Looking to start over and leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers Smoke and Stack return to their hometown – to discover a horrifying evil has arrived. A powerful, brilliantly-executed story that subverts genres, from director Ryan Coogler.

A screening of Alan Warburton's new digital artwork exploring what it means to live in a world driven by the obsession to see everything, all at once. Followed by a panel discussion on AI, image-making and the future of work.

Vocalist and violinist Alice Zawadzki teams up with multi-instrumentalist Fred Thomas and jazz bass player Misha Mullov-Abbado.

From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers.

Ben Fogle brings to life stories and tales of hope, possibility and positivity.

An alternative folk duo blending cinematic songwriting, rich harmonies and vintage psychedelia. With support from Liam Walker.

Get off to a head start on Sheffield Beer Week with this two-day showcase of craft breweries, fine cider, street food and natural wine.

A showcase of orchids, aroids, cacti and air plant from six of Britain’s best societies.

Relaxed play readings, open to anyone. You don’t need to be a performer or read the play beforehand. It doesn’t matter if you don’t even know who the playwright is.

Take time to slow down, notice and reflect as you immerse your senses in the beauty of Weston Park as spring emerges.

Join SunRit Culture Group to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours.

Comedian James Acaster unleashes his infectious energy as he explores his love/hate relationship with stand-up, while welcoming a heckle or two. Filmed in Truro, Dublin and Northampton.

A full day of inspiration and information for writers at any stage on their writing journey. Featuring a stellar line-up of authors, performers and publishing professionals. Presented by The Writers Workshop.

Silent film masterpiece Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life (1925) is a documentary on the heroic annual migration of the nomadic Bakhtiari tribes of Iran. Screening with a new live score by Peyman Yazdanian and Adib Rostami.

In 2009 Dr Alison Twells' Great Aunt Norah left her a suitcase containing decades' worth of diaries, letters and photos. For this International Women’s Day talk, Alison explores how Norah’s diaries reveal a hidden history of working-class girlhood.

Enjoy a special evening workshop creating a beautiful floral inspired embroidered artwork to hang in your home.

Agnes, Shakespeare's wife, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their son. From Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet tells the story that inspired the creation of Hamlet. With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Join leadership strategist Billal Jamil to learn how to find your voice, lead with confidence and influence through story.

A monthly online space for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers to form connections, support each other, collaborate and learn. Open to all filmmakers – from no experience to professionals. Run by Frit Tam and Claire Watkinson, hosted by E.D.E.N Film Productions.

Brazil, 1977. Tech expert Marcelo is on the run from mercenary killers in the hope of reuniting with his son and escaping the country. A gripping political thriller set against a backdrop of political turmoil and the resistant spirit of 70s Brazil.

Celebrate the mother figure in your life – including you – with an evening of crafting with natural materials.

By order of the Peaky Blinders: the self-exiled king Tommy Shelby shall face his most explosive reckoning yet in this epic feature from Steven Knight.

Winner of the prestigious Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize, vibraphonist Jonny is regarded as one of the UK's outstanding young jazz talents. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

A mid-90s cult gem about a group of technophile outsiders, fighting for their ideals and each other. All with a killer soundtrack.

Lyrically expressive Czech-folk-inspired music.

Dublin singer and bouzouki player has been hailed by the greats of Irish folk music.

A pair of new exhibitions at Cupola Gallery.

Join the stars of Race Across the World to hear all about their time on the show. Hosted by Rotary Sheffield, raising funds for Sheffield Hospitals Charity and Roundabout Sheffield.

An annual celebration of performances from Sheffield's international community. This year’s theme is the cosmos, taking you on a journey through space and time with music, choreography and stories from around the world.

7 days of beery fun. With brewery tours and tastings, a ceramic tankard-marking workshop, history walks, tap takeovers, and more. And for 2026, a special homage to Sheffield's electronic music heritage.

Join Ghetto Fabulous and Andro & Eve for some fabulous queer dance workshops for all abilities.

Join Ali Isaac to hear about her new memoir – reflecting on motherhood, identity, the female body, and the able and dis-abled body, while exploring social and political definitions of normality.

A course celebrating one of the most important and influential contemporary Spanish filmmakers. Showing how, despite his reputation for beautiful films and whimsical stories, Almodóvar also addresses Spain’s Civil War and dictatorship.

