===== Sheffield Events ===== by alifeee ~~ alifeee.net ~~ last updated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 04:02:34 AM UTC https://github.com/alifeee/sheffield-events/ ============================ 16 Jun 2026 18:30 - 19:30 Torti: Eggsploring Solutions for the Turtle Extinction Crisis Free screening of the new documentary 'Torti' - following PhD researcher Alessia Lavigne and her conservation work with turtles https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/torti-eggsploring-solutions-for-the-turtle-extinction-crisis/ 16 Jun 2026 19:30 Lady Maisery and Jimmy & Sid present Wakefire: An Incantation to Summer Having bewitched audiences annually with their much-loved wintertime show, two of the most engaging and inventive acts on the English folk scene return with their hotly anticipated next alchemic collaboration: an essential incantation to the summertime. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/lady-maisery-and-jimmy-sid-present-wakefire-an-incantation-to-summer/ 16 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:00 Revolting Women: Writing the Circus Free regular creative writing workshop for women and marginalised genders. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/revolting-women-writing-the-circus/ 17 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026 Our Public House When an entire community spoils their ballots and refuses to vote, a local pub on the brink of closure becomes the only place left to talk. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/our-public-house/ 17 Jun 2026 18:00 - 21:00 Chess, Coffee & Cake Come relax, play, and socialise at Chess, Coffee & Cake; Where chess meets conversation. All ages and levels welcome- come play, learn and connect. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/chess-coffee-cake-7/ 17 Jun 2026 18:00 - 19:30 The Linden Archives: a queer archive of the North Photographer Stuart Linden Rhodes showcases his archive of images from the 1990s queer scene in Northern England https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/the-linden-archives-a-queer-archive-of-the-north/ 17 Jun 2026 19:30 Hudson Records Presents Sam Sweeney Trio Sheffield General Cemetery and Hudson Records are delighted to welcome the Sam Sweeney Trio to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of outstanding contemporary folk. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/hudson-records-presents-sam-sweeney-trio/ 18 Jun 2026 - 01 Aug 2026 Apophenia by Leah Clements Apophenia is a new co-commission and the first major solo exhibition in the UK by London-based artist Leah Clements, produced by Arts Catalyst, Sheffield and Peer Gallery, London. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/apophenia-by-leah-clements/ 18 Jun 2026 11:00 - 15:00 StrikeAPaws Selfie Frame Event Want the perfect family portrait with your dog? Come along for a fun-filled few days outside Sheffield Cathedral and take part in the #StrikeAPaws competition. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/strikeapaws-selfie-frame-event/ 18 Jun 2026 12:00 - 13:30 Island Networking Sheffield Cathedral- Business Networking & Lunch Island Networking Sheffield Cathedral- Business Networking & Lunch https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/island-networking-sheffield-cathedral-business-networking-lunch/ 18 Jun 2026 17:30 - 21:00 Women in White and the New Gothic Cinema: Reinventing the Gothic Heroine Free public lecture on the Gothic heroine in the 21st century by Professor Catherine Spooner + screening of del Toro's 'Crimson Peak' https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/women-in-white-and-the-new-gothic-cinema-reinventing-the-gothic-heroine/ 18 Jun 2026 18:00 - 20:00 Global Flavours: Jamaican Curry These Global Flavours Cookery Classes deliver an immersive culinary experience, exploring the tastes, techniques and traditions of cuisines from around the world. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/global-flavours-jamaican-curry/ 18 Jun 2026 18:45 - 20:45 Sounds About Write with Liz Flanagan and Anna Caig Two historical novelists share the joys and trials of publication four months after their novels were released. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/sounds-about-write-with-liz-flanagan-and-anna-caig/ 19 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 Migration Matters Festival 2026 Migration Matters Festival is a 9-day annual celebration of sanctuary, cultural identity and migration in Sheffield, taking place from 19 – 27 June. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/migration-matters-festival-2026/ 19 Jun 2026 09:45 - 11:45 Woodland Toddler Group Outdoor Woodland Toddler Group: a friendly, relaxed outdoor adventure group every week run by Sarah at Ecclesall Woods, Fridays at 9:45. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/woodland-toddler-group-14/ 19 Jun 2026 11:00 - 12:00 The New Birds of the Sheffield Area Join Richard Hill and David Wood of the Sheffield Bird Study Group to mark the launch of their new book https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/the-new-birds-of-the-sheffield-area/ 19 Jun 2026 18:30 - 20:30 Cooking & Cocktails: Dips & Daiquiris! Friday Night Cooking & Cocktails! https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/cooking-cocktails-dips-daiquiris/ 19 Jun 2026 18:30 - 22:00 Hope Trauma Support South Yorkshire Fundraiser Fast quiz rounds, big tunes, and feel-good fun! Join us for a Speed Quiz & Music Bingo Night supporting HOPE Trauma Support Group — helping people affected by traumatic bereavement after road traffic collisions, fires, and drownings. