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Penny McCarthy: How to Look Through Time

Penny McCarthy sets out to find new ways to consider time, loss and preservation.

12 Jul 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

New Horizons: Growing Sheffield’s Art Collection

Sheffield’s art collection has been expanding and evolving ever since it was founded 150 years ago. Today, it continues to develop, celebrating artistic excellence that reflects the world we live in and helps us find our place in it.

16 Oct 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Northern Ballet's Merlin

The man, the myth and the legend are brought to life through spectacular sets and costumes, mind-boggling special effects and Northern Ballet’s signature blend of world-class dance and storytelling, coming to the Lyceum 4 - 8 November.

04 Nov 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Francis Rossi

Francis Rossi is extending his forthcoming tour of the UK with 30 new dates added in 2025, running between September and November 2025 for this brand new show billed as “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…”

05 Nov 2025 19:30

Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - RLPO

With a chart-topping concert, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of conductor and arranger, Richard Balcombe, makes a welcome return to the season. Each year, Classic FM holds the largest poll of the world’s favourite classical music, as voted for by the public, with composers vying for the coveted top spot.

05 Nov 2025 19:00

James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly 2025

Looking to bring back the joy of classic Christmas singalongs? James B Partridge is set to light up Sheffield City Hall on Thursday 6th November 2025 with his festive show, The Big Christmas Assembly 2025.

06 Nov 2025 19:00

ABC: The Lexicon of Love

ABC have announced the return of their iconic Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour for 2025 which sees them perform their timeless debut album “The Lexicon of Love” in its entirety alongside all the ABC hits across the UK.

07 Nov 2025 19:30

Fisherman's Friends

In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are proud to announce their new UK tour dates for 2025 and 2026. Having sold out every venue on their last tour, the band look forward to performing old songs and new.

08 Nov 2025 18:30

Sheffield Print Fair 2025

Sheffield Print Fair returns for their 12th year and will once again celebrate of all things print on Saturday 8 November at the Millennium Gallery, with a host of artists, galleries and print people taking part.

08 Nov 2025 10:00 - 16:30

Garth Marenghi - This Bursted Earth

Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like a Catherine wheel but are not remotely a Catherine wheel… Plus a giant skeleton with a moustache. Are they omens? Auguries? Portenderings of things to come? (Spoiler - yes, they are).

09 Nov 2025

The Band

In 1992, for five 16 year-old girls, ‘The Band’ is everything. 25 years later, the girls, once inseparable, reunite to see their heartthrobs one last time.

11 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Look After Your Knees

A new solo performance by Natalie Bellingham that celebrates the messy business of being human, sprinkled with joy and ridiculousness.

12 Nov 2025 19:00

Halina Rice

Electronic music producer and master of the AV spectacle, Halina Rice returns following a sold-out show last year for another round of her immersive, transportive live show.

13 Nov 2025 19:30

Leah's Yard Christmas Lights Switch On

Sheffield’s heritage retail courtyard, Leah’s Yard, will kick off the festive season in true Sheffield style with the switch-on of its spectacular 12-foot Christmas tree on Thursday 13 November.

13 Nov 2025 17:00 - 20:00

The Golden Dregs

The Golden Dregs live at Delicious Clam with support by Sophie Jamieson and Lichen (solo) on 13 November 2025.

13 Nov 2025 19:30

Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party

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.

14 Nov 2025 19:00

Day Fever!

Full of people ready to party to the best feel good music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing.

15 Nov 2025 14:00 - 19:00

Howard Jones - Dream Into Action 40th Anniversary Performance

Howard Jones celebrates the 40th anniversary of Dream Into Action.

15 Nov 2025

Crackers For Christmas - Sheffield Festive Market Opening Weekend

Come and celebrate the opening weekend of Sheffield's Christmas Market and the countdown to Christmas with a host festive family entertainment across the city centre, 15 - 16 November.

15 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Pollen Market: November 2025

An inner-city flower market and much more, Pollen Market host their monthly botanical spectacular along the Grey to Green corridor in Sheffield's Castlegate district on Sunday 16 November.

16 Nov 2025 10:00 - 16:00

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Featuring a cast of talented West End actor-musicians, their performance will take audiences back through the Groovy times of the 1960s.

