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
Big People's Boxing Night - John McLean Live In Sheffield
We Luv Reggae & Bizzy Movements Promotions presents a Boxing Special like no other!
Macbeth with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling' new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen.
Nickel Boys
Elwood Curtis’s college dream shatters alongside a two-lane Florida highway. Bearing the brunt of an innocent misstep, he’s sentenced to the netherworld of Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory sunk deep in the Jim Crow South.
Sinners
From Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: Sinners.
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.
The Music of Motown: The Illuminated Concert
Step into a world of soul-stirring harmonies, dazzling vocals and unforgettable grooves with The Music of Motown: The Candlelight Concert.
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.
Top Hat the Musical
You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.
Crown of Blood
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.
Donovan Haffner Quartet
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.
