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 in the city, which are available to peruse 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! 

Exhibition listings

HomeGrown Festival Stocksbridge

A two week festival of the arts in Stocksbridge, north Sheffield

28 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Meraki Exhibition

Join the Sheffield Artists’ Circle for the annual group exhibition at The Circle in Sheffield.

02 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Sensoria 2024

A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 17th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield, 3 - 6 October.

03 Oct 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Only Clay 2024

Taking place at Kelham Island Museum 5 - 6 October, Only Clay is an international ceramics fair in the heart of Sheffield's industrial past.

05 Oct 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Pumpkins & Presents

Autumnal gathering of makers and sellers at Whirlow Hall Farm, raising money for Dogs Trust.

05 Oct 2024 - 06 Oct 2024

Scratching the surface – Breaking through by Corinna Button

New exhibition 'Scratching the surface – Breaking through' by Corinna Button is coming with an opening event on Friday 4th October.

05 Oct 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Heeley Art Club Exhibition

Free exhibition of paintings and drawings by the Heeley Art Club.

06 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

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.

31 Mar 2022 - 21 Dec 2024

Portraiture and the Human Figure

The human figure has been a subject for artists since the earliest cave paintings. This new display, drawn from Sheffield’s collections, explores artists’ enduring fascination with depicting people.

16 Mar 2023 - 07 Dec 2024

PostNatures

PostNatures sees Lucas draw on the constructed composition of Turner’s painting to highlight how imaginary subjects can affect our individual or cultural perceptions of reality.

16 Mar 2023 - 07 Dec 2024
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