An enlightening evening talk with acclaimed British painter Ryan Mosley, whose richly imaginative canvases have made him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary figurative art.

Get crafty this spring and create a fresh door wreath to take home.

A crossover collaboration between three virtuosos in their respective instruments: guitar, tabla and sarod.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this workshop using natural materials and spring bulbs.

From Leo DiCaprio as a retired revolutionary to vampires in America, Chalamet as a cut throat ping pong protégé, the tragedy that inspired Shakespeare's greatest work, and a family confronting their history – this awards season has it all.

In the future, humanity has surrendered its ability to dream, in exchange for immortality. Unfolding through a series of film genres, this work of staggering imagination from Bi Gan (Long Day's Journey Into Night) explores our most human desires.

Waking in a mysterious afterlife after failing to avenge her father's death, a sword-wielding princess is shown the possibility of a future free from the cycle of hatred. A time-bending animated adventure from director Mamoru Hosoda (Belle).

Renowned clarinet and piano duo present rarely-heard music by Florence Price, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and other Black composers.

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane is coming to Sheffield with his new stand up show.

A highly regarded pianist, jazz musician and composer, who seamlessly blends traditional jazz with contemporary flair. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

A celebration of music through movement and community. Championing Northern grassroots talent, alongside a selection of world-class artists from across the UK. With Luke Una, TC and The Groove Family, Tina Edwards, Matters Unknown, and many more.

Join the artists from Heavy Water Collective for a hands-on workshop exploring how collections and archives can inspire new creative work relevant to themes of today. Develop your own artefact using jesmonite, clay and drawing.

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. Our highlights for ShAFF 2026 include films on an Afghan ski community and a pioneering rock climbing couple. Plus a kit-repurposing workshop, breathwork, abseiling and a city-centre sauna.

A night of Madchester magic.

A father and his young son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco, searching for daughter/sister Mar. An unconventional, tense and gripping experience in sight and sound, where the journey is more important than the destination.

Crafted over seven years, James Bidgood's 1971 underground masterpiece is a kaleidoscopic fever dream of queer desire and sexual awakening. A meditation on beauty, desire and self-reflection that is a landmark of both experimental and queer cinema.

Watchlist Wednesday at the Showroom highlights some of the best independent, cult, and classic films from around the world that are sat waiting in your watchlist – but you’ve never had the chance to see on the big screen.

Delve deeper into the Gathering Landscapes exhibition with its curators, artists Heavy Water Collective.

A trumpeter, composer and producer moving between jazz, jungle and electronic music. A student of George Russell, he emerged from NYC’s 90s underground, later collaborating with Quincy Jones and David Byrne. With electronic drummer Currency Audio.

Delve deeper into the Gathering Landscapes exhibition with its curators, the artists Heavy Water Collective.

The friendship between two children from different eras delivers hope for our future, with a warning about our failure to preserve our environment. An enchanting animated time-travelling adventure from director and comic artist Ugo Bienvenu.

An inventive blend of downtown New York and European improvised music with world and rock influences. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

Midnight Marauders is the Showroom's late night screening series, often taking place on the last Friday of each month. Bcause some films just need to be watched late at night.

The UK’s largest Japanese film festival comes on tour to Sheffield's Showroom. The 2026 theme is Knowing Me, Knowing You – The True Self in Japanese Cinema. With a mix of powerful social crime dramas, gender-defining films, fantasy, and horror.

When World War 1 forces men onto the frontline, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories – and on the football pitch. They play to crowds of over 50,000, unaware that something will soon blow the whistle on their beautiful game.

Music in the Round welcome the Fibonacci Quartet who will play three contrasting pieces from the string quartet repertoire for their Sheffield debut.

Celebrate the history and unique character of Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet.

A concert of new music that rises above the everyday. By CoMA Sheffield, as part of Contemporary Music for All’s Festival of Contemporary Music.

A live immersive virtual experiment capturing the band's biggest headline show to date.

One marathon to rule them all! Experience all three EXTENDED EDITION films in the trilogy, in one night at the Showroom.

Are you ready for Freddy? Celluloid Screams and Showroom Cinema proudly present a bumper edition of their now-traditional spring all-nighter event.

A new multi-genre music jam night in Sheffield city centre.

