African Heritage & Culture events

Sheffield's African Heritage and Culture Forum work in partnership with organisations across the city to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.

12 Letters To My Name

Tobi and Jay, the only two Africans in the class, are lambs to the slaughter. Newly arrived to England, Sheffield, they are forced to navigate a new life alongside the quiet ache of home.

The Root: Sounds born from Windrush

This Windrush Day 2026 listening session brings people together to share records rooted in community and history. Tracing sonic lineages across the Caribbean and Africa, it reflects on Black identity and honours the Windrush generation's legacy.

Sunday Dub Session with Aba Shanti-I

Curated by Nate Coltrane, this special event brings together sound system culture, performance and movement to explore the enduring impact of Caribbean heritage in the UK.

Hamza Loves Animals

Meet wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin in this fun, gentle toddler screening of Hamza Loves Animals: Africa! Little ones will discover amazing animals in a relaxed, playful environment—perfect for under 5s.

Mo Gilligan - the Mo You Know

Triple BAFTA winning stand up sensation Mo Gilligan has announced his biggest ever World Tour with The Mo You Know in 2026.

Never Look Back

Uganda, 2020. Veteran Komakech ‘Abba’ Ogwang is haunted by dreams of battle. His granddaughter, Anena, urges him to share his long-buried story.

Migration Matters Festival Short Film Night

This short film night explores what it means to keep connections to culture alive, uncovers the resilience and sacrifice behind a family’s corner shop, and paints a vibrant portrait of dub poet activist Linton Kwesi Johnson.

In between: Daughter of two worlds

In Between: Daughters of Two Worlds is a youth-led theatre project exploring what it means to grow up between cultures.

Hunter 77: Film Screening & Live Performance

An immersive screening of the award-winning shadow puppet film Hunter 77.

Migration Matters Festival Comedy Night

Migration Matters Festival proudly presents this exceptional lineup of the UK’s most exciting comedic talent for an evening at The Montgomery!

Brazil in Motion: Afro-Brazilian & Carnival Dance Workshops

Join Brazilian artist Bellas da Silveira for two joyful, participatory dance workshops exploring Afro-Brazilian traditions and the vibrant movement culture of Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival.

The Brittney Griner Story

ESPN is proud to present a special showcase of The Brittney Griner Story followed by Q&A with director Alexandria Stapleton.

Crocodile

A group of young filmmakers in Nigeria form a homemade collective with smartphones and recycled materials.

TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Friends of Black feminist writer, filmmaker and cultural worker Toni Cade Bambara come together to share her lessons on art, community and resistance.

A Last Big Story

Jon Snow comes out of retirement for one last investigation, travelling to Zambia to uncover a mining disaster being covered up by officials.

Matininó

In Puerto Rico, a multi-generational group of women confront violence and abuse through a shared creative fantasy rich in colour, mythology and play.

Hope is a Word

Come along for a special screening of Hope is a Word, plus a discussion with the director, Maria Galliani Dyrvik, followed by an intimate poetry reading by the film's protagonist, Nnimmo Bassey.

MKO

Moshood Abiola wins Nigeria's freest election, only for the military to jail him. When U.S. diplomats arrive to negotiate his release, he is served tea, and dies.

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight of The World)

Academy Award winner Questlove directs the definitive portrait of one of the most influential bands in music history, with exclusive access to their archives.

Notes from the Underground

A cross-generational oral history of Cape Town, told through the underground hip-hop scene that turned rhythm, resistance and mentorship into a living education system.

A House Through Time

David Olusoga returns to uncover the hidden lives within a single Edinburgh home, tracing centuries of forgotten stories held within its walls.

Toddler Kino: The Boys and the Bees

On an idyllic Georgia farm, young Black parents share their love of beekeeping, nature and life itself with their sons as they rebuild their family's connection to the land.

Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Sheffield with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle!

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro

Kiell Smith-Bynoe (star of Ghosts, Taskmaster and Stath Lets Flats) is bringing his smash hit improv comedy show to Sheffield.

