Exhibitions in Sheffield
With such a fantastic array of museums and galleries in Sheffield (many of which are free to visit) you'll never be short of interesting exhibitions to explore in the city.
While there are some fascinating permanent exhibitions across the city, all worth exploring and available all-year round, here you'll find listings for temporary exhibitions in Sheffield which are only available for a limited amount of time- catch them before they're gone!
Use the tags below and date search to help narrow the results you'd like to see.
Exhibition listings
Open Day at Portland Works
Come along for the Portland Works Open Day — a vibrant celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community.
Sheffield Printmakers Summer Print Fair
Browse beautiful prints in stunning surroundings
Bochum 75th Anniversary Exhibition
Sheffield Central Library will be hosting an exhibition to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the twinning of Sheffield and the German city of Bochum. The exhibition will showcase the civic relationship between Sheffield City Council and Stadt Bochum, as well as the importance of grassroots and community links between organisations in both cities.
Make It! Play It! at The National Videogame Museum
Step behind the screens and explore the making that powers play! Whether you’re sculpting clay characters, building LEGO scenes or animating, discover how craft and creativity come together to create some of the world’s most imaginative videogames, with fun activities every day 24 July – 1 September.
Threads Through The Cross
This summer, Sheffield Cathedral will be transformed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, silk, and sacred storytelling.
The Knitted Bible Exhibition
An exhibition of 36 knitted Bible scenes created by St George's URC Church in Hartlepool.
Art in the Gardens
Taking place Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.
Lick of Paint Festival
A new street art festival for Sheffield! ‘Lick of Paint Festival’ is set to be an artist-led, weekend-long mural and street art event taking place 6 - 7 September, celebrating the diversity and talent of creatives in the North.
Wedding & Celebration Showcase
Explore the OEC Sheffield's beautifully decorated venue, set up for weddings, parties, and special occasions.
Ancient Egypt
From pharaohs and pyramids to mummies and myths, explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt in our gallery at Weston Park Museum.
