African Heritage & Culture events in Sheffield 

Sheffield has a wide range of ‘African Heritage’ themed cultural events on offer throughout the year. Whether you want to be empowered, educated or entertained, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From fascinating talks, thought-provoking words and images, to music that will get your blood pumping and feet tapping – Sheffield has it all!

Events listed here are collated by the African Heritage Culture Forum, who work in partnership with organisations across Sheffield to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.

For more information visit their website here: www.africanheritage.org.uk

 

African Heritage & Culture events

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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.

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

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.

03 Oct 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

Celebrating Black Writing

Ruth McDonald has guest curated a project dedicated to Black writers whose powerful words have profoundly shaped our world.

11 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 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.

17 Oct 2025 19:15

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.

17 Oct 2025 18:00 - 20:30

The Stories That Women Tell

Jacqueline Crooks, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi & Cheryl Martin in conversation with Désirée Reynolds.

18 Oct 2025 18:00

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.

18 Oct 2025 23:00

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.

18 Oct 2025 16:30

Jungle Juice

Join Wize Up Artworks for their Black History Month Fundraiser on Saturday 18 October.

18 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

Film screening: Master of Light

Join Sheffield Libraries and Sheffield DocFest this Black History Month for a screening of the award-winning documentary Master of Light

22 Oct 2025 18:00 - 19:30
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