A view from the back of a crowd as they watch a lively band perform on the Yellow Arch stage

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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Levellers

Levellers are an English folk rock and anarcho-punk band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 1988. Taking their name from the Levellers political movement, the band released their first EP in 1989 and LP in 1990, with international success following.

30 May 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Group shot of the band Levellers

Too Damn Loud Festival

Too Damn Loud Festival is a celebration of music, love, and mutual support within the music scene. The event brings together bands and artists from across a range of genres to celebrate creativity and community.

30 May 2026 15:00 - 22:30
A brightly coloured gig poster with a rough, cut‑and‑paste punk style. The background is a mix of teal, black, and yellow with distressed textures and abstract shapes. At the top right, the price “£15” and the date “30th May” appear in small boxed text. Large teal lettering across the centre reads “SKINT KNEES.” Below it, additional band names are listed in distressed fonts: “The Red Stains,” “Blagged,” “Ratpakk,” “Harlot,” and “Mannequins.

Omar 'Brighter The Days' UK Tour

Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE—one of the UK’s most celebrated soul artists—returns with his new album Brighter The Days.

31 May 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Promotional poster for Omar’s “Brighter the Days” UK Tour. Bold yellow text at the top reads “Omar” with smaller text underneath stating “Brighter the Days UK Tour + Special Guests”. Event details: Sheffield, Yellow Arch, May 31. Quote on the right says “I am healed all over when he sings” – Erykah Badu. Image shows Omar wearing a flowing patterned coat and scarf against a clear blue sky. A yellow circle highlights the latest album “Brighter the Days” out now on Freestyle Collective and BBC Music.

Symphonic Ibiza

Get ready for a mind-blowing journey through the legendary sounds of Ibiza as you’ve never heard them before.

06 Jun 2026 18:00 - 22:00
A laser light show with the words 'Symphonic Ibiza' over the top.

The Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook

John Reilly and The Smooth Operators are delighted to bring the ‘Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook’ back to the Ballroom at Sheffield City Hall.. A sublime and intimate journey through Burt Bacharach’s 7 decades of hit making.

26 Jun 2026 19:30 - 22:00
A band performing live on stage.

Amit Dattani & Chris Cleverley - Live at Cafe #9

For one special Solstice evening this June, Contemporary folk songwriters Amit Dattani and Chris Cleverley bring a rare, collaborative live show to Sheffield's iconic Cafe #9.

28 Jun 2026 19:00 - 22:00
A split image showing two different scenes: On the left, a person wearing a red-and-black checkered flannel shirt stands outdoors in a forested area with muted, natural lighting. On the right, a person sits indoors in a cozy library or bookstore setting, holding and playing an acoustic guitar while seated near bookshelves. Credit: Abbie Barton

Def Leppard

Def Leppard, one of the UK's biggest rock bands, play a home town gig at Utilita Arena Sheffield, on June 30 2026.

30 Jun 2026
Five people standing together in a studio setting, dressed in rock-style outfits. Clothing includes black leather pants, open shirts, long coats, and patterned vests. Several wear necklaces with cross pendants. The background is plain white, and the group is posed in a staggered formation.

90s Fest & Summerbowl (2026)

The UK's biggest 90's festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 11 -12 July 2026. 

11 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
A DJ stands behind a mixing console on an outdoor stage, holding a microphone up toward a large crowd. The audience stretches far into the distance, with a colorful striped circus-style tent and a tall amusement ride visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Tramlines 2026

Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park for their 18th edition, across the weekend of 24 - 26 July.

24 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.

15 Aug 2026 13:00 - 0:00
Promotional poster for Sheffield Festival of Reggae on 15th August 2026. Features a stylized lion head in yellow, red, and green against a textured background with diagonal stripes in reggae colors. Text highlights: “Sheffield Festival of Reggae,” “All Day Saturday,” “3 Stages,” “Food Vendors,” and “Network Sheffield” at the bottom. Bold yellow date text stands out on the right side.
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