African Heritage & Culture events in Sheffield
Sheffield has a wide range of ‘African Heritage’ themed cultural events on offer throughout the year. Whether you want to be empowered, educated or entertained, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From fascinating talks, thought-provoking words and images, to music that will get your blood pumping and feet tapping – Sheffield has it all!
Events listed here are collated by the African Heritage Culture Forum, who work in partnership with organisations across Sheffield to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.
For more information visit their website here: www.africanheritage.org.uk
African Heritage & Culture events
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!
Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro
Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop.
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.
Fuse ODG ft. Aziza Jaye
Fuse ODG will bring his signature style to Foundry for an electric and unforgettable night of music.
Migration Matters Festival Closing Party
Come and celebrate the final night of Migration Matters Festival 2026!
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.
Rum & Reggae 2026
The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...
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A rare chance to see a live recording of Radio 4's weekly music programme, where Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe explore the rich web of connections in music, from Beyoncé to Beethoven.
Ubunye
Ubunye bring together two powerful vocalists from South Africa's Kwa Zulu Natal region combined with a dynamic rhythm section; unique and goose-bump inducing music from a brilliant 6 piece band.
Sheffield Festival of Reggae
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.
