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
Official Lick of Paint Battles - Lick of Paint Fest
Get ready for a full day of quick-fire live art as some of the best street artists go head-to-head in the Lick of Paint Battles at Alder Bar on 6 September 2025.
ALPACA Festival
Music, hands-on workshops and talks exploring algorithmic patterns in the creative arts
Nether Edge Festival: Hot Flamingo
As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, join us in the intimate surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel for a very special evening of Django Reinhardt-inspirng of adult storytelling and live music in the atmospheric surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel.
Nether Edge Festival: Sarah McQuaid
As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, prepare to be transported by the spellbinding voice and storytelling mastery of Sarah McQuaid, whose performances are as intimate as they are expansive.
Nether Edge Festival: Sarah Heneghan & Ruth Webber
As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, enjoy an evening of bold, genre-defying music from two of Sheffield’s most inventive and captivating performers: Sarah Heneghan and Ruth Webber.
Castlegate Festival Street Party
The Castlegate Festival is back again on Saturday 20th September 2025 with a packed line-up of artists & DJs for the annual Exchange Street party!
Powerlines Festival 2025
Powerlines festival is one of the UK’s newest Independent Metal festivals, an exciting addition to the Yorkshire the heavy metal calendar.
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 27 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
Pledgefest
Pledgefest is a brand-new city-centre festival happening on Saturday 27th September 12–8pm at Devonshire Green — open to all! Expect live music, games, stalls, freebies and great vibes, all for free.
The Devonshire Green Festival
Come along for an exhilarating event, filled with food, music, and the joy of community on the lush expanse of Devonshire Green, right in the heart of Sheffield; The Devonshire Green Festival - Saturday 27 September, 12pm - 8pm.
Sensoria 2025
A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 18th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield, 2 - 5 October.
The Big Dreaming
Enjoy a cosy autumnal experience for the whole family at the premiere of new musical story The Big Dreaming.
No Bounds 2025
No Bounds are set to host another very special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in Sheffield, when the 8th edition of the festival takes place 10 - 12 October 2025.
Cabaret Voltaire
Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder and Chris Watson will mark 50 years of CABARET VOLTAIRE live with an exclusive performance at FORGE Warehouse in Sheffield for SENSORIA Festival.
