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.
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.
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.
Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful
Fri. 27 June 2025
Showroom
A one-of-a-kind pop opera fuelled by fantasy, featuring thirteen original new songs from the visual album Something Beautiful by Miley Cyrus.
Pride & Prejudice Marathon
Sun. 29 June 2025
Showroom
Starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth, the BBC series was a phenomenon at the time and is a cultural touchstone to this day.
Ran
Fri. 27 June 2025 — Thu. 3 July 2025
One of director Akira Kurosawa's most ambitious and visually incredible projects. Regarded as his last true epic – inspired by King Lear, it was Japan's most expensive film at the time of release. Back on the big screen for its 40th anniversary.
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.
Masters of Cinema Presents: Trouble Every Day
Sat. 26 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025
Showroom
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.
Sheffield Film Festival
Tue. 1 July 2025 — Mon. 1 September 2025
Showroom
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.
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.
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.
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.