What's On in Sheffield
Thursday 06 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Thursday in Sheffield is doing what Sheffield does best — quietly pulling together an evening that punches well above its weight. From an intimate dive into the art that shaped a generation of dreamers to a late-night guitar pilgrimage at one of the city's most beloved small venues, there is a real sense tonight that the Steel City has something to offer every curious soul who steps out the door. Pull on a jacket, leave the sofa behind, and let the city do its thing.
Highlights
The Art History of Studio Ghibli — If you grew up losing yourself in the hand-painted worlds of Spirited Away or My Neighbour Totoro, this is the evening you did not know you needed. Held at the Foundry from 7:00pm, this deep dive into the visual language, cultural roots, and artistic genius behind Studio Ghibli's films promises to reframe everything you thought you knew about animated cinema. Tickets are priced Check website, but the chance to sit in a room full of people who genuinely care about this stuff is priceless.
Steve Gunn + Support — American guitarist and songwriter Steve Gunn is one of those rare artists who makes a small room feel like a privilege — his hypnotic, finger-picked landscapes sit somewhere between folk, psychedelia, and open-road Americana, and they absolutely demand to be heard live. Delicious Clam is the perfect setting: intimate, warm, and built for exactly this kind of transportive, unhurried music. Doors from 8:00pm, tickets £14–£20, and almost certainly a night you will be recommending to friends by Friday morning.