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
Quartet for the End of Time
Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time is the centrepiece of this concert showcasing music to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the liberation of the internment, concentration and death camps of Europe.
Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco!
Direct from London's West End and their Las Vegas debut, join the fearless and fabulous Queenz for an electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the ultimate celebration of pop royalty through the decades.
Lack Of Afro
Formidably funky grooves with a heart full of soul, Lack of Afro brings the full band experience along to Yellow Arch Studios for an intimate display of their party-starting prowess.
Swan Lake
After last year's triumphant success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is proud to return to the UK with their breath-taking production of Swan Lake.
Francis Rossi
Francis Rossi is extending his forthcoming tour of the UK with 30 new dates added in 2025, running between September and November 2025 for this brand new show billed as “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…”
Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - RLPO
With a chart-topping concert, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of conductor and arranger, Richard Balcombe, makes a welcome return to the season. Each year, Classic FM holds the largest poll of the world’s favourite classical music, as voted for by the public, with composers vying for the coveted top spot.
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.
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.
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.
