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

Akira (1988)

Fri. 17 April 2026 — Thu. 23 April 2026

Neo-Tokyo, 2019. The city is being rebuilt post World War III.

Kaneda and Tetsuo, two high school drop outs, stumble upon a secret government project to develop new weapons – telekinetic humans.
Tetsuo learns of the existence of his 'peer', AKIRA, the project's most powerful subject, and determines to challenge him.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time, this visually stunning and game-changing cyberpunk classic smashed the boundaries of traditional animation.

An opportunity to see this groundbreaking feature in its full cinematic glory - in a new 4K restoration - and a perfect way for those unfamiliar to introduce themselves to this landmark influential masterpiece.

Book now: Showroom / The Light

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The Village Screen

A pop-up cinema bringing modern classic films to incredible locations.

The Drama

Fri. 3 April 2026 — Thu. 9 April 2026

Showroom

A happily engaged couple (Robert Pattinson and Zendaya) is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Festival of the Mind

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 General Cemetery

A hillside spot for both the living and the dead, containing stories of wars, epidemics, floods and more between 1836 and 1978. Today it's rich in history, wildlife and architecture. Look out for upcoming gigs, film screenings and exhibitions.