-hour day/night party. They’ll be leaving ‘no stone unturned’ as Sheffield’s finest underground DJs play from 4am to 4pm, covering: speed garage, bassline, house, jungle, DNB, amapiano, reggae and disco.
Jabslines
Sat. 27 July 2024
Jabbarwocky, 308–310 London Road, S2 4NA
A small but high-impact affair featuring some of the best acts from Sheffield's underground. With krautrock inspired two-piece Åyusp, americana inspired folk rock from Loic J Tuckey, and headliners Yo Dynamo, known for their frenetic live shows.
Chill Foo Front Street Party
Sat. 27 July 2024
Sheffield Cathedral
A family fun street party on the Cathedral forecourt. With DJs bringing the vibe, plus an open mic, dance crews, face painting, a Jamaican BBQ, and more. Hosted by Steel City music, dance and radio veteran John Chillout Simpson.
Touching on Caste
Thu. 18 July 2024 — Sat. 27 July 2024
Bloc Projects
An anti-caste sound and textile exhibition by intergenerational feminist collective Godhadi.
Tramlines
Fri. 26 July 2024 — Sun. 28 July 2024
Hillsborough Park
A three-day summertime celebration of music. Lineup for 2024 coming soon.
The Fringe Stage
Sat. 27 July 2024 — Sun. 28 July 2024
Devonshire Green, S1 4GT
Home to the official Tramlines Fringe, the Devonshire Green stage will be showcasing an array of world music and local talent over the weekend. With 10-piece Mango Rescue Team, the uplifting Shine Choir, DJ, poet and dancer Ripton Lindsey, and more.
The Fringe at The Washington
Fri. 26 July 2024 — Sun. 28 July 2024
The Washington
The Sheffield institution is hosting its own huge fringe party. Psych jazz rockers BONK! feature on Friday. Full-throttle soul duo The Hot Soles come out of hibernation on Saturday. And Sheffield's We Hate The Sharkman close the party on Sunday.
The Other Festival
Fri. 26 July 2024 — Sun. 28 July 2024
Sidney & Matilda
With a mighty 35 acts over the weekend, Sidney & Matilda offer a “weekend of the best alternative music on offer in Sheffield and beyond.” Acts include Wet Man, Captain Avery & the Cosmic Triceratops of Intergalactic Peace, Riddimtion, and more.
Capture Sheffield Weekend Photography Course
Multiple dates
Yorkshire Artspace: Exchange Place Studios
Immerse yourself in the magical world of photography with professional photographer and tutor Laura Page.
Steam Kitchen
Multiple dates
The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, S2 4SJ
Tantalise your taste buds at the Steam Kitchen street food market. With live music and free activities for kids.
The Fringe at Alder
Fri. 26 July 2024 — Sun. 28 July 2024
Alder
Friday night's lineup includes Sheffield soul and jazz stalwart Jackie Moonbather and high-concept electronica from Dimitri. Saturday sees sets from indie-poppers Wurlitzer and 'alt-dad' band Airport Dad. On Sunday, the Dig Deep record shop returns.
Canal-Lines
Thu. 25 July 2024 — Sun. 28 July 2024
Dorothy Pax
The Dorothy Pax host four days of fun. Thursday is curated by WaterBear College of Music. Grunge-pop oddballs Been Weavil headline Friday. Jazz, funk and soul band Mappin Street Collective are a Saturday highlight. Chorlton Country Club close Sunday.
Roll Play
Sun. 28 July 2024
Sheffield General Cemetery
A double feature of interactive games in the cemetery, for lovers of gaming and RPGs. Starting with Blood on the Clocktower, a murder mystery where death is not the end. Followed by fantasy-themed comedy show Side Quest. Plus board games and a bar.
Sharrow Festival
Mount Pleasant Park, Abbeydale Road, S7 1BY
Sharrow Festival has been a special part of its local community since 1996. Join in the family-friendly celebration of the area's culture and diversity – 2024 details to come.
Seaside Crafts and Trail
Mon. 29 July 2024 — Thu. 1 August 2024
Manor Lodge
Come along to Manor Lodge during the second week of the summer holidays for some seaside-inspired fun.
Longlegs
Fri. 12 July 2024 — Thu. 1 August 2024
Showroom
FBI agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) is tracking down an elusive serial killer when she discovers a personal link to him. From actor-turned-director Osgood Perkins, with a near-unrecognisable Nicolas Cage. One of the most terrifying films of the year.
