This new book explores the history of unnatural extinction, combining stories from the animal and plant world with the extinction of people. It reveals the nature of extinction as imperial legacy and political choice. A necessary and hopeful read.

Join Andro and Eve for free Creative Writing Workshops for trans and non binary folks. With songwriter and artist Maddie Morris and writer and playwright Tommi Bryson. No experience necessary.

A monthly queer comedy open mic night. Head down to their next event to join in the laughs or even take to the mic yourself.

Sheffield Jazz presents acclaimed saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies with her dynamic ensemble. Playing music inspired by her Nordic roots in the Shetland Islands, weaving together contemporary jazz and evocative folk.

Formed in Northern Ireland in 1989 The Divine Comedy are known for their lavish orchestral arrangements, depiction of British cultural archetypes and dry wit. Back with their 13th album, on mortality, memories, relationships and political upheaval.

Leaving the city for a home in the country, a dog and his owner set out on a new adventure. But when dark entities threaten his owner, this faithful dog must fight to save him in this unique dog-led ghost story exploring loyalty and friendship.

Pop idol turned actor Mima struggles with a dramatic shift in her image, as a string of murders begins to unfold around her. A new 4K restoration of the 1997 groundbreaking animation on identity, consumerism, celebrity and parasocial relationships.

The little-known story of a Sheffield studio that nurtured iconic 1980s and 90s bands like ABC, The Human League, Heaven 17 and Pulp – all from panel beater Ken Patten's council house.

Éliane Radigue’s Occam XXV – written for, and performed here by, the French organist Frédéric Blondy – envelops its listener in a slowly evolving ocean of sound.

Guest curator Ruth McDonald celebrates the legacies of Black writers whose powerful words have profoundly transformed our world. This free event invites local voices to share a 5 minute reading of works by poets, song writers, authors and rappers.

Author Jamie Taylor and broadcaster Deb Grant discuss Studio Electrophonique, the makeshift home studio Ken Patten constructed in 1961. His legendary DIY pursuits shaped the futuristic sound of 1980s pop of The Human League, Heaven 17, Pulp and ABC.

Tales of hidden women, protest and shapeshifting through modern and ancient worlds. A night in the atmospheric Samuel Worth Chapel, blending powerful lyrics, bold voices and transformative tales.

An exhibition of of life drawing, showcasing artists that have joined Anomaly Life Drawing over the years.

Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) know a thing or two about good beer, cider and perry. Join them for their 2025 festival, set to take place on 15–18 October.

Musicians Rhodri Davies, Angharad Davies and Dominic Lash are joined by Louise Gray (writer for The Wire) and author Julia Eckhardt to discuss the work of pioneering French composer Éliane Radigue.

Welsh harpist and improvisor Rhodri Davies, together with Angharad Davies (violin) and Dominic Lash (double bass), present a selection of works composed for them by Radigue.

A hilarious adaptation of Terry Pratchett's novel, following three unlikely witches as they try to save the kingdom from a wicked duke and duchess.

Rotherham’s own Self Esteem has spent the past few years conquering the UK to become a fully fledged pop icon. Rebecca Lucy Taylor's live shows invoke celebration and joy, laughter and tears, introspection and moments of shared ecstasy.

Focus on breath, resonance and articulation.

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live. Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father.

La Rumba x Phonetics bring Nubiyan Twist's NT Soundsystem and Aroop Roy to Sidney & Matilda. Expect a blend of dub, dancehall, amapiano, jungle, garage, kuduru and more.

Fola is an enigmatic figure in his sons' lives. As they traverse Lagos, Remi, and Akin begin to understand him as a person, and the sacrifices he has made for them.

Join Wize Up Artworks for their Black History Month Fundraiser. Jam and jive to various genres of African diaspora music from house to hip hop and reggae to jungle.

An inner-city flower market, celebrating all things botanical. Taking over a patch of Sheffield city centre one Sunday a month, with plants, flowers, fresh produce and music.

The BFI London Film Festival is brimming with the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling. Everyone is invited when films from the festival come to Sheffield's Showroom this October.

