A view from the back of a crowd as they watch a lively band perform on the Yellow Arch stage

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

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Love Actually in Concert

This Christmas, the star studded Love Actually, perhaps one of the most quotable and adored Christmas films around, will be presented live in concert, with a full orchestra playing the score live-to-film on Sunday 7 December 2025.

07 Dec 2025

Home Alone in Concert

Enjoy a true holiday favourite at Sheffield City Hall on Tuesday 9 December. This beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the The Hallé.

09 Dec 2025
The classic image from the film, with a boy (played by Macaulay Culkin) screaming and holding his hands to his face, while behind him the two villains of the film look in through the window.

A Fairytale for Christmas

After four sell-out tours A Fairytale for Christmas -The ultimate Irish Christmas concert is coming to Sheffield on Thursday 11 December.

11 Dec 2025
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Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas At The Sands

The stars of 'The Rat Pack - Swingin' at the Sands' will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to Sheffield City Hall this festive season on Friday 12 December.

12 Dec 2025
Promotional poster for the show featuring the three performers, all singing into microphones.

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.

13 Dec 2025
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Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - Black Dyke Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of all the Christmas preparations – from shopping and wrapping, to decorating and card writing – with this sparkling seasonal celebration.

13 Dec 2025
The exterior of the Sheffield City Hall.

Kate Rusby

Kate Rusby celebrates 20 years of festive joy with this year’s tour, ‘Christmas Is Merry’—a heart-warming tradition for thousands of fans. Her pure, unmistakable voice breathes new life into traditional South Yorkshire carols, winter songs, and Christmas classics, creating an enchanting, magical atmosphere.

14 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026
A person seated in a patterned armchair with legs crossed, wearing a black dress and black shoes. The setting includes a dark green curtain backdrop and a polished floor with a mix of colours. A wooden acoustic guitar rests on the floor in front of the chair, leaning slightly toward the person.

Richard Hawley

To celebrate 20 years of Coles Corner, Richard Hawley returns to Sheffield City Hall for another landmark hometown performance. Come along and honour two decades of this iconic album in the city where it all began. Expect timeless songs and that unmistakable Hawley magic!

15 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2026
A person dressed in a dark suit stands outside an illuminated art deco-style building at night, holding a bouquet of flowers. The building features a curved canopy with round lights and signage reading “Richard Hawley” and “Coles Corner.” The background shows a deep blue evening sky and blurred figures walking near the entrance.

The Holiday in Concert

The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will be presented live in concert this winter across the UK, featuring its magical musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra.

18 Dec 2025
Promotional graphic for The Holiday in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra. The design features two cropped scenes from the movie on the left, showing pairs of characters in close-up, and bold black text on a white background to the right that reads: “the Holiday in Concert – Film with Live Orchestra.” Below the title is a note: “A Senbla Presentation © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.”

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.

19 Dec 2025
A photograph of The Bootleg Beatles playing live on stage.
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