Summer Holiday Circus Clubs
Multiple dates
Greentop Circus Centre, 74 Holywell Road, S4 8AS
Join Greentop Circus for fun days of aerial hoop, trapeze, silks and floor-based circus activities.
Drop in and Draw
Multiple dates
Anomaly Arts Collective, 54–56 Abbey Lane, S8 0BP
Join Anomaly Arts Collective for their Friday morning Drop In and Draw sessions. Unwind, learn and create in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
A MAZE. / Sheffield
Fri. 2 August 2024
FØRGE Warehouse, 148 Effingham Road, S4 7YS
Experience video games and play on another level, as Berlin games, playful media and club culture comes to a warehouse venue in Sheffield.
Threads (40th Anniversary) + Q&A
Fri. 2 August 2024
Showroom
For the opening night of Sheffield Film Festival, join the Showroom for a special screening of Sheffield-set post-apocalyptic masterpiece Threads. Followed by a Q&A.
Creativity Club
Multiple dates
Anomaly Arts Collective, 54–56 Abbey Lane, Woodseats, S8 0BP
A creative space for you children to experiment with printing, clay, painting and more.
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.
Gameboy Camera Photography Workshops
Multiple dates
Site Gallery
Learn how to use the Gameboy Camera to capture experimental photographic images.
Mystery 35mm Horror Marathon
Sat. 3 August 2024
Showroom
Sheffield Film Festival gets creepy with the return of the Celluloid Screams Classic Horror Marathon. Join them for four frightful features, projected from 35mm – which will only be revealed as they’re about to begin!
Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour
Multiple dates
Sheffield General Cemetery
Learn about the stories buried in this sprawling, picturesque 19th-century cemetery. Taking place on the first Sunday of each month.
Hunday Service at The Three Huns
Multiple dates
The Three Tuns, 39 Silver Street Head, S1 2DD
Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Three Tuns becomes The Three Huns with an afternoon and evening of drag queen-hosted karaoke, fun and games.
Sleep
Fri. 12 July 2024 — Mon. 5 August 2024
A pregnant wife worries as her husband starts saying "someone's inside" in his sleep. Sleep-talking soon escalates to nightmarish behaviour. The debut feature from director Jason Yu stars the late Lee Sun-kyun (who achieved global fame in Parasite).
Summer Holiday Activities: Nature Crafts
Mon. 5 August 2024 — Thu. 8 August 2024
Manor Lodge
Head along to Manor Lodge during the third week of the summer holidays and discover the wonders of the natural world.
This is England
Fri. 2 August 2024 — Thu. 8 August 2024
Showroom
It's 1983 and school is out. 12-year-old Shaun is an isolated lad in a grim coastal town, whose father died in the Falklands War. Over the summer holiday he finds new role models in the local skinhead scene. Part of Sheffield Film Festival.
Johnny Osbourne
Fri. 9 August 2024
Network
Emerging in 1969 as lead vocalist of the Wildcats, the 'Dancehall Godfather' is a legend of reggae and dancehall. Associated with Jamaican label Studio One and a favourite son of the island, he's most famous for his standards like Ice Cream Love.
Seeing Beauty: Mindful Photography in Natural Landscapes with Jess Petrie
Sat. 10 August 2024
Connect with nature through the lens of your camera in this enchanting day of mindful exploration and creative vision. Led by photographer Jess Petrie in the landscape of Sheffield Manor Lodge.
Live Coding and Visuals Workshop with Antonio Roberts
Sat. 10 August 2024
Site Gallery
Learn how to live code and make your own visual performance on Hydra. Part of Site Gallery's Cyber Cafe exhibition.
GOLIATH: PLAYING WITH REALITY (VR)
Sat. 10 August 2024
Showroom
Sheffield Film Festival brings this award-winning VR experience to the city. Explore schizophrenia, gaming and connection.
I Saw the TV Glow
Thu. 11 July 2024 — Mon. 12 August 2024
Isolated teen Owen bonds with classmate Maddy over a mysterious late-night TV show. As their connection to the show deepens, they question their own reality and identities in this nostalgia-filled trans-allegory horror from director Jane Schoenbrun.
