61 results for the term ‘african heritage’
African Heritage & Culture events
Sheffield's African Heritage and Culture Forum work in partnership with organisations across the city to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.
Kubulaya: Away From Home
Kubulaya - Away From Home is a bold new play examining the high rate of separation among sub-Saharan African couples who migrate to the UK.
Ibibio Sound Machine
Fronted by vocalist Eno Williams, London-based Ibibio Sound Machine is an eight-piece electronic Afro funk band, taking elements from modern post punk and West African ’70s disco to create their distinctive sound.
Diversity Soul 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities.
The Wailers
Legendary outfit The Wailers are back with another set jam-packed with the most essential reggae tunes out there.
Crown of Blood
Set during the civil wars of 19th-century Yorubaland, Crown of Blood is a powerful retelling of the classic Macbeth. Blending Yoruba ritual, music and bold storytelling, it’s Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before.
JLS - The Club is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour
This autumn will see arenas across the UK and Ireland come alive with the sound of music as JLS announce details of 'The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour'.
Moonlight: Isata Kanneh-Mason
For this recital, Kanneh-Mason presents two of Beethoven’s best-loved works for solo piano: the ‘Moonlight’ Sonata, with its famous extraordinarily beautiful opening movement, and the dazzlingly virtuosic ‘Waldstein’ Sonata.
Jay Prince
Experience Jay Prince live at Yellow Arch Studios. East London's own returns with his signature soulful sound and new music after a six year journey of growth and global collabs.
Desiree Burch
Authentic, curious, and gleefully irascible, storyteller and comedian Desiree Burch leads a madcap voyage through the Middle Ages – AKA the mid-life crisis, and its mandatory metamorphosis – in her new standup hour.
Aurie Styla: Christmas Crack-Up
Aurie Styla is back with his yearly Christmas Crack-Up…
Toots and the Maytals feat. Leba Hibbert
Four Five Six Live presents, direct from Jamaica, Toots and the Maytals featuring Leba Hibbert.
Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle
Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Sheffield with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle!
Noughts and Crosses
This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
OXMAN at SADACCA
Oxman comes to the legendary SADACCA in Sheffield for a night of Reggae Muzik from the 60s 70s & 80s.
The Twinkle Brothers (live) at Crookes Social Club
Legendary roots reggae group, The Twinkle Brothers bring their timeless sound to Sheffield, live and direct with full band
Pariah
In Dee Rees powerful coming-of-age drama, a Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Beverley Knight
The Queen of British Soul, Beverley Knight MBE, announces a huge UK headline tour for June 2026.
Black History Month Community Civic Service
Sheffield Cathedral is honoured to host the second annual Community Civic Service for Black History Month, celebrating the national theme for 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
Black History Month: A Touch of Black Health
A Touch of Black Health is an immersive, community-led Black History Month programme designed to explore and honour the full spectrum of Black Health: Physical, Mental, Financial, Environmental, and Social.
Here's What She Said To Me
Utopia Theatre is delighted to bring our latest screening event to the Creative Hub, in honour of Black History Month 2025– 5 years after it was originally staged at Sheffield Theatres.
Souleymane's Story
Steeped in compassion, Souleymane’s Story combines the pace of a thriller with the emotional gut punch of a social drama.
Top Hat the Musical
You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.
The Bodyguard the Musical
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.
Black is The Colour Of My Voice
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.
Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, the production explodes onto the Lyceum stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE and performed by his Cuban company, Acosta Danza.
Main Character Energy
A high camp cocktail of comedy and cabaret, written and performed by Temi Wilkey.
La Rumba: Nubiyan Twist Soundsystem & Aroop Roy
La Rumba x Phonetics bring Nubiyan Twist's NT Soundsystem and Aroop Roy to Sidney & Matilda on Saturday 18th October.
Home Making
Home Making explores how making, play, learning and cooperation can forge a sense of purpose, belonging, and respite in times of change and uncertainty.
Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour after sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, his European Tour, and his hit New York Soho Theatre run.
My Father's Shadow
Fola is an enigmatic figure in his sons' lives. As they traverse Lagos, Remi, and Akin begin to understand him as a person, and the sacrifices he has made for them.
The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde bring the 30th anniversary of Labcabincalifornia to Sheffield.
Celebrating Black Writing
Ruth McDonald has guest curated a project dedicated to Black writers whose powerful words have profoundly shaped our world.
Jungle Juice
Join Wize Up Artworks for their Black History Month Fundraiser on Saturday 18 October.
