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.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
Perfect Blue
Fri. 10 October 2025 — Thu. 16 October 2025
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.
A Film About Studio Electrophonique
Fri. 17 October 2025
Showroom
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.
My Father's Shadow
Sat. 18 October 2025
Showroom
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.
BFI London Film Festival
Wed. 8 October 2025 — Sun. 19 October 2025
Showroom
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.
Celluloid Screams
Thu. 23 October 2025 — Sun. 26 October 2025
Showroom
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.
Princess Mononoke
Fri. 17 October 2025 — Sun. 26 October 2025
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.
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia
Thu. 4 September 2025 — Fri. 31 October 2025
Showroom
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.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - 16mm film screening
Fri. 31 October 2025
CADS, Arley Street, Sheffield, S2 4QP
See one of horror cinema's most infamous titles, in its original 16mm format.
Presented by Reel Steel on halloween.
Black History Month: A Touch of Black Health
Fri. 3 October 2025 — Sat. 1 November 2025
Showroom
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.
Off The Shelf: Nuts in May + Abigail's Party
Sat. 1 November 2025
Showroom
A tribute to Alison Steadman, one of the UK’s greatest screen performers, with a double-bill of Mike Leigh’s 1970s classics.
Queer East – On the Road
Sat. 1 November 2025 — Sat. 29 November 2025
Showroom
Queer East showcases boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema from East and Southeast Asia and its diaspora communities.
Gaslight Melodramas: Murderous Men and Persecuted Women!
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Wed. 3 December 2025
Showroom
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.
Too Much: Melodrama on Film
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Thu. 4 December 2025
Showroom
A season celebrating the visual and emotional excess of melodrama in film – from the silent era to the present day.
The Snowman + Live Score
Sat. 6 December 2025 — Sun. 7 December 2025
Showroom
Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.
In Dreams: A David Lynch Retrospective
Showroom
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.
Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio
Tue. 11 November 2025 — Wed. 31 December 2025
Showroom
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.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Thu. 22 January 2026 — Sat. 28 February 2026
Showroom
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
Fri. 20 March 2026 — Sun. 22 March 2026
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.
Exhibition on Screen: Turner & Constable
Tue. 10 March 2026 — Tue. 31 March 2026
Showroom
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo
Tue. 19 May 2026 — Sun. 31 May 2026
Showroom
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.
Sheffield DocFest
Wed. 10 June 2026 — Mon. 15 June 2026
Showroom
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.