Join Graphic Novel Reading Room to hear Anna Trench in conversation with Gabi Putnoki about the story of a female footballer and the hidden history of the women's game, brought to life in a new graphic novel about football, friendship and first love.

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.

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

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.

Enjoy a fun, interactive workshop, inspired by the objects and artworks in the Colour exhibition with artist Nisha Lall.

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

Join Kelham Island Museum for a special ceramics workshop.

The Weeping Willows (Laura Coates and Andrew Wrigglesworth) are a couple of old souls, steeped in bluegrass tradition and draped in gothic Americana imagery.

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.

Spend a special afternoon in the gallery exploring the city’s visual art collection while a dance performance unfolds around you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Delve into the world of colour in more depth with experienced artist-tutor Brian Smith in this comprehensive full-day workshop.

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.

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

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.

Pick up a map on The Green and spend the Sunday exploring Walkley's Yard Sale Trail, plus Open Gardens and Green Spaces.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An exhibition celebrating Sheffield's alternative art scene, with an opening Friday night event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce vibes at this Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with dance and music performances from Sunrit Culture Group.

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.

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.

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.

A bank holiday day out for all of the family in Norfolk Park. With a fun fair, demos, arts and crafts, stalls, and more.

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 is Showroom Cinema’s annual celebration of its rich film heritage and the thriving film culture of Sheffield and the surrounding region.

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.

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

Wish Weston Park Museum many happy returns as it celebrates its 150th birthday! 

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.

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.

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of classic rock anthems from legends past and present.

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

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.

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

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

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.

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.

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).

Ensemble 360 perform some of Mozart’s most charming works, as well as music by Robert Schumann.

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...

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.

Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists.

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

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

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

A stirring evening of romantic favourites performed by the Leonore Piano Trio.

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.

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

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.

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 (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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Monegasque-Sri Lankan pianist Shani Diluka performs music by Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Moondog and JS Bach.

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.

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.

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.

Singer Claire Booth and Ensemble 360 present an evening of French chamber music.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Ensemble 360 perform one Mozart’s greatest works, immortalised in the 1984 film Amadeus, in this concert of chamber music on a large scale.

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.

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.

Ensemble 360 celebrate one of the greatest composers to have ever lived.

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

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason presents two of Beethoven’s best-loved works for solo piano: the ‘Moonlight’ and the ‘Waldstein’ sonatas.

Artist Penny McCarthy sets out to find new ways to consider time, loss and preservation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.