Exhibitions in Sheffield

With such a fantastic array of museums and galleries in Sheffield (many of which are free to visit) you'll never be short of interesting exhibitions to explore in the city.

While there are some fascinating permanent exhibitions in the city, which are available to peruse all-year round, here you'll find listings for temporary exhibitions in Sheffield which are only available for a limited amount of time- catch them before they're gone! 

Exhibition listings

Joyful - selected Christmas group show

Cupola has brought together a diverse collection of art across media for their latest Christmas exhibition. The selected work was chosen for its strength and the unique voice of each artist or maker. We are all different and we all find joy in diverse ways.

23 Nov 2024 - 04 Jan 2025

The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee

This major new exhibition takes visitors on a nostalgia-filled journey through the childhood of one of Sheffield best-loved artists, Pete McKee.

29 Nov 2024 - 02 Nov 2025

Contemporary British Painting Prize 2024

Paintings by the finalists of this year's Contemporary British Painting Prize are shown at Yorkshire Artspace.

05 Dec 2024 - 11 Jan 2025

Illuminate The Play

Visually striking and accessible for all ages, a range of bespoke videogames will be arriving at The National Videogame Museum this December. An immersive version of a retro classic, alongside unique LED games are sure to light up the festive season!

21 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

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

10 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025

Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood.

This new exhibition from Hayward Gallery Touring comes to the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield and plunges into the joys and heartaches, mess, myths and mishaps of motherhood through over 100 artworks, from the feminist avant-garde to the present day.

24 Oct 2024 - 19 Jan 2025
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