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
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!
Storm-Cloud: Thrown into Form
A powerful immersive performance in a former steel factory, blending live action, projection, and a weather-inspired soundscape.
The Drifters
The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits world wide.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
