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!
Easter at the National Videogame Museum
Celebrate everyone’s favourite plumber, Mario, this Easter at the National Videogame Museum. Go and explore, play and learn about one of Nintendo’s most iconic characters. Saturday 28th March 2026 – Sunday 12th April 2026
Art Exhibition: 'Just Another Day on Duty'
Temporary exhibition of sculptures and drawings by Yorkshire artist Paul Digby capture the people behind the uniform in their daily roles protecting society, from the pandemic to the everyday moments that often go unseen, 'Just Another Day on Duty'.
Ancient Egypt
From pharaohs and pyramids to mummies and myths, explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt in our gallery at Weston Park Museum.
Gordon Bridge Gallery: Picturing Sheffield
Discover a new perspective on Sheffield in Weston Park Museum's art gallery, packed with local scenes and views of the city from the past 250 years.
Sheffield Life and Times
Discover some of Sheffield's fascinating stories, told from the point of view of people who’ve lived here, in our Sheffield Life & Times gallery.
