This page includes a list of our festival venues for the 2026 festival; click the links on each banner below to find out more details about each venue, including accessibility information.
Please note that while most of our festival venues are within walking distance of each other and of the train and bus stations, Sheffield is quite hilly and can be challenging for someone with reduced mobility. Uber and Veezu operate taxi services in Sheffield, and it is possible to request a wheelchair accessible taxi through their apps.
For information on city centre parking including disabled parking (Blue Badge), please click the link below:
Showroom Cinema
The Showroom Cinema is an independent art house cinema and where DocFest began in 1994. It is housed in a 1936 art deco building which was formerly the Kennings car dealership.
The Showroom will host Screenings throughout the festival.
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The Light Cinema
The Light Cinema Sheffield, located at The Moor. it boasts 953 seats across 9 screens, two of which will be allocated to DocFest over the festival period. .
The Light will host Screenings throughout the festival.
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Curzon Cinema
A three-screen boutique cinema in Sheffield, Curzon is housed in a converted 19th Century bank with a stunning rooftop bar and terrace.
The Curzon will host Screenings & Industry Sessions throughout the festival.
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The Crucible
The Crucible is part of Sheffield Theatres, the largest theatre complex outside of London.
The Crucible will host Industry Sessions, Public Talks and Screenings throughout the festival.
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The Lyceum Theatre
With over a hundred years of history, this beautiful traditional theatre provides an ornate backdrop to the very best of the West End and a window on the world
The Lyceum will host Industry Sessions, Public Talks and Screenings throughout the festival.
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The Montgomery Theatre
Since 1886, The Montgomery has been a pillar of Sheffield community for championing the rights of children to explore creativity.
The Montgomery will host Industry Sessions & Public Talks throughout the festival.
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Cutlers' Hall
A magnificent venue steeped in history and grandeur, this impressive Grade II listed building in the heart of Sheffield is home to the MeetMarket.
Cutlers Hall will host Industry Sessions throughout the festival.
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Showroom Workstation
Housed in the iconic Kenning House, a 1930s Art Deco building (formerly Kenning’s Wonder Garage), and found in Sheffield’s Cultural Industries Quarter, Workstation has a direct link to the city’s rich creative and industrial history.
This is the location of our Delegate Centre throughout the festival, in addition to The Creative Lounge which plays host to Industry Sessions.
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Yorkshire Artspace Persistence Works
Founded in 1977, Yorkshire Artspace is a gallery that runs a public programme of exhibitions and events that bring contemporary art and craft into view. They also support artists’ development through residencies, and access to subsidised facilities
Yorkshire Artspace Persistence Works will host the Alternate Realities Exhibition throughout the festival.
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Sheffield Hallam University Performance Lab
Sheffield Hallam University’s drama space for the Faculty of Development and Society is situated in Arundel Gate Court and features two theatre studios and state-of-the-art lighting and audio rigs.
The Performance Lab will host a portion of the Alternate Realities Exhibition throughout the festival.
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Sheffield Amphitheatre
Under the shadow of Europe's largest grade II listed building, Park Hill, it has been used for performances, screenings, installations and as a filming location for many TV programmes and films.
This year it will play host to a special listening event as part of the festival.
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Sheffield Hallam University Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre
Located within the Charles St Building of Sheffield Hallam Universities City Centre Campus, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre plays host to this years Alternate Realities Summit.
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Sheffield Hallam University Institute of Technology
Sheffield Hallam University's Institute of Technology, located within a brand-new zero-carbon ready building, offers high-quality technical education across multiple STEM subject areas.
The Institute will host a portion of the Alternate Realities Exhibition throughout the festival.
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Sheffield Cathedral
Sheffield Cathedral is the oldest building in Sheffield still in daily use. Formerly the Parish Church of Sheffield, it was granted Cathedral status in 1914.
Sheffield Cathedral will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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Sheffield Winter Garden
Sheffield's impressive multi award-winning Winter Garden is one of the largest temperate glasshouses to be built in the UK during the last hundred years and is the largest urban glasshouse anywhere in Europe.
Sheffield Winter Garden will host various events throughout the festival.
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Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen
Serving breakfast, brunch and wood fired pizzas and the largest drink menu in the whole of the city – perfect for trying new teas, seasonal tea lattes and creative drinks – from non-alcoholic to house infused tea cocktails.
Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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Sidney & Matilda
Sidney and Matilda is a warehouse, basement, and courtyard orientated music and event venue, that has shined new neon red light on an abandoned industrial district.
Sidney and Matilda will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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The Botanist
Situated in Leopold Square, you'll discover botanical refreshments served in all manner of fanciful ways accompanied by a smile and a warm "hello".
The Botanist will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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Hygge - Pound Park
Sheffield's very own taste of Denmark. We're the ideal spot for relaxing coffee mornings with friends, student study sessions, meetings, and more.
Hygge - Pound Park will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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The Steamworks
The Steamworks is an 11,000 square foot blank canvas event space.
The Steamworks will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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Watt Bar
A new bar and restaurant in Sheffield, located in a converted electrical substation!
Watt Bar will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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Forum Sheffield
A bright, contemporary, split-level bar cafe with sofas and stripped floors, for coffee and cocktails!
Forum will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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The Local Authority (Corporation)
The Local Authority is an event space based in the iconic independent live music and nightlife venue, Corporation, known for hosting countless alternative music acts for the past 25 years!
The Local Authority will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
Trafalgar Warehouse
Trafalgar Warehouse, sits nestled in the heart of Sheffield city centre seamlessly blending 1930’s industrial charm with modern versatility.
Trafalgar Warehouse will host Industry Social events throughout the festival.
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Mercure
The Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa is perfectly located in the heart of Sheffield city centre. Its central location provides guests with-easy access to major transport links.
The Mercure will host Industry social events throughout the festival.
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The National Videogame Museum
The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames, celebrating and interrogating their history and culture over the last 50 years.
The National Videogame Museum will host Sheffield of Stories workshops as part of this years programme.
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