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.
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.
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).
Mendelssohn String Quartets, Consone Quartet
Sat. 15 March 2025
St. Marie's Cathedral, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB
Music in the Round’s visiting string quartet returns to Sheffield for its final immersive afternoon and evening of concerts exploring the music of Felix Mendelssohn.
Annie
Tue. 11 March 2025 — Sat. 15 March 2025
The Montgomery
Ellesmere Musical Theatre Company presents Annie at The Montgomery.
The Effect
Wed. 12 March 2025 — Sat. 15 March 2025
Drama Studio
Is it possible to create a love drug? The Effect examines the clash of science and human nature in an intelligent and intimate production. Written by internationally acclaimed playwright and University of Sheffield alumni Lucy Prebble.
DIY Sound Workshop with Manon McCoy
Sat. 15 March 2025
Gut Level
Are you interested in live sound, amplification or running DIY events? This workshop will cover the basics of live sound engineering, for women and minority genders only. Hosted by Key of She.
Improvisation in Songwriting with Kirsty Almeida
Sat. 15 March 2025
Gut Level
Learn how we can use improvisation as a practical, playful, and inspirational tool to facilitate the creative process of songwriting. This workshop is for women and minority genders only. Hosted by Key of She.
Sheffield Beer Week
Mon. 10 March 2025 — Sun. 16 March 2025
7 days of beery fun. With brewery tours and tastings, beer and food pairings, pub walks, workshops tap takeovers, and more. See our highlights for Sheffield Beer Week 2025.
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.
fæthm: explorations in co-curation with the River Dôn
Thu. 13 March 2025 — Sun. 16 March 2025
Kelham Island Museum
An exhibition exploring the cultural and environmental significance of the River Don, its health and its rights. Including an installation in the weir near Kelham Island Museum.
National Lottery Open Week
Sun. 16 March 2025
Showroom
To celebrate the cinema's 30th birthday weekend, the Showroom is joining in National Lottery Open Week. With free events including projection booth tours and an archival film screening.
Anomaly Life Drawing
Multiple dates
The Floristry School, Cotton Mill Walk, S3 8DH
A place to relax, experiment with materials and practice drawing the wonderful human form.
Quacks
Multiple dates
Showroom
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.
The Mary Wallopers
Thu. 20 March 2025
The Octagon Centre
A seven-piece band mixing the raw energy of punk rock with traditional Irish folk ballads to create something joyous, chaotic and irreverent. Their shows are often anarchic but also showcase the pure emotion of songs passed down the generations.
Sister Midnight
Fri. 14 March 2025 — Thu. 20 March 2025
Showroom
Disillusioned newlywed Uma moves into her uninterested husband's home in Mumbai. Trapped in domestic hell, she sets out to explore the city on her own – but finds that its nocturnal world changes her. A surreal, darkly comic, genre-bending story.
Mother, Country + Q&A
Fri. 21 March 2025
The Lescar
Sheffield-based filmmaker Pablo Navarrete's parents were forced to leave Chile after a military coup in 1973, coming to the UK as political refugees. In this documentary, he and his parents go to Chile to witness an uprising and confront their past.
Beethoven for Flute
Fri. 21 March 2025
Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD
Be transported to the classical elegance of an 18th century salon in this concert celebrating Beethoven’s joyful, sparkling music for flute. Opening Classical Weekend 2025.
Sonority Choir: Spirit of the Cemetery
Fri. 21 March 2025
Sheffield General Cemetery
Join Sonority Choir on a mysterious journey around the General Cemetery.
Apartment House
Sat. 22 March 2025
Sheffield General Cemetery
One of the UK's most revered groups for contemporary classical music, captivating audiences with avant-garde and experimental music for over 25 years. Performing music by Arvo Pärt, Pauline Oliveros, Ramūnas Motiekaitis, John Cage and more.
Classical Weekend
Fri. 21 March 2025 — Sun. 23 March 2025
One big celebration of classical music. With pop-up performances in the Winter Garden and Leah's Yard, a workshop for kids in the Musical Pocket Park, a celebration of the musical history of miners, a reimagining of the opera Carmen, and lots more.
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
Fri. 21 March 2025 — Sun. 23 March 2025
Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. With some of the best new adventure films from around the world plus a spotlight on locally-made films. Part of the wider month-long Festival of the Outdoors.
New Music Ensemble
Sun. 23 March 2025
Gut Level
A relaxed afternoon concert celebrating new LGBTQIA+ composers, with pieces performed by the University’s New Music Ensemble. Gut Level is an 18+ venue.
