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
Olly Murs
Fresh from his nationwide tour as special guest to Take That earlier this year, Olly Murs has announced a massive UK Arena tour for next Spring. Get ready to party with a set that features all the hits and more!
Sheffield Fake Festival 2025
Sheffield Fake Festival returns in 2025 with another big lineup of you favourite fake bands and artists on Saturday 10 May, including Pulp, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, Pink and Alanis Morrisette.
Folk in the Chapel presents iyatraQuartet
Alt-folk band, iyatraQuartet make original music rooted in ancient melodies and folk tales.
Bradley Simpson
Frontman of leading pop outfit The Vamps, Bradley Simpson is now channelling his star power into his debut solo album ‘The Panic Years’, is destined to establish him as one of the UK’s most exciting new global artists.
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne's audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical
A wonderful family friendly musical, based on the original film.
20 Years of Ensemble 360: Festival Launch
Schubert's rousing Octet (perhaps the piece most closely associated with Ensemble 360 over their two decades) showcases the range and breadth of the ensemble, with its jaunty, memorable tunes and high drama. It is coupled here with two works written especially for the group.
Ivo Neame Trio
Multi-award-winning pianist Ivo Neame, one of a handful of musician/composers who are redefining the sound of British jazz, leads his trio, featuring two of the finest UK-based jazz instrumentalists,.
SlamBarz: Slam City Premiere
Join Slam Barz for the premiere screening their groundbreaking documentary 'Slam City' on Friday 16 May at the Showroom Cinema in Sheffield.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025
Join Music in the Round & Ensemble 360 for this year's festival Friday 16 – Saturday 24 May, as they welcome some of the world's finest musicians and stellar guest artists.
