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
Busted vs McFly
Pop rock legends Busted storm the stage at McFly’s sold out 21st birthday headline show at the iconic O2 Arena in London to announce they will be going head to head on tour together next year! Fans got to hear first hand the exciting news of, no doubt, one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025.
Djembe Kingdom
Percussion d’Abobo is a collective of young drummers from the Abobo district of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, brought together by master percussionist Sidiki Dembélé. The group emerged from a local training programme created by Sidiki to share traditional rhythms with a new generation and build opportunities through music.
Ravel & Glass: Cinematic Quartets: Piatti Quartet
The Piatti Quartet have been described by composer Julian Anderson as “living treasures of chamber music… meticulous attention to detail is combined with strong expressive impulse and a wonderful sense of musical drama”, and return to the Playhouse after several rapturously received concerts across their stellar career.
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown live at Sidney & Matilda on Thursday 6 November 2025.
ABC: The Lexicon of Love
ABC have announced the return of their iconic Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour for 2025 which sees them perform their timeless debut album “The Lexicon of Love” in its entirety alongside all the ABC hits across the UK.
Allexa Nava Quartet
Hailing from Peru saxophonist, flautist and composer Allexa Nava, an award-winning participant on the Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artists Programme has been making waves on the UK jazz scene.
London Concertante: Radiohead Reimagined by Candlelight
The internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking show that re-imagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting.
Songs of Love: Claire Booth & Ensemble 360
In 1913 Debussy and Ravel began a somewhat friendly rivalry to set three poems by Stéphane Mallarmé, whose words, like the music of these great French composers, explored the same shimmering textures beloved of their contemporary impressionist painters.
Peddler Market Sheffield No. 99
Sheffield's Peddler Market is back for all of your monthly street food, craft beer and music needs in Kelham Island/Neepsend 7 - 8 November.
Sheffield Symphony Orchestra is 70: Mahler 9
Start Sheffield Symphony Orchestra's 70th season in style, with the epic Mahler's 9th Symphony!
