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.

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The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee

This major new exhibition takes visitors on a nostalgia-filled journey through the childhood of one of Sheffield best-loved artists, Pete McKee.

29 Nov 2024 - 02 Nov 2025

Liliane Tomasko: The Psyche of the Portrait

The Psyche of the Portrait sees New York-based visual artist Liliane Tomasko respond to examples of portraiture from Sheffield’s Visual Art collection with her own abstract vocabulary.

24 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

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

Peter Blundell Jones: Architecture, Landscape & the City

An new exhibition looking at the life, work and legacy of the late British architect, teacher and writer Peter Blundell Jones

21 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

House of Fun Exhibition

A little weird. A lot wonderful. Art that’s immersive, surreal, and seriously selfie-worthy. Explore stories of parties, excess, and fun in a new playful and interactive exhibition – expect costumes, games, and a space made for wild imaginations!

05 Aug 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Home Making

Home Making explores how making, play, learning and cooperation can forge a sense of purpose, belonging, and respite in times of change and uncertainty.

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

Slime Mother

Slime Mother is a multi-sensory solo exhibition by artist and writer Abi Palmer.

03 Oct 2025 - 01 Feb 2026

Tales from a Hard City Exhibition

An exhibition celebrating 30 years since the release of Kim Flitcroft & Alex Usborne’s extraordinary documentary feature film shot in Sheffield in 1993. Using photography and archive to explore the journey inside the cult film.

10 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Art exhibition: A Sense of Belonging

An exhibition of paintings and etchings that capture the drama and the quiet beauty of the Peak District

10 Oct 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Wedding & Celebration Showcase

Explore the OEC Sheffield's beautifully decorated venue, set up for weddings, parties, and special occasions.

11 Oct 2025 12:00 - 15:00
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