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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.

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.

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.

Festival of Debate

Tue. 22 April 2025 — Fri. 30 May 2025

Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change. With talks on big social, political, environmental and economic issues. Come back soon for details of the 2025 programme.

Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival

"Death is part of life. Let’s talk about it." Come back soon for details of the second edition of this festival in May, organised by Compassionate Sheffield.

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.

Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos

Tue. 17 June 2025

The Octagon Centre

Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond.

Kelham Pride

Sat. 21 June 2025

Kelham Island

A parade and street party, celebrating and bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies. With live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians, guest speakers, family-friendly activities, fringe events, and more.

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.

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. Details for 2025 coming soon!

Sheffield Heritage Open Days

Fri. 12 September 2025 — Sun. 21 September 2025

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.