The Sheffield Culture Bulletin
Time for your monthly update of what's on in Sheffield. Before we get cracking, please remember to:
Now, let's get into it.
 No Bounds Festival 2025 X Sheffield Hallam, Credit Andy Brown
Screen/film & gaming
Film screening: The Jackie Shane Story, 25th February 2026 - Join Sheffield Libraries and Sheffield DocFest this LGBTQ+ History Month for a story of eclipsed stardom and trailblazing trans musical history.
Image Empire, 5th March 2026 - AI technology is quickly establishing itself in every corner of videogame production. But is it a powerful tool for creativity or a threat?
Mini-doc filmmaking workshop, 14th March 2026 - This is a great opportunity for people with learning disabilities and/or autism aged 16-25 years old who are new to filmmaking.
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, 20th - 22nd March 2026 - Booked in for its 20th Year, SHAFF promises another lineup of inspiring, thrilling and moving adventure films to get your heart going.
The Showroom Cinema, Spring 2026 - Support your local independent cinema and find out what's on!
Literature & writing
Writers Day, 7th March 2026 - Wherever you are on your writing journey, there's something in this programme of talks, panel discussions, and workshops to inspire and inform.
Talking With Your Toddler: Sharing Books, 11th March 2026 - Dive into the wonderful world of children's books and learn how to engage your little one at this fun event.
Author talk: Jasper Fforde, 18th March 2026 - Fforde's writing is an eclectic and joyful mix of genres, from comedy to fantasy to thrillers - often all in the same book.
Off the Shelf presents Matt Haig: The Midnight Train, 18th May 2026 -International best selling author Matt Haig is coming to Sheffield for your mid-year fix of Off the Shelf.
Music
Blues and Boogie at Totley Community Library, 27th February 2026 - Country, folk, blues, boogie, jazz and anything funky!
Jasad: Music for Middle Eastern Flute, 28th February 2026 - With dexterity and expressive nuance, Faris Ishaq blends intricate melodies and dynamic beats.
Remember the Coal: The acclaimed musical mining story, 11th March 2026 - Remember coal mining? Come and listen to the story of the mining industry, told in original folk songs.
Sheffield Symphony Orchestra, 14th March 2026 - Jeneba Kanneh-Mason will be joining the Symphony Orchestra to play Beethoven’s 3rd Piano Concerto.
Kelham Jazz Festival, 21st March 2026 - A celebration of music through movement and community!
Musical Story with Orchestra: The Duck With No Luck, 28th March 2026 - A new Musical Story concert from Concerteenies.
 FORGE Warehouse D&BBQ, Credit Ai Narapol
Performing arts
MATES: The Improvised ‘90s Sitcom, 28th February 2026 - A hilarious parody of classic TV such as Frasier, Seinfeld and Friends.
The Ladies Football Club, 28th February - 28th March 2026 - During WW1, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories. However, they soon start kicking a football around on their lunch breaks...
Feeling Fabulous Queer Dance Workshops, March 2026 - Learn to work a runway, strut, dance and pose! Join Ghetto Fabulous and Andro & Eve for some queer dance workshops for all abilities.
Artworks Together presents 'The District', 29th April 2026 - Set in a tower block community, in a dystopian future, a ruling authority has declared all music a threat to society...
Visual art & heritage
Impressions Across Borders with Hope, Now - 4th April 2026 - A printmaking exchange between Kuala Lumpur and Sheffield.
'Plantation' Exhibiton Site Gallery, Now - May 2026 - Plantation is a new solo exhibition by artist Rehana Zaman, exploring land use, labour and environmental collapse through the experiences of agricultural workers.
ArtWorks Together Family Workshops, Spring 2026 - Bring the family for free art activities at Cambridge Street Collective. Stretch your imagination, explore some new creative skills and make your own original piece of artwork to take home.
Lantern Making Workshops, March 2026 - Join the prep for this years Lantern Festival! They have all the materials you need and volunteers to help you get started.
Heads or Tails Public Art Sculpture Unveiling, 13th March 2026 - This artwork (Heads or Tails) is highly symbolic, telling the tale of the only FA cup match won on the toss of a coin and won by Sheffield FC in Oct 1873.
Pride, Passion and Skills: Made in Sheffield, 26th March 2026 - A launch of a new project that will help preserve and share Sheffield’s world-famous tool and cutlery heritage.
Exhibitions in Sheffield - Too much to fit into one bulletin! Find out more via the link.
Community events & interesting talks
Supper Club with Ammi’s Kitchen, 25th February 2026 - Join Ammi’s Kitchen for their very first Supper Club, bringing an evening of global flavours, community and connection to the unique setting of Sheffield General Cemetery.
Leadership Unleashed, 5th March 2026 - A peer-level leadership gathering built around lived experience, not polished performance.
Holi Festival of Colours, 7th March 2026 - Expect creative activities, gift stalls, veggie snacks, traditional theatre, dance, Kirtan music and more!
International Women's Day Tour, 8th March 2026 - On this Guided Tour, uncover stories of resilience, struggle and achievement, shining a light on women’s lived experiences across different eras of Sheffield’s past.
International Cultural Evening: The Cosmos,Time & Space, 14th March 2026 - Experience breathtaking cultural performances through an immersive night of music, choreography and storytelling that explores our shared human fascination with the stars.
