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

A Story Left Behind

Wed. 18 June 2025 — Thu. 19 June 2025

Director Asma Kabadeh and cinematographer Darshan Gajjar tell the story of Halima, the first Somali woman in Sheffield, through the eyes of Najma, a researcher who moved to the city from Somalia at eleven. Najma discovers Halima’s short storybook in the Sheffield Library and attempts to fill in the gaps by exploring the contradictions and omissions of what Halima recorded of her life.

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Sat. 28 June 2025

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Join Millennium Gallery this spring for a celebration of our magnificent, multicultural city.

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Sun. 15 June 2025

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The definitive documentary capturing the highs and lows of the Oasis story. Returning to Showroom Cinema to coincide with their record-breaking reunion tour.

Film Beyond Borders

Tue. 24 June 2025

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A series of films made by creatives from diaspora communities, in a collaboration between Sheffield Hallam Uni and RAAH (Reality About Humanity). Featuring stories of finding belonging through football, the power of spoken word and song, and more.

KaiJuly Raids Again!

Fri. 4 July 2025 — Sun. 27 July 2025

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The Showroom's celebration of all thing’s kaiju returns. Expect giant monsters, rubber suits, nuclear horrors, mystical fantasy, and royal rumble free-for-alls. For it's second year, KaiJuly marks 60 years of Gamera, the giant, fire-breathing turtle.