Four Lions
Fri. 9 August 2024 — Thu. 15 August 2024
Showroom
Sheffield Film Festival continues its Warp Films retrospective with Chris Morris’s Sheffield-set comedy masterpiece.
Summer Holiday Activities: Castles & Dragons
Tue. 13 August 2024 — Thu. 15 August 2024
Manor Lodge
Travel back to the Middle Ages with medieval-themed crafts.
Metro Tour
Thu. 27 June 2024 — Fri. 16 August 2024
South Street Kitchen
An exhibition on the urban environment from six Sheffield artists. Taking you on tour around a city – its sites of construction and excavation; places that have remained the same for years, and others that seem constantly in flux.
Artist Book Making
Sat. 17 August 2024
Anomaly Arts Collective, 54-56 Abbey Lane, S8 0BP
Join Anomaly Arts Collective for artist book making with Lara Gonzalez. You'll make a single section case bound notebook using professional tools and techniques.
Undercurrents
Sat. 13 July 2024 — Sat. 17 August 2024
Cupola Gallery
A group exhibition with work inspired by the forces that flow underneath our lives, shaping how we live and changing nature itself. Featuring painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography and textiles.
Kelham Makes: Flower Prints
Sat. 17 August 2024
Kelham Island Museum
Create your own beautiful, framed print using real pressed flowers on watercolour paper.
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.
Dig Where You Stand Biennial
Sat. 20 July 2024 — Sun. 18 August 2024
An exhibition revealing South Yorkshire's hidden racial history. Featuring work by 14 artists across five venues, uncovering stories from the archives about people of colour who have lived, worked and set down roots here.
Locusts of the Sickly Sun
Sat. 27 July 2024 — Sun. 18 August 2024
GLOAM Gallery
An exhibition about precarity and permeance, all tied to the economic and ecological. With work by Speculative Proxy, Alexandra Searle, and Joel Wycherley. Curated by GLOAM co-director Victoria Sharples.
Summer Holiday Activities: Cosmic Crafts
Mon. 19 August 2024 — Thu. 22 August 2024
Manor Lodge
Join Manor Lodge during the fifth week of the summer holidays and get cosmic with out-of-this world crafts.
The Music Of James Bond By Candlelight
Sat. 24 August 2024
The Octagon Centre
A night of music that will leave you shaken, not stirred. With a cast of West End singers accompanied by a live band, performing iconic Bond songs by candlelight.
Opera on Location: A Masked Ball
Thu. 22 August 2024 — Sat. 24 August 2024
The G-Mill, SADACCA, 48 Wicker, S3 8JB
An epic tale of politics, intrigue, corruption, betrayal and love. Brought to SADACCA (Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association) by the city's homegrown opera company.
Live Coding for Beginners with Lucy Cheesman
Sat. 24 August 2024
Site Gallery
Learn how to make your own music through live coding on Strudel with artist Lucy Cheesman. Part of Site Gallery's Cyber Cafe exhibition.
The Wrong Trousers + Live Score
Sat. 24 August 2024
Showroom
Sheffield Film Festival presents a special 30th anniversary screening of Aardman Animation's masterpiece, with a live score by Unite Brass Band.
Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight
Sun. 25 August 2024
The Octagon Centre
Enjoy songs like The Chain, Rhiannon, Don’t Stop and many more, performed live in an atmospheric candlelit setting.
Sheffield Fayre
Mon. 26 August 2024
Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue, S2 2PL
Celebrating its 21st year, Sheffield Fayre is bringing family fun to the beautiful Norfolk Heritage Park once again this August bank holiday. Expect kite flying demos, brilliant food, rides, a 50s-inspired vintage village, woodland crafts and more.
Kelham Island Film Club: Waking Life
Thu. 29 August 2024
Alder
Richard Linklater's 2001 film explores the nature of reality, dreams, consciousness and the meaning of life. A young man wanders through various dreamlike realities, having philosophical discussions along the way. In the film club's animation season.
Shamilton
Thu. 29 August 2024
The Leadmill
Ever heard of Hamilton? Expect the same incredible level of hip-hop, choreography and singing – but made up on the spot! The improv hip-hop parody musical comes to Sheffield fresh from sell-out runs in LA, New York, Chicago and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Summer Holiday Activities: Dinosaurs
Mon. 26 August 2024 — Thu. 29 August 2024
Manor Lodge
Do some rawr-some dinosaur crafting at Manor Lodge during the final week of the summer holidays.
