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October is a fantastic month for events in Sheffield with Off the Shelf, Out of This World, Black History Month, Sensoria and many others. Check out what's on over the next week below!
Off the Shelf returns this month
Sheffield's annual festival celebrating books, words and ideas! Off the Shelf is one of the UK’s largest literary festivals with more than 80 live and online events across the city.
Throughout October the festival brings the biggest names in local, regional, and international literary talent, media and the arts to South Yorkshire.
October 7th - November 3rd
Various venues
Ticket prices vary
A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 17th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield.
Since it began in 2008, the festival has become renowned for its use of unusual venues, with events having included city centre drive-ins, swimming pool screenings, and an AV installation in a 60s hotel ballroom.
October 3rd - October 6th
Various venues
Ticket prices vary
Come along for a few free fun-filled hours with your canine friend to celebrate the launch of Sheffield Cathedral's new mascot, Talbot the Dog.
There'll be a paw print art station, dog shopping stall, dog selfie booth, puppychinos and other tasty treats, dog biscuit decoration station, dog competitions with prizes to be won, a dog social area, and more!
October 5th, 11am until 2pm
Sheffield Cathedral
Free
The historic Heeley Art Club - which has been going since 1895 - is displaying a variety of work in various media from current members, some featuring Sheffield subjects.
October 6th - 13th
Sheffield Winter Garden
Free
Photos from the Caribbean Footsteps exhibition at Weston Park Museum
There are lots of events and exhibitions throughout the month to celebrate Black history, culture and heritage. Here are some highlights:
- Beyond the Bassline exhibition, Sheffield Central Library, on now until the end of October
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Reclaiming Narratives exhibition, Winter Garden, Friday October 4th
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Black History Month film festival, Showroom Cinema, from Saturday October 5th
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Yvonne Battle-Felton - Curdle Creek book launch, Sheffield Central Library, Wednesday October 9th
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DJ Paulette - Welcome to the Club, Sheffield Central Library, Wednesday October 30th
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Caribbean Footsteps exhibition, Weston Park Museum, on now until January 31st, 2025
Click the button below to see a full list of events on the Welcome to Sheffield website.
Markets
Peddler Market is celebrating its 10th birthday with a special event this weekend
Sheffield is home to lots of lovely markets. This weekend there's:
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Peddler Market celebrates its 10th birthday, Peddler Warehouse, October 4th and 5th
- The Big Moor Market Record Fair, The Moor Market, October 5th
- Orchard Square Makers Market, Orchard Square, October 5th
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Only Clay Festival, Kelham Island Museum, October 5th and 6th
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Pumpkins & Presents, Whirlow Hall Farm, October 5th and 6th
Click the button below to find more via Welcome to Sheffield:
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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