18 Nov 2025

Here & Now

Happiness is only a heartbeat away with Here & Now, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Don’t miss this sparkling celebration of love and friendship when it comes to the Lyceum after its record-breaking world premiere this year!

18 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Fixing

When Matt was little, their dad bought a classic car. A 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mark II. Dad had ideas that he and Matt would do it up, repair, rebuild together. They never did, and the car festered in a garage. Matt can’t do this alone, which is tricky for a solo show. That’s where Matt’s drag alter-ego Natalie Spanner comes in.

19 Nov 2025 19:00

Two Pints Podcast - Live

Following two sell-out tours of their hugely successful Two Pints podcast Will Mellor and Ralf Little are hitting the road again with their laugh-out-loud banter for the brand-new November Nonsense: Two Pints Podcast Live tour.

20 Nov 2025

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Georgie Carroll is best known as the UK born, Australia based Nurse turned comedian as she grafted 20 years on the healthcare front line before swapping the pen torch for the spotlight.

21 Nov 2025

The Little Prince

Embark on a whimsical journey with the Little Prince as he travels the universe, searching for the true meaning of friendship. In a world where grown-ups have forgotten how to see with their hearts, he discovers beauty, wisdom and the importance of human connection.

21 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Amy Macdonald

Amy Macdonald's gift for crafting positive, uplifting songs from relatable stories of triumphs, struggles and hope have made her one of the UK's most beloved artists.

22 Nov 2025

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Come along for a fun and interactive Christmas wreath making workshop.

22 Nov 2025 13.00 - 15.00

Adam Ant

Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites, Adam Ant will be appearing live across the UK.

23 Nov 2025

Ant Middleton - Live and Unscripted

Come along for an unmissable live event featuring the one and only Ant Middleton. This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how he's pushed his body and mind to their limits and what it truly means to embrace a life of resilience and endurance.

25 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift

Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. Spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…

25 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert

For the first time ever, Jim Henson's original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert, coming to Sheffield City Hall 6 - 7 November.

26 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Afternoon Cabaret

Afternoon Cabaret with bingo and entertainment

27 Nov 2025 14:00 - 15:00

Cast

Returning to celebrate 30 years of the classic All Change album, Liverpool indie icons Cast are back at The Leadmill this November following their unprecedented support run with Oasis this Summer.

27 Nov 2025 19:30

Roshni

Roshni (from the Persian word meaning light or brilliance) is an intimate crafting of dance and live music, inspired by the stories and experiences of everyday people. Made up of three distinctive and engaging dance pieces: The Call, The Light and The Wave, Roshni explores the highs and lows of life today and gives us hope for the future.

27 Nov 2025 19:00

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Jools Holland returns with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in November 2025! With an incredible line up of special guests including Imelda May, Ruby Turner, and Louise Marshall & Sumudu Jayatilaka, this promises to be a sensational night filled with music, energy, and unforgettable performances.

28 Nov 2025

Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - The Hallé

The Hallé returns with its dynamic Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, for his second appearance in the 2025/26 Sheffield season. Here, he is joined by the violin virtuoso, Akiko Suwanai, for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s characterful Violin Concerto.

29 Nov 2025 19:00

A Christmas Carol

A festive Sheffield Theatres production of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, featuring the Sheffield Carols, redemption, heart, and holiday spirit. Live on the iconic Crucible stage, 29 November - 10 January.

29 Nov 2025 - 10 Jan 2026

Michael Starring Ben

Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

30 Nov 2025 19:30

Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film

Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented this winter live in concert on a UK wide tour featuring a screening of the complete film with its musical score performed live by orchestra.

02 Dec 2025

Christmas Tree Festival

Sheffield Cathedral will sparkle and shine when it is lit up with more than 40 Christmas trees, each beautifully decorated by a local charity, community group or business, 2 December - 11 January.

02 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Black Grape

Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape are back on the road celebrating 30 years of their seminal debut album with a Leadmill headline show destined to live long in the memory.

04 Dec 2025 19:30

Steve Steinman's - Anything for Love

The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's greatest hits.