This new book synthesises a century of disability resistance. Over 16m people in the UK are disabled yet disability activism is overlooked in history, media and politics. The book honours those who fight for disabled people to live. BSL interpreted.

Draw your favourite furry friends at this drawing workshop. All materials provided.

Author Preeti Dhillon is joined by Tawseef Khan and Evie Muir to discuss important aspects of community activism, solidarity and burnout. Told through 10 moments, her book brings to light the forgotten history of Britain’s anti-racist campaigners.

Get hands on with creative metalsmithing techniques to make a beautiful leaf shaped sculpture, decoration or piece of jewellery. With metal artist Morvarid Alavifard.

Pioneers of jazz, soul, and funk-infused hip hop, The Pharcyde bring the 30th anniversary of their album Labcabincalifornia to Sheffield.

Planetary physicist, science presenter and educator Sheila Kanani weaves together science and storytelling to explore our infinite night sky. Her new book shares stories about the stars that cultures across the world have told through time.

A Sheffield Jazz debut for tenor saxophonist Harben Kay with a stellar rhythm section. Kay's original compositions reflect their experiences in their homeland of Scotland, time spent living in London and New York, and themes of identity and change.

Sheffield Creative Collective and Sheffield Museums are teaming up for their first Artisan Market – join them at the opening party.

A night of house and disco raising money for TRACKS. All ticket proceeds go to fund the next generation of musicians, DJs and producers.

Experience the sheer power of Sheffield's own Community Gospel Choir! With their mesmerising vocals and soul-stirring melodies, they captivate audiences like no other.

Created by an all-lesbian team, this new musical is inspired by the true story of a garage set up by three female mechanics in 80s Sheffield. A joyful, queer call to arms, fired by feminism, friendship and a belief in the power of collective action.

Ensemble 360’s violinist Benjamin Nabarro presents Bach’s third Sonata and Partita. Unmatched in the 400 years since their composition, these are pieces that continue to dazzle and amaze.

Join us Millennium Gallery for Sheffield Creative Collective's first Artisan Market from. Expect a fresh mix of local artists, illustrators, and makers all under one roof.

Recent years have seen white ethno-nationalists parading British & Irish towns & cities expressing hatred of people different from them. The panel explores causes, their experiences as racialised people & lessons from history to aid our resistance.

A vibrant, inclusive event celebrating neurodiversity. Connecting families, professionals and the wider community through workshops, storytelling and creative activities that promote understanding, acceptance and belonging

A market and family fun day, raising money for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 17th year in 2025. Getting you spooked just in time for Halloween. Opening with a drag zombie extravaganza – with Queens of the Dead followed by a drag monster show from local legends Cryptid Queers.

Explore the past and present of characterful Kelham Island and Neepsend, with walks on three themes. Discover stories of industrial Sheffield, working class community, and inspiring art.

Sheffield Cathedral host the second annual Community Civic Service for Black History Month, celebrating the national theme for 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride. With gospel music, speakers and community information.

Sonita Alizada is a global changemaker, activist and rap artist. In conversation with Auriel Majumdar, she shares her powerful memoir, growing up in Afghanistan and becoming an artist and activist, creating a world where every girl’s voice is heard.

Warrior Ashitaka finds himself caught in the middle of a bitter conflict between humans and the forest in Studio Ghibli's most epic story to date. It features some of the studio's most iconic characters, now re-released in a brand new 4K restoration.

This Halloween, step into Ecclesall Woods for A Twilight Trail: Witchlight. A brand-new interactive family event from Growtheatre.

An exhibition showcasing creative work around climate change by young Sheffield residents.

Come along to the Discovery Centre at Manor Lodge this October half-term for some green-fingered spooky crafts.

Monegasque-Sri Lankan pianist Shani Diluka performs music by Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Moondog and JS Bach.

Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) plays a Crown Court judge at the top of her career – and also a karaoke fiend, loving wife and supportive parent – whose life is thrown off balance. The much-anticipated new play from the team behind Prima Facie.

See one of horror cinema's most infamous titles, in its original 16mm format.
Presented by Reel Steel on halloween.

Back for 2025, this indoor pumpkin patch in the farm's lambing barn features spooky photo opportunities, Halloween themed games, crafts and more.

Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time is the centrepiece of this concert showcasing music to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Performed by Ensemble 360.

Leading Messiaen scholar Professor Christopher Dingle joins musicians from Ensemble 360 for a roundtable discussion of one of the great masterpieces of the twentieth century: Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.

An immersive, community-led Black History Month programme designed to explore and honour the full spectrum of Black health: physical, mental, financial, environmental and social.

A tribute to Alison Steadman, one of the UK’s greatest screen performers, with a double-bill of Mike Leigh’s 1970s classics.

Browse a diverse range of works from 16 talented Sheffield artists. With delicious food and drinks available from Daughters Deli.

Get together to read a play in a relaxed space – open to all. November's play is a 1936 satire about wealthy Manhattan socialites.

Assemble your squad for the ultimate LEGO Fortnite Odyssey adventure this half-term. Play together on the big screen, build a giant LEGO brick village, create game-inspired art, and enjoy fun take-home activities.

An “auto-bio-choreo-graphy” from renowned French dance artist Jérôme Bel. Jérôme is played by performer Terry O’Connor of experimental theatre company Forced Entertainment, in this blend of filmed documentation, monologue, and live restaging.

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

A folk horror putting female, queer and neurodivergent perspectives centre stage. Amelia, Poppy and Lauren are wild camping in the Northumberland forest. As the woods darken and tensions flare, a watchful presence takes hold over the camp.

Enjoy a night of classical piano music with Charles Owen.

Piatti Quartet perform string music composed for, and used in, cinema. Featuring compositions by Jonny Greenwood for There Will Be Blood, Bernard Herman’s for Psycho, and Philip Glass for Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.

Powerful tales and captivating movement telling the stories of people involved in and affected by Men’s Sheds.

Journalist, writer and cultural connector Nina Bhadreshwar talks to her former student and Slambarz founder Dom Heslop. They'll explore Nina’s work with artists such as Tupac and inspiring young people to write, question and express themselves.

Singer Claire Booth and Ensemble 360 present an evening of French chamber music.

Based in London and hailing from Peru, saxophonist, flautist and composer Allexa Nava is making waves on the UK jazz scene. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

Food, music and art in a former warehouse, one weekend a month. Plus kids craft activities on the Saturday afternoons. With bonus Christmas crafts for their festive edition.

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 1 September 2025.

Pianist Libby Burgess presents a recital of some of the best-loved music for solo piano – from the dazzling inventiveness of Schubert’s Four Impromptus to the lush romanticism of Rachmaninov’s Morceaux de Fantaisie.

Konnakol (vocal percussive music from the South Indian Carnatic tradition) artist BC Manjunath, live-coder Alex McLean and drummer Matt Davies present an evening of live-coded electronic music and percussion.

Absurdist, very funny exploration of belonging, colonialism and identity. "It’s a roller disco about immigration."

Formed in London and fronted by charismatic Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibo Sound Machine fuse disco, post-punk, electro and West African highlife. Known for their high-energy performances, it might be a good idea to fuel up before the show.

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 2025 programme.

An open jam session led by the Footprints house band. All musicians and vocalists are invited to join – or just come down to enjoy the music.

A trumpeter and composer with one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music. Hosted by Sheffield Jazz and University of Sheffield Concerts.

The Golden Dregs' latest album Godspeed is a paean to the people of London set to an indie rock soundtrack. Frontman and founder Benjamin Woods delivers stories and vignettes in a lulling baritone often compared to Leonard Cohen and Bill Callahan.

Travel back in time and relive the sights and sounds of the 1970s.

Step back in time with Andro & Eve for The Kingdom Come, Queer Through History edition of their drag king cabaret.

Take a fascinating stroll around Sheffield city centre, as you explore the stories of how the modern game of football emerged in Sheffield and the early pioneers of the global game.

“The Devil’s loose in Salem... and we will burn together!” Join Sheffield University Drama Society for one of the 20th century's most important plays. A moving exploration of faith, hope and the power of love in the face of terrible adversity.

Join the Actors Works for a class on building a comedy character and practice methods of how to apply it to a monologue or scene.

