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JUNE 2025
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Your guide to the month ahead.
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DocFest 2025
Sheffield DocFest 2025 lands this June with a fresh lineup of bold, thought-provoking documentaries from around the world. Running from the 18th to the 23rd, the festival transforms the city into a lively hub for filmmakers, artists, and curious minds.
Whether you’re into hard-hitting investigative films or intimate personal stories, there’s something here to challenge and captivate. Expect a strong mix of global premieres, under-the-radar gems, and boundary-pushing experiments in form—plus plenty of opportunities to hear directly from the creators.
But DocFest is more than just screenings. It’s a place where ideas meet action, with workshops, talks, and immersive digital works that invite you to interact, not just observe. This year’s edition puts extra focus on new voices and experimental storytelling, making space for documentaries that don’t fit the traditional mold.
Read our full preview here
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Kelham Pride
On Saturday 21 June, Kelham Island and Neepsend will be alive with colour and music as Kelham Pride returns to Sheffield.
There are many themed events leading up to the actual day, including a Pride Disco launch party at Saw Grinders Union on Friday 20th June with Manchester club scene's legend DJ Kai Ryan (7pm until late).
Then on the 21st, things get going at midday, with the crowd typically gathering at Kelham Island Museum before setting off on a community parade at 1pm that winds through the neighbourhood and lands on Burton Road, where the main stage will host a packed lineup. Keep an eye on socials for the full line up which is due to drop any day.
What makes this event more than just a single stage party is how the entire area gets involved. Venues including Yellow Arch, Peddler Warehouse and Factory Floor will all be running their own pride-themed events—think late-night sets, cabaret, market stalls and community socials. One example is Alder's free entry celebration with sets from Gaydar, Arch Femmesis, Lavender Grey and a DJ set from Chipped Polish.
Join this full-day celebration that stretches across streets, venues, and generations, all driven by a strong sense of inclusion and local pride.
Check out the Kelham Pride website and Instagram page for more information
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Sheffield Wine Week
Sheffield Wine Week is set to return for its second year from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd June, bringing a citywide celebration of wine to venues across Sheffield.
The week will feature a variety of events, including tastings, food pairings, and meet-the-maker sessions. One of the highlights is the inaugural Wine Week Fest on Saturday 21 June, transforming Bole Hills into an open-air wine fair with over a dozen vendors, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Throughout the week, attendees can look forward to events like the Summer Wine Fair at Tenaya Wine Bar, featuring over 30 wines to sample, and a Wine and Crisps Pairing at The Old Shoe, exploring unique flavour combinations. Other highlights include a Blind Sparkling Wine Tasting at Gills & Co, comparing English and French sparkling wines, and a Sushi and Sake evening at StarmoreBoss, offering a deep dive into sake varieties paired with artisan sushi.
For a full list of events and ticket information, visit the official Sheffield Wine Week website.
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The Leadmill Farewell Events
This is one we don't want to have to write but as we know, our beloved Leadmill music venue will be closing its doors this month.
In true Leadmill style, there are loads of final celebrations planned to say our reluctant farewells (to put it mildly!) to a place that has been so incredibly significant to so many of us.
This month, you can expect some incredible send offs from Steel City blues titans The Heavy Souls(13th June), Sheffield/Millburn/Reverend legend Joe Carnell Jr's intimate matinee show (15th June) and Scottish singer-songwriter King Creosote (June 19th).
There will also be an all-dayer starting at 3:45pm on June 14th, headlined by local indie outfit and rising talent The Rosadocs with a range of up and coming talent from the city and beyond.
In addition, the legendary club nights will be brought to a close with Bring Me..., Abba, Comedy Club, AM Weekender, 2015 and Sonic Saturday nights all scheduled.
This is all bittersweet but we need to give Leadmill a legendary send off - we owe it to the staff and the many artists past and present who have made this venue such a jewel in the crown of our city.
For a full list of final events, please visit the Leadmill website.
