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
A House Through Time
David Olusoga returns to uncover the hidden lives within a single Edinburgh home, tracing centuries of forgotten stories held within its walls.
Hamza Loves Animals
Meet wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin in this fun, gentle toddler screening of Hamza Loves Animals: Africa! Little ones will discover amazing animals in a relaxed, playful environment—perfect for under 5s.
Toddler Kino: The Boys and the Bees
On an idyllic Georgia farm, young Black parents share their love of beekeeping, nature and life itself with their sons as they rebuild their family's connection to the land.
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!
Brazil in Motion: Afro-Brazilian & Carnival Dance Workshops
Join Brazilian artist Bellas da Silveira for two joyful, participatory dance workshops exploring Afro-Brazilian traditions and the vibrant movement culture of Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival.
In between: Daughter of two worlds
In Between: Daughters of Two Worlds is a youth-led theatre project exploring what it means to grow up between cultures.
Migration Matters Festival Comedy Night
Migration Matters Festival proudly presents this exceptional lineup of the UK’s most exciting comedic talent for an evening at The Montgomery!
Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro
Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop.
Our Yard Foundations Pop Up
Foundations is a pop-up exhibition exploring the cultural impact of Caribbean sound system heritage in the UK. Presented by Nate Coltrane, the installation brings together a curated listening station, oral history interviews, and behind-the-scenes gallery
Sheffield's Windrush Civic Service & Father's Day Celebration
This Father's Day and this Windrush Day, we come together as one community to honour the fathers, the pioneers, and the generations whose sacrifice, faith, resilience, and love helped shape our families, our churches, and our city.
