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.

Queens of Lovers Rock

Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson with Special guests Investigators Lorenzo Hall & Paul Dawkins live in concert. Saxon DJs Lloydie & Allan Brando.

20 Dec 2025 20:00 - 3:00
Poster for “Queens of Rock Christmas Party” on Saturday, 20th December, presented by Musical Therapy Entertainment & The Giants of Lovers Rock. Features event details: performers Janet Kay MBE, Carroll Thompson, Lorenzo Hall, Paul Dawkins, and Saxon Sound System for the afterparty. Venue: The Network, Matilda Street, Sheffield. Doors open 7 PM to 2 AM. Tickets: £25 early bird, £30 thereafter. Includes festive decorations and wrapped gifts at the bottom.

Aurie Styla: Christmas Crack-Up

Aurie Styla is back with his yearly Christmas Crack-Up…

23 Dec 2025 18:30
Aurie Styla wearing a Christmas hat.

Big People's Boxing Night - John McLean Live In Sheffield

We Luv Reggae & Bizzy Movements Promotions presents a Boxing Special like no other!

26 Dec 2025 23:00 - 4:00
Promotional poster for “Big People’s Boxing Night – Lovers Rock Roadblock” on Friday, 26th December 2025 at SADACCA, Sheffield. Features a person with braided hair in profile, festive decorations in the background, and event details. Performing live: John McLean. DJs include Unitone Solid Rock, Father Radics (Jah Massigan), Bizzy Mvts x Shashamane Intl, and DJ Algie. Time: 11 PM–4 AM.

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.

Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, the production explodes onto the Lyceum stage, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE and performed by his Cuban company, Acosta Danza.

07 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2026
Poster for Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana, with a photo of Havana and a jumping ballerina superimposed over it.

The Music of Motown: The Illuminated Concert

Step into a world of soul-stirring harmonies, dazzling vocals and unforgettable grooves with The Music of Motown: The Candlelight Concert.

08 Jan 2026 19:30 - 21:45
Promotional poster for “The Music of Motown: The Illuminated Concert” at Victoria Hall, Sheffield. The image shows a live band and singers dressed in elegant attire performing on stage, surrounded by glowing candles and vibrant stained-glass windows. Event details: Thursday 8 January 2026, doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Features Motown classics by artists like Four Tops, Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, and more.

Kubulaya: Away From Home

Kubulaya - Away From Home is a bold new play examining the high rate of separation among sub-Saharan African couples who migrate to the UK.

14 Jan 2026 19:00
Poster for the event Kubulaya: Away From Home.
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