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

Festival of Debate

Tue. 22 April 2025 — Fri. 30 May 2025

Photos by Adva Photography

Founded in 2015, Festival of Debate is an annual series of panel discussions, debates, Q&As, artistic responses and other public events in Sheffield, exploring politics, economics and society. It’s coordinated in collaboration with partners across the city, from grassroots campaign groups to community groups to cultural institutions.

Come back soon for details of Festival of Debate 2025.

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Lick of Paint

Sat. 6 September 2025 — Sun. 7 September 2025

A weekend-long mural and street art festival. Bringing together local and international talent to transform the city's walls, underpasses and empty corners with powerful, high-quality public art.

Tummy Monster + Director Q&A

Fri. 9 May 2025

Showroom

When a narcissistic tattoo artist gets an unexpected visit from a celebrity client, a seemingly innocent selfie request causes the night to spiral into a game of psychological warfare. With an in person Q&A with the film's director Ciaran Lyons.

Abbeydale Live

Sat. 26 April 2025

Join Independent Abbeydale for their first music trail event. Transforming Abbeydale Road into a one-day showcase of music, independence and community collaboration.

Rockin the Bowl

Sat. 6 September 2025

SteelYard Kelham, The Yard, Bardwell Road, Neepsend, S3 8AS

"Forged in fire, set in steel." An all-dayer dedicated to rock and metal. Back for 2025 in its new venue of SteelYard Kelham.