Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of pure musical theatre magic as A Night at the Musicals returns for 2026!
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Sheffield following its previous sell out success!
Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling.
Concerteenies and Hallam Sinfonia present the Musical Story of The Duck With No Luck!
2023 is set to be a landmark year in the city’s music history, as some of Sheffield’s best-known exports return to play historic headlining shows. Meanwhile a Sheffield-made musical has just won two Oliver awards and Sheffield's DIY music scene is also making waves in national press...
Concerteenies and Hallam Sinfonia present the Musical Story of The Duck With No Luck!
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back with a dazzling UK and International tour!
Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pops stars and of course holiday romance.
The Canon Medical Arena stands as a premier sports and entertainment facility situated in the Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on the Olympic Legacy Park.
Join Music in the Round & Ensemble 360 for this year's festival Friday 15 – Saturday 23 May, as they welcome some of the world's finest musicians and stellar guest artists.
Come along for a magical Superhero Kids Ball for dancing, photos, and heroic fun!
Acclaimed concert pianist Imogen Cooper to headline 2021 concert season at the University of Sheffield in November.
Enjoy well-known names in some of the city's bigger venues to watching the next big thing in a pub backroom, you'll never be short of a great performance. Delve into our music event and gig listings to see what’s coming…
A mesmerising evening of music from two of classical music’s leading harpists
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London's biggest hit with 77 five-star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway!
Music in the Round is the leading national promoter of chamber music in the country, delivering hundreds of events in the city and around the country each year.
Sheffield makes me dance!
Sheffield's largest second-hand bookshop, located on Shalesmoor near Kelham Island since June 2018.
Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.
The cultural impact of electronic music is closely tied to Sheffield, whose late‑70s and early‑80s pioneers helped shape the genre as we know it. Today, the city’s artists, producers, performers and festivals continue to lead the way, pushing boundaries, shaping the industry and introducing audiences to new sounds and unforgettable experiences.
Music in the Round and Ensemble 360 host an annual Festival each May in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and other venues around the city to present informal and inventive performances of classical and modern classical music.
There are few cities in the world as synonymous with electronic music as Sheffield. For half a century the city has been producing a steady stream of game-changing music that has gone on to impact and shape the way electronic music sounds all across the world.
Step into sophistication at Genting Casino for an evening of RnB and Reggae with pure Sheffield elegance. From 5 PM – 11 PM, enjoy great music, cocktails, and a beautiful grown-up crowd.
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
Mambo Jambo's musical safari for 0-5 year-olds, their grown-ups and any siblings!
Sheffield makes me uncompromising.
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
An evening of live electronic music and vinyl Djs plus oil wheel projections.
Imogen Garnett is a highly trained and versatile professional harpist. Imogen has over 15 years of experience providing music for events including weddings, funerals, drinks receptions and formal dinners.
Writer of Standing at the Sky’s Edge, a musical that tells the stories of people who live and love in a Park Hill flat over three overlapping timelines.
Pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music.
The No Bounds 2022 program leads with major pieces of work exploring new technologies, yet with a collective and collaborative approach, as well as cross continental musical dialogues. Here's Liam O'Shea, festival director, with more information.
Enjoy an evening of beautiful live music in the candlelit surroundings of the Samuel Worth Chapel, as Simply Strings present a special concert celebrating the sounds of the 60s and 70s.
Unusually Sheffield Chamber Orchestra are playing just the one piece for their season ending concert this year, but what a piece of music it is — Haydn’s Creation!
Virtuoso Spanish music for two guitars inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Granada
4am Kru is a London-based production duo known for their vibrant blend of jungle and drum and bass, drawing heavily on the iconic sounds of 1994 jungle while incorporating influences from slow jam R&B, hardcore bands, Scottish folk, and classical music.
The Library Theatre hosts all sorts of performances, from theatre, film, dance and music to literature events, stand-up comedy, children’s shows, pantomime, variety shows, burlesque, lectures, demonstrations and meetings.
Too Damn Loud Festival is a celebration of music, love, and mutual support within the music scene. The event brings together bands and artists from across a range of genres to celebrate creativity and community.
Two of the finest innovators within their own country’s traditional music culture, turned a lockdown collaboration into an exciting live act.
Visit the OEC Sheffield for a night of soulful sounds and nostalgic vibes as they pay tribute to the iconic music of Motown!
The Sheffield Theatres production, which recently wrapped a sold out 6-week run at the National Theatre, won the awards for ‘Best New Musical’ while Sheffield singer-songwriter, Richard Hawley and Tom Deering won ‘Best Original Score and New Orchestrations'.
Do you believe in life after love? The Cher Show, celebrates the remarkable story of Cher’s life and illustrious career: the highs, lows, loves, hits and outrageously fabulous costumes.
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, over-flowing with feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment.
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage.
Sheffield chosen to Host Hottest Country Music Festival This May! Sheffield, UK, May 23rd, 2026 - A brand new country music experience is coming to the heart of South Yorkshire as Country Lovin’ Festival debuts at Don Valley Bowl.
Built on Bach is a new live show from the Neil Cowley Trio, exploring the subtle but powerful influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on Cowley’s original music.
Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE—one of the UK’s most celebrated soul artists—returns with his new album Brighter The Days.
Presenting a special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in October each year, No Bounds is Sheffield’s most innovative and experimental music festival.
Get ready to step back in time and experience the ultimate 80s party! Come along for a night of non-stop entertainment and celebrate the legendary artists and unforgettable songs that defined one of the most iconic decades in music history.
Around About Dusk bring their captivating blend of New Orleans jazz, European folk, roots and blues to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of richly atmospheric live music.
