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
Set during the civil wars of 19th-century Yorubaland, Crown of Blood is a powerful retelling of the classic Macbeth. Blending Yoruba ritual, music and bold storytelling, it’s Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before.
Rising star saxophonist Donovan Haffner, a Tomorrow's Warriors graduate, is one of 2025's breakthrough artists who won 'Jazz Newcomer' at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.
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.