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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.

Park Hill Tour – Walk the Streets in the Sky

Multiple dates

Park Hill

Park Hill Residents’ Association invite you on a resident-led tour to walk along the Streets in the Sky, where you'll learn about the history of Sheffield's brutalist icon.

Women of Colour in the Archives

Thu. 26 June 2025

Soft Ground

Hear about the incredible Dig Where You Stand project, exploring overlooked stories of marginalised people in local archives. Women of colour will share their experience of exploring the archives and their creative responses to stories they found.

In the Cut

Sat. 28 June 2025

Venue TBC

A pop-up barbershop spotlighting Black men’s mental health. Offering free cuts and styles in return for your stories, insights and conversations on Black healing. Presented by community organisation Groundation. Come back soon for venue details.

Kelham Island Walks

Multiple dates

Kelham Island, S3

Explore the past and present of characterful Kelham Island and Neepsend, with walks on three themes. Discover stories of industrial Sheffield, working class community, and inspiring art.

Sheffield Home of Football Guided Walks

Multiple dates

Take a fascinating stroll around Sheffield city centre, as you explore the stories of how the modern game of football emerged in Sheffield and the early pioneers of the global game.

Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour

Multiple dates

Sheffield General Cemetery

Join the volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust for a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield's Victorian past. Their guided tours of this Grade II* listed historic site run on the first Sunday of the month.

Portland Works Open Day

Sat. 19 July 2025

Portland Works

A 19th-century cutlery factory turned home to artists, craftspeople and small businesses. Explore this fascinating birthplace of stainless steel cutlery at its annual Open Day. With open studios, tours, workshops, demos, live music and stalls.

Sheffield Mela

Sun. 3 August 2025

Firth Park, S5 6HE

A festival promoting diversity, unity and community spirit, shining a spotlight on cultural traditions of the South Asian community. With live music and dance, activities for young people, exhibitions and demos, fun fair rides, and more.

Sheffield Heritage Open Days

Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sun. 21 September 2025

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.

Respect your Elders with Wild Combination

Sun. 11 May 2025 — Sun. 28 September 2025

Join experimental food duo Wild Combination for a series of outdoor workshops on identifying plants, their cultural and ecological importance, and ways to preserve and process them for modern use.