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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Omar 'Brighter The Days' UK Tour

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.

31 May 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Promotional poster for Omar’s “Brighter the Days” UK Tour. Bold yellow text at the top reads “Omar” with smaller text underneath stating “Brighter the Days UK Tour + Special Guests”. Event details: Sheffield, Yellow Arch, May 31. Quote on the right says “I am healed all over when he sings” – Erykah Badu. Image shows Omar wearing a flowing patterned coat and scarf against a clear blue sky. A yellow circle highlights the latest album “Brighter the Days” out now on Freestyle Collective and BBC Music.

Def Leppard

Def Leppard, one of the UK's biggest rock bands, play a home town gig at Utilita Arena Sheffield, on June 30 2026.

30 Jun 2026
Five people standing together in a studio setting, dressed in rock-style outfits. Clothing includes black leather pants, open shirts, long coats, and patterned vests. Several wear necklaces with cross pendants. The background is plain white, and the group is posed in a staggered formation.

90s Fest & Summerbowl (2026)

The UK's biggest 90's festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 11 -12 July 2026. 

11 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
A DJ stands behind a mixing console on an outdoor stage, holding a microphone up toward a large crowd. The audience stretches far into the distance, with a colorful striped circus-style tent and a tall amusement ride visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Tramlines 2026

Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park for their 18th edition, across the weekend of 24 - 26 July.

24 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.

15 Aug 2026 13:00 - 0:00
Promotional poster for Sheffield Festival of Reggae on 15th August 2026. Features a stylized lion head in yellow, red, and green against a textured background with diagonal stripes in reggae colors. Text highlights: “Sheffield Festival of Reggae,” “All Day Saturday,” “3 Stages,” “Food Vendors,” and “Network Sheffield” at the bottom. Bold yellow date text stands out on the right side.

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Westlife, one of the biggest boy bands, play Utilita Arena Sheffield, on October 7 2026.

07 Oct 2026
Promotional graphic for Westlife’s 25th Anniversary World Tour. The design features a glowing number “25” over a world map with fiery light effects. Text reads: “25 Years of Hits – Westlife The Anniversary World Tour – Wednesday 07 October 2026 – Utilita Arena Sheffield.”
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