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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.

Anything Goes

Wed. 9 July 2025 — Sat. 12 July 2025

The Montgomery

A fast-paced comedy musical that takes you back to the Golden Age of high society on the high seas.

The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals

Fri. 18 July 2025 — Sat. 19 July 2025

Foundry, Students Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG

A horror-comedy homage to 1950s/60s creature-features, set in a camp and toe-tapping dystopia. Presented by Sheffield-based troupe Butter Side Up Theatre Company.

Robyn Hood

Fri. 25 July 2025 — Sat. 26 July 2025

Playhouse

A playful, musical show about community, adventure and becoming a hero. In this new take on the classic folktale, Robyn and her brave band of outlaws teach the mean Sheriff a lesson as she learns to be the hero everyone needs. For ages 3 to 7.

Together Festival

Fri. 1 August 2025 — Sat. 2 August 2025

Crucible Theatre

A FREE annual summer celebration of theatre and arts, created with community groups across Sheffield. Featuring a show with lots of improvisation. An adventure told through theatre, film, beatbox and rap. Dance inspired by Inside Out. And more.

Open Mic Night

Multiple dates

Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD

Utopia Theatre’s free monthly platform for celebrating talent and creativity in Sheffield. Welcoming upcoming and established performers across all genres. First Sunday of every month.

Far Gone

Wed. 17 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025

Playhouse

Follow Okumu on his journey from innocent boy to child soldier in this gripping, physical one-man play. Written and performed by John Rwothomack. Read our review from the play's 2019 premiere ahead of its return in 2025.

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.

Gwenda's Garage

Wed. 15 October 2025 — Sat. 25 October 2025

Playhouse

Created by an all-lesbian team, this new musical is inspired by the true story of a garage set up by three female mechanics in 80s Sheffield. A joyful, queer call to arms, fired by feminism, friendship and a belief in the power of collective action.

The Ladies Football Club

Sat. 28 February 2026 — Sat. 28 March 2026

Crucible Theatre

When World War 1 forces men onto the frontline, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories – and on the football pitch. They play to crowds of over 50,000, unaware that something will soon blow the whistle on their beautiful game.