04 Dec 2025

Step Into Christmas

Step Into Christmas with the most magical show of the year, coming to Sheffield City Hall on Friday 5 December. This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite festive songs.

05 Dec 2025

Aladdin at the Lyceum Theatre

This year's spectacular, fun-filled, family pantomime in the Lyceum Theatre is Aladdin! Starring Strictly superstar, Kevin Clifton, CBeebies' favourite, Evie Pickerill and Sheffield legend Damian Williams, 5 December - 4 January.

05 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Frozen Festivities

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the countdown to Christmas, in Sheffield? You're in for a real treat as Endcliffe Orchestra and Sheffield Youth Orchestra have teamed up to present a spectacular family concert at Victoria Hall.

06 Dec 2025 15:00 - 16:00

Frozen Festivities

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the countdown to Christmas, in Sheffield? You're in for a real treat as Endcliffe Orchestra and Sheffield Youth Orchestra have teamed up to present a spectacular family concert at Victoria Hall.

06 Dec 2025 12:00 - 13:00

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.

06 Dec 2025

Love Actually in Concert

This Christmas, the star studded Love Actually, perhaps one of the most quotable and adored Christmas films around, will be presented live in concert, with a full orchestra playing the score live-to-film on Sunday 7 December 2025.

07 Dec 2025

Home Alone in Concert

Enjoy a true holiday favourite at Sheffield City Hall on Tuesday 9 December. This beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the The Hallé.

09 Dec 2025

A Fairytale for Christmas

After four sell-out tours A Fairytale for Christmas -The ultimate Irish Christmas concert is coming to Sheffield on Thursday 11 December.

11 Dec 2025

Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas At The Sands

The stars of 'The Rat Pack - Swingin' at the Sands' will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to Sheffield City Hall this festive season on Friday 12 December.

12 Dec 2025

Goldsoul - Soul Night Out

The famous Sheffield City Hall plays host to another big Soul night out. Join us on Saturday 13th December 2025 for 3 rooms of Classic Dancefloor favourites presented by the North’s Best Loved Soul DJ’s. 9pm-2am. Be quick, it generally sells out.

13 Dec 2025

Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - Black Dyke Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of all the Christmas preparations – from shopping and wrapping, to decorating and card writing – with this sparkling seasonal celebration.

13 Dec 2025

Kate Rusby

Kate Rusby celebrates 20 years of festive joy with this year’s tour, ‘Christmas Is Merry’—a heart-warming tradition for thousands of fans. Her pure, unmistakable voice breathes new life into traditional South Yorkshire carols, winter songs, and Christmas classics, creating an enchanting, magical atmosphere.

14 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026

Richard Hawley

To celebrate 20 years of Coles Corner, Richard Hawley returns to Sheffield City Hall for another landmark hometown performance. Come along and honour two decades of this iconic album in the city where it all began. Expect timeless songs and that unmistakable Hawley magic!

15 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Christmas Lights

Join award-winning company, Filskit Theatre, for this festive performance that shows us how the power of friendship can light up the dark. With beautiful lights, original music, playful performance, Christmas Lights will be sure to dazzle children aged 1-4 and their families.

16 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

The Holiday in Concert

The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will be presented live in concert this winter across the UK, featuring its magical musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra.

18 Dec 2025

The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles return for 2025! From Love Me Do to Let It Be, from the Cavern to the Apple rooftop, from black and white to psychedelic technicolor, the world's Premier Beatles band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all - the Swinging Sixties.

19 Dec 2025

The Bootleg Beatles

Following the triumph of their last concert celebrating the songs of the Beatles' iconic five films, The Bootleg Beatles return this year with their focus on another Famous Five.

19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026

Day Fever!

Full of people ready to party to the best feel good music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing.

20 Dec 2025 14:00 - 19:00

Day Fever!

Full of people ready to party to the best feel good music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing.

21 Dec 2025 14:00 - 19:00

Manor Operatic Society presents Sleeping Beauty

Manor Operatic Society proudly presents Sleeping Beauty, with 13 incredible shows at the  Sheffield City Hall.

28 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Manor Operatic Society presents Sleeping Beauty

Manor Operatic Society proudly presents Sleeping Beauty, with 13 incredible shows at the  Sheffield City Hall.

