Cupola in Hillsborough celebrates 35 years with a group exhibition showcasing the fantastic artists that have supported them through the years, plus a whole host of new talent.

Join artist collective Al-Wah’at for a hands-on workshop exploring Sheffield’s relationship to the Mediterranean fig tree, an unusual protagonist of the city's industrial heritage.

The Football Art Prize makes a welcome return to Sheffield to celebrate the passion, drama and unity the beautiful game inspires around the globe.

Make your own agony aunt zine inspired by Site Gallery's exhibition When The Sky Gets Bright.

A thoughtfully curated makers market at Showroom Workstation, brought together by Endless Love Creative. Discover artisan craft, contemporary design and beautifully made work from 60 independent makers.

“Highly relatable to disabled people who create rich worlds indoors.” Read our writer Rae’s review of this refreshing and witty exhibition of video works made in collaboration between disabled art collective Babeworld and Site's youth collectives.

A trail of 150 life-sized lions and lionesses, let loose across South Yorkshire this summer. Raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.

A retrospective of Sheffield-based photographer and filmmaker Shaun Bloodworth, who died too young in 2016. With little-seen images, record sleeves and films from the early dubstep scene, industrial Sheffield and more. Plus launch party at Gut Level.

A showcase of indie and small press comic creators from Sheffield and further afield. With a Graphic Novel Reading Room corner, a kids workshop and bar.

Learn to sew with confidence and build lasting skills. In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn machine setup and essential sewing skills through making a custom apron.

Enjoy watching printmaking in action and pick up a print or two to take home from among the 43 stalls featuring the wares of artists and printmakers from Sheffield and beyond. Call for applications open till 30 August 2026.

A look at the curious, beautiful, macabre and magical connections people have made to the land through over 400 objects from Sheffield’s collections. Curated by Heavy Water Collective (artists Maud Haya-Baviera, Victoria Lucas and Joanna Whittle).

An exhibition telling the story of Skinning the Cat, a ground-breaking all-female circus troupe from Bradford. With colourful artworks, costumes and historic items about women in circus.

An exhibition curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, bringing together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.

Drawn from the city collection, this exhibition celebrates photography’s unique power to reveal connections spanning generations, geographies and shared histories. 

LGBTQ+ art and heritage have endured across the centuries, with communities continuing to express and preserve their Queer stories. This new exhibition brings together artworks and objects from Sheffield’s collections to explore Queer art today.

A mural and street art festival. Returning for a second edition in 2027. Expect smaller creative events from the team throughout 2026 though – watch this space for details!