Rock N Roll Circus
Thu. 29 August 2024 — Sat. 31 August 2024
Don Valley Bowl, S9 2DF
Roll up, roll up! Part music festival, part circus, the Rock N Roll Circus is coming back to town. With headliners Richard Hawley, Becky Hill and Milburn. Plus aerialists, stilt walkers, fortune tellers and more.
Performance: Monumentalise: Live!
Wed. 4 September 2024
Graves Gallery
Enjoy a special evening of performances inspired by the We Are Monument exhibition at Graves Gallery.
Adam Glasser Quartet
Fri. 6 September 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
South African-born Adam Glasser is a leading exponent of South African township jazz and a leading jazz chromatic harmonica player. With a band featuring top British jazz musicians. Hosted by Sheffield Jazz.
Made in Sheffield - National Videogame Museum
Multiple dates
National Videogame Museum
Explore the city's rich gaming heritage at the National Videogame Museum, with their freshly revamped ‘Made In Sheffield’ exhibit.
Sheffield Jazz - Adam Glasser Quartet
Fri. 6 September 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 1TD
South African-born Adam Glasser returns to Sheffield with his latest quartet, featuring top British jazz musicians.
ArtWorks: Open Studio at Wharncliffe Works
Fri. 6 September 2024 — Sat. 7 September 2024
Wharncliffe Works, 86 Green Lane, Sheffield, S6 3AF
ArtWorks invites you to their Open Studio event at Wharncliffe Works; supporting artists with learning disabilities, autism or both to flourish creatively and access professional opportunities from the art world.
GLOAM presents Twenty Truant Shapes
Sat. 7 September 2024
GLOAM Gallery
GLOAM presents Nathan Walker’s Twenty Truant Shapes, where an installation of low structures and apertures frame a body in parts, as language, speech, and memory are dissected.
Off the Shelf Festival of Words - A Bunch of Poems with Stan Skinny
Sat. 7 September 2024
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Visit Off the Shelf at Art in the Gardens, and meet their Poetry Gardener AKA comedian Stan Skinny for poetry fun amongst the flowers.
Walk the Streets in the Sky at Park Hill
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 will learn about the history of Park Hill.
Kelham Island Museum BSL Tour
Multiple dates
Kelham Island Museum
Discover British Sign Language (BSL) while exploring Kelham Island Museum and the latest collection highlights.
Strange Britain Presents... The Sheffield Showcase Ghost Tour
Fri. 6 September 2024 — Sat. 7 September 2024
Tudor Square, Sheffield, S1 2LA
Strange Britain pull out all the stops with a very special ghost tour.
Write from the Art; in the Graves Gallery
Sat. 7 September 2024
Graves Gallery
Join Write from the Art at the Graves Gallery for this fun and thought-provoking art-inspired creative writing workshop.
Sheffield Showcase
Fri. 6 September 2024 — Sun. 8 September 2024
A collaborative weekend-long event, showcasing the variety of cultural activity that takes place in Sheffield. With film screenings, music performances, art exhibits, family-friendly activities, and more.
Art in the Gardens
Sat. 7 September 2024 — Sun. 8 September 2024
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
One of the largest outdoor art exhibitions in the north. Discover paintings in the pavilions and marquees, sculptures on the lawns, and say hello to artists and craft makers – all in beautiful surroundings.
Cyber Cafe
Fri. 2 August 2024 — Sun. 8 September 2024
Site Gallery
An interactive exhibition inspired by the excitement of early internet cafes. With Geocities-style websites. Screensaver visuals. Photo diaries made with the GameBoy Camera. And music for you to remix, created with field recordings and coding.
Pattern Club: synthesiser + live coding workshop
Sun. 8 September 2024
Soft Ground
Sheffield's Pattern Club host a synthesiser & live coding workshop, demonstrating how synths can be controlled and manipulated using live coding.
Apricot Ballroom at Sadacca
Sat. 7 September 2024 — Sun. 8 September 2024
Sadacca, 48 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JB
Apricot Ballroom will be throwing another one of their friendly late-night hi-fi parties down at Sadacca.
Textile Postcards Workshop with Anne Menary
Multiple dates
Cupola Gallery
Textile Postcards Workshop with artist Anne Menary at Cupola Gallery.
