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
Goldsoul - Soul Night Out
The famous Sheffield City Hall plays host to another big Soul night out. Join us on Saturday 13th December 2025 for 3 rooms of Classic Dancefloor favourites presented by the North’s Best Loved Soul DJ’s. 9pm-2am. Be quick, it generally sells out.
Birds And Bagatelles
This concert of playful music for wind quintet, performed by members of Ensemble 360, promises to transport you to an English meadow, the Danish countryside, and a sultry New York summer.
ELO Again
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
BBC Philharmonic
A regular guest to the series, the BBC Philharmonic returns with its Chief Conductor, John Storgårds, for a concert of works by two composers who were giants in their own rights.
Alt Folk/Americana "Ernest Aines" - Tales Of A Modern Man
The Tales of a Modern Man tour will bring Aines' poignant melodies and heartfelt storytelling to life in the Victoria Hall.
Sounds of Now: Quartet for Heart & Breath
Music by Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry opens this concert of sumptuous, 21st century compositions for string quartet, performed by Phaedra Ensemble with Lotte Betts-Dean, a vocalist praised by The Guardian for her “unmissable, urgent musicality”.
The Magic Numbers
Flying Donkey Events present The Magic Numbers
The Tumbling Paddies
One of Ireland’s most popular acts, The Tumbling Paddies bring their rousing trad-crossover live show to Sheffield for the very first time! Having grown from strength to strength over the past few years, it is no surprise that their music is being played in venues all over the world.
Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
The George Michael Tribute direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Jim Moray - Pushing The Boundaries Of Traditional Music
Moray has been pushing the boundaries of traditional folk music since the early 2000s, infusing it with elements of electronica, rock, and even hip-hop to create a sound that is uniquely his own.
