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
The Signatures: Northern Live
Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the official backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists as well as being featured as the house band for the Northern Soul special on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music.
PINS
Bringing their uniquely grungey take on indie back to stages across the land, PINS join us to celebrate 10 years of ‘Wild Nights’ at Yellow Arch this September.
Deacon Blue - The Great Western Road Trip
Deacon Blue release a brand new studio album, The Great Western Road, followed by a 15 date Arena tour that sees them play their first ever show at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on 29th September 2025.
Red Rum Club
Red Rum Club is a British alternative rock band from Merseyside composed of Fran Doran (vocals), Tom Williams (guitar and backing vocals), Michael McDermott (guitar and backing vocals), Simon Hepworth (bass guitar), Joe "the Blow" Corby (trumpet) and Neil Lawson (drums).
Simply Red - 40th Anniversary
Get ready to celebrate the remarkable legacy of one of the UK’s most treasured bands. Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red earmark their forthcoming 40th anniversary by announcing an incredibly special UK & Ireland arena tour for September & October 2025.
Grace Petrie
Depressed by fascism, misogyny and eco-destruction? Sounds like your climate needs a change! Long respected as the British folk scene's funniest lesbian, see Grace combine music and comedy for the first time.
James Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz
Award winning saxophonist James Allsopp pays tribute to the legendary Stan Getz, one of the most influential tenor sax players, known for his warm, lyrical style.
The Wave Pictures
The Wave Pictures play live at Yellow Arch.
Mat Hook - The Foundry
Forgemaster Records & C.B.M. Promotions present: Sheffield Indie singer-songwriter, and ex-Kartica frontman, Mat Hook announcing his biggest headline gig to date at The Foundry on Friday 3rd October!
Thank You For The Music – The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say 'Thank you for the Music'!
