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
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.
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.
Thank You For The Music – The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say 'Thank you for the Music'!
Angel Snow
Over the last decade or more, American country/ folk/ pop/ blues/ Americana (the list goes on somewhat..!) artist Angel Snow has been bringing her music to these shores, building up a deserved reputation for delivering standout emotive performances.
Echobelly
Echobelly return to The Leadmill on Saturday 4th October to celebrate 30 years of their critically-acclaimed record ‘On.’
Novacaine Festival 2025
Novacaine Festival 2025 – Debut Event! Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Corporation.
Sheffield Jazz Double Bill: The Pocket Ellington/Vimala Row
Double bill featuring a classic Ellington sound followed by award-winning singer Vimala Rowe, a major talent on the British jazz scene.
The Blackheart Orchestra
The Blackheart Orchestra is returning to The Lantern, bringing their ethereal, folky/electronic/progressive music back to Sheffield. Their performances in 2023 and 2024's sell-out shows were phenomenal. They filled the auditorium with such wonderful sounds as Rick and Chrissy crisscrossed each other to create their music. It was a mesmerising show, an aural delight.