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/hope-trauma-support-south-yorkshire-fundraiser/ 19 Jun 2026 19:00 - 23:00 Comedy Night Get ready for a night of big laughs. Join SCCCC for their Charity Comedy Night, showcasing a brilliant lineup of talented local comedians. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/comedy-night/ 19 Jun 2026 19:00 - 23:59 Migration Matters Festival Opening Party One of the biggest nights of the YEAR! It has to be the opening party! In a festival first, the opening party will be hosted at the legendary Yellow Arch Studios, which has nurtured the talents of many Sheffield musicians and artists! https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/migration-matters-festival-opening-party/ 19 Jun 2026 19:00 SOGA Mexican hardcore band SOGA will be making their way around the UK for the first time this summer! See them at the legendary Lughole. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/soga/ 19 Jun 2026 19.30 - 21.30 Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe - Hard Travellin' Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe perform Roots, Blues and Tales of the Road https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/bob-hall-hilary-blythe-hard-travellin/ 20 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 Bradfield Festival Of Music A week of outstanding music in a magical setting, with music ranging from classical to film, jazz and beyond, there is something for everyone this year with artists keen to break down barriers and communicate in engaging new ways. 20 - 27 June 2026. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/bradfield-festival-of-music/ 20 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 Our Yard Foundations Pop Up Foundations is a pop-up exhibition exploring the cultural impact of Caribbean sound system heritage in the UK. Presented by Nate Coltrane, the installation brings together a curated listening station, oral history interviews, and behind-the-scenes gallery https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/our-yard-foundations-pop-up/ 20 Jun 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 Summer Holiday The Musical Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pops stars and of course holiday romance. 20 June - 18 July 2026. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/summer-holiday-the-musical/ 20 Jun 2026 10:00 - 17:00 Sheffield Armed Forces and Veterans Day 2026 Taking place on Saturday 20 June in Sheffield City Centre, Armed Forces and Veterans Day is an opportunity for everyone, young and old to join together to pay tribute to our armed forces past, present and future. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/sheffield-armed-forces-and-veterans-day-2026/ 20 Jun 2026 10.30 - 22.00 Sheffield Youth Folk Festival The Sheffield Youth Folk Festival is the first of its kind. A day long celebration of folk & traditional cultures from across Sheffield. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/sheffield-youth-folk-festival/ 20 Jun 2026 12:00 - 01:00 Kelham Pride 2026 @ Alder Nine Ladies Promotions brings Clitspit, Jeanpool, Lavender Gray & Public Commodity to Alder. Crimped closing with 80s bangers till 1am. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/kelham-pride-2026-alder/ 20 Jun 2026 12:30 - 16:30 Brazil in Motion: Afro-Brazilian & Carnival Dance Workshops Join Brazilian artist Bellas da Silveira for two joyful, participatory dance workshops exploring Afro-Brazilian traditions and the vibrant movement culture of Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/brazil-in-motion-afro-brazilian-carnival-dance-workshops/ 20 Jun 2026 12:30 - Late Kelham Pride 2026 This inclusive street party returns on Saturday 20 June and will once again be centred around multiple Kelham venues offering a broad range of entertainment from live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers.  https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/kelham-pride-2026/ 20 Jun 2026 12.30 - 17:00 Sheffield Music Trail The University of Sheffield is bringing an unforgettable afternoon of free live music to venues across the city centre, showcasing a mix of the city's finest established artists and rising stars. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/sheffield-music-trail/ 20 Jun 2026 15:30 Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/vinyl-workshop-with-ziroziro/ 20 Jun 2026 16:00 - 17:30 In between: Daughter of two worlds In Between: Daughters of Two Worlds is a youth-led theatre project exploring what it means to grow up between cultures. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/in-between-daughter-of-two-worlds/ 20 Jun 2026 18:30 Peter Kay Live The UK's biggest-selling arena artist, Peter Kay, has announced a series of final arena shows across the UK and Ireland, with all profits donated to 12 leading cancer charities. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/peter-kay-live/ 20 Jun 2026 1930 - 2110 Brigantes Orchestra - Independence Day | USA Brigantes Orchestra takes you around the world! Last stop: America! https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/brigantes-orchestra-independence-day-usa/ 20 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30 Corvus Consort The 'dazzling and fresh thinking' Corvus Consort reveals how musicians and poets have regarded and drawn inspiration from birds across six centuries, though renaissance madrigals, traditional folk songs, 20th century British music and contemporary composers. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/corvus-consort/ 20 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30 Migration Matters Festival Comedy Night Migration Matters Festival proudly presents this exceptional lineup of the UK’s most exciting comedic talent for an evening at The Montgomery! https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/migration-matters-festival-comedy-night/ 21 Jun 2026 10:00 - 18:00 Sheffield Krazy Races Krazy Races Arrives in Sheffield for the First Time! Get ready for an adrenaline-filled day as teams race downhill, navigating tight turns and racing to the finish line in front of thousands of spectators on Sunday 21 June 2026. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/sheffield-krazy-races/ 21 Jun 2026 11:00 - 13:00 Sheffield's Windrush Civic Service & Father's Day Celebration This Father's Day and this Windrush Day, we come together as one community to honour the fathers, the pioneers, and the generations whose sacrifice, faith, resilience, and love helped shape our families, our churches, and our city. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/sheffields-windrush-civic-service-fathers-day-celebration/ 21 Jun 2026 18:00 - 22:30 Sunday Dub Session with Aba Shanti-I Curated by Nate Coltrane, this special event brings together sound system culture, performance and movement to explore the enduring impact of Caribbean heritage in the UK. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/sunday-dub-session-with-aba-shanti-i/ 22 Jun 2026 11:00 - 15:00 A day in a dementia friendly Sheffield Age UK Sheffield and Our Dementia Commitments invite you to envisage the future in a dementia friendly Sheffield. They are inviting you to their pop up event ‘A day in a dementia friendly Sheffield’ https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/a-day-in-a-dementia-friendly-sheffield/ 22 Jun 2026 11:00 - 15:00 Windrush Legacy Garden A dedicated team of inter-generational volunteers have transformed a neglected piece of land into something truly special. The Windrush Legacy Garden is now developing into a vibrant community space that celebrates heritage, nature, and movement. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/windrush-legacy-garden/ 22 Jun 2026 19:00 - 22:00 The Root: Sounds born from Windrush This Windrush Day 2026 listening session brings people together to share records rooted in community and history. Tracing sonic lineages across the Caribbean and Africa, it reflects on Black identity and honours the Windrush generation's legacy. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/the-root-sounds-born-from-windrush/ 22 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30 Fenella Humphreys and Martin Roscoe Acclaimed violinist Fenella Humphreys and her internationally renowned duo partner Martin Roscoe bring two of the best known works for their instrument combination, Beethoven's 'Spring Sonata' and Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/fenella-humphreys-and-martin-roscoe/ 22 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30 Loose Cannons: Humanist freethinkers who shook the world! Paul Fitzgerald (aka 'Polyp') makes a very welcome return to Sheffield Humanists with this not-to-be-missed illustrated talk about some of history's most dramatic, challenging, and determined freethinking humanists. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/loose-cannons-humanist-freethinkers-who-shook-the-world/ 22 Jun 2026 20:00 Hunter 77: Film Screening & Live Performance An immersive screening of the award-winning shadow puppet film Hunter 77. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/hunter-77-film-screening-live-performance/ 23 Jun 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Painting with Flowers Botanical Gardens Tour Join this tour and walk around to see how art is inspired by beautiful summer flowers. Suggested donation £3. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/painting-with-flowers-botanical-gardens-tour/ 23 Jun 2026 18:00 - 20:00 Migration Matters Festival Short Film Night This short film night explores what it means to keep connections to culture alive, uncovers the resilience and sacrifice behind a family’s corner shop, and paints a vibrant portrait of dub poet activist Linton Kwesi Johnson. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/migration-matters-festival-short-film-night/ 23 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30 Trio Meister Raro Well-known to Sheffield audiences and beyond as members of Ensemble 360, Tim Horton, Rachel Roberts and Robert Plane formed Trio Meister Raro to further explore the repertoire for their mellow instrument combination. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/content/events/trio-meister-raro/