51 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.
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 Sheffield Festival of Reggae
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2024’, The Sheffield Festival of Reggae returns for 2025.
Black is The Colour Of My Voice
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.
The Wailers
Legendary outfit The Wailers are back with another set jam-packed with the most essential reggae tunes out there.
Crown of Blood
A powerful retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth set during the civil wars of 19th-century Yorubaland.
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'.
Emmanuel Sonubi
Emmanuel’s hilarious and heartfelt show explores his life after surviving heart failure, facing the cause of the trauma, and the strange and funny ways we all find to keep going when life gets hard.
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.
Sheffield 80s & 90s Soul Festival
This June 2025 visit Network Sheffield for a celebration of classic Soul from the 80s & 90s. You can look forward to live acts & DJs across indoor & outdoor stages, Food vendors, and delicious drinks.
Migration Matters Festival Opening Party
What would Migration Matters Festival be without the usual fare of opening party madness!
In The Cut
In the Cut is a pop-up barbershop spotlighting Black men’s mental health and the barbershop as a healing space.
Dig Where You Stand: Women of Colour in the Archives
Women of colour have long been overlooked or marginalised in local archives. Dig Where You Stand seeks to change this.
Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf
From director Olivia Cappuccini, Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf is an intimate portrait of trailblazer Munroe Bergdorf—model, trans activist, and author.
Home Away
Home Away is a three part docu-series that digs beneath the surface of migration.
This Jungo Life
This Jungo Life takes us deep inside the hidden lives of young refugees and asylum seekers from Sudan and South Sudan, living and sleeping rough on the streets of Morocco; forced to flee Libya, and unable to return home due to ongoing war and conflict.
Film Beyond Borders
A series of films made by creatives from Film Beyond Borders in collaboration with City of Sanctuary, U-Mix, SOS for Sudan, One World Choir, Sheffield Hallam University and RAAH.
Migration Matters Festival Closing Party
Come and celebrate and cap off the incredible week that was the Migration Matters Festival in style! With some fine SADACCA catering, some of the city’s best DJs and, of course, amazing bands!
Echoes of the Front Room: Origins
Step into the extraordinary world of 'The Front Room,' a comedy play that brings the front room secrets and hilarious twists of Caribbean households to life!
RnB Rewind: The Day Party
Step into a night of smooth grooves and unforgettable vibes at R&B Rewind – bringing you the very best in old school R&B, soulful slow jams, and a sweet touch of reggae rhythms.
Creativity Unleashed: Where Art Meets Attitude
Step into a world where fashion walks bold, art speaks loud, and music electrifies the soul.
Solo Journeys: An Evening of Performances and Film
Come along for an evening of ‘Solo Journeys’, exploring identity and belonging through Dance and Film.
Echoes of Exile Workshop
Echoes of Exile is a one-hour workshop blending music, identity, and creative expression, led by Mozambican-born Afro-fusion artist and IMIX Refugee Ambassador MoYah.
Meduulla
Meduulla is a 25-year-old Zimbabwean-born rapper and DJ from North Manchester whose music defies labels. Combining modern flows and witty lyricism with jazz-infused hip-hop beats, her sound both reflects the present day and carries a nostalgic edge.
Glowseeker
From the vibrant and exciting Birmingham jazz scene, we present Glowseeker, a fusion trio drawing influence from R&B, Jazz-Funk, Hip-Hop and Popular Brazilian Music, and featuring David Austin Grey, Josh Vadiveloo, and Matt Holmes.
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.
Oti Mabuse - Viva Carnival
Join the Queen of the dance floor, Oti Mabuse as she celebrates the world’s most electrifying carnivals. From the sambas of Brazilian Carnival to the Tangos of Argentina’s Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, the dance scene at England’s own Glastonbury Festival and the swing of the Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Oti knows how to party.
Babatunde Aleshe
Star of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Taskmaster, Babatunde Aleshe returns to The Leadmill after selling out his last show with there, in minutes!
Sheffield Jazz Double Bill: The Pocket Ellington/Vimala Row
Double bill featuring a classic Ellington sound followed by award-winning singer Vimala Rowe, a major talent on the British jazz scene.
Vibrant Voices: Songs and Stories of Sanctuary
Sheffield One World Choir brings a combined choral performance and photographic exhibition that reflects their rich cultural diversity. Come and be inspired!
Exhibition Launch feat. Sheffield One World Choir
Get ready for an evening of exploration across art, photography and more and meet the artists behind a wide array of inspiring pieces exhibiting at this years festival.
Sheffield DocFest: Alternate Realities
Sheffield Doc Fest's Alternate Realities exhibition showcases innovative non-fiction and immersive documentary in all forms.
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.
Legend: The Music of Bob Marley
Legend, The Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a supremely talented cast.
Kinky Boots The Musical
After inheriting his family's failing shoe factory and with a relationship on the rocks, life is proving to be very challenging for Charlie Price. That is until he meets Lola, a drag queen whose sparkle and unsteady heels might just hold the answer to saving the struggling business.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to the Lyceum as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.
We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson
Paul C Brunson, the world’s most influential matchmaker and TV star, brings his insightful commentary on how to create and sustain successful relationships through vulnerability, connection and understanding.
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...
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.
Make the most of your Snooker time in Sheffield
If you’re experiencing our city for the first time and are interested in exploring a little beyond the Crucible, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help with that.
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.
