LGBT+ life in Sheffield

Sheffield has lots of LGBT+ events, clubs and inclusive spaces throughout the city.

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Events and inclusive spaces

Welcome to Sheffield have created a complete guide to Sheffield’s LGBT+ scene, including cafes, clubs, bars and theatre events.

LGBT+ guide to Sheffield

Mind Sheffield have also put together a list of LGBT+ events and groups across the city, including writing groups, swim sessions and support groups. 

Worth coming out for: LGBT+ in Sheffield

Grapefruit is the Student's Union's LGBT+ club night. Everyone is welcome at Grapefruit, students & non-students from the community & allies!

Pride events

Kelham Pride 

Radical Pride


Sport

Trans Active

While you’re always welcome in University sports, Trans Active is a great trans+ specific company that organises sports for Trans+ people in and around Sheffield, such as swimming and climbing. 

Rainbow Owls 

An independent and officially recognised LGBT+ supporters’ group for Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. 

Rainbow Blades 

Official LGBT+ and allies supporters’ group for Sheffield United Football Club. 

Sheffield Vulcans 

LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby in Sheffield.

Rainbow Laces campaign 

The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association run a campaign every year in support of LGBT+ inclusion in sport .

Report + Support

Report and Support allows staff and students to report concerns, anonymously or with their contact details, about an experience they have had or witnessed at the University.

A global reputation

Sheffield is a research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're a member of the Russell Group: one of the 24 leading UK universities for research and teaching.