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
Neighbourhood Watch 2
An evening of live electronic music and vinyl Djs plus oil wheel projections.
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’.
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.
Gwilym Simcock & Friends
For one night only, Gwilym and his band of incredible jazz musicians are joined by world-class classical artists for what promises to be a hugely entertaining evening.
Sheffield Fake Festival 2026
The Sheffield Fake Festival returns to Endcliffe Park on Saturday May 16th 2026 with fake bands for Queen (Flash), Arctic Monkeys (Antarctic Monkeys), Fleetwood Mac (Fleeting Rumours), Green Day (Ultimate Green Day), INXS (INXS UK), REM (Stipe).
Toots and the Maytals feat. Leba Hibbert
Four Five Six Live presents, direct from Jamaica, Toots and the Maytals featuring Leba Hibbert.
Noise Annoys Fest 2026
Distort Sheffield and The Lughole proudly announce the 6th annual Noise Annoys Festival! On the 22nd - 24th of May 2026, they’re once again bringing outrageously ripping punk and hardcore bands from around the globe to the city of Sheffield.
Country Lovin'
Sheffield chosen to Host Hottest Country Music Festival This May! Sheffield, UK, May 23rd, 2026 - A brand new country music experience is coming to the heart of South Yorkshire as Country Lovin’ Festival debuts at Don Valley Bowl.
Sheffield Adored
Sheffield Adored Brings Indie Anthems and 80s & 90s Classics to Don Valley Bowl
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.