Best known for his atmospheric night‑time cityscapes, Andy Cropper has been mapping Sheffield in paint since 2009. This exhibition forms a portrait of a city across time, light and memory, revealing the evolution of his craft over 16 years.

An annual programme foregrounding East and Southeast Asian art practices, presented by Bloc Projects and Platform Asia. With a group exhibition, moving image artwork screening, and closing party.

A fun-filled whodunnit, set on Christmas Eve in an English manor house.

A captivating evening bringing together the rich musical traditions of Armenia and Iran.

The annual Yorkshire Artspace members show returns to Persistence Works.

A visually arresting dance performance exploring self-discovery from PCK Dance.

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.

The Dudok Quartet present Schubert’s extraordinary string quartet. Alongside their own arrangement of a 17th century Italian madrigal by Carlo Gesualdo and Kaija Saariaho’s modern masterpiece Terra Memoria.

Lead singer of seminal band The Bible, Boo Hewerdine joins singer Heidi Talbot to sing songs new and old. With a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling.

A rare chance to see an internationally celebrated band as Yorkshire-born saxophonist and composer Sam Newbould leads his award-winning line-up from the vibrant Amsterdam jazz scene. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

"A Philip K. Dick story in a post-brat world." A dance performance looking at the space between fiction and fact, and what it means to be a creature of social reality as well as of fantasy.

Sunjay bring to intimate Cafe 9 his signature mix of foot-stomping blues, intricate, heartfelt ballads and wit.

Bringing together the best sustainable gifts from local makers. Helping you to live a lower impact life.

Ensemble 360 perform one Mozart’s greatest works, immortalised in the 1984 film Amadeus, in this concert of chamber music on a large scale.

Circus anarchy with satirical political edge.

Another chance to see the Doncaster Jazz Alumni, a really great big band whose local name belies the national prominence of its members.

A gamelan and percussion ensemble, led by Nantes-based Australian drummer and percussionist Will Guthrie.

A trio at the forefront of the international chamber music scene for over a quarter of a century.

Beautiful and intimate music from singer Sara Colman and pianist Rebecca Nash, celebrating the joy of musical partnership, friendship and collaboration. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

Confrontational, experimental and abrasive yet playful punk. With singer Kaito Winse from the ancestral griot tradition, drummer Benjamin Chaval and anarcho-guitarist Nico Gitto in an explosive combination.

A night of experimental soundscapes. Artist Stephen Carley blends field recordings, lo-fi audio techniques and found sound into collaged soundscapes.

Join Sheffield University Performing Arts Society for their take on the cult classic musical. The hilarious and heart-warming story of a meek florist’s assistant and his discovery of a mysterious plant with a taste for blood and a soulful voice.

Vocalist and sound and performance artist Lou Barnell presents Ginko – a sensory piece weaving in moss, lichen, seed pods, seal-song, birdlife and desire.

Queer East showcases boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema from East and Southeast Asia and its diaspora communities.

A weekend of left-wing politics and culture. With discussions on local, national and international issues, plus a party.

A festive evening of performances of contemporary classical (post-1960s) music, followed by a jam session. With time in between for refreshments, chatting and general merriment.

The origin of the term ‘gaslighting’ dates back well before the internet made it commonplace. This series of talks and screenings in the Showroom's Film Studies programme will look at four films from the 1940s in this rich vein of murder melodramas.

Based in the music department at the University of Sheffield, this ensemble are showcasing new works from the cutting edge of composition.

Tim Horton returns to Sheffield for the latest in his series celebrating the musical history of Vienna. Beethoven’s well-known Piano Sonata No.15, nicknamed the ‘Pastoral’, is showcased alongside Brahms’s emotional and romantic Four Ballades.

A season celebrating the visual and emotional excess of melodrama in film – from the silent era to the present day.

An evening with award-winning pianist Dr Maria Stratigou.

For this ‘relaxed’ concert, 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. With Ensemble 360 performing Beethoven.

Ensemble 360 celebrate one of the greatest composers to have ever lived.

The University of Sheffield's Theatre company bring you Dead Poets Society. Adapted from a much-loved classic, the play follows seven teenage students on a journey of self discovery and expression guided by their unconventional new English teacher.

Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.

Greentop Youth Circus’s sessions for children aged 4 to 7. Blending age-appropriate circus skills with warm-up games and a welcoming atmosphere.

Bringing together the best talent from across the whole of Sheffield University under the baton of Jack Grime, in a concert dedicated to the incredible musicianship Sheffield has to offer.

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason presents two of Beethoven’s best-loved works for solo piano: the ‘Moonlight’ and the ‘Waldstein’ sonatas.

Five leading lights of the British folk/roots scene join forces to create a festive supergroup like no other.

Five leading lights of the British folk/roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other.

A mesmerising evening of choral music to get you in the festive mood.

Grab your shoulder pads and travel back to the 80s with the Sheffield University Performing Arts Society’s production of The Wedding Singer. A musical comedy based on the hit Adam Sandler film.

An exhibition celebrating the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, writer, and teacher Peter Blundell Jones who taught at the University of Sheffield School of Architecture.

Made up of over 60 students, this orchestra has been wowing audiences for a quarter of a century. Including Rising Light by Thai-American composer Kevin Charoensri, a response to racist attacks against Asian American woman in the US.

The Sheffield Beatles Project return to the Octagon Centre for their fourth annual residency – this time performing the enduringly popular album Abbey Road in full with their 30-piece live band and orchestra.

A ghostly adaptation of this most beloved festive classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come.

A festive night of world-class folk.

Artist Penny McCarthy sets out to find new ways to consider time, loss and preservation.

The Millennium Gallery’s annual selling showcase returns this autumn. Celebrating excellence in making across the region and beyond.

Throughout 2025, Showroom Cinema is celebrating the life and work of one of the great film artists with In Dreams. A retrospective of the late David Lynch’s screen dreams and visual nightmares.

This summer, join one of our city’s best-loved museums as it kicks off celebrations for its 150th anniversary. Including chance to play retro games, build a giant 3D map of the city, create decorations for the museum's big birthday party, and more.

The most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance.

An exhibition taking us on a journey into landscapes both real and imagined, psychological and metaphorical. Opening up a terrain that reflects our relationship with the landscape today.

An adult pantomime, presenting an udderly cheeky, naughty version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Sheffield’s art collection has evolved since it was founded 150 years ago. This exhibition presents highlights of artworks that have joined the collection in the last 10 years. By Lubna Chowdhary, Grayson Perry, Bridget Riley, Marlene Smith and more.

An immersive, multi-sensory exhibition by artist and writer Abi Palmer. With film, text, sculpture and installation, inviting us to be more slug-like – to slow down, merge and connect – embracing the resilient strangeness of this complex gastropod.

Join Utopia Theatre for their new symposium-style event. You can be a part of an inspiring exchange amongst local, regional and international creatives and academics.

One of the best loved duos on the English folk scene and founder members of folk phenomenon Bellowhead. Join the duo for a show and a workshop in harmony singing – for all experience levels.

Welcome in the Year of the Horse in Sheffield with a festival extravaganza in the Peace Gardens. Come back closer to the time for details of the 2026 event.

Acclaimed saxophonist Denys Baptiste presents his new quartet, featuring rising star pianist Sultan Stevenson, playing an exciting mix of new compositions, standards and revisit compositions from his award-winning albums.

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

Save the date for "a celebration of music through movement and community." Coming to Sheffield in 2026. More details soon.

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your seat. With some of the best new adventure films from around the world plus a spotlight on locally-made films. Come back soon for details of ShAFF 2026.

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.

7 days of beery fun. With brewery tours and tastings, beer and food pairings, pub walks, workshops tap takeovers, and more. Held each March – come back soon for details of Sheffield Beer Week 2026.

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

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

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.

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

Get informed, inspired and filled with ideas for positive change. With talks on big social, political, environmental and economic issues. The festival usually takes place in April and May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.

Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages. Sheffield Chamber Music Festival usually takes place each May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.

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.

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.

Bringing some of the UK's top names in podcasting from your headphones to the stage for one weekend. Come back soon for details of Crossed Wires 2026.

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

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 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.

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