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
Sheffield Festival of Reggae
The Sheffield Festival Of Reggae all-dayer is back! 3 stages featuring Reggae, Dub & Roots. There will also be an outside courtyard with amazing food vendors.
Bob Marley Revival Tribute
The Bob Marley Revival is a group of seven talented and experienced individuals who have one special thing in common, a deep love and admiration for the legend, inspiration and icon that is Bob Marley & The Wailers.
The Drifters
The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits world wide.
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party (The Foundry)
A celebration of funk classics, soul essentials and undeniable dancefloor anthems, the legendary Craig Charles brings his Funk & Soul House Party to Foundry this November following on from back to back sold out appearances at The Leadmill.
The Wailers
Bands don’t come much more iconic than this – reggae legends The Wailers perform Legend – The Best of Bob Marley in full at The Leadmill this September.
Mo Gilligan - In The Moment World Tour
Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour… In the Moment.
The Stylistics
Direct from Philadelphia USA, one of the most Legendary Soul Artists Of all time. The Stylistics remain the real deal, fabulously entertaining and Musically breath-taking.
Gabrielle
After selling-out all 32 nights during last year’s ‘30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025.
Magic of Motown
The Magic of Motown has been seen by over one million people and it is no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Donald Rodney, Britannia Hospital 2
Britannia Hospital 2 by Donald Rodney is one of a series he made using x-rays. For Rodney, x-rays were a way to look beneath the surface and examine the social and political ills in British society.