Greentop Circus - Aerial and Circus taster sessions
Multiple dates
Greentop Centre, St Thomas Building, 74 Holywell Road, Sheffield, S4 8AS
Join Greentop Circus for Aerial and Circus taster sessions.
KINCA Art Competition and Kelham Nature Day
Sun. 8 September 2024
Kelham Island Museum
Take part in an art competition with the Kelham Island and Neepsend Community Alliance (KINCA) and Sheffield Museums.
Community Gardening Session with Regather
Sun. 8 September 2024
Regather
Join Regather as they transform Sharrow’s community garden into an attractive and productive space for local residents to enjoy.
Strange Britain Presents... Further Sins of Sheffield: A True Crime Special
Multiple dates
Dorothy Pax
Prepare for a captivating evening of intrigue, laughter, and spine-tingling tales as storyteller Adrian Finney once again descends into the shadowy depths of Sheffield's long and storied past.
The Magic of Terry Pratchett
Sun. 8 September 2024
The Leadmill
Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett.
Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood
Wed. 11 September 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Cabaret legend Paulus (BBC One's All Together Now) turns his lifelong obsession with the late, great comedian Victoria Wood and her music into a hilarious and heart-warming show.
Elton John by Candlelight
Thu. 12 September 2024
The Octagon Centre
Iconic hits like I’m Still Standing, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Bennie and the Jets, performed by in a candlelit Octagon Centre.
The Music of Adele by Candlelight
Fri. 13 September 2024
The Octagon Centre
The UK’s leading Adele tribute J’Adele and her live band bring to the Octagon Centre an evening packed full of hits like Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, Hello and more.
The Music of Abba by Candlelight
Sat. 14 September 2024
The Octagon Centre
A night of Abba anthems, performed by candlelight by tribute act Abba Reunion.
Piano Favourites
Sat. 14 September 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Acclaimed pianist Kathryn Stott returns to Sheffield for her final recital. Promising a whirlwind tour through a unique career – including Bach, a brand new farewell commission, the spirit of Broadway, Chopin, and more.
Sheffield Heritage Open Days
Fri. 6 September 2024 — Sun. 15 September 2024
Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.
Mladi & More
Wed. 18 September 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Janacek’s beloved Mládí (Youth) was written towards the end of his life as a nostalgic celebration of memories of his youth, drawing on his early writing. Music in the Round celebrate the 100th anniversary of this iconic piece for wind.
Mock Tudors
Wed. 18 September 2024
Sidney & Matilda
Sheffield's professed “garage punks powered by steam and ale.” The latest project of Ben Hall and Tom Diffenthal (Mr Ben and the Bens) and Richard Birkin (Hot Souls) their infectiously silly, catchy songs cover bin days, PTA meetings and tax returns.
Kelham Makes: Autumnal Wreaths
Thu. 19 September 2024
Kelham Island Museum
Kick-start your autumn and learn how to make a fresh door wreath using traditional craft techniques.
The Music of The Beatles by Candlelight
Sat. 21 September 2024
The Octagon Centre
A sing-along spectacular with the sounds of the Beatles performed in a candlelit setting.
The Last Dinner Party
Wed. 25 September 2024
The Octagon Centre
In support of their forthcoming debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy, the London-based band bring their dark guitar-pop and beguiling live presence to Sheffield.
Wine Tasting at the Graves Gallery
Wed. 25 September 2024
Graves Gallery
Raise a glass and savour good wine and glorious art with an exclusive evening at the Graves Gallery.
Lloyd Cole
Thu. 26 September 2024
Sheffield City Hall
The frontman of indie band Lloyd Cole and The Commotions has retained a devoted fan base since his emergence in the 80s. Back with a one-man show, expect dry wit, ornate guitar compositions and heartfelt delivery from one of our finest songwriters.
Float Along Festival
Sat. 28 September 2024
Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the third year running. This year's lineup includes: Shame, Antony Szmierek, Fat Dog, Scaler, Snapped Ankles, and more.
Festival of the Mind
Thu. 19 September 2024 — Sun. 29 September 2024
Feed your mind with a series of fascinating and inspiring talks, exhibitions and performances. Organised by folks from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with local artists and creatives.