Evening Panel Discussion: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture
Tue. 25 March 2025
Millennium Gallery
An evening discussion bringing together an acclaimed group of artists and curators to explore the broader themes of the latest exhibition at the Millennium Gallery, These Mad Hybrids.
Andro & Eve: Gender Awareness Training
Multiple dates
These interactive sessions from Andro and Eve are designed to pass on knowledge, helping freelancers and organisations who want to build more equitable and inclusive policies and practices for trans and non-binary clients and customers.
The Longest Year: The Miners' Strike at 40
Sat. 1 March 2025 — Thu. 27 March 2025
Showroom
The Showroom presents a mini season of films and events marking the end of the miners’ strike, the largest industrial dispute the UK has ever seen.
Flow
Mon. 17 March 2025 — Thu. 27 March 2025
A journey through realms both natural and mystical, following solitary Cat, whose home is devastated by a flood. An entirely unique, dialogue-free animation that expands the boundaries of visual storytelling, from director Gints Zilbalodis (Away).
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
Mon. 24 March 2025 — Thu. 27 March 2025
Showroom
17-year-old Chantel from Brooklyn dreams of becoming a doctor, but is forced to re-evaluate her future after falling for Tyrone. An ambitious 1992 film from Leslie Harris, presented by TAPE Collective as part of their series exploring Black girlhood.
Discover Me UK
Multiple dates
Alder
A monthly open mic night all about discovering new artists. Giving emerging talent the change to play their songs live with session musicians.
Billy Marrows & Grande Família
Fri. 28 March 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
A rare chance to hear Billy Marrows and his 12-piece chamber jazz group play music from their critically acclaimed debut album Penelope. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
Brandenburg: Bach for Harpsichord and Strings
Sat. 29 March 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Ensemble 360 is joined by leading harpsichordist Steven Devine for an evening of music by three members of the Bach family.
Sheffield Shorts
Sat. 29 March 2025
Showroom
A new festival for 2025, celebrating short films. Along with filmmaker Q&As and chance to vote for your favourite film to be awarded the Audience Prize.
Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave
Sun. 30 March 2025
The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Little Sheffield, S2 4SJ
Join the original, award-winning family rave at The Steamworks for music, craft, play, drinks and fun.
Proud! Telling LGBT+ stories in Sheffield
Tue. 1 October 2019 — Sun. 30 March 2025
Weston Park Museum
A display within Weston Park Museum, co-curated by LGBT+ people living in Sheffield. Exploring the city’s LGBT+ history – some of which can seem hidden, but it’s all around us and part of who we are.
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.
The End
Fri. 28 March 2025 — Thu. 3 April 2025
Showroom
25 years after environmental collapse, Mother, Father and Son struggle to maintain hope and normality while confined to a bunker – when a Girl turns up. A post-apocalyptic musical domestic drama with Tilda Swinton, George Mackay and Moses Ingram.
Made in Tennessee
Fri. 4 April 2025
The Montgomery
A taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions. Featuring some of UK’s finest country musicians, taking you from country’s origins in the Southern States to the modern likes of Kacey Musgraves.
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.
Analogue Film Workshops with artist filmmaker Rhea Storr
Fri. 4 April 2025 — Sat. 5 April 2025
Site Gallery
Learn how to use analogue film cameras and develop your own 35mm black and white film. On the theme of portraiture and approaches to engaging with another person, community or place. Suitable for ages 15+.
The Animated Life of Arthur Humberstone
Sat. 8 March 2025 — Sat. 5 April 2025
Old Post Hall
The story of animation in the UK in the 20th century, told through the archive of a pioneering Derbyshire-born animator. Humberstone contributed to the likes of Animal Farm, Yellow Submarine, Watership Down, and The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show.
The Twilight Saga Marathon
Sat. 5 April 2025
Showroom
A full day immersed in the world of Forks, Washington, in the company of Bella, Edward, and Jacob. With intros, activities, best-dressed prizes and themed refreshments. Presented by Film Girls Galore and Morgan’s Meetups at the Showroom.
Sheffield Ceramics Festival
Sat. 5 April 2025 — Sun. 6 April 2025
Kelham Island Museum
Browse the wares of around 50 ceramic artists, potters and sculptors from South Yorkshire and beyond.
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.
