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

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Crocodile

A group of young filmmakers in Nigeria form a homemade collective with smartphones and recycled materials.

10 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026

Hope is a Word

Come along for a special screening of Hope is a Word, plus a discussion with the director, Maria Galliani Dyrvik, followed by an intimate poetry reading by the film's protagonist, Nnimmo Bassey.

11 Jun 2026 20:30 - 22:27

Matininó

In Puerto Rico, a multi-generational group of women confront violence and abuse through a shared creative fantasy rich in colour, mythology and play.

11 Jun 2026 18:15 - 20:02

TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Friends of Black feminist writer, filmmaker and cultural worker Toni Cade Bambara come together to share her lessons on art, community and resistance.

11 Jun 2026 15:15 - 17:20

The Brittney Griner Story

ESPN is proud to present a special showcase of The Brittney Griner Story followed by Q&A with director Alexandria Stapleton.

11 Jun 2026 10:00 - 12:00

A Last Big Story

Jon Snow comes out of retirement for one last investigation, travelling to Zambia to uncover a mining disaster being covered up by officials.

11 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026

MKO

Moshood Abiola wins Nigeria's freest election, only for the military to jail him. When U.S. diplomats arrive to negotiate his release, he is served tea, and dies.

12 Jun 2026 20:45 - 22:53

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight of The World)

Academy Award winner Questlove directs the definitive portrait of one of the most influential bands in music history, with exclusive access to their archives.

12 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2026

Notes from the Underground

A cross-generational oral history of Cape Town, told through the underground hip-hop scene that turned rhythm, resistance and mentorship into a living education system.

13 Jun 2026 18:15 - 20:04

A House Through Time

David Olusoga returns to uncover the hidden lives within a single Edinburgh home, tracing centuries of forgotten stories held within its walls.

14 Jun 2026 15:45 - 17:20
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