Welcome to Sheffield City Centre

Woop woop! It's Thirstday! Yeah. You read that right! 🤤 And if Thirstday is, indeed, the new Friday, then let's behave accordingly shall we! 😊

As owners of both The Yard Gallery and Mesters’ Market we were devastated to have to make the very tough decision to close both businesses. Across the 2 businesses we were supporting over 100 Sheffield based artists, crafters and makers. We didn’t set the businesses up on a whim, we spent several months researching, visiting similar businesses and talking to owners in other city centres, that were thriving. However, the harsh reality is that in Sheffield it just didn’t work. We could discuss the many reasons why, but this is not the forum to do so, likewise addressing some of the speculation or untruths that have appeared in various publications and platforms. What we would like to do is say a heartfelt thank you to all the customers, artists and suppliers who have supported us over our time in the city centre. We have been heartened by the many positive comments about the spaces we created from customers (from all over the world). Finally, we wish small independent traders everywhere success, it’s increasingly difficult to stay afloat, so please keep supporting them!!

Fresh off the back of a triumphant debut headline tour across the UK, Liverpool-born rock powerhouse Dan Byrne returns with new music following the critical success of his debut EP, Beginnings. Get tickets: https://www.corporation.org.uk/event/dan-bryne/ 🗓 Wednesday 1st April

🎶 DON’T MISS!… GIG OF THE MONTH 🎶 📅 Thursday 22nd January 🎤 BOY ON A DOLPHIN 🕣 8:30pm – 10:30pm 🍸 Downstairs Cocktail Bar 🎟 FREE ADMISSION A Boy on a Dolphin concert is a spiritual event. An evening where every emotion is touched and unleashed in a uniquely high-energy atmosphere created by stunning musicianship, intensely profound lyrics and stunning vocals. Sheffield’s Boy on a Dolphin is fronted by singer-songwriter John Reilly. Their renowned debut album Words Inside on Atlantic Records was described by Billboard magazine as having “one exquisite pop gem after another” and having been singled out by A&R of the label. The Dolphins relocated to North America to be based in Vancouver close to their manager Sam Feldman (Bryan Adams, The Chieftains, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell). Their signature worldbeat sound and the lyrics and voice of John Reilly have forged a fiercely loyal following. 🎉 Celebrate the release of their brand new upbeat single “Leave the light on (in your window)” here at Cubana. 🔗 cubanatapasbar.co.uk/events

We might make our living from the naughty water but we know it’s not for everyone, especially this month. That’s why we’ve got non‑alcoholic versions of your favourites, from espresso martinis to amaretto sours and plenty more!

The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema is back with a new season titled 'Knowing Me, Knowing You: The True Self in Japanese Cinema.' 🎟️ On Sale Now: The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2026 | Mon 16 Feb - Thu 26 Mar 🔗 https://bit.ly/3YH7A6x We kick off with Teki Cometh + a Q&A with seasoned director YOSHIDA Daihachi on Mon 16 Feb, before diving into a diverse season of ground-breaking new features and restored Japanese classics. See the full programme on our website! The Japan Foundation, London © 1958 Kadokawa Pictures © 2025 “Strangers in Kyoto” Film Partners © 2012 Asako Yuzuki/Shinchosha © 2024 “The Hotel of my Dream” Film Partners © 2020 Ura-Aka: L'Aventure Production Committee © Moving Images Studio Zou-shima 2023 © 2025 “Blue Boy Trial” Film Partners