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

Quick-fire, kaleidoscopic noise-punk that barely pauses for breath. Covering topics such as the joy of petting dogs and power-mad high vis wearers, they use pummelling drums, twitchy guitar and abrasive bass to back oddly sweet sing-song vocals.

An exhibition exploring our obsession with the unknown, our desire to believe, and photography’s problematic role as visual evidence. With over 350 drawings alongside UFO related images, publications, videos and artefacts.

An Easter crafting workshop for families.

Reel Steel present the prescient Born in Flames (1983), in its original 16mm format.

A festival of industrial, electro and alternative music. Taking over Corporation – Sheffield's iconic home of rock – for Easter bank holiday weekend.

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song. Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. All for free, with donations going to charity.

A free monthly contemporary classical music night. Half programmed performances, followed by a jam for both experienced and new improvisers alike.

As seen on Taskmaster and This Way Up, Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is hitting the road, with a stop in Sheffield.

A cutting edge post-jazz quartet based in London and Berlin, presented by Sheffield Jazz.

The perennial classic springs to life again. This SUDS (Sheffield University Drama Society) production runs the gamut of Sheridan’s irresistible comic scenarios.

Artist Tina Ramos Ekongo will guide you through the process of creating a portrait, from sketching the facial features to painting in acrylic. For any level of experience.

Browse the wares of around 50 ceramic artists, potters and sculptors from South Yorkshire and beyond.

An evening of jazz, using Bach’s work as a jumping off point.

The group's Sheffield Jazz debut. They’ve attracted glowing reviews and captivated audiences with their cinematic jazz.

The premiere of a new song cycle from Thomas Stearn, set around five poems by Katharine Towers telling the story of a lone figure who walks from darkness into light. Alongside a composition by Anna Appleby.

See the gallery through fresh eyes and focus on ‘how we look’ during an evening of hands-on philosophy.

In partnership with University of Sheffield Concerts, Music in the Round presents a rare opportunity to hear Xenia Pestova Bennett play the intricate and spellbinding piano works of Annea Lockwood.

Sheffield’s rising indie five-piece The Rosadocs return home for a show at the Octagon as part of their first UK headline tour.

Pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music.

A distinctive contemporary musician from Scotland, celebrated for his warm voice, expressive guitar playing and imaginative songwriting.

New for 26. Celebrating stories, and the shops and publishers who keep them alive. From La Biblioteka, Juno Books, Hillsborough Bookshop, Novel, Graphic Novel Reading Room, Rhyme & Reason, Kelham Island Books & Music, Next Chapter, & Porter Bookshop.

Create your own Jesmonite coaster with artist and maker Kim Searle using a variety of geometric and recycled moulds.

Create your own miniature plant pots with artist and maker Kim Searle using Jesmonite, a versatile material that creates a different pot every time.

With a voice that feels lifted straight from soul’s golden age, Jalen Ngonda blends classic and contemporary influences to create timeless, life-affirming music. He's received attention from fellow artists like Snoop Dogg, Olivia Dean and Elton John.

Join a resident-led tour of the Streets in the Sky, where you'll learn about the history of Sheffield's brutalist icon. Public tours run between April and August – every Saturday morning and afternoon, plus evening tours every fourth Thursday.

Two world leading harpists join their passions for the expansion of pedal harp repertoire for one innovative programme.

Puppetry for adults and older children. Everything was perfect in the midnight garden – until the pixies realised they were being exploited by a greedy gardener. With charming puppets, odd automata, mime and occasional strong language.

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play. Coming to the cinema screen from the West End.

Back at the Octagon again, The Charlatans are on the road celebrating new album We Are Love.

Sheffield's annual artists' open studios festival, taking place over two weekends and a bank holiday in May.

Make your very own wall planter with macramé artist Charlotte Hanson.

Join Andro & Eve and Ghetto Fabulous for a night of electrifying queer performance with drag, dance, pageantry and music.

A showcase of work by talented early career photographers, gifted amateurs and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography.

Claire Booth kicks off the 2026 Sheffield Chamber Music Festival in style. Guest Curator Claire Booth opens with a one-woman opera retelling the story of ‘the last real Viking’, Harald Hardrada, by Judith Weir.

