The Festival of Social Enterprise 2026 has a theme of Building a Resilience Commons for Sheffield, aiming to explore “how shared spaces of care, connection and collaboration can help our social enterprises and communities thrive through change”. It includes many events, led by local social enterprises and partners, including practical sustainability, creative and cultural events, shared meals, walks, comedy and…

Sheffield Stop the War Coalition opposes the steady drift towards war. The attack by the USA and Israel is a flagrant breach of international law. It is likely that the UK  will be dragged into an unjustified war. Iran is a nation of about 90 million souls, supported by Russia and China so there is potential for a massive escalation. Come…

Opus is a worker-owned social enterprise based in Sheffield, with the aim of finding systemic responses to society’s most complex problems, established since 2008. They have hosted projects in the city that further the conversation around issues like poverty, inequality and climate breakdown. Their work, ranging from the famous Festival of Debate to Leaflet Distribution, recognises the problems faced by…

In preparation for the summer gathering (August), there are several Earth First regional “moots” (gatherings) organised around the country. This Sheffield-based Spring Moot offers a weekend of workshops, games, socialising and more. Learn and discuss ecological resistance, anarchism, anti-imperialism, and various organising methods and strategies. Vegan food provided, why not invite your friends? Full details are on Earth First’s website,…

Film showing of Palestine Comedy Club; six Palestinian comedians on a stand-up show touring Palestine and Israel, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity against in the face of brutal war. This screening will be followed by a Q&A (discussion) with producer and co-director Charlotte Knowles. Free ‘Comedy as Resistance’ Workshop:…

Bring along your craft, art or mending projects and get creative in good company. This social is run in collaboration with Peak Queer Adventures, but everyone is welcome to come along and bring their projects, or just have a drink and a chat while taking inspiration from others in a welcoming environment. One of many events at the lively Gut…