What’s on

The fully accessible Samuel Worth Chapel has a fully licensed cafe selling local beers, wine, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks. Our cafe/ bar is open for most events we hold.  We accept card payments and all bar proceeds go towards the work of Sheffield General Cemetery Trust. Sign-up to our newsletter to keep updated.

Interested at Performing at The Chapel?

We love to hear from interesting artists, event organisers and promoters who would like to perform at The Samuel Worth Chapel. To discuss your ideas, please email [email protected]. More information and take a look at the events we have held at The Samuel Worth Chapel.

  • Family Event, FREE, History & Heritage

    Heritage Open Days

    Fri, 12 September 2025 - Sun, 21 September 2025

    This year, as part of Heritage Open Days’ theme of architecture, we’re inviting visitors to come and learn about the...

  • FREE, History & Heritage

    Burial Research Open Day

    Thu, 18 September 2025 10.30am-3.30pm

    Have you ever wondered whether a relative, former resident of your home, or a local figure is buried in Sheffield...

  • Guided Tour, History & Heritage

    Nether Edge Festival: The Women of Sheffield General Cemetery Tour

    Thu, 18 September 2025 11.00am or 1.30pm

    As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, join us for a thought-provoking guided tour exploring the lives of women,...

  • Guided Tour

    Nether Edge Festival: Mindfulness Walk

    Thu, 18 September 2025 12.00-1.30pm

    As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, take a sensory journey moving slowly through the woodland, mindfully connecting with...

  • Cancelled

    Food & Drink, Music, Workshop

    Nether Edge Festival: Spicy Advice Flavour Workshop

    Thu, 18 September 2025 7.00pm

    Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is delighted to welcome Spicy Advice to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an immersive, multi-sensory deep...

  • Music

    Nether Edge Festival: The JuJu Club with Captain Fitzroy

    Fri, 19 September 2025 7.30pm

    We’re thrilled to announce that Sheffield’s legendary JuJu Club is bringing its vibrant global sound to the atmospheric surroundings of...

  • FREE, Guided Tour, History & Heritage

    Heritage Open Days Tour | Battle of the Architects

    Sat, 20 September 2025 - Sun, 21 September 2025 11.00am

    As part of this year’s Heritage Open Days theme of architecture, Sheffield General Cemetery invites visitors to step into a...

  • FREE, History & Heritage, Talk

    Heritage Open Days Talk | How the Church Lost the Plot: A History of Victorian Cemeteries

    Sat, 20 September 2025 3.00pm

    As part of Heritage Open Days, join Dr Julie Rugg from the University of York, for a captivating exploration into...

  • Music

    Nether Edge Festival: Simply Strings Candlelight Concert

    Sat, 20 September 2025 7.30pm

    As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, join us in the intimate surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel for...

  • FREE, History & Heritage, Talk

    Heritage Open Days Talk | From Ruin to Revival: Restoring the Samuel Worth Chapel

    Sun, 21 September 2025 3.00pm

    As part of Heritage Open Days, join Trustee of Sheffield General Cemetery Trust, Catie Evans, and Buildings Volunteer, Phil Parnham,...

  • Music

    Folk at The Chapel Presents Jessica Dives & Grace Elizabeth Harvey

    Thu, 25 September 2025 7.30pm

    Step into an intimate night of spellbinding songwriting and soulful storytelling as two of the UK’s most exciting emerging folk...

  • Music, SOLD OUT

    A Little Way Different with Special Guests Toby & Pearl from The Camberwell Connection

    Sat, 27 September 2025 8.00pm - 1.00am

    A night of ska, rocksteady, and reggae featuring the sounds of Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, Bob Marley, Dennis...

  • Music

    James Blackshaw

    Sun, 28 September 2025 1.30pm

    Inspired by the 60s Takoma school of American primitive guitar, minimalist composers and European classical music, James Blackshaw has been...

  • Guided Tour, History & Heritage

    October History Tours

    Sun, 5 October 2025 12noon and 12.30pm

    Ever wondered who helped shape Sheffield into the city it is today? Step back in time with us on a...

  • Music

    Hudson Present: Salt House

    Wed, 8 October 2025 7.00pm

    Salt House has been a mainstay on the folk scene for over a decade. The band’s reputation as thoughtful and...

  • Music

    The Junos

    Thu, 9 October 2025 7.00pm

    The Junos is a brand-new Sheffield-based musical-in-development filled with toe-tapping, hand-clapping joy. This will be a fabulous showcase of the show’s...

  • Music

    Cabaret Boom Boom

    Sat, 11 October 2025 8.00pm

    Sheffield General Cemetery Trust are excited to welcome Cabaret Boom Boom back to The Samuel Worth Chapel. With top turns...

  • Music

    Hudson Present: Spafford Campbell

    Sun, 12 October 2025 7.00pm

    Tomorrow Held is the visionary new album from Spafford Campbell, blending post-rock, jazz, chamber classical, and folk into eight immersive,...

  • Music

    Hi Res Heart

    Sat, 18 October 2025 7.00pm

    Hi Res Heart is an improvising jazz group where spaciousness and fire co-exist. Even when the music is at its...

  • Music

    Dead Space Chamber Music, Futures We Lost & Vanishing

    Thu, 23 October 2025 7.30pm

    Experience an evening of immersive, atmospheric sound in the evocative surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel, as Dead Space Chamber...

  • Guided Tour, Nature

    Cemetery Fungi Walk

    Fri, 31 October 2025 1pm - 2.45pm (approx)

    Join us for a fungi foray in the Cemetery. Led by expert Ziggy, you will find our more about the...

  • Music

    Standing on The Shoulders of Giants with Blue Seven Jazz Part 2

    Sat, 8 November 2025 7.30pm

    Join us at the Samuel Worth Chapel on for an evening of rich, rhythmic sound with Blue Seven, Sheffield’s own...

  • Guided Tour, History & Heritage

    Military Tour – Remembrance Sunday

    Sun, 9 November 2025 10.30am

    Killed in Action – A Military Tour Join us for a Remembrance Sunday walk which will include a two minute...

  • Guided Tour, History & Heritage

    History Tours – November 2025

    Sun, 9 November 2025 11.30am & 12noon

    Have you ever wanted to learn more about Sheffield’s history? Why not start with a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield’s Victorian...

  • Workshop

    Death Café with Penny Merrett

    Sun, 16 November 2025 10:30am - 12noon

    Hosted by End of Life Doula, Penny Merrett, join us for a gentle, open conversation about life, death, and everything...