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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Greystones Gigs - Festive Christmas Singalong

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

13 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Event poster with six photos of people performing on musical instruments and singing.

Christmas Community Playday

Join Sheffield Clarinet Ensemble for an afternoon of festive music-making, sweet treats and jolly attire!

14 Dec 2025 13:30 - 17:30
Poster for “Christmas Community Play Day” hosted by Sheffield Clarinet Ensemble. Event includes festive music-making, sweet treats, and jolly attire. For ages 11–111, Grade 5+, free of charge. Date: Sunday 14th December 2025, starting at 13:30, with a concert at 16:30 (invite family and friends). Venue: Church of St Mark, Broomfield Road, Sheffield, S10 2SEL. Contact details and social media links for registration are provided at the bottom.

Steve Edwards

This December, the Samuel Worth Chapel welcomes singer, songwriter, producer and natural live performer Steve Edwards for an unforgettable night of soulful, genre-blending music.

14 Dec 2025 19:00
Musician performing on stage wearing a bright blue shirt and red knit hat, playing an acoustic guitar decorated with colorful stickers, including one that reads “Shabby Doll Records.” The performer is standing in front of a microphone, gesturing with one hand while holding the guitar strap over the shoulder. Stage lighting creates a vivid atmosphere with blue and purple tones in the background.

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.”

Superstition

Get ready to dance the night away as Superstition returns to the atmospheric Samuel Worth Chapel for a Christmas special filled with disco sparkle and seasonal cheer.

19 Dec 2025 19:30
Poster featuring the word “SUPERSTITION” repeated in bold and outlined fonts at the top. A person is holding a microphone in the lower section, with curly hair visible against a dark background. A mint-green starburst shape on the right displays event details: “19th December, 7.30pm” in teal script. The design uses contrasting colours of black, orange, and mint green for a striking visual effect.

The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles return for 2025! From Love Me Do to Let It Be, from the Cavern to the Apple rooftop, from black and white to psychedelic technicolor, the world's Premier Beatles band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all - the Swinging Sixties.

19 Dec 2025
A photograph of The Bootleg Beatles playing live on stage.
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