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 across the city, all worth exploring and available 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! 

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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.

29 Nov 2024 - 02 Nov 2025

Liliane Tomasko: The Psyche of the Portrait

The Psyche of the Portrait sees New York-based visual artist Liliane Tomasko respond to examples of portraiture from Sheffield’s Visual Art collection with her own abstract vocabulary.

24 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

Inside / Outside Exhibition

The new exhibition 'Inside/Outside' is coming to Cupola Gallery.

07 Jun 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Sheffield DocFest: Alternate Realities

Sheffield Doc Fest's Alternate Realities exhibition showcases innovative non-fiction and immersive documentary in all forms.

18 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Colour

Explore a world of wonder... We live in a dazzling kaleidoscope of shades and hues. Colour is a constant source of wonder – it is key to helping us make sense of the world, used to communicate by wildlife, plants and people alike.

19 Jun 2025 - 14 Sep 2025

Selected Space Sheffield

Selected Space: Sheffield 2025 brings together quality artists and makers from across the region for you to browse, support and enjoy.

11 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Sheffield Printmakers Summer Print Fair

Browse beautiful prints in stunning surroundings

19 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Threads Through The Cross

This summer, Sheffield Cathedral will be transformed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, silk, and sacred storytelling.

07 Aug 2025 - 22 Sep 2025

The Knitted Bible Exhibition

An exhibition of 36 knitted Bible scenes created by St George's URC Church in Hartlepool.

11 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Art in the Gardens

Taking place Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.

06 Sep 2025 - 07 Sep 2025
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