A collaborative event exploring life within the UK’s hostile asylum system – and the actions we can take as a society to become more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive towards people seeking safety.
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.
Beyond Borders: Voices for Change
Wed. 14 May 2025
Cantor Building, Sheffield Hallam University, 153 Arundel Street, S1 2NU
Kelham Film Club: Alphaville
Thu. 15 May 2025
Alder
An agent wrecks the main computer on another planet, in this 1965 French New Wave tech noir film written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It won the Golden Bear award of the 15th Berlin International Film Festival in 1965.
The Surfer
Mon. 5 May 2025 — Thu. 15 May 2025
A father returns from the US to the idyllic beach of his childhood in Australia to surf with his son, only to be humiliated by locals and drawn into a conflict. A psychological thriller that sees a return of the "Cage rage" of such films as Mandy.
Slam City
Fri. 16 May 2025
Showroom
The premiere of a new documentary following the journeys of five artists from Sheffield’s SlamBarz community, looking at the city's thriving urban music culture. With a Q&A, live performances and the chance to connect with creatives involved.
Westival 2025
Sun. 4 May 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025
Showroom
A full retrospective of Wes Anderson’s cinematic works across two all-dayers. To celebrate the release of the director’s new feature film, The Phoenician Scheme.
50 Years of Sonic Shock: Celebrating Cabaret Voltaire
Thu. 15 May 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025
Drama Studio
In May 1975 Cabaret Voltaire played their first gig, before going on to become one of Sheffield’s most influential electronic bands. This event features an evening of music, conversation and a vinyl DJ set. Plus an exhibition of memorabilia and film.
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.
Trouble in Suburbia
Sat. 10 May 2025 — Mon. 19 May 2025
Showroom
A series of films from four different decades, showcasing how suburbia has been explored over time and within different contexts.
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.
Cinenova Screening presented by Site Gallery's Society of Explorers and Creative Producers
Thu. 22 May 2025
Site Gallery
An evening of short films selected from the Cinenova feminist film collection by two of Site Gallery’s youth programmes, Creative Producers and Society of Explorers.
Battle Royale – 25th Anniversary screening
Thu. 22 May 2025
The Light cinema, S1 4PF
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the one and only, Battle Royale. Presented by Reel Spirit – a collaboration between the Spirit of Independence Film Festival and Reel Steel.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sat. 24 May 2025
Showroom
A cult classic like no other, with wild characters, elaborate dances and memorable songs. An immersive screening presented with the Sheffield Uni's Horror Society, in support of LGBTQ+ youth charity, SAYiT! Give yourself over to absolute pleasure.
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).
Festival of Debate x Showroom Community: Social Enterprising the Transitions Ahead
Wed. 28 May 2025
Showroom
A special screening of a powerful new documentary exploring Sheffield’s social enterprises, followed by a panel discussion.
The Phoenician Scheme
Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe, has survived his sixth plane crash and appoints his nun daughter Liesl as heir to his estate. But surviving assassination attempts soon becomes the most pressing matter, in Wes Anderson's latest film.
Family Time: Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience
Fri. 30 May 2025 — Mon. 2 June 2025
Showroom
Join Peppa Pig and her family at the Showroom cinema as they get ready to welcome a new baby.
Kelham Film Club: Carol
Thu. 5 June 2025
Alder
1950s New York City, a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman.
Good for Them! Pride at Showroom
Wed. 4 June 2025 — Sat. 14 June 2025
Showroom
A season of queer joy and revenge on film. With NYC ball scene doc Kiki, grungy crime-fighting lesbians in Bound, unlikely found family in Tokyo Godfathers, and road-tripping drag queens in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.
Queer Lens: Film screening, community meal & discussion
Sat. 21 June 2025
Gut Level
QTIBPOC Cinema Club, based at Gut Level, invite everyone to join them for an afternoon screening of Lingua Franca, the story of Olivia, a trans woman with undocumented immigration status living in Brooklyn. Followed by a shared meal and discussion.
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.
Film Beyond Borders
Tue. 24 June 2025
Showroom
A series of films made by creatives from diaspora communities, in a collaboration between Sheffield Hallam Uni and RAAH (Reality About Humanity). Featuring stories of finding belonging through football, the power of spoken word and song, and more.
Kelham Film Club: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Thu. 26 June 2025
Alder
A French historical romantic drama by Céline Sciamma, starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel. Set in the late 18th century, it tells the story of a brief affair between two women: an aristocrat and a painter commissioned to paint her portrait.
Tank Girl – 30th Anniversary screening
Thu. 26 June 2025
The Light cinema, S1 4PF
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of a definitive 90s classic, the iconic Tank Girl (1995). Presented by Reel Spirit – a collaboration between the Spirit of Independence Film Festival and Reel Steel.
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.
KaiJuly Raids Again!
Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Showroom
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.