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
Schumann & Chopin for Solo Piano
Described by The Guardian as “a master pianist who lines up with the greats” and voted one of Classic FM's top 25 greatest pianists ever, Stephen Hough returns to the Playhouse for the first time in five years.
Fanfare! Trumpet Classics
Having made waves with recent performances at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms, rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo makes his Sheffield debut. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an eclectic mix of works.
Sheffield Music Makers Concert
Sheffield Chamber Orchestra present an eclectic mix of musical morsels which combine together to make a wonderfully appetising whole, in this concert on Saturday 11 November.
Sounds of Now: Gritstone Turntables
Sheffield-based electronic musician Leafcutter John performs his new project GRIT in this double-bill concert for Music in the Round, with experimental turntablist Graham Dunning.
Sheffield University Symphony Orchestra
This is a wonderful opportunity to see some of the best student musicians in the University playing together.
Fairytale of New York – Coming Home for Christmas
After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024, arriving at Sheffield City Hall on Tuesday 3 December.
Arsen Petrosyan, Mehdi Rostami and Adib Rostami
For the first time acclaimed duduk player Arsen Petrosyan will collaborate with lauded Iranian musicians Mehdi Rostami and Adib Rostami.
Empirical with Jason Rebello
Multi-award winners Empirical who are celebrated for their distinctive signature sound, a combination of complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation will feature material from their new album, their first full-length release since 2016.
Christmas with the Sheffield Philharmonic
A magical, musical family event to start to the festive Season and a wonderful bitesize introduction to classical music for children.
Contrasts - Claire Booth & Ensemble 360
This concert celebrates two contrasting string quartets to explore fin de siècle classical music.
