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
Mark Fell and Okkyung Lee
For one night, enjoy an improvised, collaborative set from Mark Fell and Okkyung Lee.
Pledgefest
Pledgefest is a brand-new city-centre festival happening on Saturday 27th September 12–8pm at Devonshire Green — open to all! Expect live music, games, stalls, freebies and great vibes, all for free.
Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - The Hallé
Acclaimed cellist Truls Mørk joins the Hallé’s Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, in this emotive opening to the 2025/26 Sheffield International Concert Season.
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.
Solidarity Sounds: Medical Aid for Palestine Fundraiser
A fundraiser for MAP featuring some of Sheff's best electronic based talent, talks and raffle. 27th of September, Alder.
James Blackshaw
Inspired by the 60s Takoma school of American primitive guitar, minimalist composers and European classical music, James Blackshaw has been highly regarded for his works for solo acoustic guitar since his debut album in 2003, employing fingerpicking techniques to create drones, overtones and repeating patterns, alongside a strong inclination for melody, to conjure instrumental music that is both intelligent, hypnotic and emotional.
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.
