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
Michael
Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.
W.I.T.C.H
WITCH have just announced yet another UK tour, including this date at Sidney and Matilda, set to be the band's first ever appearance in Sheffield!
Pressure [50th Anniversary]
Hailed as Britain's first black feature film, Pressure is a hard-hitting, honest document of the plight of disenchanted black youths in 1970s London.
Keystones Piano Festival: Corey Mwamba/Robert Mitchell & Lucas Walters/Reece Soko-Fogg
This May, Keystones Piano Festival returns for a week of piano music in the historic Samuel Worth Chapel thanks to the loan of a Steinway grand piano from Music in the Round.
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.
Come Beautify the Night with Otis Mensah
Enjoy a special evening of live music and poetry curated by Otis Mensah, featuring a screening of Otis Mensah and Jamal Sterrett’s film Come Beautify the Night and an exclusive in-person conversation with the artists.
Family Activity: “Wish You Were Here”
Come along and try making, writing and sending postcards using the Caribbean Footsteps exhibition as your starting point.
Omar 'Brighter The Days' UK Tour
Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE—one of the UK’s most celebrated soul artists—returns with his new album Brighter The Days.
