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

 

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The Preacher's Wife

A cleric begins to doubt himself and is visited by an angel. The heavenly emissary is supposed to help the good reverend over his midlife crisis, but he is distracted by the cleric's lovely young wife.

19 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Two people ice skating outdoors on a frozen surface, with one person extending arms gracefully while the other holds their hand for support. Both are dressed in winter clothing, including coats and scarves. In the background, several others are skating and walking on the ice, with snow-covered ground and bare trees surrounding the area. Buildings are visible in the distance under a pale winter sky.

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.

27 Dec 2025 14:00
Two performers on stage in an intimate pose, with one standing behind the other and holding their arms. The person in front wears a long-sleeved white outfit, while the person behind is dressed in a dark jacket. The scene is dramatically lit with a cool, moody atmosphere, highlighting the contrast between the light and dark clothing against a dim background.

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.

27 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025
Two people wearing denim shirts are standing close together on a tiled floor, viewed from above. Their arms are positioned near their sides, and the scene is framed by a grid-like structure in the foreground, possibly part of a ceiling or partition. The lighting is warm and soft, casting subtle shadows across the tiles.

Sinners

From Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: Sinners.

02 Jan 2026 - 06 Jan 2026
Two people standing close together outdoors during dusk, with one person’s arm around the other in a supportive gesture. Both are wearing sleeveless tops, and their skin appears glistening as if from sweat or water. The background shows a soft, blurred horizon with muted blue and orange tones, suggesting evening light. The image conveys a sense of physical exertion or intensity in a natural setting.

Babymother

In this drama, a woman tries to balance her personal responsibilities with her budding career as a musician.

18 Feb 2026 17:45
Three people standing in front of a large window frame, dressed in bold, stylish outfits. The person on the left wears a bright blue patterned top with cut-out details and large hoop earrings. The person in the centre wears a cropped long-sleeve top with a black and white geometric pattern, raising one arm above the head. The person on the right wears a turquoise halter-style top with jewellery. The setting appears urban with muted tones and overhead lighting.

Love and Basketball

Monica and Quincy are two childhood friends who both aspire to be professional basketball players.

21 Feb 2026 17:30
Two people playing basketball outdoors, surrounded by green trees and bushes. One person in a dark outfit holds a red basketball while leaning forward, as the other person in a blue sports outfit reaches over to block or steal the ball. The scene captures dynamic movement and physical interaction, with natural daylight and a park-like setting in the background.

Rye Lane

Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Jonsson), two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London.

21 Feb 2026 15:00
Two people standing in an indoor setting with bright overhead lights and red and orange walls. One person wears a green jacket over a dark top with headphones around the neck. The other person wears a tan coat layered over a leopard-print scarf and graphic T-shirt, accessorised with gold jewellery and a pink strap bag. The second person gestures with one hand while speaking, suggesting a casual conversation in a corridor-like space.
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