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There's lots to see and do in Sheffield over the next few weeks!
Enjoy a wide range of live music, marvel at an extraordinary exhibition made with more than eight million stitches, bag yourself artwork at bargain prices, plant trees or escape into the wonderful world of Oz.
Find out about all of this and more in this week's events bulletin.
 The MOBO Awards
It's now less than two weeks to go until Sheffield hosts the MOBO Awards.
Some of the biggest stars in music will come together at Sheffield Arena for the hotly anticipated event. Stormzy, Little Simz, RAYE, Central Cee, PinkPantheress and many other famous artists are up for awards.
Wednesday, February 7
Sheffield Arena
Ticket prices vary
 Cassandra, Serena and Georgia from Serena Giscombe & Co in Sheffield Winter Garden
The city is set to welcome the MOBO Awards with a big takeover celebration in the Winter Garden.
Join us for a glorious celebration of Sheffield’s black culture as Spotlight showcases a host of music, food, hair and beauty and artistic talent.
This special MOBO Fringe event will be free for anyone to attend, with a lineup of live music and cultural performances throughout the day.
Wednesday, February 7, 10am - 4pm
Sheffield Winter Garden
Free
Sheffield presents a special educational panel discussion and Q&A with key leaders from UK Black Music.
A must-attend session for any aspiring music artists, the event will welcome a number of successful industry figures, along with emerging artists and their teams, to share their expertise and help push forward the next generation of talent.
Tuesday, February 6, 6:30pm - 10pm
City Hall
Free but ticketed - registrations open Friday, January 26
Pattern + Push and Slambarz have teamed up to host a big night of new music in rap, drill, RnB, spoken word, afrobeat and more ahead of the MOBOs.
This has now sold out but look out for new music which is debuting at the event!
 Threads Through Creation exhibition at Sheffield Cathedral
Sheffield Cathedral is hosting an extraordinary exhibition of twelve embroidered silk panels that explore the story of creation from the book of Genesis.
The huge panels measuring 8ft high and 13ft wide were made using more than eight million stitches.
On now until March 2
Sheffield Cathedral
Free
Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Sheffield next week.
Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.
Tuesday, January 30 - Saturday, February 3
Lyceum Theatre
Ticket prices vary
Help plant trees with Sheffield City Council forestry team and Kids Plant Trees.
All events are free and family friendly. No experience necessary and the team will provide tools and gloves.
February 3, 12 and 25
Linley Bank Meadows
Free
Cupola Gallery is hosting its annual Under the Bed Sale which offers the chance to pick up original work across a range of art forms, with prices starting as low as £1 and up to a maximum of £350.
Artists from near and far, amateur and professional, dig out work from storage that they are happy to sell at bargain prices. It may be old work, early work or experiments – work that may have been stored ‘under the bed’.
On now until February 4
Cupola Gallery
Free to visit
Sheffield Symphony Orchestra is playing pieces by three of the great composers of the 20th century at its upcoming concert.
The large orchestra of experienced, skilled players and professionals will play Shostakovich: Festival Overture, Falla: Three Cornered Hat and Prokofiev: Symphony No.5.
Saturday, February 3 at 7:30pm
All Saints Ecclesall Parish Church
£12.50 adults, £10 concession or £6 child/student
Prepare to be transported back in time with a showcase of the greatest hits and anthems from the likes of Oasis, Blur, The Stone Roses, Pulp, The Charlatans, Suede and many more.
Tribute band Brit Pop United will bring the music to life with high-energy performances.
February 3, 7pm until 1am
OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road
£35
 The pride flag
Sheffield Libraries has planned a programme of events to celebrate LGBTQ+ history month in February.
The first takes place on February 1, bringing together a panel of LGBTQ+ people to discuss how Section 28 impacted their school lives and how they found community outside the school gates.
 Performers on stage for Lunar New Year celebrations
The city will celebrate the Lunar New Year with a five-day festival which will start by illuminating a dragon on Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity.
Celebrations welcoming the Year of the Dragon include a food festival at the Peace Gardens, performances at the University of Sheffield Octagon Centre and a charity auction dinner at local restaurant China Red.
February 9 - 13
Various places
 A red orchid
Get ready for a blooming good time at the Sheffield Orchid Show, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant world of these exotic flowers.
Seven different orchid societies from the midlands and North of England will be displaying an amazing variety of orchids in flower.
Saturday, March 2, 10am until 4pm
St. Johns Church Hall, Abbeydale Road South
£5 for tickets
 In the crowd at Tramlines Festival
The lineup for 'Sheffield's biggest party' has landed! This year's Hillsborough Park headliners are Paolo Nutini, Jamie T and Snow Patrol.
More than 50 artists have been announced so far including Sheffield legends The Human League, Bombay Bicycle Club, Tom Grennan and the city's own Everly Pregnant Brothers. Find the full lineup on the Tramlines website.
July 26 - 28
Hillsborough Park
Tickets start at £45 for day and £130 for weekend
Got an event in Sheffield that you would like to share? You can upload your own events to our What's On section of Welcome to Sheffield website.
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