Skip to main content

Talks & Lectures Events in Sheffield

25 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 August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 25 upcoming talks & lectures events in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, including 6 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.

Showing 24 of 25 events

Keep Moving No Limits
View details →

Keep Moving No Limits

£14.25 - £16.96

Lunchtime Talk: Cultural Interactions in Ancient Egyptian Burials at Weston Park Museum
View details →

Lunchtime Talk: Cultural Interactions in Ancient Egyptian Burials

📍 Weston Park Museum

£0.00

Julia Martin Ortega at The Diamond - Lecture Theatre 2FREE
View details →

Julia Martin Ortega

📍 The Diamond - Lecture Theatre 2

Sheffield Castle: Past Present and Future. at Bishops' HouseFREE
View details →

Sheffield Castle: Past Present and Future.

📍 Bishops' House

Ghostis Panel Discussion at 108 The Moor
View details →

Ghostis Panel Discussion

📍 108 The Moor

Free - £6.13

The DNA of History with Professor Turi King at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall
View details →

The DNA of History with Professor Turi King

📍 Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall

Classics Lecture at High Storrs School at High Storrs SchoolFREE
View details →

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
View details →

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
View details →

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

📍 The Burton Street Foundation

Lunchtime Talk: Collections and Repatriation at Weston Park Museum
View details →

Lunchtime Talk: Collections and Repatriation

📍 Weston Park Museum

£0.00

The Chatsworth CPD Sessions 2026 at Chatsworth House
View details →

The Chatsworth CPD Sessions 2026

📍 Chatsworth House

£35.00 - £75.00

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

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

📍 The Fat Cat

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

Lunchtime Talk: The Art and Craft of Broom and Brush making

📍 Kelham Island Museum

£0.00

The growth dependence of welfare states: Drivers and policy responses at The University of SheffieldFREE
View details →

The growth dependence of welfare states: Drivers and policy responses

📍 The University of Sheffield

Lyrical Landscapes at The Library Café
View details →

Lyrical Landscapes

📍 The Library Café

£2.00

Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories at Sheffield Students' Union
View details →

Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories

📍 Sheffield Students' Union

£13.50 - £32.00

Folklore & Women at The Studio University Of Sheffield Students' Union
View details →

Folklore & Women

📍 The Studio University Of Sheffield Students' Union

From £15.50

Talk about Godfrey Sykes at Showroom Cinema
View details →

Talk about Godfrey Sykes

📍 Showroom Cinema

£6.13

Lunchtime Talk: Sheffield City of....Brass? at Weston Park Museum
View details →

Lunchtime Talk: Sheffield City of....Brass?

📍 Weston Park Museum

£0.00

Greg Koch Q&A at The Greystones
View details →

Greg Koch Q&A

📍 The Greystones

£12.00

Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield at Showroom Cinema
View details →

Artisans & the Commissioner Churches in 19th century Sheffield

📍 Showroom Cinema

£6.13

Phoebe Koundouri at The University of SheffieldFREE
View details →

Phoebe Koundouri

📍 The University of Sheffield

Past Lives: with Medium Barrie John & Hypnotherapist Paul Goddard at The Holmefield Arms
View details →

Past Lives: with Medium Barrie John & Hypnotherapist Paul Goddard

📍 The Holmefield Arms

£25.00

Talk by the The Don Catchment Rivers at Showroom Cinema
View details →

Talk by the The Don Catchment Rivers

📍 Showroom Cinema

£6.13

More Events in Sheffield

Talks & Lectures Events in Sheffield — Complete Guide

Discover the vibrant talks & lectures scene in Sheffield with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates talks & lectures events from across Sheffield, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.

Whether you're looking for tonight's talks & lectures events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best talks & lecturesexperiences Sheffield has to offer.

Why Choose EventsList for Talks & Lectures?

  • Daily updates with the latest talks & lectures events in Sheffield
  • Detailed venue information and accessibility details
  • Direct booking links and transparent pricing
  • Curated editorial summaries for each event
  • Free and paid event filtering options

Frequently Asked Questions

How many talks & lectures events are on in Sheffield?

There are currently 25 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 — 6 of the current talks & lectures listings in Sheffield are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.

Where can I find talks & lectures events in Sheffield this weekend?

Browse this weekend's talks & lectures events in Sheffield at /sheffield/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.

How do I book tickets for talks & lectures events in Sheffield?

Every talks & lectures listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.

How often are talks & lectures listings updated on EventsList?

We pull in new talks & lectures events for Sheffield three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.

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.