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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More Than a Degree: 120 Years of Life at the Student Union

An exhibition exploring 120 years of student life and the Student Union at the University of Sheffield.

02 Feb 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 25

The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize showcases the work of talented early career photographers, gifted amateurs and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography. 

21 Feb 2026 - 10 May 2026

George Shaw: Small Returns

Paintings and works on paper by Turner Prize-nominated artist George Shaw.

14 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Form - A Selected Group Show

Cupola Gallery's new selected exhibition, Form, opens Friday 21 March 2026. Join them at the opening event and meet the artists!

21 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Design & Make

Events showcasing the best of handmade and designed products from talented artisans across the region. Discover carefully curated stalls selling only handcrafted wares - no mass-produced or bulk bought items here.

25 Apr 2026 11:00 - 16:00

Art in the Aisles

A two day Art Fair that coincides with the first weekend of Open Up Sheffield.

02 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

Custom Car Show

Custom Car Show Rolls onto The Moor Sheffield

24 May 2026 10.30 - 16.00

Pride of Yorkshire

A brand-new sculpture trail will be taking to the streets of South Yorkshire from June right through to September 2026, as the Pride of Yorkshire roars into life.

01 Jun 2026 - 30 Sept 2026

Art in the Gardens 2026

Taking place Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.

05 Sept 2026 - 06 Sept 2026

Sheffield Comic ARts Fair (SCARF)

A comics fair in the centre of Sheffield with a focus on independent and small press creators.

10 Oct 2026 10:00 - 17:00
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