A view from the back of a crowd as they watch a lively band perform on the Yellow Arch stage

There are loads of great music venues in Sheffield that host brilliant musicians, bands, artists and DJs from all genres throughout the year.

Enjoy well-known names in some of the city's bigger venues, catch the next big thing in a pub backroom, or delve into the pioneering electronic scene... whatever you choose, you'll never be short of a great performance.

Delve into our music event listings below to see what’s coming…

Music events in Sheffield

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Dirty Funking Queers

Gut Level are really excited to be running another Dirty Funking Queers night and this time it's the last chance to party before Christmas.

20 Dec 2025 20:00 - 02:00
Colourful event poster with bold text reading “DIRTY FUNKING QUEERS” in red and pink. Below, yellow text says: “Tech House, Acid beats, Nu-Disco served with dirty funky bass lines that tingle between your le.” Featured acts include “HausKlown” and “KDMiX.” Event details: Saturday 20th December, 8pm–2am at Gut Level, Chapel Walk, Sheffield. A QR code for tickets is at the bottom right, with a yellow arrow pointing to it. Background shows pop-art style illustrations.

Glimrz with Jacqui McKoy-Lewens

Steve Black's Glimrz Jazz brings singer Jacqui McKoy-Lewens for an evening of free Christmas Jazz

20 Dec 2025 20:30 - 10:30
Promo poster for the event with a stylised image of Jacqui McKoy on a black background along side the text '... with Glimrz Jazz, at Alder Bar, Percy Street, Sheffield S3 8BT, Saturday 20th December 8:30 - 10:30, Free entry'.

Hallam Sinfonia and the Steel City Choristers: At Christmas!

Hallam Sinfonia and Steel City Choristers return for a second annual Christmas concert at Sheffield Town Hall!

20 Dec 2025 15:00 - 18:30
Poster for “Hallam Sinfonia & Steel City Choristers at Christmas!” event. Green background with musical notes, snowflakes, and instrument graphics. Text includes: “Raising money for Isaacs Somali Community Association,” “Conductor Tom Owen & Eleanor Jarvis,” “Saturday 20th December,” “3PM & 5:30PM Sheffield Town Hall.” QR code for tickets and website hallamsinfonia.org.uk. Bottom text: festive favourites, sing-along carols, new arrangements, and choir solos.

Mr. C and David H

Sidney & Matilda presents: Mr. C and David H on Saturday 20 December 2025.

20 Dec 2025 23:00 - 04:00
A red logo featuring black text and a central graphic. "SIDNEY" is written vertically on the left, and "& MATILDA" is written horizontally at the bottom. In the centre, there's a cartoon-style beer mug with foam on top and a smiling face.

Queens of Lovers Rock

Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson with Special guests Investigators Lorenzo Hall & Paul Dawkins live in concert. Saxon DJs Lloydie & Allan Brando.

20 Dec 2025 20:00 - 3:00
Poster for “Queens of Rock Christmas Party” on Saturday, 20th December, presented by Musical Therapy Entertainment & The Giants of Lovers Rock. Features event details: performers Janet Kay MBE, Carroll Thompson, Lorenzo Hall, Paul Dawkins, and Saxon Sound System for the afterparty. Venue: The Network, Matilda Street, Sheffield. Doors open 7 PM to 2 AM. Tickets: £25 early bird, £30 thereafter. Includes festive decorations and wrapped gifts at the bottom.

Shanghai Treason

Shanghai Treason play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 20 December 2025.

20 Dec 2025 19:00
View from the audience watching live music at Yellow Arch venue in Sheffield

Speed for Lovers

Like dodging your works do, soggy sprout appreciation and wishing you'd started the xmas shopping earlier, the Speed For Lovers annual pre-yuletide bangers n bash is coming around again. Schlep into Xmas on Mad Saturday, the 20th December, down at Sidney & Matilda, and make a start on this years festivities... 

20 Dec 2025 19:30 - 22:30
A red logo featuring black text and a central graphic. "SIDNEY" is written vertically on the left, and "& MATILDA" is written horizontally at the bottom. In the centre, there's a cartoon-style beer mug with foam on top and a smiling face.

Sterndale Singers Christmas Concert

The Sterndale Singers present their Christmas Concert, a Latin American celebration of Christmas.

20 Dec 2025 19:30 - 21:30
Poster for the Sterndale Singers Christmas Concert featuring an illustrated nativity scene with angels, shepherds, and animals. Text details include: ‘Sterndale Singers Christmas Concert,’ conducted by Robert Webb with David Watkin-Holmes (tenor) and instrumentalists. Program includes Navidad Nuestra and Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez, plus traditional Latin American villancicos and English Christmas carols.

Greystones Gigs - Christmas carol singalong

Concerteenies' Greystones Gigs bring brilliant musical experiences for all the family into the community.

20 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Event poster with six photos of people performing on musical instruments and singing.

A Christmas Festival of Music 2025

A Sheffield tradition and a fantastic way to start your festive celebrations! Fronted by singer-songwriter John Reilly and Musical Director Lewis Nitikman, this very special show is now in its 13th year and will take place at The Octagon on Sunday 21 December.

21 Dec 2025 19.00 - 22.00
A Christmas Festival of Music 2025
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