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

Die Hard

Yes, it's that time of year once again... where friends, family members, work colleagues and strangers on the internet argue over whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas film.

Taking place over Christmas, the repeated references to Santa Claus, and the words "Merry Christmas" being used as a snappy one-line by both the good guys and bad, all should get you in the mood for the holiday season, if not for the fact that seeing John McClane take on Hans Gruber at this time of year is almost as much of an annual tradition as Christmas itself.

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The Light

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Converted from a 1930s art deco car showroom, the Showroom is one of the biggest independent cinemas in Europe – and we'd reckon one of the best. Between the screens and the bar, it's easy to while away whole days here.

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.

Spotlight: The Chorus (Les Choristes)

Fri. 18 September 2026

Showroom

The new teacher at a severely administered boys' boarding school works to positively affect the students' lives through music.

Stories From The Ancient World

Sun. 5 July 2026 — Sun. 26 July 2026

Showroom

In celebration of The Odyssey, throughout July the Showroom presents four classic films that in their own way portray stories of the ancient world.