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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Crossed Wires Festival

Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sun. 6 July 2025

Ticket prices vary

Sheffield's Crossed Wires Festival brings some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend.

Following its launch event in 2024, the festival returns in July 2025.

Expect another incredible lineup of podcasting talent across comedy, current affairs, culture and more. Plus food pop-ups, after parties and fringe events.

So far, the 2025 programme includes matchmaking icon Paul C. Brunson’s We Need to Talk, cricket legend Jimmy Anderson’s Tailender’s to broadcasting powerhouses Nick Grimshaw’s Dish, comedy podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime, and more.

More shows to be announced.

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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.

Children's Media Conference

Tue. 8 July 2025 — Thu. 10 July 2025

Showroom

The UK’s premier event for everyone in kids TV, media and entertainment. With a free exhibition, Playground, bringing together interactive digital art and maker activities for children to play with.

Spirit of Independence Film Festival

Fri. 26 September 2025 — Sun. 28 September 2025

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.

Celluloid Screams

Thu. 23 October 2025 — Sun. 26 October 2025

Showroom

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 17th year in 2025. Getting you spooked just in time for Halloween.