African Heritage & Culture events in Sheffield

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Sheffield Festival of Reggae

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

15 Aug 2026 13:00 - 0:00

Promotional poster for Sheffield Festival of Reggae on 15th August 2026. Features a stylized lion head in yellow, red, and green against a textured background with diagonal stripes in reggae colors. Text highlights: “Sheffield Festival of Reggae,” “All Day Saturday,” “3 Stages,” “Food Vendors,” and “Network Sheffield” at the bottom. Bold yellow date text stands out on the right side.

A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighbourhood of Miami.

17 Aug 2026 15:00

Two people are in shallow seawater near a shoreline. One person supports another, who is floating on their back with their head above the water. Gentle waves ripple around them, and open water stretches into the background. The scene appears to depict a water rescue, lifesaving exercise or dramatic moment taking place at sea.

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.

10 Sept 2026 19:30

Four performers stand on stage holding microphones, dressed in sparkling and stylish outfits, including a sequined jacket and a bright red shirt. They are positioned in front of an ornate theatre interior with multiple balconies and glowing lights, creating a vibrant concert atmosphere with purple and blue stage lighting and mist in the foreground.

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.

18 Sept 2026 19:30

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.

25 Sept 2026 19:30

Character Through Movement

Roots Mbili: Character Through Movement we will explore exercises to understand how own body’s move, the history of our lives and bodies that has led to us moving and talking the way we do.

28 Sept 2026 11:00

A group of six people take part in an interactive workshop or rehearsal in a community hall. Participants stand in a loose circle, with one person at the front gesturing with raised arms while others watch and respond. Chairs line the edges of the room, and red curtains hang along the back wall. The bright indoor space has cream walls, overhead strip lighting and an open floor used for movement-based activities.

Soap Box Spotlight

Come along for a vibrant celebration of storytelling and new works in development with our Soap Box Collective.

30 Sept 2026 19:00

Promotional graphic featuring two head-and-shoulders portrait photographs side by side against plain backgrounds. The left portrait shows a person wearing a dark patterned collared shirt, while the right portrait shows a person with long straight hair wearing a burgundy top. Large gold text across the bottom reads: “WORK IN PROGRESS”.

A Sound is Still a Sound

Open Works Festival Presents a rehearsed reading of A Sound is Still a sound.

01 Oct 2026 13:00

Kalakuther: Queen of Fela's Republic

Open Works Festival Presents a work in progress, KalakutHER: Queen of Fela's Republic.

02 Oct 2026 14:00

Seven Magic Birds: An African Panto

Open Works Festival presents a work in progress performance of Seven Magic Birds: An African Panto.

03 Oct 2026 n/a

A traditional round building with a large thatched roof stands in a sandy landscape. Its walls are painted with bright geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow, green and black, creating a striking decorative design. A person sits on a low wall to the left of the building. The words “WORK IN PROGRESS” appear in large yellow text across the bottom of the image.

ÌLỌ́YÁ

Open Works Festival presents ÌLỌ́YÁ.

07 Oct 2026

A person seated on a stage holding a small wooden-framed box, with large speakers behind them and a patterned fabric panel beside them, under low stage lighting.

Ijakadi (The Wrestle)

Open Works Festival Presents a work in progress performance of Ijakadi (The Wrestle).

10 Oct 2026 12:00

A promo image featuring a man in flowing white robes.

Orchestra Baobab

Founded in 1970 in Dakar, Orchestra Baobab is more than just a band—it is an institution, a cornerstone of African music.

12 Oct 2026 20:00

A group of nine musicians pose together in front of a large Senegal flag featuring green, yellow and red vertical stripes with a green star at the centre. Most wear matching white tunics with black trim, while one person in the middle wears a sleeveless white outfit. The group stands closely together, smiling and facing the camera, creating a warm and unified portrait.

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.

17 Oct 2026 14:00

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.

17 Oct 2026 15:00

Book cover for When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors by Paula Akpan. Against a purple gradient background, large cream text displays the title. An illustrated historical figure in a red robe, gold crown and red jewel-studded headdress occupies the right side of the cover. Review quotes at the top describe the book as “Beautifully Written” and “Poetic and Fierce”. A banner states “A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year”. Author name at bottom.

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.

21 Oct 2026 20:00

Person wearing a plain white short-sleeved T-shirt, beige trousers, and gold jewellery including a necklace and bracelet, standing on a stage. The background features a colourful, abstract mural with geometric shapes in warm tones and several small red lights. The scene is warmly lit, creating a theatrical atmosphere.

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.

21 Oct 2026 18:30

Portrait photo of a woman standing outdoors on a street with modern apartment buildings in the background. She has long dark hair, wears a red baseball cap backwards, large hoop earrings, a black crop top with white lettering, and a gold watch. She tilts her head and raises one hand in a playful, expressive gesture while looking towards the camera.

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.

23 Oct 2026 18:00

Book cover with a textured yellow-orange background and layered, oversized words repeating “WHAT WE LEAVE” and “WE CARRY”. The title reads, “What We Leave: Voices of Migration to Britain”. “WE LEAVE” appears in bold red lettering, while “WE CARRY” is in bold green. The author’s name, “COLIN GRANT”, appears in dark blue at the bottom. The design uses overlapping typography to emphasise themes of departure, migration and belonging.

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.

23 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

A close up of two people lying on the floor listening to music on a set of shared headphones.

Soul II Soul

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

24 Oct 2026 20:00

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.

05 Nov 2026 20:00

Stylised promotional image featuring a woman wearing sunglasses, a headwrap and traditional patterned clothing. The portrait is rendered in blue tones against a pink background. Beside her, bold white text on a dark blue geometric shape reads “MARIAM CHANTE AMADOU & MARIAM”, surrounded by decorative motifs. The design has a vibrant, retro poster aesthetic.

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.

06 Nov 2026 19:00

Craig Charles looking dapper in a hat and shades.

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!

21 Nov 2026 19:00

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.

26 Feb 2027 19:30

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.

27 Feb 2027 - 13 Mar 2027

Promo image for 'Never Look Back' with a man surrounded by smoke and explosions.

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.

27 Mar 2027 19:00

Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with vibrant curly red hair, looking to the side. She wears dramatic eye make-up, dark lipstick, large dangling earrings and an ornate gold necklace. Warm red and pink lighting illuminates her face, while a sparkling, out-of-focus backdrop creates a glamorous and festive atmosphere.

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.

09 Apr 2027 20:00

Promo poster with a head-shot of Mo Gilligan

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.

22 May 2027 19:30