Denys Baptiste Quartet
Acclaimed saxophonist Denys Baptiste presents his new quartet, featuring rising star pianist Sultan Stevenson, who will explore an exciting mix of new compositions, standards and revisit compositions from his award-winning albums.
Diverse Islands: British and Irish Multiculturalism
Kieran Connell, Emer O’Neill & Charlotte Rea-Patel in conversation with John Siddique.
Slambarz x Pirate Studios present Behind the Bars
Slambarz, in collaboration with Pirate Studios, presents Behind the Barz. This powerful documentary follows 8 artists and 4 producers as they take on the challenge of creating a full record from scratch in just one day.
Celebrating Caribbean Food, Culture, and Art
Come along for a day filled with delicious Caribbean food, vibrant culture, and beautiful art!
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party
A celebration of funk classics, soul essentials and undeniable dancefloor anthems, the legendary Craig Charles brings his Funk & Soul House Party to Foundry this November following on from back to back sold out appearances at The Leadmill.
In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home
This new exhibition, curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, brings together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between Empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.
The Stories That Women Tell
Jacqueline Crooks, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi & Cheryl Martin in conversation with Désirée Reynolds.
Otis Mensah
Jazz At The Lescar are really excited to present a unique and intimate performance by British-born, Berlin-based artist Otis Mensah featuring a full band.
On Community, Solidarity and Burnout – Preeti Dhillon, Tawseef Khan, Evie Muir
Explore important issues of solidarity, activism and burnout with a panel of outstanding writers.
Untold Story: Empowered – Nina Bhadreshwar
Hosted by Dom Heslop, one of Nina's former English students, this in conversation is a celebration of her work. It explores Nina’s journey from writing and publishing to working with legendary figures in counter-culture music and art.
Areas to Explore
Across the city's hill and valleys, Sheffield is made up of clusters of vibrant neighbourhoods, all with their own unique charm and vibrancy. Here you'll find friendly independent businesses to eat, drink and shop in, unexpected green spaces, colourful street art and fascinating heritage...
Family Concert - Izzy Gizmo
By popular request, Izzy Gizmo is back! Perfect for 3–7 year-olds, this delightful family concert is based on the best-selling children’s book ‘Izzy Gizmo’ by Pip Jones, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.
Sheffield Community Choir - Lift Your Voice
Experience the sheer power of Sheffield's own Community Gospel Choir! With their mesmerising vocals and soul-stirring melodies, they captivate audiences like no other.
Let the Light In – Lemn Sissay
Hear one of our most beloved poets read from this collection, a first aid kit for the heart, as well as his other work.
How Business Sheffield Helped Olga and Asquith Diversify Their Product Range
Business Sheffield helped Olga & Asquith grow their brand by turning their Jamaican rum cake into a stout—through expert advice and a key introduction.
Business
Whether you’re a digital SME, artisan producer, or in the FTSE 100 you’re in good company in Sheffield. Our business community is a crucible of ideas, skills and opportunity. No matter the size of your business or ambition, there's also a whole host of FREE support services available to help you thrive here.
Europe's largest purpose-built food hall announces opening date in Sheffield
Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.
Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective opens in Sheffield
The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.
Historic Leah’s Yard set for revival as creative hub for independent businesses
Leah’s Yard, a former 19th Century mesters works and one of Sheffield’s most important heritage buildings, is set for an exciting new future that will both honour and celebrate its rich industrial heritage as part of the Heart of the City regeneration programme.
May Fayre returns to Sheffield
Weston Park May Fayre is set to bring a day of free family entertainment when it returns on Sunday 22 May, with street performers, exhibitors, stalls and children’s fun fair.
Summer Holiday Culture Highlights
If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.
A city break with a soundtrack
Whether you love basing your weekend away around a national tour, prefer to rock up at a local joint and check out whatever happens to be on offer, or you're a band/artist playing one of our venues or festivals, then you'll feel right at home here.
Shopping
Sheffield’s authentic and independent spirit is reflected in its retail and there are several areas of the city where clusters of independent shops have grown to become quirky shopping districts in their own right.
11 great drink, food and hotel combinations
So you want a great weekend away with space to do your own thing. But you're always going to want somewhere great to eat, somewhere you know you'll get a good drink with a great atmosphere, and a decent place to kip. The rest is just exploration, but it's good to get the non-negotiables sorted.
Sheffield set to welcome landmark 10th edition of British Art Show
One of the UK’s most prestigious art events, British Art Show will return to where is all started, when the landmark tenth edition tours to Sheffield in October 2027 through a multi-venue partnership between Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Museums, Site Gallery, Yorkshire Artspace and Arts Catalyst.
