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
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Jools Holland returns with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in November 2025! With an incredible line up of special guests including Imelda May, Ruby Turner, and Louise Marshall & Sumudu Jayatilaka, this promises to be a sensational night filled with music, energy, and unforgettable performances.
Pulled Apart By Horses
Pulled Apart By Horses play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 28 November 2025.
Sabres of Paradise + Wow & Flutter
A rare chance to see the seminal band live, pioneers in an era of warehouse raves and dance/electronica, the Sabres are on a limited UK tour following hugely popular gigs at Fabric London and Sydney Opera House, among others.
Soup Activists / Class / Gravel / First Prize
Excellent music blowout at Delicious Clam with Soup Activists (St Louis, USA), Class (Tuscon, USA), Gravel (Leeds) and First Prize (Sheffield).
Michael Starring Ben
Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.
Wheatus
Twenty five years on from their seminal debut album, New York rockers Wheatus celebrate by performing the record in its entirety at the Foundry this December.
Hidden Track - Christmas Special
This Christmas Special will be taking place on 2nd December. A Hidden Track with a bit more time in between for refreshments, chatting, and general merriment!
Black Grape
Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape are back on the road celebrating 30 years of their seminal debut album with a Leadmill headline show destined to live long in the memory.
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 4 December 2025.
Inspiral Carpets
With fourteen top 40 singles and four top ten albums in almost 40 years, the Inspiral Carpets were built to last. The reformed classic jukebox band continue their musical journey, announcing extensive tour dates for November and December 2025.