02 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026

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

The Big Pants Party

Get ready for the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship! Gather your squad, dress to impress and go on a musical trip down memory lane with hits from your favourite artists

10 Jan 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to the Lyceum as part of a new world tour.

12 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2026

The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience - The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With sensational string section, stunning light show and large screen projection.

17 Jan 2026

Top Hat the Musical

You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.

20 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - The Hallé

2025’s astounding winner of the prestigious Terence Judd-Hallé Award, Julius Asal, joins forces with returning Hallé conductor Lionel Bringuier for a performance of Grieg’s youthful Piano Concerto. From its thunderous opening timpani roll, through a heart-stoppingly beautiful Adagio to a rousing final movement, this stunning work has it all.

23 Jan 2026 19:00

To Kill A Mockingbird

Aaron Sorkin’s riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of the seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence became a Broadway and West End sensation with star-studded sell-out seasons on both sides of the Atlantic.

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Glenn Moore - Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some More?

Join Glenn Moore, one of the UK's most prolific and celebrated joke-writers, for an evening of rapid-fire comedy packed with perfectly crafted punchlines.

28 Jan 2026

My Brother's A Genius

Poetry, grime and dance unite in Debris Stevenson’s explosive new play about learning to fall, fail and find our own ways to fly.

28 Jan 2026 - 14 Feb 2026

Sheffield Powerlifting Championships 2026

The Sheffield Powerlifting Championships will return in 2026, as the worlds strongest powerlifters assemble in the United Kingdom to battle it out for the title of Champion of Champions.

31 Jan 2026

Bowie Experience

Direct from London's West End, Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans.

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Feb 2027

Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - Manchester Camerata

Manchester Camerata and conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh, described by BBC Radio 3 as “a spark to watch”, guide us on an immersive journey through various sonic landscapes.

06 Feb 2026 19:00

Twilight in Concert

Experience the legendary Twilight film in an unforgettable way with Twilight in Concert, a breath-taking live-to-film event.

07 Feb 2026

The Bodyguard the Musical

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love.

10 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2026

Chris Mccausland

He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making...

17 Feb 2026 19:30

Chris McCausland - Yonks!

Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making...

17 Feb 2026 19:30

Uncanny: Fear of The Dark

The first Uncanny live stage show I Know What I Saw was one of the best-selling paranormal shows in theatre history.

18 Feb 2026 19:30

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

19 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Single White Female

Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern re-imagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and lead a generation to fear a stiletto heel!

24 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic

Your favourite characters and music from across the Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue come to life on the concert hall stage and screen to create a cinematic concert experience like never before.

26 Feb 2026

The Ladies Football Club

With World War 1 forcing men onto the front line to fight, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories, constructing the bombs and the bullets. When they start kicking a football around on their lunch breaks, it soon becomes clear that it’s not just positions on a factory floor these women can fill; it’s on the football pitch too.

27 Feb 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Legally Blonde the Musical

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde the Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production.

03 Mar 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Agatha Christie's Death On The Nile

Bitter Rivals. Buried Secrets. A Love to Die For. On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder.

10 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

Nicolas Reyes has been the leader and co-founder of the Gipsy Kings for well over 30 years. In the past three decades, they have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide.

11 Mar 2026

Clinton Baptiste

Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation’s favourite clairvoyant medium Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing, all-seeing Afterlife. But who should it be?

12 Mar 2026 19:30

Living

Award-winning Sheffield playwright, Leo Butler’s (Redundant), state-of-the-nation drama about all the years of our lives.

14 Mar 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

English Touring Opera - The Gondoliers

The Gondoliers, Gilbert and Sullivan’s last great success, is a fizzing comedy of mistaken identity that marries joy and chaos with a sharp satire of monarchy and class.

20 Mar 2026 19:30

Ross Noble - Cranium of Curiosities

Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel. Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ross Noble!

20 Mar 2026 19:00

English Touring Opera - Pagliacci

When Canio, leader of a theatre troupe, sees his life reflected in rehearsals for an upcoming opera, he becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair. Can Canio temper his spiralling emotions, or will his jealousy get the better of him?

