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
Messiaen Roundtable
Leading Messiaen scholar Christopher Dingle (Professor of Music at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire) joins musicians from Ensemble 360 for this roundtable discussion exploring one of the great masterpieces of the twentieth century: Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.
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.
RØRY
At 40 years old, RØRY is rewriting the rule book of rock. In an industry obsessed with youth, she proves it’s never too late to start a fire.
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.
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.
