Festival of the Mind
When6–15 November 2026
WhereMillennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, S1 2PP Sheffield
TypeCulture festival
Festival of the Mind is a biennial public festival in which University of Sheffield researchers collaborate with artists and creative businesses to share research through performances, exhibitions, installations and talks. Events take place at venues including the Millennium Gallery, Winter Garden and a pop-up spiegeltent in the city centre. Most events are free.
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