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Talks & Lectures Events in Sheffield

54 upcoming talks & lectures events

Sheffield's intellectual landscape offers a rich tapestry of talks and lectures. From the historical insights at Weston Park Museum to the forward-thinking discussions at Hallam View, the city consistently draws curious minds. You'll find a dedicated audience eager to engage with diverse topics, whether it's exploring scientific breakthroughs at Magna Science Adventure Centre or delving into community matters at Mexborough Church Hall. This is a city where ideas are shared openly, fostering a spirit of learning that resonates throughout its many venues and across its engaged attendees. Discover what sparks your curiosity in Sheffield's ever-present lecture halls.

As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 54 upcoming talks & lectures events in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, including 10 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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Classics Lecture at High Storrs School at High Storrs SchoolFREE
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Classics Lecture at High Storrs School

📍 High Storrs School

Whistles Club presents an evening with Dr Michael Walsh in conversation with Nicky Crewe at Cafe No9 at Cafe No9
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Whistles Club presents an evening with Dr Michael Walsh in conversation with Nicky Crewe at Cafe No9

📍 Cafe No9

The people who made Burton Street - from a school to a community at The Burton Street FoundationFREE
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The people who made Burton Street - from a school to a community

📍 The Burton Street Foundation

Meet the Architect - Matt Beaumont & his involvement in Canada House at Canada HouseFREE
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Meet the Architect - Matt Beaumont & his involvement in Canada House

📍 Canada House

EUROPE BURNS: WHAT CAN WE DO? at Heeley Parish Church
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EUROPE BURNS: WHAT CAN WE DO?

📍 Heeley Parish Church

£6.13

GLP-1 drugs and obesity: research and perspectives from Yorkshire at Sheffield Hallam UniversityFREE
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GLP-1 drugs and obesity: research and perspectives from Yorkshire

📍 Sheffield Hallam University

Lunchtime Talk: Collections and Repatriation at Weston Park Museum
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Lunchtime Talk: Collections and Repatriation

📍 Weston Park Museum

£0.00

Protest, Pickets, and the Police at University Arms
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Protest, Pickets, and the Police

📍 University Arms

Free - £5.00

Hillsborough - retrofit for residents at RivelinCo Neighbourhood Arts Space
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Hillsborough - retrofit for residents

📍 RivelinCo Neighbourhood Arts Space

£0.00

Ralph Dartford Presents Poems of Sheffield and Beyond at On the Brink
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Ralph Dartford Presents Poems of Sheffield and Beyond

📍 On the Brink

The Chatsworth CPD Sessions 2026 at Chatsworth House
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The Chatsworth CPD Sessions 2026

📍 Chatsworth House

£35.00 - £75.00

From Shtetl to Steel City at Sheffield Town HallFREE
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From Shtetl to Steel City

📍 Sheffield Town Hall

Baronets and Beggars at Broomhill LibraryFREE
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Baronets and Beggars

📍 Broomhill Library

Learn Islam at Masjid Quba Education Centre (MQEC)FREE
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Learn Islam

📍 Masjid Quba Education Centre (MQEC)

POW! When UK Punk Went Pop, 1980-84 - a memoir by Tony Fletcher at The Fat Cat
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POW! When UK Punk Went Pop, 1980-84 - a memoir by Tony Fletcher

📍 The Fat Cat

PHS Great Debate Night at 15 Guernsey RdFREE
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PHS Great Debate Night

📍 15 Guernsey Rd

The Shadows: The Definitive Story with Bob Stanley - Sheffield Orchard Sq at Waterstones
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The Shadows: The Definitive Story with Bob Stanley - Sheffield Orchard Sq

📍 Waterstones

£5.00 - £27.00

Lunchtime Talk: The Art and Craft of Broom and Brush making at Kelham Island Museum
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Lunchtime Talk: The Art and Craft of Broom and Brush making

📍 Kelham Island Museum

£0.00

Q&A WITH YOUR LOCAL ARCHITECT at The LescarFREE
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Q&A WITH YOUR LOCAL ARCHITECT

📍 The Lescar

Health, Safety and Environmental Seminar/Expo at The Pumping House
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Health, Safety and Environmental Seminar/Expo

📍 The Pumping House

Postdoc Appreciation Week Seminar - University of Sheffield at Workroom 1 (Room G04), The Diamond, University of SheffieldFREE
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Seminar - University of Sheffield

📍 Workroom 1 (Room G04), The Diamond, University of Sheffield

IHT on Pensions: where now for planning and practice ahead of April 2027? at Leopold Hotel Sheffield
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IHT on Pensions: where now for planning and practice ahead of April 2027?

📍 Leopold Hotel Sheffield

£30.00 - £85.00

Lyrical Landscapes at The Library Café
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Lyrical Landscapes

📍 The Library Café

£2.00

Threshing Day! - Doncaster at Waterstones
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Threshing Day! - Doncaster

📍 Waterstones

£5.00 - £25.00

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Talks & Lectures Events in Sheffield — Complete Guide

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How many talks & lectures events are on in Sheffield?

There are currently 54 upcoming talks & lectures events in Sheffield. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.

Are there free talks & lectures events in Sheffield?

Yes — 10 of the current talks & lectures listings in Sheffield are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.

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Talks & Lectures Events in Sheffield — Your Complete Guide

Talks and lectures in Sheffield form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.

Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Sheffield talk series covering it.

The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.

Getting the most from talks in Sheffield: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Sheffield's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.