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
Rock Of Age
Let Croft House Theatre Company’s electrifying production of Rock of Ages transport you back to the 1980s – complete with huge rock hits, epic guitar solos and even bigger hair!
Black Gold
Sounds of the Earth from South Wales and South Yorkshire
Classical Weekend 2025: Upper Chapel Series
Music Makers from across the Classical Sheffield membership takeover the iconic Upper Chapel on Norfolk Street for a day of fantastic concerts!
Kim Wilde
In 2025 Kim Wilde and her band will be embarking on the ‘Closer Tour’. Playing the legendary ‘Close’ album as well as songs from the upcoming ‘Closer’ album and of course her earlier hits.
The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.
The Steel City 9 present ‘Breakfast with Ludwig’
No, not that Ludwig! Ludwig Spohr’s nonet is a really attractive piece of chamber music for the unusual combination of wind quintet and 4 string players. The Steel City 5 have teamed up with some of the region’s finest string players to bring you this neglected masterpiece.
Carmen
As part of Classical Sheffield's 'Classical Weekend' Festival, the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with Opera on Location, Hallam Choral Society, and Sheffield Music Hub to present Bizet’s Carmen.
Faure Requiem and Young Composer Competition winner
Gloriously contrasting choral music including four world premieres sung by the region's foremost mixed-voice choir brings the Classical Weekend 2025 Festival to a close.
Raging Speedhorn
Raging Speedhorn – the pioneers of UK down-tuned epic sludge rock – return with their incendiary new album ‘Night Wolf’ released on new label Spinefarm.
Chris Brain
The Lantern Theatre are so pleased to be welcoming back the acoustic delight of Chris Brain following his fabulous appearance in March 2024, and other appearances down the road at Cafe#9.
