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.
Exhibition listings
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.
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.
From Life | Portraits by Richard Kitson
Wentworth Woodhouse presents a selection of portraits by figurative painter, Richard Kitson.
George Shaw: Small Returns
Paintings and works on paper by Turner Prize-nominated artist George Shaw.
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!
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.
Silent Thunder - Exploration in Colour
Art Exhibition by Elesha Searles
Art in the Aisles
A two day Art Fair that coincides with the first weekend of Open Up Sheffield.
Open Up Artists’ Studios 2026
An open studio festival in May showcasing over 140 emerging and award-winning artists and makers at 83 exciting venues in and around Sheffield. This year it will take place over two weekends, 2 - 4 May and 9 - 10 May 2026.
It's All Greek To Me
An exhibition of abstract works reinterpret ancient Greek myths.
