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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Sheffield DocFest: Alternate Realities

Sheffield Doc Fest's Alternate Realities exhibition showcases innovative non-fiction and immersive documentary in all forms.

18 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

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.

05 Jul 2025 20:00

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.

20 Jul 2025 14:00 - 20:00

Creativity Unleashed: Where Art Meets Attitude

Step into a world where fashion walks bold, art speaks loud, and music electrifies the soul.

27 Jul 2025 15:00 - 23:30

Heads Up: Frank's Story

Told through an electrifying mix of theatre, film, beatbox, and rap, Heads Up: Frank’s Story is a bold coming-of-age adventure performed by a talented cast of young artists from refugee backgrounds.

01 Aug 2025 17:00

The Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2024’, The Sheffield Festival of Reggae returns for 2025.

16 Aug 2025 13:00 - 00:00

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.

09 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025

Babatunde Aleshe

Star of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Taskmaster, Babatunde Aleshe returns to Sheffield after selling out his last show with there, in minutes!

17 Sep 2025 19:00

Far Gone

“If I invited you to come with me on a journey, a story, will you come with me?” Northern Uganda. When Okumu’s village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother’s lives are changed forever.

17 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025

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.

08 Oct 2025 19:15
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