African Heritage & Culture events in Sheffield
Sheffield has a wide range of ‘African Heritage’ themed cultural events on offer throughout the year. Whether you want to be empowered, educated or entertained, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From fascinating talks, thought-provoking words and images, to music that will get your blood pumping and feet tapping – Sheffield has it all!
Events listed here are collated by the African Heritage Culture Forum, who work in partnership with organisations across Sheffield to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.
For more information visit their website here: www.africanheritage.org.uk
African Heritage & Culture events
KO Quartet
Brand new joyful and exuberant music from a brilliant quartet led by Tomorrow's Warrior, pianist and composer Kyle Osborne.
Sheffield’s Global History: Slavery in the Americas c.1760 to 1888
Are you interested in Sheffield’s global history? Join PhD student Tobias Gardner as he shares with us his research on Sheffield’s links to slavery in the Americas, between the years 1760 and 1888. From the city’s metal industry and economics to politics
All My Sons
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove.
Portrait Painting with Tina Ramos Ekongo
Artist Tina Ramos Ekongo will guide participants of any level of experience through the process of creating a portrait, from sketching the facial features to painting a finished image in acrylic.
Michael
Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.
Kane Brown
Coming off the back of his sold out “Don’t Listen To Me” UK tour, Kane Brown brings you his brand-new show ‘Crowd Work King’. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation.
Jalen Ngonda
The incredible voice of Jalen Ngonda is coming to the Octagon, known for hits like ‘All About Me’, ‘If You Don’t Want My Love’ and ‘Come Around and Love Me’.
Family Concert - Izzy Gizmo
By popular request, Izzy Gizmo is back! Perfect for 3–7 year-olds, this delightful family concert is based on the best-selling children’s book ‘Izzy Gizmo’ by Pip Jones, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.
Noughts and Crosses
This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Toots and the Maytals feat. Leba Hibbert
Four Five Six Live presents, direct from Jamaica, Toots and the Maytals featuring Leba Hibbert.
