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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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.

Othello

Shakespeare’s Othello rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ new production starring David Harewood OBE, Toby Jones OBE, Caitlin FitzGerald, Vinette Robinson, and Luke Treadaway.

04 Mar 2026 - 09 Mar 2026
Three people stand closely together against a vivid red background, lit by a horizontal streak of light that cuts across the scene. They wear dark clothing, creating a strong contrast with the bright, atmospheric backdrop.
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