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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.

Hidden Sheffield: Lodge Moor Explore

Multiple dates

Lodge Moor bus terminus, Redmires Road, S10 4LJ

A walking tour of the various historical tales of Lodge Moor and Redmires. Exploring the story of their importance in the city's water supply, the remains of a prisoner of war camp, and more.

Hidden Sheffield: City Centre Explore

Multiple dates

Norfolk Street, S1 2LH

Join Calvin from Hidden Sheffield for an alternative look at the city centre. A weekly walking tour of hidden, surprising details of the city’s history and heritage, taking place on Sundays from mid-April to autumn.

Park Hill Tours – Walk the Streets in the Sky

Park Hill

Join a resident-led tour of the Streets in the Sky, where you'll learn about the history of Sheffield's brutalist icon. Public tours run between April and August – every Saturday morning and afternoon, plus evening tours every fourth Thursday.

Sheffield Heritage Open Days

Fri. 11 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.

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.

Northern Lights: A Journey Through Nordic Music

Fri. 27 November 2026

Crucible Theatre

Join a panel of musicians and experts who will shine a light on some of the composers and music featuring across Northern Lights, Music in the Round's weekend of elemental music from the frozen north.

Festival of Debate

Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change. With talks on big social, political, environmental and economic issues. The festival is taking a break in 2026 – come back for details of the 2027 event.