Spirit of Independence Film Festival
Fri. 27 September 2024 — Sun. 29 September 2024
A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Sun. 29 September 2024
The Leadmill
One of the UK’s favourite masters of observational comedy returns to Sheffield following a sell-out show last year.
Show Your Metal
Thu. 13 June 2024 — Sun. 29 September 2024
Millennium Gallery
Coinciding with the 400th anniversary of the Cutlers’ Company in Hallamshire, this major exhibition celebrates the marvel of the material in all its forms.
Scouting For Girls
Wed. 2 October 2024
The Octagon Centre, Clarkson Street, S10 2TQ
Scouting For Girls make their Octagon Centre debut, bringing to Sheffield their rich catalogue of hits including She’s So Lovely, This Ain’t A Love Song, Heartbeat, and Elvis Ain’t Dead.
Bach for Solo Violin
Fri. 4 October 2024
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Benjamin Nabarro performs the first in a new series of concerts celebrating JS Bach’s much-loved music for solo violin. With performances at 1pm or 7pm.
Tori Freestone/Alcyona Mick Quartet
Fri. 4 October 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Tori Freestone and Alcyona Mick's collaborations reflect a shared influence from jazz, folk, Brazilian music, classical, free improvisation and more. Hosted by Sheffield Jazz.
Seven Hills Whisky Festival
Sat. 5 October 2024
The Steamworks, 109–111 Randall Street, S2 4SJ
A journey into the craftsmanship and diversity of this timeless spirit, with renowned distilleries, tastings and masterclasses.
Sensoria
Thu. 3 October 2024 — Sun. 6 October 2024
Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.
Romantic Piano Trios
Tue. 8 October 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
The Leonore Piano Trio's series of concerts traces the intimate form of the piano trio. This time, Robert Schumann’s Trio No.1 takes centre stage.
The Music of Jersey Boys by Candlelight
Fri. 11 October 2024
The Octagon Centre
A night of iconic harmonies and unrivalled showmanship made famous by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, taking you back to ‘late December back in ’63.’
Tom Ollendorff Trio with Will Vinson
Fri. 11 October 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Rising star British guitarist Tom Ollendorff teams up with US-based British alto saxophonist Will Vinson for an evening hosted by Sheffield Jazz.
A Doll's House
Sat. 21 September 2024 — Sat. 12 October 2024
Crucible Theatre
Nora Helmer is the envy of many. But her happy home is built on false foundations, and long hidden secrets are starting to surface. A powerful drama written by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Elin Schofield and adapted by Chris Bush.
Dizzy
Mon. 23 September 2024 — Sat. 12 October 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
When 15-year-old Qamar’s brother dies in an accident, nothing makes sense. Until her brother’s friend introduces her to the world of street art and an underground realm, and she finds herself on an odyssey of grief, love and unexpected heroes.
No Bounds
Fri. 11 October 2024 — Sun. 13 October 2024
A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins. Returning in October to bring together music, visual art and technology.
Tess Jaray: Paintings and Drawings Across 60 Years
Sat. 20 July 2024 — Sun. 13 October 2024
Millennium Gallery
An exhibition by one of the most influential British painters of the last century. With abstract painting exploring form and space, led by her interest in architecture, pattern, repetition and colour.
Shed Seven
Thu. 14 November 2024 — Mon. 14 October 2024
The Octagon Centre
A career-spanning 30th-anniversary set from Shed Seven. With special guests The Sherlocks.
Jess Gillam and Friends
Thu. 17 October 2024
Crucible Theatre
The first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician and the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. Jess's infectious enthusiasm and passion for music light up every stage.
Barry Green Quartet
Fri. 18 October 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
The inventive pianist returns to Sheffield Jazz with a new band.
Fergus McCreadie Solo
Thu. 24 October 2024
Firth Hall
Award-winning pianist Fergus McCreadie returns to Sheffield Jazz for a solo performance.
Tindersticks
Sat. 26 October 2024
The Octagon Centre, Clarkson Street, S10 2TQ
Tindersticks return this autumn with a new album recorded in Girona, Spain and extensive tour of Europe.
Mendelssohn String Quartets, Consone Quartet
Sat. 26 October 2024
St. Matthew's Church, 45 Carver Street, S1 4FT
Music in the Round’s new visiting string quartet celebrate the quartets of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn.
