Exhibitions in Sheffied

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!

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Crafted at The Millennium Gallery

The Millennium Gallery’s popular selling showcase, Crafted returns this autumn, celebrating excellence in making across the region and beyond, 25 October - 24 December.

25 Oct 2025 - 24 Dec 2025

Images (L-R): Red Paper House, Scallop Bunting Wooden Necklace © Amy Hall; Rainbow Wares by Hannah Weber, Small and Medium Oat Succulent Planters © Hannah Weber; Karoline Rerrie, Tulips screen print © Karoline Rerrie

Perspectives 21

Exhibitions of images from Members of the Sheffield Photographic Society.

31 Oct 2025 - 09 Nov 2025

Poster for “Perspectives 21” by Sheffield Photographic Society, showing Sheffield Winter Garden at night with glass and wood arches lit from inside and reflective silver spheres in the foreground. Text reads: “Perspectives 21,” “Free Entry,” “An exhibition of members’ images in the Sheffield Winter Garden,” and dates “Friday October 31st to Sunday November 9th.

Perspectives 21 Exhibition

The Best of Sheffield Photography - Sheffield Photographic Society's 21st annual Perspectives Exhibition will take place in the Sheffield Winter Garden commencing Friday 31st October at 12 noon, running daily through to Sunday, 9th November 2025.

31 Oct 2025 - 09 Nov 2025

The exterior of the Sheffield Winter Garden and the Mercure Hotel.

Both more and less human

Step into the future at the National Videogame Museum! Join us for a thought-provoking and interactive event where fiction meets technology. Together we’ll explore how technological innovation challenges our ideas of what it means to be human.

13 Nov 2025 17:30 - 19:30

A human hand and a robot hand are reaching out to touch each other.

Art and Nature: Draw with artist Jessica Heywood

Meet local artist Jessica Heywood and draw along with her.

15 Nov 2025 13.30 - 15.30

Two people stand observing a piece of abstract art. The artwork features a vivid red splatter resembling an explosion or sunburst, set against a dark, textured background with streaks of green and white. The red element is the focal point, creating a striking contrast and dynamic visual impact.

Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios 2025

Visit the creative workspaces of some of the best contemporary artists and craftspeople in the region. Join Yorkshire Artspace for their annual Open Studios showcase at Persistence Works and Exchange Place Studios 15 - 16 November.

15 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Portland Works Open Studios and Christmas Market

Buy from local makers and see the spaces they work in

29 Nov 2025 11:00 - 16:00

Promotional poster for the "Open Studios & Christmas Market" at Portland Works, Randall Street S2 4SJ. The event is free to attend and runs from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, November 29th. It features mulled wine, mince pies, and a market showcasing jewellery, ceramics, woodcraft, paintings, textiles, glasswork, printmaking, and more. The poster includes a note about the lack of wheelchair access and displays images of various crafts.

Unquiet Landscapes

38 contemporary artists from across the UK explore real and imagined landscapes.

05 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026

A swirly abstract painting in greens and creams by Amanda Ansell titled 'Nexus Dance'.

Pride of Yorkshire

A brand-new sculpture trail will be taking to the streets of South Yorkshire from June right through to September 2026, as the Pride of Yorkshire roars into life.

01 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026