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
Queen Of The Qanun
Chart-topping Maya Youssef is hailed as ‘the queen of the qanun’, the Middle Eastern 78-stringed plucked zither. Based on Arabic classical traditions, her innovative sound has echoes of everything from jazz to flamenco, infused with warmth, humour and optimism.
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.
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.
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.
Contrasts - Claire Booth & Ensemble 360
This concert celebrates two contrasting string quartets to explore fin de siècle classical music.
Spirit Of The Guitar
Featuring everything from classical favourites to irresistible tango and famous movie hits, this afternoon concert by Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, is a perfect treat for music-lovers of all ages.
A Boy was Born - Ensemble 360 & Sheffield Cathedral Choir
Intricate, evocative, utterly beautiful, ‘A Boy Was Born’ perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas and Ensemble 360 along with Sheffield Cathedral Choir, will be performing this at Sheffield Cathedral on Friday 13 December.
The Rite Of Spring
An all-Russian evening of music for two pianos, performed by two of the UK’s leading concert pianists, Tim Horton and Ivana Gavrić.
Gershwin & The Great American Songbook
Violinist Lizzie Ball has performed around the world with stars including Nigel Kennedy, Ariana Grande and Hugh Jackman. She returns to her native Sheffield with pianist James Pearson for an afternoon of timeless music for violin and piano.