Celebrate the music of Celine Dion in a heartfelt, high-energy tribute featuring stunning live vocals, dramatic ballads, and all the iconic hits, performed live by the incredible Katy James!
Cloudmakers Trio brings together three of the most inventive players on the UK scene and blends downtown New York and European improvised music with world and rock influences.
One of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a highlight in Sheffield’s music calendar, Tramlines takes place at Hillsborough Park, in July each year.
Full of people ready to party to the best feel good music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing.
Float Along Festival returns to Sheffield on Saturday 26 September 2026 for its fifth edition, transforming the city centre into a multi‑venue celebration of post‑punk, psychedelic rock, indie and alternative music.
Taking over the Concourse outside Sheffield University Students’ Union, Under The Bridge will run 12pm - 8pm with a FREE outdoor live music, art and street food.
Based in the historic Portland Works building, Hardy Violins provides repair and making services for violins, violas and cellos by the independent luthier Emma Hardy.
Now into its 6th year, Get Together festival returns to Kelham Island and Neepsend for another massive music takeover on Saturday 16 May.
Tecomet, a medical device and aerospace manufacturer, concentrating on castings, forgings and machinery has benefited from support through the Invest Sheffield team, leading to a referral to the Sheffield City Region Skills Bank.
The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival is back for 2026! Celebrating all things food, drink, performing arts & live music. August Bank Holiday Weekend 29th - 31st, 2026.
No Bounds Festival returns to Sheffield from 9 -11 October 2026 for its ninth edition, transforming the city with another forward‑thinking weekend of music, art, technology and dance. Experience high‑energy performances, immersive installations and boundary‑pushing creativity across multiple unique venues.
Atomic 80s Band brings the ultimate throwback party to the OEC Sheffield!
Whether he’s playing at the student music society, heading to a gig or performing at an open mic night, games design student Joel lives to the beat of the city.
Summer 2025 is looking like a busy one for Sheffield, with major music festivals, sporting events, vibrant outdoor markets and family entertainment.
Sheffield is often referred to as the folk music capital of England and there are many of the UK’s most popular folk musicians living in here.
2024 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun.
Sheffield’s magical wonderland, offering a load of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, champagne and wine. With food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ. Live music is often part of the atmosphere in this busy and popular venue.
Each year, as Hillsborough Park gets ready to host the main Tramlines Festival, the rest of the city also gears up to stage a whole host of music events for all tastes. Taking place in various Sheffield venues 26 - 28 July 2024.
Celebrating 30 years of Spiders, Space return with their brand-new studio album Ten Neurotic Fairytales and a full UK tour. Expect classic Space hits.
Heather Findlay returns to The Lantern Theatre after the album launch of Wildflower in March 2025, this time accompanied by her son Harlan Findlay-Loftus on bass, keys, and guitar.
Jason Charles Miller brings his powerful blend of rock, country and Americana to The Lescar, Sheffield on April 12th. Known for the chart-topping Shadowbringers theme from Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers and a career spanning major tours & hit albums.
Come along for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle The Four Seasons in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble.
The premiere of Thomas Stearn’s ‘Where Light is a Thought’, also featuring composition by Anna Appleby.
Come and Sing Evensong - join Sheffield Cathedral's choir for the day.
Young Sheffield clarinettist Sofia Nikolaeva performs Mozart's timeless quintet
Choral masterpieces from Britten and Handel in the stunning surroundings of Sheffield Cathedral
A celebration of settings of Shakespeare's songs and sonnets.
Dr.B’s roots are in UKG, growing a globally-recognised label slinging out toasty cuts from new producers and re-issues from the golden era, but this is just a slither of the London-born DJ’s eclectic collection. You only need to flick through his recent bumper to bumpers to see how far and wide he can go.
Ross From Friends, AKA British producer Felix Clary Weatherall, is an esteemed electronic artist and the owner of the Scarlet Tiger label. His approach focuses on continuing to build his craftsmanship and enabling emotive storytelling through his releases.
North of France-born and raised Jean has been proudly representing his nation worldwide ever since he started his project Bellaire and produced Paris City Jazz, an example of what he does best: sampling and producing club-efficient tracks while mixing various influences from hip hop, soul and funk to disco, French touch and garage.
Get your Saturday right with a party of big wigs and rib-bits. 6 DJ's will be nourishing your ears with beautiful bass and bouncing bops.
Welsh and English dark-folk trio exploring sounds from symphonic, through grinding, to ethereal.
Brigantes Orchestra takes you around the world! Last stop: America!
Brigantes Orchestra takes you around the world! Stop five: England!
The Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra explores how composers have responded to injustice, conflict, and the call for change
Def Leppard, one of the UK's biggest rock bands, play a home town gig at Utilita Arena Sheffield, on June 30 2026.
Westlife, one of the biggest boy bands, play Utilita Arena Sheffield, on October 7 2026.
Clams In Their Eyes is back again and it’s bigger than ever! Delicious Clam’s live reboot of a TV classic brings chaos to the format. A show that's been described as “Stars In Their Eyes on Psychedelics” puts members of the public into the shoes of pop icons.
Fresh off supporting The Royston Club on their recent UK tour, five-piece indie rock band FEET are heading out on their own UK tour this spring.
Picture Parlour crafts a world of neon-lit escapism, where the lost and restless find sanctuary in raw, electrifying rock ‘n’ roll.
Danny Mellin is back in Sheffield for a special headline show on Saturday 25th April, live at Yellow Arch Studios , celebrating the release of his debut record ‘Ideas Above My Station’, out 20th March!
Elvis like you have never seen before! 12 piece band rocking the night away.
2025 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.
2026 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.