21 Mar 2026 19:30

The Cher Show

Do you believe in life after love?  The Cher Show, celebrates the remarkable story of Cher’s life and illustrious career: the highs, lows, loves, hits and outrageously fabulous costumes. 

24 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Chris Ramsey - Here Man

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show.

25 Mar 2026

Northern Ballet's Gentleman Jack

Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister — better known as Gentleman Jack.

31 Mar 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

Fawlty Towers The Play

Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major and Polly (Joanne Clifton), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

07 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London's biggest hit with 77 five-star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway!

13 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

World Snooker Championship 2026

Professional snooker's most prestigious tournament and one of Sheffield’s biggest sporting events, the World Championship returns with 32 of snooker’s best players competing in a knockout style tournament, 18 April - 4 May. 

18 Apr 2026 - 04 May 2026

Barnum

Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.

28 Apr 2026 - 02 May 2026

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.

05 May 2026 - 09 May 2026

Bluey's Big Play

Back by popular demand - Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Sheffield in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play.

15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Justin Live - Justin Time To Rock

Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are back, starring in a brand-new rocktastic theatre show.

28 May 2026 11:00 / 14:30

2:22 A Ghost Story

Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes/returns to Sheffield.

01 Jun 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

The Choir of Man

An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, over-flowing with feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment. 

16 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Summer Holiday The Musical

Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pops stars and of course holiday romance.

20 Jun 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Sheffield Krazy Races

Krazy Races Arrives in Sheffield for the First Time! Get ready for an adrenaline-filled day as teams race downhill, navigating tight turns and racing to the finish line in front of thousands of spectators!

21 Jun 2026 10:00 - 18:00

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.

26 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back with a dazzling UK and International tour!

29 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Crossed Wires: The Podcast Festival

The world's biggest podcast festival is back! Crossed Wires will once again be assembling the nation's top names in Sheffield, for one big weekend of special podcast events, Friday 3 July - Sunday 5 July.

03 Jul 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

The Karate Kid - The Musical

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling.

07 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

Lord of the Dance - 30th Anniversary

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the UK in 2026 to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996.

20 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

SIX The Musical

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Sheffield following its previous sell out success!

01 Sep 2026 - 12 Sep 2026

Mamma Mia!

Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.

15 Sep 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?

30 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

From the horrible Henrys to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.

30 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

English Touring Opera: Ariadne / Dido & Aeneas

The English Touring Opera perform Ariadne / Dido & Aeneas.

09 Oct 2026 19:30

English Touring Opera: Orpheus and Eurydice

Gluck’s most popular work, Orpheus and Eurydice marked a change of pace for opera, celebrating the myth of Orpheus through the power of the voice and profound theatricality.

10 Oct 2026 19:30

Waitress

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Mean Girls

Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage.

09 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

The Sykes Gallery Metalwork Collection

Sheffield Museums’ Metalwork Collection is one of the finest in the world. It contains the cutlery, flatware and tableware that have made Sheffield famous, as well as beautiful objects collected from every continent.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026

We are the Monument

Curated by artist Yuen Fong Ling, We are the Monument explores the ways in which the plinth can be seen as a social, political and cultural symbol and encourages us to consider the significance of those represented on, or in opposition to, the plinth.

27 Jan 2024 - 20 Dec 2025

The Ruskin Collection: Capturing Colour

The gallery looks at how Ruskin established his collection in Sheffield to help people find inspiration in art and nature, and explores the relevance of his ideas today.

21 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025

Collection Display: Portraits and the Human Figure

Drawn from Sheffield’s collections, this recently refreshed display explores artists’ enduring fascination with depicting people.

25 Mar 2025 - 26 Apr 2026

Collection Display: Colour, Form & Line

Discover how artists have experimented with colour and form, with displays including work by Joseph Cutts, Naum Gabo, Tess Jaray and Bridget Riley.

11 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026

Collection Display: Place and Identity

See how ideas around place and identity have been explored by artists including Fay Godwin, David Hockney, Mandy Payne, Frank Auerbach, Eric Ravilious and and Kateřina Šedá.

09 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026

In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home

This new exhibition, curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, brings together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between Empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.

24 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2026
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