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
Skylarking
A brand new exhibition and events programme by Sheffield-based artist Ashley Holmes.
Sounds from the Ground presents Nkisi, KMRU and Ashley Holmes
Join Arts Catalyst for a hypnotic evening of live experimental electronic music by Nkisi, KMRU and Ashley Holmes, with sound provided by Sinai Sound
Emma Rawicz Quartet & Tony Kofi Quartet
A very special concert, a double bill to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sheffield Jazz and its predecessors. It features two great all-star bands led by multi-award winning British Jazz musicians, one of whom is a longstanding favourite with Sheffield audiences and another who has made a huge impression in the past couple of years.
Lost In Music
Get ready to recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind and Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.
SNAPSHOT: Drylongso
Film directed by Cauleen Smith, about a young art student 'Pica' who, as an outlet for her dysfunctional life, photographs young African American men with the belief they are an "endangered species" who may one day become extinct.
Liberation Squares
Three teenage girls forge an unlikely friendship when they meet at a creative writing workshop at a hip new café/workspace which used to be their library. But when they discover the workshop is connected to the state surveillance ‘Prevent’ programme, they have to fight back.
A Little Way Different with DJ Richard Smith
A Little Way Different with DJ Richard Smith. A night of ska rocksteady and reggae featuring the sounds of Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, Bob Marley Dennis Brown Gregory Isaacs and many more.
La Rumba: Nubiyan Twist ft. Aziza Jaye
Born in Leeds and belonging to the world of undeniable grooves, 9-piece afrobeat/funk/jazz ensemble Nubiyan Twist bring the party in June.
Migration Matters Festival 2024
The UK's largest Refugee Week festival, Migration Matters returns to Sheffield 14 - 22 June with another extensive programme of music, comedy, conversation, art, theatre, film and more.
What's Love Got To Do With It?
‘Simply The Best' tribute to sensational Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame legend Tina Turner is coming to Sheffield City Hall next July.
