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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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The Choir with No Name Sheffield presents a Rock 'n' Roll Christmas

The Choir with No Name brings their first ever Sheffield Christmas concert to Sheffield Cathedral! Celebrate a year of music, community, and festive cheer with special guests Ed Cosens and Sheffield Harmony. Come sing along and share the magic!

22 Dec 2025 19:00 - 21:00
Members of The Choir With No Name singing together in black t-shirts with yellow text, standing in front of a decorative wall with mirrors and lights.

The Music of Motown: The Illuminated Concert

Step into a world of soul-stirring harmonies, dazzling vocals and unforgettable grooves with The Music of Motown: The Candlelight Concert.

08 Jan 2026 19:30 - 21:45
Promotional poster for “The Music of Motown: The Illuminated Concert” at Victoria Hall, Sheffield. The image shows a live band and singers dressed in elegant attire performing on stage, surrounded by glowing candles and vibrant stained-glass windows. Event details: Thursday 8 January 2026, doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Features Motown classics by artists like Four Tops, Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, and more.

WRE SALON | Chopin and Franck

Sheffield-based chamber group The West Riding Ensemble invokes the intimacy of a 'salon' recital with Franck's Violin Sonata (soloist David Milsom) and Chopin's Piano Concerto no 2 (pianist Alice Power) in its original scoring for string quintet.

09 Jan 2026 19:00 - 20:35
Poster for a classical music concert by The West Riding Ensemble. It features a person playing a grand piano with long hair flowing over the shoulders. Text announces performances of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (original chamber version) and Franck’s Violin Sonata. Performers: Alice Power (piano) and David Milsom (violin). Event date: Friday 9 January 2026 at 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30 pm) at Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, Sheffield.

New Year Gala Concert

Enjoy a sparkling New Year Viennese Gala Concert with the Sheffield Symphony Orchestra, featuring Strauss favourites and classic musical highlights.

10 Jan 2026 15.00 - 17.00
A vibrant display of fireworks bursting against a dark night sky. Multiple colorful explosions in shades of red, pink, purple, green, and gold fill the scene, creating overlapping patterns of light and streaks. The fireworks vary in size and shape, with some forming large circular bursts and others radiating fine trails, giving a festive and celebratory atmosphere.

Mozart Quintets - Ensemble 360

Three Mozart favourites are brought together in this celebration of one of the best-loved composers of all time. Each quintet showcases the exuberance, elegance and humanity that mark the enduring appeal of Mozart’s music.

15 Jan 2026 19:00
Person holding a French horn against a rustic stone wall background. The instrument’s shiny brass coils and valves are prominently displayed, reflecting light. In the top right corner, white text reads “Music in the Round” with a circular logo.

Relaxed Concert – Mozart Quintets, Ensemble 360

Music in the Round’s first ‘Relaxed’ concert of 2026 features two of Mozart’s best loved quintets played by Ensemble 360.

15 Jan 2026 14.00 - 15.00
Person holding a French horn against a rustic stone wall background. The instrument’s shiny brass coils and valves are prominently displayed, reflecting light. In the top right corner, white text reads “Music in the Round” with a circular logo.

Beethoven, Brahms & Britten - Li-Wei Quin & Jeremy Young

A rare chance to hear the Chinese-Australian star cellist up close, performing some of the greatest chamber works ever written for the cello. Li-Wei Qin has twice been a soloist at the BBC Proms and has enjoyed artistic collaborations with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras. 

17 Jan 2026 19:00
A person dressed in black is seated on a wooden chair indoors, holding a cello upright by its neck. The cello has a polished wooden finish and rests on the floor beside the chair. The background features a red curtain and a light-coloured upholstered chair, with warm wooden flooring adding to the intimate setting.

Guitar Classics - Craig Ogden

Three Mozart favourites are brought together in this celebration of one of the best-loved composers of all time. Each quintet showcases the exuberance, elegance and humanity that mark the enduring appeal of Mozart’s music.

17 Jan 2026 14:00
A person wearing a dark blue suit is seated on a chair, playing a classical guitar. The guitar has a light wooden body with nylon strings, and the musician’s hands are positioned on the fretboard and soundhole, suggesting a performance. The background is completely black, drawing focus to the player and the instrument.

The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience - The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With sensational string section, stunning light show and large screen projection.

17 Jan 2026
Promotional poster featuring the performers live on stage, with details of the event overlaid on top.

Brigantes - from Russia

Brigantes Orchestra takes you around the world! Stop three: Russia!

23 Jan 2026 1930 - 2100
The Brigantes Orchestra performing on a stage.
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