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

Photos by Adva Photography

Founded in 2015, Festival of Debate is an annual series of panel discussions, debates, Q&As, artistic responses and other public events in Sheffield, exploring politics, economics and society. It’s coordinated in collaboration with partners across the city, from grassroots campaign groups to community groups to cultural institutions.

The festival usually takes place in April and May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.

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Sheffield Transformed Festival

Fri. 28 November 2025 — Sun. 30 November 2025

SADACCA, 48 Wicker, S3 8JB

A weekend of left-wing politics and culture. With discussions on local, national and international issues, plus a party.

WPM150 Connecting with Collections: Philosophy in the Museum

Tue. 11 November 2025

Weston Park Museum

Join Weston Park Museum for an informal but in-depth conversation about museums and philosophy.

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival

Playhouse

Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages. Sheffield Chamber Music Festival usually takes place each May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.

Untold Story: Empowered – Nina Bhadreshwar

Thu. 6 November 2025

Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX

Journalist, writer and cultural connector Nina Bhadreshwar talks to her former student and Slambarz founder Dom Heslop. They'll explore Nina’s work with artists such as Tupac and inspiring young people to write, question and express themselves.