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

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.

Together

Fri. 15 August 2025 — Thu. 21 August 2025

After moving to the countryside, a supernatural encounter begins to transform Tim and Millie's love, their lives – and their flesh. A body horror navigating co-dependent relationships. Starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie.

The Evil Dead (1981) - 16mm film screening

Sat. 23 August 2025

CADS, Arley Street, Sheffield, S2 4QP

Originally shot in 16mm, Reel Steel present one of horror cinema's most iconic titles in a special 16mm film screening.

Belle

Sun. 24 August 2025 — Tue. 26 August 2025

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

Lonely 17-year-old Suzu enters a virtual world, where she becomes world famous singer Belle. She embarks on an adventure to become her true self, in this fantastical and beautiful animated film from Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda.

Eddington

Tue. 19 August 2025 — Thu. 28 August 2025

Showroom

A stand-off between a mayor and a small-town sheriff sparks conflict, pitting neighbour against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico. A modern western with hard satire from Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.

Survivors: The Spectre of Threads + Q&A/Intro

Sat. 30 August 2025 — Sun. 31 August 2025

Showroom

The untold story of the film that traumatised a generation. The world premiere of a new documentary, screening with a Q&A with its directors to close Sheffield Film Festival.

5 by Akerman

Fri. 1 August 2025 — Sun. 31 August 2025

Showroom

Chantal Akerman was ahead of her time in making feminist, queer, uncategorisable cinema. This August, the Showroom is screening five films by the iconic director.

5 by Stillman

Tue. 22 July 2025 — Sun. 31 August 2025

Showroom

Beloved indie director Whit Stillman comes to the Showroom for a Q&A this summer. To celebrate, the Showroom are screening all five of his feature films, starting with Metropolitan.

Sheffield Film Festival

Tue. 1 July 2025 — Mon. 1 September 2025

Showroom

Sheffield Film Festival is Showroom Cinema’s annual celebration of its rich film heritage and the thriving film culture of Sheffield and the surrounding region.

Against the Grain: My Beautiful Laundrette (40th Anniversary)

Fri. 5 September 2025

Showroom

Set in London's Pakistani community, this film follows Omar who, with his friend Johnny, takes over his rich uncle's run-down laundrette. Against a background of racial tension and poverty, their relationship blossoms to love.

Against the Grain: Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Fri. 12 September 2025

Showroom

This morally ambiguous and bawdy British comedy is set in the north of England, where teenage girls Sue and Rita earn some extra pennies babysitting for middle-class suburban couple Bob and Michelle.

Dreaming of You: The Making of the Coral

Thu. 18 September 2025

Showroom

A coming-of-age documentary tracing six misfit friends from suburban Hoylake as they form The Coral.

Against the Grain: The Gold Diggers

Fri. 19 September 2025

Showroom

A ground-breaking, early-80s feminist film and the first feature from Sally Potter (Orlando; The Tango Lesson). Made by an all-woman crew, it follows a bank clerk (Colette Laffont) whose path crosses with an enigmatic film star (Julie Christie).

DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Piranha

Sun. 21 September 2025

Alder

Join DIY Filmmakers and Kelham Film Club for a 3D screening of this classic 2000s horror comedy.

Midnight Marauders

Fri. 18 April 2025 — Fri. 26 September 2025

Showroom

Because some films need to be watched late at night... A monthly late night cult film screening starting at 11:30pm and running into the early morning (often on the last Friday of the month).

Spirit of Independence Film Festival

Fri. 26 September 2025 — Sun. 28 September 2025

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

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

DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Journey to The Center of The Earth

Sun. 28 September 2025

Alder

Join Sheffield DIY Filmmakers and Kelham Film Club for 2000s nostalgic 3D film fun – with this science fantasy action-adventure starring Brendan Fraser.

NT Live: Inter Alia

Thu. 4 September 2025 — Mon. 29 September 2025

Showroom

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Hundreds of Beavers: Live!

Fri. 3 October 2025

Showroom

A special immersive screening of a supernatural winter epic set in the 19th century, inspired by Looney Tunes and silent cinema. A drunken applejack salesman comes up against hundreds of beavers. Its stars will be here, alongside furry friends/foes.

Sensoria

Thu. 2 October 2025 — Sun. 5 October 2025

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.

DIY Filmmakers X KFC 3D Film Night: Spy Kids

Sun. 5 October 2025

Alder

The Sheffield DIY Filmmakers have teamed up with Kelham Film Club to bring you a series of nostalgic 3D movies from the 2000s – including this, the third instalment of Spy Kids.

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.

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 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.

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.