Exhibitions & Art Events in Sheffield
25 upcoming exhibitions & art events
Sheffield's exhibition and art scene offers a compelling blend of heritage and contemporary creativity. From the grand collections at the Millennium Gallery and Graves Gallery, showcasing the city's rich industrial past alongside fine art, to the more intimate and experimental spaces like Fronteer Gallery, there's a diverse range of artistic experiences to discover. You'll find artists engaging with Sheffield's unique identity, drawing inspiration from its landscape and its people. Whether you're drawn to traditional forms or cutting-edge installations, the city's galleries and exhibition spaces provide a thoughtful and engaging exploration of artistic expression.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 25 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, including 12 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEPainting with Flowers Botanical Gardens Tour
📍 The Dorothy Fox Education Centre, Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Seven Hills Tattoo Convention 2026 (Sheffield)
📍 Kelham Island Museum
FREESHINE - Private Viewing
📍 24 Snig Hill
Feel Good Art Club
📍 Millennium Gallery
£9.50
FREEStories of Sheffield
📍 Cutlery Works
Life Drawing
📍 Millennium Gallery
£11.50
FREENeurological Art
📍 Sharrow Community Forum
Voices Of Hope Art Exhibition
📍 Ponti's Italian Kitchen
£11.55 - £16.96
FREEHeritage Open Day - Curated Tour of the Rope Women Exhibition
📍 Western Bank Library
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John Redfern Harris and Bonita Ferguson-Harris - Clumber Park Exhibition & Residency
📍 Clumber Park
FREEHeritage Open Day 2026 Whiteley Woods OAC
📍 Whiteley woods OAC
FREEHeritage Open Days | FREE Guided Tours of Cutlers' Hall
📍 Cutlers' Hall Hospitality
Sharing the View: Philosophy in the Gallery
📍 Graves Gallery
£5.00
FREEOn Lost Ground: Workshop with James Thompson at GLOAM
📍 GLOAM Gallery
The Vintage Football Fair
📍 The Steamworks
£3.00 - £5.00
The Sheffield Vintage Football Fair
📍 The Steamworks
£3.00
FREEPackaging The Future Exhibition 2026: From Linear to Circular
📍 Sheffield Hallam University
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Ghost Hunting at The Haunted Objects Museum and Poltergeist House
📍 The Haunted Objects Museum POLTERGEIST house
£37.54
Visual Sketchnoting Workshop: Bring Your Notes to Life
📍 Site Gallery
£90.00
FREEHEELEY ART CLUB EXHIBITION
📍 Sheffield Winter Garden
FREEWomen’s Health in the North of England – Turning evidence into action
📍 Millennium Gallery
Growing Grains: Farm, Health and Local Food Networks
FREEAuden Distribution & Moorgate Acoustics Audio Show Sat/Sun 17th/18th Oct
📍 Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall & Spa
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The Small Fakers Live At Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield (The Gallery Room)
📍 Sidney & Matilda
£16.50
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Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Sheffield with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Sheffield, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many exhibitions & art events are on in Sheffield?
There are currently 25 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Sheffield. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.
Are there free exhibitions & art events in Sheffield?
Yes — 12 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Sheffield are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Sheffield — Your Complete Guide
Sheffield's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.
The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.
Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Sheffield's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.
Sheffield's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.