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 in the city, which are available to peruse 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!
Exhibition listings
Joyful - selected Christmas group show
Cupola has brought together a diverse collection of art across media for their latest Christmas exhibition. The selected work was chosen for its strength and the unique voice of each artist or maker. We are all different and we all find joy in diverse ways.
The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee
This major new exhibition takes visitors on a nostalgia-filled journey through the childhood of one of Sheffield best-loved artists, Pete McKee.
Contemporary British Painting Prize 2024
Paintings by the finalists of this year's Contemporary British Painting Prize are shown at Yorkshire Artspace.
Illuminate The Play
Visually striking and accessible for all ages, a range of bespoke videogames will be arriving at The National Videogame Museum this December. An immersive version of a retro classic, alongside unique LED games are sure to light up the festive season!
Wedding Open Day
Come visit the beautiful site at Sheffield Manor Lodge and meet the friendly hospitality team!
Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year Celebration 2025
Sheffield is set to celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year with a huge festival taking place on 1 - 2 February 2025. The festival will transform the city centre into a vast celebration of culture, with an exciting programme of events and performances.
Imaginary Energy
An abstract art exhibition exploring the theme of imaginary energy.
Sheffield Comic Con
Coming to Sheffield's Ponds Forge International Centre on Saturday 22 March, this will be a great day for families, sci-fi collectors, fans, and every other kind of Comic Con Fan!
Festival of Debate 2025
The largest annual non-partisan politics festival in the UK! Expect another challenging and diverse programme of events, featuring an array of well-known keynote speakers, when Festival of Debate returns 22 April — 30 May.
Open Up Sheffield 2025
With 100+ studios taking part, Open Up Sheffield is one of the largest open studio events outside of London and helps showcase some of Sheffield's finest creative talents. This year it will take place over two weekends, 3 May - 5 May and 10 - 11 May.
