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  • The Vice Press Open House Poster Convention & Social is back!

    Saturday 8th June 2024

    11am until 6pm

    The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Little Sheffield, S2 4SJ


    Dedicated to poster collecting and featuring some of the UK's best artists, the Open House Poster Convention and Social includes some of the UK's best artists, designers, makers & independent vendors.

    This year we are heading to our new home at The Steamworks, near Bramall Lane in Sheffield, and will be joined by both new and returning guest artists & vendors.

    Throughout the day you can also drop into the Podcast Lounge and join Mark Woodyatt from the Mark & Me Podcast who will be hosting a series of chats and live podcast records with artists.

    You will be able to grab a drink from the bar, and pick up some food from local, independent vendors, with plenty of space to sit down, chill out and catch up with the rest of the Vice Press community!

    This year we have also partnered with Celluloid Screams to host a very special screening of RoboCop (1987) at 8pm on Saturday the 8th of June at The Showroom Cinema. The convenvention afterparty will also take place in the The Showroom Cafe Bar from 6pm, where attendees can also get 10% off hot drinks and 20% off food all day on the Saturday with a wristband.
    There will be more information and ticket sales for the screening announced soon.

    Tickets Available Now
  • GUESTS & VENDORS

    Andrew Swainson
    Bella Grace
    Carly A-F
    Dave O’Flanagan
    Doaly
    Drew Millward
    Freya Betts
    Greg Staples Art
    Hannah Gillingham
    JamesJamesJames
    John J Pearson
    Kevin M. Wilson
    Luke Preece
    Mark Bell
    Matt Ferguson
    Nada Maktari
    Paul Shipper Studio
    Raid71
    ROYALSTON
    Sam Gilbey
    Sophie Bland
    Tom Newell

    Arrow Video
    Bear Tree Records
    Moor-Art Gallery
    Rogue Print Co
    The Poster Frame Co
    Vice Press

    Advanced tickets are available now and cost £12 each.

    Under 12’s tickets are free with an accompanying general admission ticket.

FAQ's & Important Information

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Venue

The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Little Sheffield, S2 4SJ

More info - https://thesteamworks.co.uk/

You can find information on how to get to Open House HERE.

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Parking

There is plenty of street parking around the venue with a number of alternative parking options just a short walk away. The following are just suggestions, please be sure to check local parking restrictions on the day at each location as these change regularly. 


Off-Street Parking
Cherry Street, Sheffield, S2 4SU
Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4ST
Atkinsons, Charter Row, Sheffield, S1 4HR 
Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QW 
Furnival Gate, Matilda Way, Sheffield, S1 4QJ 
Rockingham Way, Sheffield, S1 4JD 
Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4EG

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Hotels

We have partnered with The Leonardo Hotel, Sheffield to offer a special discount rate to all attendees.

Friday 7th & Saturday 8th June: £95.00 per room per night, including breakfast – single occupancy

Additional guests, £10.00 each.

When booking, under the ‘+ Add Promo or Group Code’, enter VICEPRESS  Sheffield City Centre | Leonardo Hotels

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The Showroom Cinema & Cafe Bar - Afterparty & Screening

This year we have also partnered with Celluloid Screams to host a very special screening of RoboCop (1987) at 8pm on Saturday the 8th of June at The Showroom Cinema. 

The convenvention afterparty will also take place in the The Showroom Cafe Bar from 6pm.

Attendees can also get 10% off hot drinks and 20% off food all day on Saturday the 8th of June with a wristband. 


There will be more information and ticket sales for the screening announced soon.

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Terms & Conditions

Tickets are non-refundable

Under 12’s tickets are free with an accompanying general admission ticket.

All attendees must have a ticket.

Discount applied automatically at check out.

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Volunteer

Fancy joining our team of volunteers and grabbing free entry and an exclusive tee? Just follow the link below and fill out the form for you chance to join the team.

Volunteer Form | Vice Press Open House 2024

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The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Little Sheffield, S2 4SJ

More info - https://thesteamworks.co.uk/

The Steamworks is an old industrial building located near Bramall Lane, Sheffield.

The main pedestrian entrance is to the front of the venue on Randall Street. The venue is wheelchair accessible but If you have trouble using stairs, or require step free access, please let us know and one of our volunteers can show you to the step free entrance.


We have partnered with The Leonardo Hotel, Sheffield to offer a special discount rate to all attendees.


Friday 7th & Saturday 8th June: £95.00 per room per night, including breakfast – single occupancy.

Additional guests, £10.00 each.

When booking, under the ‘+ Add Promo or Group Code’, enter VICEPRESS

 Sheffield City Centre | Leonardo Hotels


Yes! We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance but tickets will be available on the door on the day. 

We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy Open House, but due to venue capacity limits, if we do reach capacity we will provide priority access to attendees who have purchased a General Admission tickets in advance.


General Admission tickets purchased online in advance will allow guaranteed access up to 5:30pm on the day.


Open House is an all ages event.Under 12’s tickets are free when purchased with an accompanying general admission ticket. We may ask for ID for Under 12's and all attendees must have a ticket.


We know you will be excited to get in, but to allow us to comply with local health and safety regulations, we kindly ask that attendees to queue in a safe manner and respect the access requirements of other local businesses.


Yes! We will email you a ticket as soon as you which you can either print and bring along, add to your Apple Wallet, or just show us from your emails on your phone. Please do not screen grab your ticket as it may not scan. 


Attendees leaving the venue before 5pm will be allowed re-entry to the venue up until 5:30pm.


All tickets are non-refundable.


By Bus
From the Sheffield Interchange, services 47 and 48 will take you to Shoreham Street. Service 53 (Low Edges) will take you to Queens Road. 
From Arundel Gate service numbers 33, 43, 44/44a (Chesterfield) or 252 will take you to Bramall Lane. 
From High Street, services 20/20a, 25/25a, 75, 76, 97 & 98 will take you to London Road/John Street. 
For further details call Traveline on 01709 51 51 51.


By Rail
The Steamworks is around 12 - 15 minutes walk from Sheffield Railway Station (less than one mile). 
For further details on train times and fares, please call National Rail Enquiries Line on 08457 48 49 50.


By Tram
The Steamworks is approximately a 10 minute walk from Granville Road (Sheffield College) Tram Stop. 
This stop is served by the Blue and Purple routes from the city centre bound for Halfway and Herdings Park respectively.


There is plenty of street parking around the venue with a number of alternative parking options just a short walk away. The following are just suggestions, please be sure to check local parking restrictions on the day at each location as these change regularly. 


Off-Street Parking
Cherry Street, Sheffield, S2 4SU
Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4ST
Atkinsons, Charter Row, Sheffield, S1 4HR 
Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QW 
Furnival Gate, Matilda Way, Sheffield, S1 4QJ 
Rockingham Way, Sheffield, S1 4JD 
Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4EG


The film screening will require a separate ticket, which will be available directly from The Showroom. We will be announcing more details on this shortly.


The Steamworks has a fully licensed bar offering draft and canned beers, spirits and other alcoholic beverages as well as soft drinks. We will also have a small selection of local, independent food vendors on site.

For something more substantial, the venue is just a 5 - 10 minute walk from pubs, bars and restaurants in Sheffield City Centre. 


Yes! There is no ticket needed. However, to get 10% off hot drinks and 20% off food all day on the Saturday, you will need to be wearing your Open House 2024 wristband.


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