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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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Electric Dreams: Best of 80s Film

Fri. 28 August 2026 — Sun. 30 August 2026

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This August bank holiday, the Showroom is taking you back in time to the 1980s with a weekend full of 80s classics.

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.

Film Unit

Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!

Bouchra

Mon. 24 August 2026 — Tue. 25 August 2026

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A queer Moroccan coyote in NYC starts having difficult, long-overdue phone calls with her mother, that influence her filmmaking project. This striking animation from artists Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki blends documentary, art and family drama.