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
Back to the Bones Festival
A great new free music festival on two stages in the General Cemetery.
90s Fest Weekender - Sheffield
The UK's biggest 90's Festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, this time for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 12 - 13 July 2025.
Bassfest 2025
Bringing some of the biggest names in bass for another weekend of high-octane partying, Bassfest returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl 19 - 20 July.
Clamlines 2025
Once again Delicious Clam have scoured the city and country to bring some of the finest acts to their lil’ Exchange Street home, with three days of live music, 24 -26 July.
The Fringe at Tramlines - Sundown Sessions @ The Box
The Box presents The Sundown Sessions in partnership with The Fringe at Tramlines.
The Fringe at Tramlines @ Shakespears
Shakespeares presents Shakelines! Four days of free music.
Monkey Fest
Northern Monkey will be having local DJs performing all weekend during Tramlines.
The Fringe at Tramlines - Forum Kitchen + Bar
While the main festival is taking place, Forum Sheffield will be having our own live music festival. Join them for three days of free live music, mouth-watering food, unbeatable drink deals, and proper summer vibes in the heart of the city.
Tramlines 2025
Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park 25 - 27 July for their 17th edition.
The Fringe at Tramlines @ Mary Street Live
Vist Mary Street Live on Tramlines Saturday evening to see some of Sheffield's best bands.
The Fringe at Tramlines @ The Red Lion
Visit The Red Lion and see 16 great bands over two days for free. Part of The Fringe at Tramlines.
The Fringe Stage at Devonshire Green 2025
Once again, Devonshire Green in Sheffield's city centre will be home to The Fringe Stage- a family-friendly area, with loads of live music from a wide variety of genres 26 - 27 July.
Creativity Unleashed: Where Art Meets Attitude
Step into a world where fashion walks bold, art speaks loud, and music electrifies the soul.
Desi Fest Sheffield Mela
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with diverse community of Sheffield
The Sheffield Festival of Reggae
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2024’, The Sheffield Festival of Reggae returns for 2025.
Rooted #1 At Hagglers Corner
Abzu / Burning Bug / Dubcentral / GruffNLow Present - Rooted Celebrating Sheffield Grassroots Reggae, Sound System & DJ Culture
CareFest 2025
Get ready for a day of epic tunes, street food, family fun, and celebration as Carefest 2025 takes over Thorncliffe Hall on Monday 25th August!
Powerlines Festival 2025
Powerlines festival is one of the UK’s newest Independent Metal festivals, an exciting addition to the Yorkshire the heavy metal calendar.
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 28 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
Sensoria 2025
A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 18th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield, 2 - 5 October.
No Bounds 2025
No Bounds are set to host another very special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in Sheffield, when the 8th edition of the festival takes place 10 - 12 October 2025.
Cabaret Voltaire
Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder and Chris Watson will mark 50 years of CABARET VOLTAIRE live with an exclusive performance at FORGE Warehouse in Sheffield for SENSORIA Festival.
