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

Festival of the Mind

Fri. 6 November 2026 — Sun. 15 November 2026

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.

SPO play Mahler, Farrenc and Bottesini

Sat. 14 November 2026

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Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra play Mahler’s Symphony no.5, Farrenc overture no.2 and Bottesini concerto for double bass.

Bob Dylan

Fri. 27 November 2026

Sheffield Arena

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