7 Places to Learn Something New in Sheffield

You can admire fine stained glass and medieval masonry in Sheffield Cathedral's Shrewsbury Chapel, then listen to regular performances of church music, including choral evensong, sung eucharist on Sunday mornings, and free organ and piano recitals at lunchtime. Founded more than 1,000 years ago, rebuilt in the 15th century and restored during the 19th century, the gothic-modernist Cathedral is claimed to be the oldest building in the city. It's also sometimes used for exhibitions of visual art.

You can catch new drama and productions of works by classical dramatists like William Shakespeare at the Sheffield's flagship theatre, The Crucible, opened in 1971, heralding a cultural renaissance in the city. The Crucible is famed for theatre in the round and for minimalist sets, imaginative costumes, and innovative productions.

You can take in moving image, electronic, and performance work at Site, Sheffield's international center for contemporary art. It hosts a changing program of exhibitions by resident talents and visitors like French conceptualist Sophie Calle.

If you're a keen singer, you can join a lunchtime session of song led by professional musicians at Sheffield City Hall. The building's neo-classical portico dominates central Sheffield's main square. Inside, its auditorium is used for regular orchestral performances and opera. Sheffield City hall hosts orchestras such as The Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Prague Symphony Orchestra, and Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. You can also enjoy lighter entertainment such as cabaret and comedy here.

Sharing a building with The Crucible Theatre, The Studio is a more intimate venue that hosts visiting companies and small-scale productions. It's also home to chamber music company Ensemble 360.

The University of Sheffield's stately Edwardian concert venue offers you performances by the university's Wind Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra. You can listen to symphony, choral, and chamber music at this prime venue, on the University of Sheffield campus.

At APG Works, you can admire paintings, drawings and graphic art, as well as works inspired by graffiti and street artists.