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

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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

Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year Celebration 2025

Sheffield is set to celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year with a huge festival taking place on 1 - 2 February 2025. The festival will transform the city centre into a vast celebration of culture, with an exciting programme of events and performances.

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Feb 2025

Imaginary Energy

An abstract art exhibition exploring the theme of imaginary energy.

13 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Open Up Sheffield 2025

With 100+ studios taking part, Open Up Sheffield is one of the largest open studio events outside of London and helps showcase some of Sheffield's finest creative talents. This year it will take place over two weekends, 3 May - 5 May and 10 - 11 May.

03 May 2025 - 11 May 2025

Weston Park May Fayre 2024

Prepare to be amazed as Sheffield's Weston Park May Fayre returns for a day full of FREE family fun on Sunday 18 May, with fun fair, circus acts, comedy, live music, food stalls and more.

18 May 2025 11:00 - 17:00

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

Subjects of State, Labours of Love

Subjects of State, Labours of Love is a two-chapter film by artist filmmaker Rhea Storr.

14 Feb 2025 - 25 May 2025
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