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
African Roots Carnival 2025
Join the celebration at African Roots Carnival 2025 - a vibrant festival honouring the International Day for People of African Descent.
ALPACA Festival
Music, hands-on workshops and talks exploring algorithmic patterns in the creative arts
Nether Edge Festival: Hot Flamingo
As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, join us in the intimate surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel for a very special evening of Django Reinhardt-inspirng of adult storytelling and live music in the atmospheric surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel.
Nether Edge Festival: Sarah McQuaid
As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, prepare to be transported by the spellbinding voice and storytelling mastery of Sarah McQuaid, whose performances are as intimate as they are expansive.
Nether Edge Festival: Sarah Heneghan & Ruth Webber
As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, enjoy an evening of bold, genre-defying music from two of Sheffield’s most inventive and captivating performers: Sarah Heneghan and Ruth Webber.
Powerlines Festival 2025
Powerlines festival is one of the UK’s newest Independent Metal festivals, an exciting addition to the Yorkshire the heavy metal calendar.
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 28 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
Pledgefest
Pledgefest is a brand-new city-centre festival happening on Saturday 27th September 12–8pm at Devonshire Green — open to all! Expect live music, games, stalls, freebies and great vibes, all for free.
Sensoria 2025
A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 18th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield, 2 - 5 October.
The Big Dreaming
Enjoy a cosy autumnal experience for the whole family at the premiere of new musical story The Big Dreaming.
