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

Amazing work goes on behind university walls. New ideas constantly bounce from one laboratory or seminar room to the next. With a little help from Sheffield's creative community, that work and those ideas are let loose in the city throughout the Festival of the Mind.

Every other autumn, academic and creative minds from Sheffield come together to host exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more, in venues across the city. Past editions of Festival of the Mind have also brought to town a Spiegeltent, a glorious 18th century structure that's acted as the festival's hub.

Come back soon to find out what's in store for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.

In the meantime, keep an eye on the festival's Facebook page for updates.

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Millennium Gallery

The cultural gateway to Sheffield. Millennium Gallery is always full of life and hosts some of the city's most exciting exhibitions, while also celebrating the area's heritage in its permanent displays.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Thu. 22 January 2026 — Sat. 28 February 2026

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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Flook

Wed. 19 November 2025

Firth Hall

The iconic Anglo-Irish band bring their inimitable trademark sound to Sheffield – combining the whistles and flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly.