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
SADACCA F.M Screenings
SADACCA F.M. is a selection of films brought together by Memory Dance, White Teeth and Ashley Holmes.
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T
Chantel Mitchell (Ariyan Johnson), a hip, articulate, black high-school girl in Brooklyn, is determined not to become "just another girl on the IRT".
Bangers
This 5 star Edinburgh smash hit is back to continue the party with an exhilarating night of original music, lyrical storytelling, and pure UK garage vibes. How do the bangers we grew up listening to, shape who we are today?
The Flame
A night of the very best in jazz improvisation from three powerful musicians as brilliant pianist Robert Mitchell leads an incendiary trio featuring bassist Olie Brice and drummer Johnny Hunter.
Greed
Tavaziva Dance returns with Bawren Tavaziva’s ‘Greed’, a dynamic, powerful, exhilarating dance piece first performed to great acclaim in 2013.
Triple Bill: Everywhere
Fearless British African heritage theatre company tiata fahodzi have commissioned three writers to create stories on the theme of Everywhere - a timely look at what we are, and what we are becoming.
Gabrielle
After selling-out all 32 nights during last year’s ‘30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025.
Brooke Combe
Soul sensation on the rise Brooke Combe brings her stunning R&B sound to the Leadmill this April for her biggest Sheffield headline to date.
Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Friends
Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts and The Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is heading out on tour with an all–star cast of comedians and some very special guests to turn stories from the audience into completely improvised comedy scenes.
Jamali Maddix
Writer and actor, Jamali Maddix returns to The Leadmill next April. Jamali is best known for appearances on; Hate Thy Neighbour, Spent, Break Clause, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, and much more.