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SHEFF HERD
FILM OF THE WEEK
IN ASSOCIATION WITH KELHAM FILM CLUB
17th June
Sheff Herd is delighted to be sponsoring the fantastic Kelham Film Club - a community cinema night that holds weekly screenings of unique films, with great drinks deals in the welcoming Alder Bar.
This month, Kelham Film Club will be screening some superbly curated events in collaboration with Kelham Pride to celebrate Pride month. There will be six screenings across the month of amazing LGBTQ+ films and tickets to all are here.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a 1994 Australian road comedy film written and directed by Stephan Elliott, starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. It premiered at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, in the Un Certain Regard section. Upon its wide release, it became a surprise worldwide hit and its positive portrayal of LGBT individuals helped to introduce queer themes to a mainstream audience. It received predominantly positive reviews and won Best Costume Design at the 67th Academy Awards. It became a cult classic both in Australia and abroad.
Two drag queens and a transgender woman journey across the Australian Outback on a tour bus named Priscilla, to perform their unique style of cabaret - along the way encountering various groups and individuals. You do not want to miss this!
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Herd the Word
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 16th June 2025
Soup & Verse returns to Cole’s Corner in Sheffield on Friday 20th June 5pm until late for an evening of lyrical magic, laughter, and unexpected brilliance. Hosted by the ever-enchanting Bard Benoît—magician, artist, and poet—the night blends spoken word, comedy, and music in one of the city’s most characterful venues.
This special edition features some performances by acts performing the sold-out Ultra Comedy Show happening on Sunday 22nd. Expect sharp stand-up from comedians Lee Pollard and Pat Von Bismark, whose punchy wit and offbeat humour have been building buzz on the Sheffield circuit. With an open mic and jam session also on the bill, the stage is open to anyone brave (or foolish) enough to step up - all welcome.
Performers are rewarded not just with applause, but also with free soup!
Cole’s Corner, nestled on Abbeydale Road, is a café-bar, vinyl lounge, and community hub all in one. With its vintage interiors, friendly vibes, and dedication to local culture, it’s the perfect place for grassroots creativity to shine. Whether you’re there to perform, listen, or just slurp soup and soak it all in, Soup and Verse promises a memorable Friday night of poetic power and comedy chaos.
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Scene and Herd
EVENT OF THE WEEK w/c 16th June 2025
Heeley Festival returns to Heeley City Farm on Saturday 21st June with a full day of music, creativity and family-friendly fun to celebrate Learning Disability Week. Running from 12pm to 8pm, the festival is held in proud association with Learning Disability Week 2025, whose theme “Do You See Me?” highlights visibility, respect and inclusion for people with learning disabilities. The festival is supported by ArtWorks South Yorkshire, who champion creative opportunities for learning-disabled artists, and their presence will include arts and crafts stalls and an opportunity to connect with their work.
Throughout the day, festivalgoers can enjoy a packed line-up of live music. Local favourites Sonorifics, No World Order, Juke, Sheffield Samba Band, Emma Saville and Band, Malachite and Spinning Penny will take to the stage, offering everything from soulful grooves to upbeat percussion and indie energy. There’ll also be DJ sets from Tribute to Cosmic Andy and Pete Dangerous, alongside involvement from local DJ collective and community station Gumbo FM, bringing even more rhythm and good vibes to the day.
Alongside the music, there’ll be food and drink from local vendors, face painting and creative activities to keep younger visitors entertained, making it a perfect afternoon out for families and friends alike. Entry is free, though donations are encouraged to help raise funds for Heeley City Farm—a cornerstone of the Sheffield community since 1981.
Heeley City Farm isn’t just a green oasis in the city—it’s a working farm, education centre and charity that runs inclusive training and activity sessions for people of all ages and abilities. With more than 40 weekly sessions and vital support programmes for adults with learning disabilities, as well as educational workshops for hundreds of schoolchildren every year, the farm’s impact goes far beyond its gates. Attending the festival means celebrating community, music and creativity, while also helping sustain one of Sheffield’s most beloved venues.
Read more about Heeley City Farm
Read more about Artworks South Yorkshire and Learning Disability Week, including other events
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