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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.

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).

Community Cinema – The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Sat. 27 September 2025

Walkley Community Centre, Fir Street, S6 3TG

The wonderful Walkley Community Cinema is back with The Rocky Horror Picture Show this spooky season.

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.

DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Journey to The Center of The Earth

Sun. 28 September 2025

Alder

Join Sheffield DIY Filmmakers and Kelham Film Club for 2000s nostalgic 3D film fun – with this science fantasy action-adventure starring Brendan Fraser.

NT Live: Inter Alia

Thu. 4 September 2025 — Mon. 29 September 2025

Showroom

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

Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

Thu. 2 October 2025

Showroom

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s albums Kid A and Amnesiac.

Hundreds of Beavers: Live!

Fri. 3 October 2025

Showroom

A special immersive screening of a supernatural winter epic set in the 19th century, inspired by Looney Tunes and silent cinema. A drunken applejack salesman comes up against hundreds of beavers. Its stars will be here, alongside furry friends/foes.

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.

DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Spy Kids

Sun. 5 October 2025

Alder

The Sheffield DIY Filmmakers have teamed up with Kelham Film Club to bring you a series of nostalgic 3D movies from the 2000s – including this, the third instalment of Spy Kids.

Off The Shelf: A Hard Days Night

Sat. 11 October 2025

Showroom

Just one month after they exploded onto the U.S. scene, John, Paul, George and Ringo began working on a project that would bring their talent to the big screen.

A Film About Studio Electrophonique

Fri. 17 October 2025

Showroom

The little-known story of a Sheffield studio that nurtured iconic 1980s and 90s bands like ABC, The Human League, Heaven 17 and Pulp – all from panel beater Ken Patten's council house.

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.

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

Thu. 4 September 2025 — Fri. 31 October 2025

Showroom

Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) plays a Crown Court judge at the top of her career – and also a karaoke fiend, loving wife and supportive parent – whose life is thrown off balance. The much-anticipated new play from the team behind Prima Facie.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - 16mm film screening

Fri. 31 October 2025

CADS, Arley Street, Sheffield, S2 4QP

See one of horror cinema's most infamous titles, in its original 16mm format.
Presented by Reel Steel on halloween.

Black History Month: A Touch of Black Health

Fri. 3 October 2025 — Sat. 1 November 2025

Showroom

An immersive, community-led Black History Month programme designed to explore and honour the full spectrum of Black health: physical, mental, financial, environmental and social.

Off The Shelf: Nuts in May + Abigail's Party

Sat. 1 November 2025

Showroom

A tribute to Alison Steadman, one of the UK’s greatest screen performers, with a double-bill of Mike Leigh’s 1970s classics.

The Snowman + Live Score

Sat. 6 December 2025 — Sun. 7 December 2025

Showroom

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

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.

Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio

Tue. 11 November 2025 — Wed. 31 December 2025

Showroom

The most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Thu. 22 January 2026 — Sat. 28 February 2026

Showroom

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival

Fri. 20 March 2026 — Sun. 22 March 2026

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. Come back soon for details of ShAFF 2026.

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.

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.

Sheffield DocFest

Wed. 10 June 2026 — Mon. 15 June 2026

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 2026 festival.