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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

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.

Ultimate Kylie Minogue Quiz + Q&A with author Michael Cragg

Thu. 15 October 2026

The Victoria, 1 Rowland Street, S3 8DE

Join Juno Books for a night of all things Kylie Minogue as they celebrate the publication of Michael Cragg's new book Can’t Get You Out Of My Head: In Search of Kylie.

Weird Weekend Pre-Halloween Party

Sat. 24 October 2026

The Writers Workshop, 14 Orchard Square, S1 2FB

Beat the Halloween rush and celebrate a week early with The Writers Workshop's Weird Weekend party with a literary flavour. Over 18s only.

Unherd Jam Night

Multiple dates

Mary St Live, 95 Mary Street, S1 4RT

A new multi-genre music jam night in Sheffield city centre.

Spook Show & Film

Tue. 27 October 2026

Sheffield General Cemetery

Step back in time to the golden age of the traditional Spook Show – an eerie theatrical experience inspired by the mysterious shows that entertained audiences in theatres from the 1920s onwards.

Greentop’s October Half Term Holiday Circus Clubs

Wed. 28 October 2026 — Thu. 29 October 2026

Greentop Community Circus Centre, St Thomas Building, 74 Holywell Road, S4 8AS

Discover a world of aerials, acrobatics, juggling, creativity and performance at Greentop’s holiday circus clubs.

Open Mic Night at Utopia Theatre

Multiple dates

Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD

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

Halloween at NVM

Sat. 24 October 2026 — Sun. 1 November 2026

National Videogame Museum

Calling all gamers, ghosts and ghouls! Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween takeover at the National Videogame Museum this October half-term.

Hidden Track

Multiple dates

The Beaten Track, 44–46 Campo Lane, S1 2DE

A free monthly contemporary classical music night. Half programmed performances, followed by a jam for both experienced and new improvisers alike.