A joyous one-day festival of independent music, taking over warehouses, breweries and bars of Kelham Island and Neepsend. Save the date and come back soon for details of the Get Together 2026 lineup and tickets.

A delightful family concert based on the best-selling children’s book by Pip Jones, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. Perfect for 3–7 year-olds.

Jazz superstar Gwilym Simcock and his band of incredible jazz musicians, are joined by world-class classical artists for what promises to be a hugely entertaining evening.

Pause, listen and be transported, as Sheffield Chamber Music Festival revive a beloved tradition with this dawn celebration of the music of the birds.

A dawn celebration of the music of the birds, in this beloved Sheffield Chamber Music Festival tradition.

Experience the masterful jazz pianist and composer Gwilym Simcock up close as he returns to his improvisational jazz roots.

An intimate concert of quartets and quintets as darkness descends on a special musical day in Sheffield General Cemetery.

An exhibition exploring land use, ownership and environmental collapse through the experiences of agricultural workers. Featuring artist Rehana Zaman's film works, in an immersive sculptural landscape.

Ahead of the performance on Tuesday evening, a panel of music and film experts explore the Jean Cocteau masterpiece that gave rise to Poulenc’s adaptation, La Voix Humaine.

Originally written as a radio play by Morton Feldman and Samuel Beckett, Words & Music presents a cryptic trialogue between the ailing master Croak and his two servants, Words (played by an actor) and Music (represented by the score).

The hopeful, energetic and lyrical Spring Sonata is one of the most famous of all Beethoven’s works for violin, paired here with an intense and stormy early quartet.

An immersive staging of Poulenc’s searing operatic melodrama.

Three nights of science fun. Academics bring their research out of the lab for a series of talks, demos and experiments in pubs, bars and creative spaces. Info for Pint of Science Festival 2026 coming soon.

Launching a day of music inspired by myths, legends and fairytales, author and storyteller Nicholas Jubber explores the enduring appeal of enchanting folk tales, often laced with a monstrous darkness.

For this ‘relaxed’ concert of storytelling music, doors will be left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided, and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance.

Prokofiev’s beloved symphonic tale delights audiences of all ages, with its story of the fearless Peter and his encounter with a ferocious wolf. Narrated by storyteller and author Nicholas Jubber.

Three of the finest folk musicians working today perform a new suite of tunes, crafted from fragments of birdsong recorded on woodland walks.

As part of the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, Music in the Round presents a day of concerts interspersed with guided walks around the Chatsworth estate.

Music in the Round’s visiting Quartet presents music by Beethoven set amongst composers who influenced or were in close contact with the musical genius.

Music in the Round presents Kafka's Fragments: 40 short excerpts from Kafka’s writings, diaries, and letters – often heartfelt and confessional.

Claire Booth performs a selection of her best-loved music, from Britten’s stirring reimagining of Purcell songs to Colin Matthews’ evocative seascapes.

Mendelssohn’s exquisite Songs Without Words – richly lyrical and profoundly heartfelt miniatures – are performed alongside glittering masterpieces of the Romantic era that showcase the vocal influence on instrumental music.

Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages. The 2026 event includes a performance of collaborative work by Morton Feldman and Samuel Beckett, an opera for children, a day of music and walking in the Peaks, and more.

A children's opera telling the folk tale of a young chicken who believes the sky is falling when an acorn lands on its head. Composed by Julian Phillips and performed live for the very first time, with a choir of Sheffield primary children.

Strauss’s Four Last Songs are among the most touchingly beautiful and richly expressive pieces in the classical repertoire.

An all-day fest from Sheffield’s legendary house music brand.
Taking over a container park with house music icons, local talent, street food and more. Headliners: Roger Sanchez, David Penn, Low Steppa, The Shapeshifters, Trimtone and Carly Wilford.

Three (hopefully) sunny days of food, food and more food. Come back soon for details of Sheffield Food Festival 2026.

The Loft's jangling folk-rock textures, chiming guitars and wry vocals became the blueprint for the mid-80s indie pop sound – before the band's infamous on-stage split. 40 years later, they released their long awaited debut album.

A journey through the life of a true icon. Discover her art, and uncover the story of her rebellious, passionate life. With new material from the curators of the groundbreaking Tate Modern exhibition Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon.

