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
Belly
Seminal 90s alt-rockers Belly hit the road for their first tour in almost a decade, celebrating 30 years of their album ‘King’ with an overdue Sheffield headliner.
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 27 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
The Devonshire Green Festival
Come along for an exhilarating event, filled with food, music, and the joy of community on the lush expanse of Devonshire Green, right in the heart of Sheffield; The Devonshire Green Festival - Saturday 27 September, 12pm - 8pm.
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.
Footprints Jazz Club x Foundry: Ancient Infinity Orchestra
Based in the North of England. Ancient Infinity Orchestra is a joyous large ensemble that has communal music-making at the heart of everything they do.
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.