Mendelssohn Roundtable, Consone Quartet & Laura Tunbridge
Sat. 26 October 2024
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Join Music in the Round’s new visiting string quartet in conversation with the University of Oxford's Prof. Laura Tunbridge.
Mendelssohn Octet, Ensemble 360 & Consone Quartet
Sat. 26 October 2024
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
The Consone Quartet join forces with the string players of Ensemble 360 to perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet, full of joyful invention.
Celluloid Screams
Thu. 24 October 2024 — Sun. 27 October 2024
Showroom
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 16th year in 2024. 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 2024 programme in coming months.
Steel City Beer & Cider Festival
Kelham Island Museum
Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) know a thing or two about good beer, cider and perry. Join them for their 48th festival in October 2024 – details TBC.
The Monster In The Maze
Fri. 1 November 2024 — Sat. 2 November 2024
Crucible Theatre
Opera for the people of Sheffield and with the people of Sheffield. Bringing together people of all ages alongside professional musicians for an epic take on ancient Greek myth.
City of Rivers
Fri. 24 November 2023 — Sun. 3 November 2024
Weston Park Museum
An exhibition of stories, objects, artwork, film and photography chronicling Sheffield's relationship with its waterways.
Sheffield Plastic Free Market
Sun. 3 November 2024
The Steamworks, 109-111 Randall Street, S2 4SJ
Join Sheffield Action on Plastic for their market. Browse wares from local businesses, tuck into delicious food and drink, and enjoy a showcase of local music talent. All without single use plastics.
The Libertines
Mon. 4 November 2024
The Octagon Centre, Clarkson Street, S10 2TQ
The iconic band that dominated the 00s indie music scene are back with a bang.
Vienesse Masterworks. Brahms and more for solo piano
Thu. 7 November 2024
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
In his new recital series, Tim Horton celebrates the music of Vienna, a city famous for its classical music, through works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and more.
Lightning Seeds
Fri. 8 November 2024
The Octagon Centre, Clarkson Street, S10 2TQ
Celebrate 35 years of pure joy with one of the country’s best loved bands on their greatest hits tour.
John Stowell/Jamie Taylor Quartet
Fri. 8 November 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
A treat for guitar lovers as Sheffield’s Jamie Taylor teams up with three of his favourite musicians from either side of the Atlantic.
Tina Turner by Candlelight
Fri. 15 November 2024
The Octagon Centre
Dixie Daye and her band perform Tina Turner's biggest hits in an atmospheric candlelit concert.
Efpi All Star Orchestra
Fri. 15 November 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
A unique 15-piece ensemble celebrate the 15th anniversary of Efpi Records, featuring musicians from Beats & Pieces Big Band, Let Spin, and Johnny Hunter Quartet. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
KENREX
Sat. 26 October 2024 — Sat. 16 November 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
July 10th 1981. Skidmore, Missouri. A man is shot dead in broad daylight. There are 60 witnesses – but no one saw a thing. Part western, part true crime, with an Americana soundtrack, KENREX is a gritty one-man thrill ride.
Meat Loaf by Candlelight
Sat. 16 November 2024
The Octagon Centre
Stars of the West End's Bat Out of Hell present the ultimate tribute to Meat Loaf.
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
Sun. 10 November 2024 — Wed. 20 November 2024
Sheffield City Hall
The comedian is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes, as brings his latest tour to Sheffield.
Soft Machine
Fri. 22 November 2024
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
A UK avant/jazz-rock and improvising band make their Sheffield Jazz debut at Crookes Social Club.
Queen of the Qanun
Fri. 29 November 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Hailed as ‘the queen of the qanun’, the Middle Eastern 78-stringed plucked zither. Based on Arabic classical traditions, Maya's sound has echoes of everything from jazz to flamenco, infused with warmth and humour.
Schuman & Chopin for solo piano. Stephen Hough
Fri. 29 November 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Voted one of Classic FM’s top 25 greatest pianists ever, Stephen Hough returns to the Crucible Playhouse to perform works including Schumann’s Fantasie in C and Chopin’s final piano sonata.
Fanfare! Trumpet Classics. Aaron Azunda Akugbo & Zeynep Özsuca
Sat. 30 November 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo makes his Sheffield debut. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an eclectic mix of works by Vivaldi, Florence Price, Eugene Bozza and more.
