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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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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.

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional classical concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of Sheffield Cathedral

16 Dec 2025 19:30 - 21:30
A violin on a table covered in sheet music and a Christmas ornament off to one side.

Christmas by Candlelight with Simply Strings

Enjoy an enchanting festive evening as Simply Strings return to the beautiful Samuel Worth Chapel for a special Christmas performance.

18 Dec 2025 19.30
Three musicians seated in a circle perform with string instruments, surrounded by numerous glowing candles arranged on the floor. Music stands with sheet music are positioned in front of each player. The setting is dimly lit, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere with soft orange light reflecting off the tiled floor.

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

Following the triumph of their last concert celebrating the songs of the Beatles' iconic five films, The Bootleg Beatles return this year with their focus on another Famous Five.

19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026
Promotional graphic for “The Bootleg Beatles In Concert 2025–26.” The design features a large yellow number 5 filled with album artwork from The Beatles’ five bestselling albums: Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The White Album, and Abbey Road. Text reads: “Featuring songs from The Beatles’ five bestselling albums.” The background is red, and the band name “The Beatles” is prominently displayed with “Bootleg” stamped in yellow above it.

Ding-Dong After Dark!

An evening of funk, soul, groovy Xmas cheer and a disco ceilidh!

20 Dec 2025 20:00 - 23:30
Poster for “Ding-Dong After Dark!” presented by Langsett Dance Orchestra. Features a stylized purple and white illustration of a festive character wearing a Santa hat, with a disco ball above. Text reads: “An evening of funk and soul, groovy Xmas cheer, and a disco ceilidh! Sat 20 December, 8:00 – 11:30 PM, Crookes Social Club.”

Hallam Sinfonia and the Steel City Choristers: At Christmas!

Hallam Sinfonia and Steel City Choristers return for a second annual Christmas concert at Sheffield Town Hall!

20 Dec 2025 15:00 - 18:30
Poster for “Hallam Sinfonia & Steel City Choristers at Christmas!” event. Green background with musical notes, snowflakes, and instrument graphics. Text includes: “Raising money for Isaacs Somali Community Association,” “Conductor Tom Owen & Eleanor Jarvis,” “Saturday 20th December,” “3PM & 5:30PM Sheffield Town Hall.” QR code for tickets and website hallamsinfonia.org.uk. Bottom text: festive favourites, sing-along carols, new arrangements, and choir solos.

Sterndale Singers Christmas Concert

The Sterndale Singers present their Christmas Concert, a Latin American celebration of Christmas.

20 Dec 2025 19:30 - 21:30
Poster for the Sterndale Singers Christmas Concert featuring an illustrated nativity scene with angels, shepherds, and animals. Text details include: ‘Sterndale Singers Christmas Concert,’ conducted by Robert Webb with David Watkin-Holmes (tenor) and instrumentalists. Program includes Navidad Nuestra and Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez, plus traditional Latin American villancicos and English Christmas carols.

Greystones Gigs - Christmas carol singalong

Concerteenies' Greystones Gigs bring brilliant musical experiences for all the family into the community.

20 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Event poster with six photos of people performing on musical instruments and singing.
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