Rapunzel
Sat. 5 April 2025 — Sun. 6 April 2025
The Montgomery
A panto tale told with a laugh-a-minute script, sparkling costumes, beautiful scenery and lots of audience participation.
SIX The Musical Live!
Sun. 6 April 2025 — Tue. 8 April 2025
Showroom
Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British musical her-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical.
The Enchanted Princess Ball
Wed. 9 April 2025
The Montgomery
Once upon a time, in the land of fairytales, Chester the Castle Jester has muddled up all invitations to The Royal Ball.
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.
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 Importance of Being Earnest
Wed. 9 April 2025 — Sat. 12 April 2025
Drama Studio
'A trivial comedy for serious people.' Sheffield University Drama Society present Oscar Wilde's satirical comedy, focusing on the social and moral hypocrisy of late Victorian society.
KINOTEKA on TOUR: Polish Film Season
Sat. 5 April 2025 — Mon. 14 April 2025
Showroom
A series of four films by Polish filmmakers. Including contemporary dramas Under the Volcano and It’s Not My Film, alongside the breathtaking documentary The Silent Trees and all-time classic, 1965’s The Saragossa Manuscript.
Raising the Baton – A Manifesto for Hope
Thu. 17 April 2025
Millennium Gallery
Join the Baton of Hope UK for a screening of Raising the Baton: A Manifesto for Hope. The story of how a small charity tackled head-on the highly stigmatised subject of suicide. Followed by a Q&A.
Habitat
Sat. 15 March 2025 — Sat. 19 April 2025
Cupola Gallery
A mixed group exhibition, with an opening event on Friday 14th March.
Resistanz
Fri. 18 April 2025 — Sun. 20 April 2025
Corporation
A festival of industrial, electro and alternative music, taking over Corporation for Easter bank holiday weekend.
Neil Young: Coastal
Thu. 17 April 2025 — Sun. 20 April 2025
Showroom
Take a journey with maverick musician Neil Young in this personal, behind-the-scenes documentary, as he cruises the coast on his recent solo tour.
Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival
Fri. 18 April 2025 — Mon. 21 April 2025
Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song. Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. All for free, with donations going to charity.
Ora Cogan
Wed. 23 April 2025
Sidney & Matilda
Multi-instrumentalist Ora Cogan has become known for her cinematic compositions that incorporate elements of country, goth and psychedelic rock. When Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval calls her atmospheric music "captivating," it must be something special.
Sam Carter
Thu. 24 April 2025
Cafe #9
A BBC Folk Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist renowned for his narrative-rich songwriting.
Key Of She Jam Night
Multiple dates
Gut Level
A music improvisation jam for women and minority genders.
Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent
Fri. 25 April 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Sheffield Jazz hosts multi-award-winning vocalist and lyricist Georgia Mancio and double Grammy-winning pianist and composer Alan Broadbent, as they present songs from their new album, alongside gems from their 40-strong back catalogues.
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.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII
Thu. 24 April 2025 — Sun. 27 April 2025
Showroom
The groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben returns to cinemas, now digitally re-mastered with enhanced audio.
Postmodern Jukebox
Wed. 30 April 2025
The Octagon Centre
Fresh off playing their thousandth show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox are going on tour and coming to Sheffield.
Festival of Debate: Should Museums Return Objects?
Wed. 30 April 2025
Weston Park Museum
An evening discussion exploring what historic acquisitions mean for museums and how they should be approached today.
Phazed Out
Sat. 3 May 2025
Network
A bank holiday festival of hardcore and alternative, headlined by New York hardcore legends Agnostic Front.
The Kingdom Come: Spring Awakening Edition
Thu. 8 May 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
It’s time to come out of hibernation and join Andro and Eve for this Spring Awakening edition of their drag king cabaret, The Kingdom Come.
Misha Mullov-Abbado Group
Fri. 9 May 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Acclaimed bassist and prolific composer and arranger Misha Mullov-Abbado leads his regular group, featuring some of the most sought-after young musicians in London. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
Tummy Monster + Director Q&A
Fri. 9 May 2025
Showroom
When a narcissistic tattoo artist gets an unexpected visit from a celebrity client, a seemingly innocent selfie request causes the night to spiral into a game of psychological warfare. With an in person Q&A with the film's director Ciaran Lyons.
Ivo Neame Trio
Fri. 16 May 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Multi-award-winning pianist Ivo Neame is one of a handful of musician/composers redefining the sound of British jazz. Join him as he leads his trio, featuring two of the finest UK-based jazz instrumentalists. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
Ready Steady 60s Show
Fri. 16 May 2025
The Montgomery
Step back in time as this band bring the iconic 60s music scene to life.