Sounds of Now: Meltwater. Manasamitra
Sat. 30 November 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
An immersive meditation on the environmental crisis, exploring the destructive power and awesome beauty of water. With vocals from Carnatic tradition singer Supriya Nagarajan, film, and acoustic and electronic music from Duncan Chapman.
The Ruskin Collection: Hand, Head and Heart
Sat. 9 December 2023 — Sun. 1 December 2024
Millennium Gallery
A display about the positive power of making by hand. Including a new memorial quilt commemorating Terry Higgins, the first named person in the UK to die of an AIDS-related illness, on public display for the first time.
Empirical & Jason Rebello
Fri. 6 December 2024
Crucible Theatre
The jazz outfit bring their signature sound to Sheffield – a combination of complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation.
Empirical with Jason Rebello
Fri. 6 December 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
A UK jazz outfit celebrated for their complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation. Sheffield Jazz and Music in The Round.
PostNatures
Thu. 16 March 2023 — Sat. 7 December 2024
Graves Gallery
An exhibition curated by artist Victoria Lucas, centred around a painting of an imaginary landscape by JMW Turner. Exploring perceptions of reality and representations of the relationship between women and nature.
Contrasts
Sat. 7 December 2024
Crucible Theatre
Two utterly different string quartets from two giants who typify the staggering range of fin de siècle classical music: Schoenberg and Debussy.
Spirit of the Guitar
Sat. 7 December 2024
Crucible Theatre
An afternoon concert with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, performing everything from classical favourites to irresistible tango and famous movie hits.
Portraiture and the Human Figure
Thu. 16 March 2023 — Sun. 8 December 2024
Graves Gallery
“A celebration of being, making and looking.” Read our writer Wemmy's review of this inspiring exhibition full of love letters to bodies.
A Boy Was Born
Fri. 13 December 2024
Sheffield Cathedral
The choir of Sheffield Cathedral brings to life Benjamin Britten's beautiful A Boy Was Born, capturing the spirit of Christmas. Plus other seasonal classics performed with Ensemble 360.
Comedy Drag Lunch
Sun. 15 December 2024
OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE
Celebrate the festive season with OEC's Christmas comedy drag show.
Bublé Christmas by Candlelight
Thu. 19 December 2024
The Octagon Centre
An evening of Christmas hits made famous by Michael Bublé, with big band accompaniment.
Christmas by Candlelight
Fri. 20 December 2024
The Octagon Centre
A magical evening of best-loved festive hits performed by candlelight.
We are the Monument
Sat. 27 January 2024 — Sat. 21 December 2024
Graves Gallery
An exhibition curated by artist Yuen Fong Ling, encouraging us to consider the significance of those represented on, or in opposition to, the plinth.
Treasure Island: An Adult Panto
Sat. 21 December 2024
Drama Studio
Get ready for a cheeky romp with Far Out Theatre on Pleasure Island with their latest, adult pantomime!
Lubna Chowdhary: PLURIVERSE
Thu. 4 July 2024 — Sat. 21 December 2024
Graves Gallery
Bold, hybrid installations, drawings and sculptures exploring the interconnectivity of objects in the material world. Including new work the artist developed during residencies in India and Italy.
Frozen Sing-A-Long
Sat. 28 December 2024
OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE
Belt out Let It Go and Do You Want to Build a Snowman? at this special screening of the Disney fave.
Little Shop Of Horrors
Sat. 7 December 2024 — Sat. 18 January 2025
Crucible Theatre
The killer rock musical comes to the Crucible in time for Christmas. When flower shop assistant Seymour acquires a mysterious new plant, he names it ‘Audrey II’ after his crush. But this plant’s out for blood.
Death and the King's Horseman
Mon. 3 February 2025 — Sat. 8 February 2025
Crucible Theatre
Set in Nigeria in the late 1940s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king. However Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires.
Pig Heart Boy
Thu. 27 February 2025 — Sat. 15 March 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
All Cameron wants is to be normal, but he needs a heart transplant. When he's finally offered a new heart, he must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back. Based on the novel by award-winning writer Malorie Blackman OBE (Noughts and Crosses).
Classical Weekend
One big celebration of classical music. Bringing classical music to concert halls, gardens and public spaces across the city, every other year. Returning in 2025.
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
Fri. 10 May 2024 — Sun. 2 May 2027
Weston Park Museum
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.