The world of documentary film descends on Sheffield each June. With fascinating factual films, innovative storytelling exhibitions and inspiring talks. Come back soon for our guide to the 2026 festival.

A parade and street party, celebrating and bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies. With live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians, family-friendly activities, fringe events, and more. Stay tuned for Kelham Pride 2026 details.

Sheffield-based artist Paul Allender presents his recent paintings in the White Room at Yellow Arch. Many aspects of Paul's paintings reflect his experiences of growing up in Neepsend and Parson Cross. With an exhibition opening evening on the 11th.

An outdoor grassroots music festival, new for summer 2026. Bringing together DIY musicians, crews and communities from South Yorks and beyond – including Gut Level, Hatch, Groundwork and Grub Records and more. Followed by an afterparty at Steamworks.

A celebration of culture, compassion, and the positive impact migration and refugees have in Sheffield. Held on and around Refugee Week each June – come back soon for details of Migration Matters 2026.

One week of activities from wine-advocating venues across Sheffield. Organised by the folks at Tenaya Wine in Crookes and The Old Shoe in the city centre. Come back soon for details of the third Sheffield Wine Week in 2026.

An exhibition of historic items and photographs from the University archives and heritage collections, sharing a wealth of stories of student life to inform, surprise and entertain.

This spring, the Graves Gallery welcomes the first solo exhibition by acclaimed Sheffield-based artist Ryan Mosley. With new works weaving together characters and narratives, reality and fiction, the everyday and the exotic.

Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage. The 2026 lineup includes: Jo Whiley & Zoe Ball, The Blindboy Podcast, Ash Sarkar & Moya Lothian McLean, Zack Polanski, and more. Plus free BBC Sounds fringe events.

The UK’s premier event for everyone in kids TV, media and entertainment. With a free exhibition, Playground, bringing together interactive digital art and maker activities for children to play with.

An afternoon of fun music, including popular and classical hits, plus a raffle and refreshments.

An independent metal festival by the fans, for the fans – back for a second year. Showcasing a lineup of local homegrown artists and national acts, open to all ages and types of metalheads. Lineup to be announced.

Dedicated to drum and bass, house, bassline, and beyond.

A three-day summertime celebration of music. Come back soon for details of Tramlines 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.

Home to the official Tramlines Fringe, the Devonshire Green stage showcases an array of local talent over the festival weekend, all for free. On top of that, expect official and unofficial fringe events to pop up in bars and venues all over the city.

Remembering the legendary David Bowie 10 years on from his unexpected death, Showroom presents a season showcasing his diverse on-screen career, from Goblin King to suave advertising exec.

One big, free day of music and movement in four outdoor stages around the city centre. With over 30 dance groups performing and lots of chances to join in. Held each July – come back soon for details of Chance to Dance 2026.

An annual showcase of work by Sheffield Hallam University’s graduating artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, writers, architects and performers.

A festival promoting diversity, unity and community spirit, shining a spotlight on cultural traditions of the South Asian community. With live music and dance, activities for young people, exhibitions and demos, fun fair rides, stalls and more.

A family-friendly celebration of international food, independent drink, live music, arts and charity – all taking place in the biggest park in Sheffield. Expect stalls, bars, chef demos, children's entertainment and lots more.

"Forged in fire, set in steel." An all-dayer dedicated to rock and metal. Formerly Rockin the Bowl, this festival is back for 2026 under the new name: Destination.

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the fifth year running. Come back soon for lineup and venue details for 2026.

A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.

A theatre festival dedicated to fresh perspectives and powerful stories, bringing unheard stories to the stage. Apply now to be part of it.

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.

A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Come back soon for details of No Bounds 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.

A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more. Stay tuned for dates and details for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.

Sheffield's festival of books, words and ideas, taking place each October. Come back soon for our highlights from the writer talks, workshops and events in the 2026 programme.

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns every October – getting you spooked just in time for Halloween. Come back closer to the time for details of Celluloid Screams 2026.

Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) know a thing or two about good beer, cider and perry. Join them for their 50th edition in 2026 – dates and details to be confirmed.

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 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.

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.

Classical Weekend returns in 2027. The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, in all kinds of places.

An exhibition celebrating the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.

Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change. With talks on big social, political, environmental and economic issues. The festival is taking a break in 2026 – come back for details of the 2027 event.

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!