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DocFest returns next week for another exciting year!
There's plenty more going on too, let's take a look.
A previous talk given to a packed audience
Sheffield DocFest is back, with over 100 film screenings. See documentaries, inspiring talks, podcasts and more. There's something for everyone!
18 to 23 Jun
Various venues
Ticket prices vary
Free DocFest Events
Join Dan Louw, Head Of Creative Strategy at Channel 5 and a keen runner, for a 5km fun run around Sheffield. Open to industry pass holders.
Running at a conversational pace with no pressure.
19 Jun
Crucible Theatre
Free
This outdoor screen will be used to showcase documentaries and shorts throughout DocFest, good weather withstanding!
18 to 23 Jun
Howard Street
Free
Baff Akoto's Collateral Echoes is the centre piece of this year’s exhibition.
This focuses on the Black and Immigrant Britons disproportionately killed after police contact since 1969.
As well as immersive work, there will also be a virtual reality cinema in Site’s Studio I throughout the festival.
18 Jun to 23 Jun (Collateral Echoes: until 13 Jul)
Site Gallery
Free
Carer's Week continues until 15 June. Here are some related events taking place in Sheffield:
Super Carers Café
A great chance for carers from all over the city to come together for one
large café event at Room G46 of Sheffield Town Hall.
All carers are welcome to join in the free raffle and our special quiz plus listen to the Carers Choir.
There will be free tea, coffee and cake.
13 Jun
Sheffield Town Hall
Free
Information Stall
Unpaid carers can meet some of the Sheffield Carers Centre team to
check how they can be supported.
There will also be information from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals about their support for someone in hospital, including their ‘Carers Passport’ scheme.
13 Jun
Royal Hallamshire
Free
Pride
Enjoy DocFest's LGBTQ related offerings, with various topics and formats.
Pride Events
Find joy, support and community in two of the bigger Pride Month events happening in Sheffield:
For LGBTQ+ young people in Sheffield, organised by SAYiT.
SAYiT provides support and social opportunities for LGBTQ+ young people in Sheffield, aged 8 to 25.
14 June
Sheffield City Centre
Free
Celebrating and bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
This inclusive street party will offer a broad range of entertainment from live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers.
It will also offer drop in locations for relevant charities offering advice, guidance and support for attendees, a variety of food and drink stalls and a number of family friendly events throughout the day and into the evening suitable for all ages.
A parade will be held through the streets of Kelham, ending at the Main Stage on Burton Rd.
21 Jun
Kelham Island and Neepsend
Free
This non verbal production weaves together plots from distinguished writers alongside interviews conducted with parents and carers.
The result is a new folk story about what it means to be a parent.
Developed alongside Visual Vernacular and d/Deaf Artists. Accessible to d/Deaf audiences, no BSL interpretation needed.
12 Jun
Crucible Theatre
Tickets from £15
This walking tour takes in more than 10 lost football grounds going back to the earliest days in the development of the modern football game.
The tour will visit locations of Highfields, The Orphanage, Cremorne Gardens, Sheaf House Ground, Bramall Lane, Hounsfield, East Bank, Olive Grove, and Truro Works.
In addition, the first knockout tournament in the world, the Youdan Cup, will be covered.
14 Jun
Highfields Library
Tickets £5 plus booking fees
The final concert of Sheffield Symphony Orchestra’s 2024/2025 season brings Holst’s mighty ‘The Planets’ to All Saints, Ecclesall Parish Church, in a concert with its eyes to the skies.
Completing the celestial line up is Debussy’s 'Claire de Lune' and Glazunov’s ‘The Seasons’.
14 Jun
All Saints Parish Church Ecclesall
Ticket prices vary
On Saturday, Dan Millson is joined by an exciting band to perform a unique mixture of popular covers. From Bill Withers to The Police, Bob Marley to The Beatles and Imagine Dragons to Elvis Presley.
See Niamh Kavanah and The High Fives on Sunday as they perform swing, blues and a sprinkle of soul, all infused with a modern twist.
14 to 15 Jun
Leopold Square
Free
Everyone is invited to Community Day, an inclusive and accessible event for people of all ages and abilities.
Come along to help increase physical activity and improve mental, physical and social wellbeing.
With the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and an emphasis on community involvement.
15 Jun
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Free
Celebrate those living with learning disabilities whilst raising awareness and challenging stigmas.
2025's theme "Do You See Me?" aims to highlight the importance of visibility and understanding.
There are lots of activities taking place. This ranges from art exhibitions and information stalls to live performances.
Join the launch of Learning Disability Week with art, talks and performances on 16 June at Sheffield Town Hall.
16 to 22 Jun
Various locations
All free plus discounted DocFest accessible screenings
Join Charlotte Ridsdale and Russ Chandler for a magical performance.
With both traditional and modern folk music.
18 Jun
The Samuel Worth Chapel
Tickets £10 plus booking fees
A wide shot of a bustling Victoria Quays
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