There are loads of 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 to see what’s coming…
Music events
Romantic Piano Trios, Leonore Piano Trio
The beguiling Leonore Piano Trio continues to trace this most intimate form of music, the piano trio, from its origins in works by Haydn, through the stately trios of Ludwig van Beethoven and onwards to the great Romantic masters.
Jess Gillam & Friends, Jess Gillam Ensemble
The first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician and the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. Her infectious enthusiasm and passion for music lights up every stage.
Mendelssohn Octet
An evening performance by Music in the Round's Visiting String Quartet which will journey into Felix Mendelssohn's quartets.
Mendelssohn Roundtable
A complimentary event exploring Felix Mendelssohn's quartets for those attending the 2.00pm and 7.00pm performances.
Mendelssohn String Quartets - Consone Quartet
A venture into Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn's quartets by Music in the Round's exciting new Visiting String Quartet.
The Monster In The Maze
Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Monster in the Maze’ receives its Sheffield premiere on the iconic Crucible stage. Their most ambitious project to date, this will be Music in the Round at its best: a bold collaboration, forged in the crucible of creativity that is our City of Makers.
Queen Of The Qanun
Chart-topping Maya Youssef is hailed as ‘the queen of the qanun’, the Middle Eastern 78-stringed plucked zither. Based on Arabic classical traditions, her innovative sound has echoes of everything from jazz to flamenco, infused with warmth, humour and optimism.
Schumann & Chopin for Solo Piano
Described by The Guardian as “a master pianist who lines up with the greats” and voted one of Classic FM's top 25 greatest pianists ever, Stephen Hough returns to the Playhouse for the first time in five years.
Fanfare! Trumpet Classics
Having made waves with recent performances at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms, rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo makes his Sheffield debut. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an eclectic mix of works.
Sounds of Now: Gritstone Turntables
Sheffield-based electronic musician Leafcutter John performs his new project GRIT in this double-bill concert for Music in the Round, with experimental turntablist Graham Dunning.
