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.
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.
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.
Welcoming Cultures Celebration
Sat. 28 June 2025
Millennium Gallery
Join Millennium Gallery this spring for a celebration of our magnificent, multicultural city.
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.
Crossed Wires Festival
Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sun. 6 July 2025
Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. With a free fringe programme from BBC Sounds in the old John Lewis building.
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.
Paula Akpan in conversation with Sile Sibanda: When We Ruled
Wed. 9 July 2025
Juno Books
Hear historian Paula Akpan tell a game-changing history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent, yet beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have ever heard their names.
Florrie: A Football Love Story
Fri. 11 July 2025
Juno Books
Join Graphic Novel Reading Room to hear Anna Trench in conversation with Gabi Putnoki about the story of a female footballer and the hidden history of the women's game, brought to life in a new graphic novel about football, friendship and first love.
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 Heritage Open Days
Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sun. 21 September 2025
Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.