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22 May 2025 30 May 2025
Festival of Debate 2025 🗣️The Festival of Debate is the UK’s largest annual non-partisan politics festival, returning with an engaging and diverse programme of discussions, keynote speeches, Q&As, performances, and artistic responses.
What to Expect
🎤 High-Profile Speakers – Insightful talks from renowned keynote guests.
🌍 Grassroots & Community-Led Events – Contributions from local groups, activists, and individuals.
🎭 Diverse Event Formats – Including debates, artistic performances, plays, and panel discussions.
🎟 Accessible Pricing – Many events are free, and ticketed events are kept affordable.
A Platform for Open Discussion
The Festival of Debate was founded in 2015 by Opus Independents to encourage active citizenship and democratic engagement at a time of increasing societal polarisation. It serves as an open platform for people to explore key political, social, and economic issues without partisanship.
Previous Impact
💡 UBI Lab Network – The festival helped launch the world’s largest citizen-led movement for Universal Basic Income.
Stay Connected
🐦 Twitter: @FestOfDebate
📘 Facebook: Festival of Debate
📷 Instagram: Follow us
🎟 More Info & Full Programme: Festival of Debate
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27 May 2025 09:00 13:00
Meet a unicornJoin us at Sheffield Cathedral for a magical workshop filled with enchanting crafts and a special unicorn meet and greet.
Workshop sessions: 10.00am–11.30am or 1.00pm–2.30pm
£6 per child (pre-booked tickets only)
Suitable for children aged 4–10 years
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27 May 2025 12:00 13:00
Painting with Flowers - Celebrating Summer Botanical Gardens TourOne hour long guided tour of Sheffield Botanical Gardens at 1 pm.
Meet at the entrance to the Dorothy Fox Education Centre, at the top of the slope from the Thompson Road gates, off Ecclesall Road. There’s no need to book, you can just turn up.
All tours include a range of sites in the garden with a specific monthly focus. Join us as we walk around to see how art is inspired by beautiful summer flowers.
We encourage people taking the tour to make a £3 donation to the Gardens.
This tour is one of the events for Sheffield Environment Weeks.