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
Shakespeare in Song
A celebration of settings of Shakespeare's songs and sonnets.
Xenia Pestova Bennett
Pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music.
Kris Drever
Kris Drever is among Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting.
WRE Salon | Classical Traditions - West Riding Ensemble Quartet with Sofia Nikolaeva
Young Sheffield clarinettist Sofia Nikolaeva performs Mozart's timeless quintet
Jalen Ngonda
The incredible voice of Jalen Ngonda is coming to the Octagon, known for hits like ‘All About Me’, ‘If You Don’t Want My Love’ and ‘Come Around and Love Me’.
Stratos Harp Duo
A mesmerising evening of music from two of classical music’s leading harpists
Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
Come along for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle The Four Seasons in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble.
Stop Making Sense Live
On 19th October 1984 Talking Heads and Jonathan Demme released the greatest concert movie of all time. In 2026, Slippery People will recreate ‘Stop Making Sense’ live at various cities throughout the UK.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025
Join Music in the Round & Ensemble 360 for this year's festival Friday 15 – Saturday 23 May, as they welcome some of the world's finest musicians and stellar guest artists.
Brigantes Orchestra - Proms Spectacular | England
Brigantes Orchestra takes you around the world! Stop five: England!
