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

Factory Floor live soundtrack to Metropolis at Magna, Sensoria 2017

A festival named after a track by Sheffield synth pioneers Cabaret Voltaire? You know you’re onto a winner with Sensoria right away.

Sensoria is Sheffield's festival of film and music. Since it started out in 2008, Sensoria has projected films in places we’d never have thought would make for cinemas – The Big Blue at Hathersage lido, Threads on the hill above Sheffield station, Metropolis with a live soundtrack by Factory Floor in a steel mill turned museum. It's staged bands and installations in buildings we'd thought were beyond use. And Sensoria isn’t just skilled at location scouting; it's hosted some of the most memorable music of recent years in Sheffield, bringing to town the likes of Laurie Anderson, Bo Ningen, Michael Rother, John Grant and more.

Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2025 programme.

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Showroom: LGBTQ+ History Month 2025

Sat. 1 February 2025 — Fri. 28 February 2025

Showroom

Screenings and self-care activities encouraging us to reflect, connect and envision a future built on pride and inclusivity. With Saving Face, But I’m a Cheerleader, ​​​​​​​Moonlight, The People's Joker and more. Plus an emotional wellbeing workshop.

Pat Thomas & Mark Fell

Thu. 13 March 2025

Firth Hall

Two masters of modern, unconventional music collaborate in a unique performance.

20 years of Ensemble 360: Festival Launch

Fri. 16 May 2025

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse

Schubert’s rousing Octet showcases the range and breadth of Ensemble 360, with its jaunty, memorable tunes and high drama. Kicking off the group's 20th birthday celebrations.

Family Concert: Giddy Goat

Sat. 17 May 2025

Crucible Theatre

Being a mountain goat is no fun when you are scared of heights! Can Giddy find the fearless goat inside himself in time to rescue little Edmund? Based on the best-selling children’s book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman, with opportunities to join in.