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
A Doll's House (Crucible Theatre)
A new Sheffield Theatre's production of Henrik Ibsen’s powerful drama, directed by Elin Schofield and adapted by Olivier award winner Chris Bush. Showing in the Crucible 21 September - 12 October.
Black History Month 2024 Film Festival
In celebration of Black History Month 2024, Showroom Cinema celebrates the strength, creativity, and resilience of the Black and POC community.
Kabaka Pyramid
Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy Award Winning conscious revolutionary lyricist with a signature musical style; blending the power, energy and melody of Reggae with the lyricism of Hip hop.
Belle
Part 2 of a film double bill and showing as part of Black History Month 2024 - Intergenerational Fusion: Empowering Black Minds.
Black Women Writers – Dorothy Koomson and Kit de Waal
Bestselling authors Dorothy Koomson and Kit de Waal discuss their paths to publication, what it was like being Black women writers when they began their careers, what it’s like now, and advice for new writers.
Introduction to Translating Poetry - Mymona Bibi and Ibrahim Hirsi
How would you translate a poem? Join translator Ibrahim Hirsi and poet-translator Mymona Bibi for a unique poetry translation workshop that faces this impossible question.
Playing Away
Part 1 of a film double bill and showing as part of Black History Month 2024 - Intergenerational Fusion: Empowering Black Minds.
Sapphira Cristál Live!
Prepare to be spellbound as Sapphira Cristál (RuPaul’s Drag Race S16) makes her much-anticipated UK debut this October (together with Plain Jane and Morphine) with ITDEVENTS UK!
Born on Sunday Silent – Désirée Reynolds and Maisha Wester - And screening of film directed by Eelyn Lee
Born on Sunday Silent is a new Black British Gothic Horror short film based on the true story of Kai Akosua Mansah who is buried in Sheffield General Cemetery.
The Real McCoy Exhibition (An Introduction to Black Inventors)
Did you know that the three light traffic signal and the spark plug were created by Black inventors? Probably not!
Where We Come From: Aniefiok Ekpoudom
Vivid and compassionate, Where We Come From offers a rich chronicle of rap, identity, place and, above all, the social and human condition in modern Britain.
The Drifters
The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits world wide.
The Principle of Moments – Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson and The Map That Led to You – Ella McLeod
Genre-defying SFF: Two Authors Breaking the Mould of Fantasy Fiction - Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson (The Principle of Moments) and Ella McLeod (The Map that Led to You).
The Last King of Scotland (Ugandan Independence Celebration)
Showing as part of Black History Month 2024 - Intergenerational Fusion: Empowering Black Minds.
Black History Month Thanksgiving Service
Come and join this Community Civic Thanksgiving Service!
Somali Poetry Showcase
Catastrophe/Galiilyo by Weedhsame is a poem of anguish about the displacement of the Somali people, western Europe’s response to the refugee crisis and a message of hope to refugees.
Jackie Kay – May Day
One of our best-loved poets and former Makar of Scotland, Jackie Kay reads from new collection May Day.
Tomi Oyemakinde, Benjamin Dean and Helen Comerford In conversation with Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson
Thrillers, Mystery, and Romance: Three rising stars of Young Adult fiction talk about their work with author Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson.
Sheffield Community Choir - Lift Your Voice
Experience the sheer power of Sheffield's own Community Gospel Choir! With their mesmerizing vocals and soul-stirring melodies, they captivate audiences like no other.
Kane Brown
The hilarious Kane Brown joins us again this October after a recent sell out show. Kane’s performed around the world, inc opening for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, and appearing in Man Like Mobeen (Netflix) and Deepfake (Channel 4). Strictly 16+
Welcome to the Club with DJ Paulette
DJ Paulette is in conversation about her new book Welcome to the Club, sharing the highs, lows and lessons of a thirty-year music career.
Bob Vylan
Anyone who’s seen Bob Vylan and their ferocious brand of hip-hop and punk before knows how good this is gonna be – they visit the Leadmill for a very special show this Halloween.
Black History for Every Day of the Year – David Olusoga and Yinka Olusoga In conversation with Professor Hugo Dobson
A unique and vital celebration of Black history, sweeping across the world from ancient times to the modern day with David Olusoga and Yinka Olusoga.
Home & Away: Somali Poetry from Britain and Somaliland
Poetry has been a vital way of preserving Somali history, culture and identity. But a new generation of Somali diaspora poets is choosing to write in the languages of where they live.
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Heralded as a rising star by Classic FM, award winning pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is already captivating audiences with her “maturity in performance and interpretation”.
Lennox Lewis
Come along for an exclusive opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of Lennox Lewis’s legendary fights and delve into the dedication and discipline that shaped his remarkable career.
Brandon Patrick George
Hailed as a “knockout musician with a gorgeous sound” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Brandon Patrick George is a Grammy® Award-winning flautist whose repertoire extends from the Baroque era to today.
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.
Fanfare! Trumpet Classics
Having made waves with recent performances at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms, rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo makes his Sheffield debut. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an eclectic mix of works.
Empirical with Jason Rebello
Multi-award winners Empirical who are celebrated for their distinctive signature sound, a combination of complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation will feature material from their new album, their first full-length release since 2016.
Death and the King's Horseman
Set in Nigeria in the late 1940’s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king, however Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires.
Sophie Duker
Sophie Duker is back, as the Taskmaster champ heads out on tour once again. This time she'll be dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show, coming to Sheffield's Leadmill on Sunday 16 February.
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.
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.