Sharrow Lantern Festival, 21st March 2026 - There will be hundreds of hand made lanterns and several Samba bands all winding their way through the General Cemetery.
Andro & Eve X Ghetto Fabulous presents Reyt Queer Extravaganza, 8th May 2026 - Join Andro & Eve and Ghetto Fabulous for a night of electrifying queer performance with drag, dance, pageantry and music.
 'Pride, Passion and Skills Project' at Kelham Island Museum
What else is on?
The above isn't even a fraction of what is happening right now in Sheffield.
You can check out Welcome to Sheffield for comprehensive events listings, as well as Our Favourite Places who cover cultural content that gets beneath the skin of the city.
Promoting your events
Make use of local marketing tools to get your event out there! Check out the 'Promoting your work' section on our website for support.
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A new website for arts and culture
Incase you missed it... Introducing our new website for sector support. The site will platform resources for artists, local cultural networks, our team's events and much more. Check out some useful pages below:
- Cultural events support at Sheffield City Council
- Support for artists and freelancers
- Support for cultural organisations
 Sound Café at Culture Club 1, Credit Ai Narapol
Culture Sheffield events and opportunities
All our events and opportunities are updated on the Sheffield Culture Hub. If you want to find out what's on in-between bulletins, head over to our site.
Development Manager for Culture Programmes
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our team at Sheffield City Council as our development lead for Culture Programmes.
This pivotal role will support the delivery of our strategic ambitions for culture across the city, championing Sheffield’s Culture Strategy and ensuring it continues to inspire, engage, and enrich our communities for years to come.
Salary: £47,000 - £51,000
Deadline: 16th March 2026
Join us at The National Videogame Museum this spring for some networking and cool installations. This time, we've invited Rock, Paper, Wizards, who are bringing a vibrant LED experience where duelling wizards cast spells against one another.
There’ll be plenty of open networking time for you to meet other creatives and culture sector workers, plus a space for call-outs where you can share opportunities, events and ideas with the room.
See you there!
Our other upcoming events
Creative Futures Leadership Development Day, 26th February 2026 - Are you a mid-career leader in Sheffield’s creative and cultural sector? Come sharpen your leadership skills, expand your network and plan your next steps.
Culture, Climate & the Power of Imagination, 27th February 2026 - A creative workshop exploring how culture and imagination can inspire hopeful, optimistic responses to the climate emergency.
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Training for Music Venues, 12th March 2026 - Basic drug and alcohol awareness, best practice around spiking and spiking prevention and safeword schemes.
Creative Connections: Networking for Creative Freelancers, 18th March 2026 - Come meet other freelancers in Sheffield. You’ll learn simple ways to connect with others start conversations without feeling awkward or 'salesy'. The session is introvert-friendly and neurodivergent-aware, with no forced small talk.
Planning for Music: Sheffield Best Practice Guide Launch with MVT, 25th March 2026 - Culture Sheffield has partnered with Music Venue Trust to produce a new Best Practice Planning Guide for Sheffield, focused on how new development near grassroots music venues can successfully coexist.
 SBC Theatre visit Sheffield Wednesday, Credit Khaled Aljawad
Other opportunities
There's so much available right now! Check out our previous opportunities bulletin and make sure you follow our LinkedIn for regular updates.
Some opps with fast-approaching deadlines...
Call-out for Outdoor Artists - RivelinCo are inviting applications for a £12,000 outdoor art commission to take place in public spaces across North Sheffield in Summer 2026.
Freelance researcher at Cast - Are you a researcher? Passionate about the impact of the arts on families with Early Years children? Fascinated by Creative Health and the performing arts? This may be for you.
Coordinator at Music Venue Trust - Music Venue Trust is looking for another England Coordinator to join the Venue Support Team in our mission to protect, secure, and improve Grassroots Music Venues.
Programme Manager at Music in the Round - This role will continue their work to integrate a range of concerts performed and presented at the highest level, with learning and participatory work open to all.
Call-outs and local news
Do you have a call-out or a story to share? Maybe you're looking for studio space, advertising your creative services, looking for crowdfunding support, or simply celebrating your work? Send it in and we'll feature it!
SBC Theatre visit Sheffield Wednesday - Youngsters from a pioneering sanctuary theatre group visited Sheffield Wednesday for a day of creative activities. This new wraparound activity programme will mark the world premiere of The Ladies Football Club at Sheffield Theatres.
Sauti and Spice kicks off with a bang! - A live music and food experience that offers a direct alternative to club culture while expanding Sheffield’s nightlife landscape. Stay tuned for their next event in April!
Sheffield Lunar New Year was incredible - This was the biggest yet, bringing together thousands of residents a visitors for a weekend of cultural performance and food, all rooted in Chinese and broader East Asian traditions.
£228K lottery boost to save Sheffield's metalwork heritage - The Ken Hawley Collection Trust has landed the major funding boost for its new project, ‘Pride, Passion and Skills'. It will capture disappearing crafts, protect industrial knowledge, and inspire young people to take pride in the city’s past.
Nominate Sheffield's Intangible Cultural Heritage... - From sword-dancing to Hendos, we are calling on Sheffielders to put local traditions on the national map. Submit your nomination to UNESCO via the above link.
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