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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.

Kids Creative Summer School

Multiple dates

The Art House

Wednesday afternoon sessions for primary school-aged children to have fun and learn new creative skills – from fun with Posca pens to decorating a small treasure box to folk art. Led by Rebecca Brambila

Family-Friendly Inflatable Air Puppets Workshop with Rosie McGinn

Tue. 12 August 2025 — Wed. 13 August 2025

Site Gallery

Create an inflatable air puppet inspired by your favourite fictional characters, complete with flailing arms that will dance around the gallery. For ages 10+, intergenerational collaboration encouraged. Led by artist Rosie McGinn.

Kelham Makes: Copper Bowls

Thu. 14 August 2025

Kelham Island Museum

During this hands-on workshop, join metalsmith Melissa Montague as she guides you through all the techniques you need to need to create your own beautiful bowl to take away.

Utopia Theatre Youth Academy Summer Programme

Multiple dates

Utopia Theatre Creative Hub, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD

A weekly series of creative workshops and events for young people, with a focus on literature and theatre from the African diaspora. With theatre and gallery visits, a talent show, videogame fun, and a sports and games day.

Family-Friendly Kite Making Workshop with Christopher Jarratt

Wed. 20 August 2025

Site Gallery

Design and build a unique kite inspired by the Fake Fans exhibition, and decorate it with bold, character-filled designs that celebrate your personal faves.

Family-Friendly Fan Fiction Writing Workshop with Sile Sibanda

Wed. 27 August 2025

Site Gallery

If you were in control of your favourite characters, what adventures would they get up to? Delve into fandom as you tell our own stories through your favourite fictional characters, inspired by the Fake Fans exhibition.

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.