Black Lesbian Short Films [+ Directors Q&A]

A programme of four short films carefully curated by our Community Coordinator, Chim’Di Ugada. It offers insight into this powerful collection of British short films exploring black lesbian love, grief, and family-building.

I Saw the TV Glow

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own.

Kikuyu Land

When a landmark ruling lets Kenyan families reclaim stolen ancestral land, a journalist's investigation uncovers corporate exploitation, family secrets and a government fighting back.

The Swamp Dwellers

Written by Wole Soyinka and directed by Utopia Theatres’ Mojisola Kareem (Crown of Blood, Death and The King’s Horseman, Here’s What She Said To Me, All Our Goals), The Swamp Dwellers will run at Utopia Theatre from 29 June to 11 July 2026.

Sheffield's Windrush Civic Service & Father's Day Celebration

This Father's Day and this Windrush Day, we come together as one community to honour the fathers, the pioneers, and the generations whose sacrifice, faith, resilience, and love helped shape our families, our churches, and our city.

Colours to the Mast

In collaboration with artists Kazna Asker and Cheelo, The Bare Project presents a participatory flag-making workshop exploring identity, protest, and belonging.

Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro

Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop.

Beverley Knight

The Queen of British Soul, Beverley Knight MBE, announces a huge UK headline tour for June 2026.

Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul are set to bring their iconic and legendary sound back to Sheffield City Hall in October 2026.

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices, the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R&B.

Omar 'Brighter The Days' UK Tour

Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE—one of the UK’s most celebrated soul artists—returns with his new album Brighter The Days.

Summer BBQ n' Brunch 1.0

Summer starts here, Sheffield’s biggest summer day party is here! Expect BBQ, brunch classics, games, nonstop music & pure summer energy!!

A Night To Remember: Motown Show

A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.

Jazz Voyage

Virtuoso composer, pianist, improviser, broadcaster, Julian Joseph is a jazz polymath. Acclaimed by critics and audiences the world over, he returns to Sheffield to promote his first studio album in 29 years.

Variety is the Spice of Life

Come and share a heartwarming afternoon of stories, poems, and song, created by a unique collaboration of asylum seekers and local Sheffield folk.

Migration Matters Festival Closing Party

Come and celebrate the final night of Migration Matters Festival 2026!

Fuse ODG ft. Aziza Jaye

Fuse ODG will bring his signature style to Foundry for an electric and unforgettable night of music.

Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.

Rum & Reggae 2026

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

Mr Vegas

Sheffield, UK – Get ready for an electrifying night of reggae and dancehall as global hitmaker Mr Vegas brings his high-energy live show to Network, Sheffield.

Migration Matters Festival Opening Party

One of the biggest nights of the YEAR! It has to be the opening party! In a festival first, the opening party will be hosted at the legendary Yellow Arch Studios, which has nurtured the talents of many Sheffield musicians and artists!

Chuckl. Comedy Club with Reginald D Hunter, Lost Voice Guy & Andrew Maxwell

Chuckl., the UK’s premier comedy club, is coming to town with another unforgettable night of stand-up. These shows are carefully curated to bring you a mix of established stars and the most exciting new voices.

Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of the UK’s most beloved Funk and Soul DJs.

Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel

Music in the Round’s Singer-in-Residence Roderick Williams returns with a programme of heartrendingly beautiful English song, including Vaughan Williams’ glorious cycle Songs of Travel.

In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home

This new exhibition, curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, brings together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between Empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.

Areas to Explore

Across the city's hill and valleys, Sheffield is made up of clusters of vibrant neighbourhoods, all with their own unique charm and vibrancy. Here you'll find friendly independent businesses to eat, drink and shop in, unexpected green spaces, colourful street art and fascinating heritage... 

That Boxing Show

Hosted by Johnny Nelson and Andy Nicholson, That Boxing Show brings honest fight analysis, bold predictions, and insider stories with top boxing voices, no fluff, just real boxing talk.

Europe's largest purpose-built food hall announces opening date in Sheffield

Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.

Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective opens in Sheffield

The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.

Summer Holiday Culture Highlights

If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.

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