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
The Clause
Following an unforgettable sold-out show last time they came to Sheffield, The Clause set to stun once again with a full-throttle dose of their indie prowess at Foundry this December.
X2 Fast
X2 Fast play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 12 December 2025.
Goldsoul - Soul Night Out
The famous Sheffield City Hall plays host to another big Soul night out. Join us on Saturday 13th December 2025 for 3 rooms of Classic Dancefloor favourites presented by the North’s Best Loved Soul DJ’s. 9pm-2am. Be quick, it generally sells out.
Martin Mcaloon of Prefab Sprout - Two Wheels Good
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Prefab Sprout's seminal album Steve McQueen with founding member Martin McAloon
Paddington Bear’s First Concert at Christmas
Join the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for a magical festive treat, perfect for families and children of all ages, taking place at Victoria Hall on Saturday 13 December.
Pestilence + Damim
Dutch death metal pioneers Pestilence return to UK stages this December, bringing a career-spanning set that bridges their late-‘80s foundations with their evolving, progressive edge, joined by Damim.
Greystones Gigs - Festive Christmas Singalong
Concerteenies' Greystones Gigs bring brilliant musical experiences for all the family into the community.
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of Sheffield Cathedral
The Bootleg Beatles
The Bootleg Beatles return for 2025! From Love Me Do to Let It Be, from the Cavern to the Apple rooftop, from black and white to psychedelic technicolor, the world's Premier Beatles band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all - the Swinging Sixties.
Shanghai Treason
Shanghai Treason play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 20 December 2025.