20 years of Ensemble 360: Festival Launch
Fri. 16 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Schubert’s rousing Octet showcases the range and breadth of Ensemble 360, with its jaunty, memorable tunes and high drama. Kicking off the group's 20th birthday celebrations.
Get Together
Sat. 17 May 2025
Kelham Island
A joyous one-day festival of independent music, taking over warehouses, breweries and bars of Kelham Island and Neepsend.
Family Concert: Giddy Goat
Sat. 17 May 2025
Crucible Theatre
Being a mountain goat is no fun when you are scared of heights! Can Giddy find the fearless goat inside himself in time to rescue little Edmund? Based on the best-selling children’s book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman, with opportunities to join in.
Intimate Letters. Ensemble 360
Sat. 17 May 2025
Crucible Theatre
Nicknamed Intimate Letters, Janáček’s intricate quartet is interspersed with the Czech composer’s own writing, performed by an actor, in this special performance by Ensemble 360 with an actor.
Echoes from the Birdcage
Sat. 17 May 2025
Crucible Theatre
Experience the vibrant soundscape of London’s King’s Cross with this show from Evelyn Glennie, Jill Jarman, Paul Booth, Ian East and Brian O'Kane.
Goldberg: Bach at dawn. Ensemble 360
Sun. 18 May 2025
Sheffield General Cemetery
Greet the dawn with beautiful classical music at the Samuel Worth Chapel, as the day breaks and birdsong surrounds you.
Goldberg: Bach at Breakfast
Sun. 18 May 2025
Sheffield General Cemetery
A breakfast concert of Bach’s popular Goldberg Variations. Intricate counterpoint and life-affirming spirituality in a breathtaking arrangement for violin, viola and cello.
The Nostalgic Utopian Future Distance
Sun. 18 May 2025
Firth Hall
An electrifying and electrified evening of duets between soloists drawn from Ensemble 360, and tape or live electronics. All presented in multi-speaker, 360-degree surround sound.
Strange Presence: John Hoyland Paintings
Sat. 18 January 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025
Millennium Gallery
This spring, two new exhibitions at the Millennium Gallery celebrate the acclaimed Sheffield-born artist, John Hoyland (1934 – 2011). With paintings, sketchbooks, photographs and archival film.
These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture
Thu. 20 February 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025
Millennium Gallery
Rarely seen sculptures by Sheffield-born artist John Hoyland, best known for his abstract paintings. Alongside work by Caroline Achaintre, Phyllida Barlow, Hew Locke and more.
Schumann & Ravel: Mother Goose. Ensemble 360
Mon. 19 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
An afternoon concert of Ravel’s delightful, whimsical work setting fairytales to music.
Battleship Potemkin
Mon. 19 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Soviet cinema at its finest. Join Music in the Round for a screening of this influential piece of cinema with the original soundtrack performed live by Ensemble 360 to mark the film’s centenary year, with conductor George Morton.
Relaxed Concert: Appalachian Spring
Tue. 20 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Doors will be left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during this performance with Ensemble 360.
Appalachian Spring
Tue. 20 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Members of the celebrated Elias Quartet join forces with their friends and former colleagues in Ensemble 360. Playing a deeply moving and brooding meditation on change, and a life-affirming depiction of Appalachia.
The Night Overtook Us: An evening of Scottish folk music
Tue. 20 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Donald Grant, violinist with Elias Quartet, is also a master of the folk fiddle. Join him and friends for folk infused with his life-long passion for Gaelic song and the Scottish music tradition.
Pint of Science Festival
Mon. 19 May 2025 — Wed. 21 May 2025
Three nights of science fun. Academics bring their research out of the lab for a series of talks, demos and experiments in pubs, bars and creative spaces. Info for 2025 coming soon.
Cycles and Circles
Wed. 21 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Breaking down cultural boundaries with his new approach to composition, sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun brings a new energy and vision to both Indian classical and contemporary music.
Film Studies: Four Decades of Stanley Kubrick
Wed. 2 April 2025 — Wed. 21 May 2025
Showroom
Revered as a visionary artist by those who admire him, reviled as cold and inhumane by those who don’t, Kubrick and his films still provoke argument and debate quarter of a century after his death.
