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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.

Evening Workshop: Charm Necklaces

Thu. 19 February 2026

Millennium Gallery

Design and create a unique charm necklace using a selection of beads and charms in this hands-on evening workshop.

Evening Workshop: Charm Necklaces

Thu. 19 February 2026

Millennium Gallery

Design and create a unique charm necklace using a selection of beads and charms in this hands-on evening workshop.

February Half Term Activities at Sheffield Manor Lodge

Mon. 16 February 2026 — Fri. 20 February 2026

Manor Lodge

Join in fun craft and trail activities that celebrate the first stirrings of spring and the return of brighter days.

Contemporary Composition: Still Life Re-imagined through acrylic paint

Sat. 21 February 2026

The Bradbury Makers Shed, Hillsborough Park, S6 4HB

A still life acrylic painting workshop that encourages a fresh, modern approach to arranging still life and interpreting objects.

February Half-Term at the National Videogame Museum

Sat. 14 February 2026 — Sun. 22 February 2026

National Videogame Museum

Join the National Videogame Museum this February half-term to explore the world of virtual pets.

Nature Mindfulness Walk

Sat. 7 March 2026

Weston Park Museum

Take time to slow down, notice and reflect as you immerse your senses in the beauty of Weston Park as spring emerges.

Evening Workshop: Punch Needle Embroidery

Thu. 12 March 2026

Millennium Gallery

Enjoy a special evening workshop creating a beautiful floral inspired embroidered artwork to hang in your home.

Kelham Makes: Spring Wreath Making Workshop

Thu. 19 March 2026

Kelham Island Museum

Get crafty this spring and create a fresh door wreath to take home.

Saturday Art Workshop: Gathering Landscapes with the Heavy Water Collective

Sat. 21 March 2026

Weston Park Museum

Join the artists from Heavy Water Collective for a hands-on workshop exploring how collections and archives can inspire new creative work relevant to themes of today. Develop your own creative responses using jesmonite, clay and drawing.

Evening Talk: Gathering Landscapes with Heavy Water Collective

Thu. 26 March 2026

Weston Park Museum

Delve deeper into the Gathering Landscapes exhibition with its curators, artists Heavy Water Collective.

Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable

Tue. 10 March 2026 — Tue. 31 March 2026

Showroom

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

Sheffield Ceramics Festival

Sat. 18 April 2026 — Sun. 19 April 2026

Kelham Island Museum

Browse the wares of around 50 ceramic artists, potters and sculptors from South Yorkshire and beyond.

Open Up Sheffield

Multiple dates

Sheffield's annual artists' open studios festival, taking place over two weekends and a bank holiday in May.

Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 25

Sat. 21 February 2026 — Sun. 10 May 2026

Millennium Gallery

A showcase of work by talented early career photographers, gifted amateurs and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography.

Plantation

Fri. 20 February 2026 — Sun. 17 May 2026

Site Gallery

An exhibition exploring land use, ownership and environmental collapse through the experiences of agricultural workers. Featuring artist Rehana Zaman's film works, in an immersive sculptural landscape.

Pint of Science Festival

Mon. 18 May 2026 — Wed. 20 May 2026

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 Pint of Science Festival 2026 coming soon.

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

Tue. 19 May 2026 — Sun. 31 May 2026

Showroom

A journey through the life of a true icon. Discover her art, and uncover the story of her rebellious, passionate life. With new material from the curators of the groundbreaking Tate Modern exhibition Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon.

Migration Matters Festival

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 Migration Matters 2026.

More Than a Degree: 120 Years of Life at the Student Union

Mon. 2 February 2026 — Sun. 28 June 2026

Western Bank Library

An exhibition of historic items and photographs from the University archives and heritage collections, sharing a wealth of stories of student life to inform, surprise and entertain.

Children's Media Conference

Tue. 7 July 2026 — Thu. 9 July 2026

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.

Future Now Festival of Creativity

Wed. 1 April 2026 — Fri. 31 July 2026

An annual showcase of work by Sheffield Hallam University’s graduating artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, writers, architects and performers.

No Bounds

Fri. 9 October 2026 — Sun. 11 October 2026

A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Come back soon for details of No Bounds 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.

Festival of the Mind

A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more. Stay tuned for dates and details for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.

Gathering Landscapes: 150 Years of Collecting at Weston Park Museum

Fri. 28 November 2025 — Sun. 1 November 2026

Weston Park Museum

A look at the curious, beautiful, macabre and magical connections people have made to the land through over 400 objects from Sheffield’s collections. Curated by Heavy Water Collective (artists Maud Haya-Baviera, Victoria Lucas and Joanna Whittle).

In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home

Tue. 24 June 2025 — Wed. 23 December 2026

Graves Gallery

An exhibition curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, bringing together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.

Queer Legacies in Sheffield’s Art Collection

Graves Gallery

A new exhibition bringing together historic and contemporary artworks from Sheffield’s collection, looking at how LGBTQ+ expression is woven throughout the history of art. Opening from 26 February 2026.

Lick of Paint

A mural and street art festival. Returning for a second edition in 2027. Expect smaller creative events from the team throughout 2026 though – watch this space for details!