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
OXMAN at SADACCA
Oxman comes to the legendary SADACCA in Sheffield for a night of Reggae Muzik from the 60s 70s & 80s.
Better Together Sheffield Unity Ball
Come along to the Better Together Sheffield Unity Ball for a night of dancing, laughter, and celebrating our diverse community as one big family.
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.
The Wailers
Legendary outfit The Wailers are back with another set jam-packed with the most essential reggae tunes out there.
An Evening with Suntou Susso
Step into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso, a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora - the 22-string West African harp whose sounds have enchanted listeners and carried the soul of Mandinka culture for over seven centuries.
Main Character Energy
A high camp cocktail of comedy and cabaret, written and performed by Temi Wilkey.
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.
Aurie Styla: Christmas Crack-Up
Aurie Styla is back with his yearly Christmas Crack-Up…
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.
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.
