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.

When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors

Discover the fascinating history of queens and warriors who ruled vast swathes of the African continent from pre-colonial Nigeria to the villages of Rwanda, the hills of Madagascar to apartheid South Africa.

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

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

Bless Their Little Hearts

A key masterpiece of the L.A Rebellion, Bless Their Little Hearts distils the social concerns and aesthetics of that trailblazing movement in African American cinema.

The World As We See It

Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ACE dance and music’s new double bill presents two powerful contrasting visions of our world today.

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.

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.

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show, Maverick.

Johannes Radebe - Finally Home

Johannes Radebe is back! 2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as presenter of Strictly Come Dancing. But one thing will never change: Johannes was born to dance.

Kemah Bob: Love Child

Love Child is an intimate yet rowdy, personal yet electric, high-energy stand-up show from the “chest-achingly funny” Kemah Bob.

Sophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection

Taskmaster Champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee and retired sugar daughter Sophie Duker is back with a brand-new 2027 stand-up tour, ‘Hot Beef Injection’.

Off-Key

At a Birmingham grammar bursting with overachievers, political meltdowns, and teenage delusion, best friends Sabrin and Ruqqiyah are free-falling to their futures.

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!

Mariam Sings Amadou & Mariam

Mariam returns to the road, still accompanied by her faithful musicians, to play the melodies that made Amadou & Mariam a success, as well as songs that make up the new album, L’Amour à la folie.

Macy Gray: the Trouble with the Truth Tour

The ability to compose refreshingly candid music that resonates deeply with listeners is a rarity in music. Few artists possess this tool, however, R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer, Macy Gray, is one of them.

Let the Music Play: The Legend of Barry White

The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend, Barry White. Direct from the USA, a critically acclaimed revue starring, William Hicks also known as “the big man with the big voice”.

The Zawose Queens

The Tanzanian mother-daughter duo fusing electronic and traditional sounds.

Emeli Sandé: Celebrating 15 Years of 'Our Version of Events'

One of Britain’s most acclaimed and distinctive singer-songwriters Emeli Sandé has announced a monumental UK tour to celebrate 15 years of her landmark debut album ‘Our Version of Events’.

Gabrielle: The Hits

Marking the next exciting chapter for one of the UK's most enduring and beloved voices, Gabrielle has spent over three decades shaping British pop and soul with a catalogue of timeless, emotionally resonant hits.

Black History Month: Community Civic Service

Sheffield Cathedral is pleased to host the third annual Community Civic Service for Black History Month, celebrating the national theme for 2026: Honouring Our Communities.

Layton Live

Olivier Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Layton Williams is taking to the stage for his nationwide tour.

Joyful Noise: A Celebration of Gospel Music with Sheffield Community Gospel Choir

Back at the Crucible by popular demand, Janine Dyer and Sheffield Community Gospel Choir invite you to an uplifting evening of live gospel music this March.

N-Dubz: The Legacy Tour 2027

N-Dubz are back celebrating two decades of hits with The Legacy Tour.

Joshua Idehen

Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise – but on the spoken word artist’s new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, he provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space.

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.

Crush

A clinic waiting room. Two Somali teens. One awkward meet-cute. Najma has been in treatment for years. Zakariya’s just starting out. She sketches. He writes poems. Neither of them is ready to talk. Until they meet each other.

Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts

Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book, Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective.

BHM - 6+1: All We Gain from What We Lost 

Follow the story of the 6+1 Running Club, from its early days of low numbers and self-doubt through to the moment running became a form of therapy for its members.

BHM x Site Gallery Creative Producers: Stories We Carry

Curated by Site Gallery’s Creative Producers, Stories We Carry is a short film programme about different black stories across the UK.

BHM Closing Night: Sharrow Young Leaders presents... Good Burger

The season closes with a celebration of young Black creativity, community and the power of young people in Sheffield. Good Burger follows two high-school friends who must save their local burger joint from a huge fast-food chain.

Trauma Or, Monsters All

A writer investigating her town's dark past for a newspaper article stirs up fears about lurking monsters in director Larry Fessenden’s concluding chapter of his monster quadrilogy.

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.

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.

My Shoes for the Blacks

As part of Sensoria Festival, Dig Where You Stand presents My Shoes For The Blacks, a 3-screen shadow puppet film by Cole Morris with narrated poem by Désirée Reynolds.

David Olusoga: A Global History of the British Cup of Tea

In this brand-new talk, David Olusoga uses art, photography, history and humour to uncover the strange, unexpected, and intriguing history of our national drink.

Lady Leshurr | 10 Years of The Queen's Speech

Lady Leshurr is heading out on tour this autumn to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Queen’s Speech series with a special run of intimate headline shows.

What We Leave We Carry: Voices of Migration to Britain – Colin Grant

What do we leave behind when we move to a new place – and what do we carry with us, physically and emotionally, wherever we land? Here are the voices of many people who have come to Britain to make a new life.

Waking the Warriors: Ben Okri

Acclaimed novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet Ben Okri will talk about his latest work, Waking the Warriors, a modern fable, born from the ancient legend of the sleeping warriors who wake when the kingdom is in mortal danger.

The Magic of Motown

20th Anniversary Tour! Come celebrate and reach out and show you there ain't no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.

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.

Soul II Soul

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

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... 

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.

We Were Here: Stephanie Phillips

A reclamation of alternative music history, for the Black artists who helped pioneer and shape it.

Black History Month @ SADACCA

A night for those who remember partying in Sheffield in the 80s and early 90s. This event is destined to bring back music and atmosphere from the good old days.

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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