From Basel to the British court, Join Elizabeth Goldring as she reveals the artist whose paintings defined the entire Tudor era. Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/holbe...

Join BBC News icon Sophie Raworth for an inspiring talk on how running has helped her conquer challenges in the newsroom and beyond. Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/runni...

Join author Colin Grant to explore his powerful collection of tales about making a new life in Britain at Off the Shelf Festival of Words. Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/what-...

Jack Reacher is back. Join Lee and Andrew Child as they uncover the latest chapter in the iconic thriller hero’s world number one bestselling journey. Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/chain...

Is communism deeply rooted in human nature? Join Paul Mason in Sheffield as he re-evaluates its history, its tragic costs and its enduring 21st-century relevance. Book here: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/reds-...

Join Naz Shah MP’s live in Sheffield to hear her unflinching account of resilience, justice and public service. Book here: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instanc...

Discover the untold history of Africa’s powerful queens and warriors. Paula Akpan brings their worlds of royalty and conquest to life. Book here: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instanc...

Join the Guardian’s Marina Hyde live as she discusses her new book - a sharp, hilarious chronicle of our absurd political times featuring Trump and Musk. Book here: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instanc...

Tired of doing it all? Join comic Lucy Porter in Sheffield for a hilarious celebration of the awesome, quietly fuming sandwich generation. Book here: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instanc...

Tour de France icon Sir Bradley Wiggins opens up about his chaotic upbringing and journey of self-discovery. Grab your chance to see him in Sheffield! Book here: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instanc...

📣 BIG NEWS! We’re breaking the rules and launching our biggest-ever pre-sale early! 📚 Don't wait until October, a selection of our incredible 2026 lineup is LIVE & tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Beat the rush and grab yours before #Sheffield catches on! 👉http://offtheshelf.org.uk

Turtles and tortoises outlived the dinosaurs. So why are many struggling today? TORTI follows University of Sheffield researcher Alessia Lavigne as she investigates why eggs fail to hatch and how science could help protect threatened species. player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/torti...

Sheffield Music Trail today Sat 20 June 12.30pm-5pm - One Day Four Stages Total Celebration! See full line up and venues here sheffield.ac.uk/city-region/...

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Sheffield City of Music trail. One afternoon. Four stages. Total celebration.

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Join us in Sheffield next week for the launch of 'The Gleaning', the second poetry collection by Fay Musselwhite. Wednesday 24 June Upstairs at The Shakespeare, 146-148 Gibraltar Street, Sheffield S3 8UB 7.30pm start Free entry, all welcome. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fay-mussel...

Closing soon: We are looking for a Marketing Manager to work on campaigns across our list. We’re looking for a creative and capable marketer who is excited by the idea of working on a diverse list of literary and commercial publishing. faber.co.uk/careers/mark...

What does the global economy look like from everyday life? @sperishefuni.bsky.social Presents... Ground Level explores how homes, workplaces, and communities shape international political economy. Listen now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/inter... #PoliticalEconomy #Podcast

🧵Published in May 1897, Dracula remains one of the great works of Gothic fiction. It is forever tied to Whitby, where Bram Stoker found inspiration in the abbey ruins, harbour and storm-lashed cliffs. Told through letters and journal entries, the novel captured the anxieties of the late-Victorian

Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize! ⭐ Isabelle Baafi ⭐ Dean Browne ⭐ Sasha Debvec-McKenny ⭐ Catherine-Esther Cowie ⭐ Laura Wainwright www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...

Queen's announces shortlist for the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize 2026

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Poetry Prize for a First Collection.

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The T. S. Eliot Foundation is delighted to announce the judges for the T. S. Eliot Prize 2026. Leontia Flynn (Chair) will be joined on the panel by fellow poets Ishion Hutchinson and Daisy Lafarge. Find out more at tseliot.com/prize!

🚨 Calling Matt Haig fans! 🚨 We have a handful of last minute tickets available for tonight’s sold out event with the best-selling author at the Montgomery Theatre. 🏃‍♂️Get in fast: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/the-m...

International best selling author Matt Haig is coming to Sheffield! If you could relive your most meaningful moments, would you?

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Bees and butterflies are fighting to survive in our cities. Hear how scientists are studying heat, pollution, drought and the secret scent signals flowers use to attract insects. Book for Pint of Science: pintofscience.co.uk/event/follow... #PintOfScience

Young poets: free writing workshop alert! On Friday 29 May, join Dr Beth Daley from europeana.eu for a writing workshop to inspire your entries to The Curiosity Challenge on Young Poets Network. You don’t need any previous writing experience to take part! Book your space: bit.ly/YPN-Europeana-WS

Getting curious: Online workshop with Young Poets Network and Europeana - The Poetry Society

This is a free, hour-long poetry writing workshop for 14-25 year olds. In this workshop, Europeana's Dr Beth Daley will guide you through prompts to inspire your entry to Getting Curious Challenge on…

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Avoid the hassle of finding a parking spot! 🚋 With TravelMaster, #SCMF26 audiences can enjoy unlimited travel on buses & trams w/ CityBus & CityWide tickets. Download the TravelMaster App to grab discounted bundles (5 day tickets for 15% less) & access live bus/tram tracking to avoid parking woes!

At this year’s Sheffield Chamber Music Festival (15–23 May), discover concerts designed to tell stories and spark imagination across generations. More info: musicintheround.co.uk/explore-at-h... #SCMF26

Our Sheffield Chamber Music Festival has made BBC Music Mag's 'The 48 Best UK Classical Music Festivals and Summer Operas taking place in 2026'! 🎻 Read about here:

Sheffield Indie Book Festival Sat 25 & Sun 26 April. A great line up - programme and booking info here: www.sheffieldindiebookfest.com SIB Festival is organised by Sheffield Independent Bookshops @gnrr.bsky.social @hillsboroughbooks.bsky.social @junobooks.bsky.social @labiblioteka.bsky.social

#MeetTheMusicians 🎻 In anticipation of the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2026, we are thrilled to welcome some of the world’s finest musicians and stellar guest artists involved! Meet our residents, Ensemble 360. #ThisIsChamberMusic #SCFM26 #Ensemble360

Around Sheffield on Wednesday night? Queer Poets Reading brings together three poets living in Sheffield to celebrate queer poetry in the National Year of Reading. Free tickets!

Queer Poets Reading - The Writing Squad

Sheffield poets Sarah Lasoye, Eden Chicken and Beth Davies (Sheffield Poet Laureate) in conversation about their work with Susie Wilson.

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Last week, a gentleman returned this rather dilapidated copy of this famous book to us after 50 years. He had found it in his attic! Presumably this means there is a pristine copy somewhere in our libraries....

How We Look: Museum Late Event Millennium Gallery Thursday 23 April 2026 7pm-10pm See the gallery through fresh eyes and focus on ‘how we look’ during an evening of hands-on philosophy. Info/booking here www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/lat... Organised by @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social