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.
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.
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.
Erased: WW2's Heroes of Colour
Join Executive Producer and Narrator Idris Elba and the teams from 22Summers and October Films for a case study into the development and production of Nat Geo’s new series, Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Colour.
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 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.
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.
