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
Kane Brown
Coming off the back of his sold out “Don’t Listen To Me” UK tour, Kane Brown brings you his brand-new show ‘Crowd Work King’. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation.
Family Concert - Izzy Gizmo
By popular request, Izzy Gizmo is back! Perfect for 3–7 year-olds, this delightful family concert is based on the best-selling children’s book ‘Izzy Gizmo’ by Pip Jones, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.
Noughts and Crosses
This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Toots and the Maytals feat. Leba Hibbert
Four Five Six Live presents, direct from Jamaica, Toots and the Maytals featuring Leba Hibbert.
Beverley Knight
The Queen of British Soul, Beverley Knight MBE, announces a huge UK headline tour for June 2026.
Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle
Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Sheffield with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle!
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.
In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home
This new exhibition, curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, brings together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between Empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.
