The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra
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The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra will be screened on 23 October 2026 at Alder Bar in Sheffield. This event is part of the Sensoria Music & Film Festival 2026 and explores the upbringing of jazz icon Sun Ra. The ticket price is £5.00.
A screening as part of Sensoria Music & Film Festival 2026. Explore the upbringing of Jazz icon Sun Ra.
On May 22, 1914, Herman Poole Blount arrived on Earth in Birmingham, Alabama, known as The Magic City, a segregated industrial town in the rural South. After leaving for Chicago at the age of 32, he would become Sun Ra, one of the most eccentric and prolific jazz musicians of this century, as well as the founder of a strange cosmic philosophy.
A portrait of the artist as a young man as well as one of a city through time, The Magic City tells the story of Sun Ra’s relation to this city-universe that is at once political and magical, familiar and fantastic, disturbing and fascinating.
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The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:30.
The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra is held at Alder Bar in Sheffield (JC Albyn Complex, Sheffield, S3 8BT).
Tickets for The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Alder Bar can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra
Editorial Summary
The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra will be screened on 23 October 2026 at Alder Bar in Sheffield. This event is part of the Sensoria Music & Film Festival 2026 and explores the upbringing of jazz icon Sun Ra. The ticket price is £5.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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A screening as part of Sensoria Music & Film Festival 2026. Explore the upbringing of Jazz icon Sun Ra.
On May 22, 1914, Herman Poole Blount arrived on Earth in Birmingham, Alabama, known as The Magic City, a segregated industrial town in the rural South. After leaving for Chicago at the age of 32, he would become Sun Ra, one of the most eccentric and prolific jazz musicians of this century, as well as the founder of a strange cosmic philosophy.
A portrait of the artist as a young man as well as one of a city through time, The Magic City tells the story of Sun Ra’s relation to this city-universe that is at once political and magical, familiar and fantastic, disturbing and fascinating.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra?
The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra taking place?
The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra is held at Alder Bar in Sheffield (JC Albyn Complex, Sheffield, S3 8BT).
How much are tickets for The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra?
Tickets for The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Alder Bar can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra?
Tickets for The Magic City - Birmingham according to Sun Ra can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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