Shostakovich, Mozart and more
Thu. 22 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Ensemble 360 are joined by members of the Elias String Quartet with an expansive programme of exciting writing for strings from the 20th century, interspersed with two glorious works for piano and wind.
Brahms String Sextet
Thu. 22 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
A final chance to catch the members of the Elias Quartet in collaboration with Ensemble 360. This celebration of music for strings centres on Brahms’s spectacular Sextet.
Celebrating Avril Coleridge-Taylor
Fri. 23 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
A concert with conversation introducing us to the ground-breaking Avril Coleridge-Taylor and her world. Presented by writer Leah Broad, whose group biography of female composers Quartet (2023) won plaudits around the globe.
Sinfonietta: Britten, Vaughan Williams and more
Fri. 23 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Ensemble 360 explore an intricate musical family tree, unpacking the influence of some of the 20th century’s greatest composers upon one another.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
Fri. 16 May 2025 — Sat. 24 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages.
Goldberg: Piano at dawn. Ensemble 360
Sat. 24 May 2025
Sheffield General Cemetery
Tim Horton performs a spellbinding early morning concert, returning the Goldberg Variations to their original keyboard form.
Finale: Mozart, Beethoven & Elgar
Sat. 24 May 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025's finale event. In a nostalgic nod to Ensemble 360’s beginnings, the group revisits the music from their very first concert in this 20th anniversary.
Subjects of State, Labours of Love
Fri. 14 February 2025 — Sun. 25 May 2025
Site Gallery
An immersive multi-channel film installation, presenting an intimate portrait of Caribbean associations in Wolverhampton from the 1980s to the present day, and Sheffield African and Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA).
Sheffield Food Festival
Sat. 24 May 2025 — Mon. 26 May 2025
Peace Gardens, S1 2HH
Three (hopefully) sunny days of food, food and more food.
Festival of Debate
Tue. 22 April 2025 — Fri. 30 May 2025
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.
Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival
"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.
Goldsmiths North
Fri. 30 May 2025 — Sun. 1 June 2025
Cutlers' Hall, Church Street, S1 1HG
Meet and buy from over 50 independent silversmiths and jewellery makers in the magnificent surroundings of Cutlers' Hall. Earlybird tickets on sale throughout February.
Curry Night with Grow + Ammi’s Kitchen
Sat. 7 June 2025
Common Ground Community Centre, Machon Bank, S7 1GR
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.
Anatomy at Sheffield
Mon. 10 February 2025 — Sun. 15 June 2025
Western Bank Library
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.
Kelham Pride
Sat. 21 June 2025
Kelham Island
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.
Derrick Greaves: Art Worlds
Sat. 25 January 2025 — Sat. 21 June 2025
Graves Gallery
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.
Sheffield DocFest
Wed. 18 June 2025 — Mon. 23 June 2025
Showroom
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.
Migration Matters Festival
Fri. 20 June 2025 — Sat. 28 June 2025
A celebration of culture, compassion, and the positive impact migration and refugees have in Sheffield. Held on and around Refugee Week each June. Come back soon for details of the 2025 programme.
The King's Voice
Sat. 28 June 2025
The Montgomery
Gordon Hendricks captures the spirit of Elvis on stage.
Crossed Wires Festival
Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sun. 6 July 2025
Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. Details for 2025 coming soon!
Children's Media Conference
Tue. 8 July 2025 — Thu. 10 July 2025
Showroom
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.
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.
Chance To Dance
Sat. 19 July 2025
One big day of music and movement in outdoor spots around the city centre. Details for 2025 to come in early spring.
Bassfest Summer Festival
Sat. 19 July 2025 — Sun. 20 July 2025
Don Valley Bowl
Dedicated to drum and bass, house, bassline, and beyond.
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
Thu. 24 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
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!
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.
Rockin the Bowl
Sat. 6 September 2025
SteelYard Kelham, The Yard, Bardwell Road, Neepsend, S3 8AS
"Forged in fire, set in steel." An all-dayer dedicated to rock and metal. Back for 2025 in its new venue of SteelYard Kelham.
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.
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).
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...
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.
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.
Beatles Complete
Sat. 11 October 2025
The Montgomery
A night of Beatlemania packed with hits from the most influential band of all time.
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.
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.
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.
The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: An Exhibition by Pete McKee
Fri. 29 November 2024 — Sun. 2 November 2025
Weston Park Museum
Join one of Sheffield best-loved artists as he takes you on a nostalgia-filled journey through his 1970s childhood.
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.
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.
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.