Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage Best New Musical winner, Heathers the Musical returns to Sheffield!
Life’s not fair. It’s fabulous. After taking the West End by storm, where it became summer 2025’s biggest hit, selling out night after night, Burlesque the Musical is coming to Sheffield!
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Sheffield following its previous sell out success!
Feel-good, funny and full of yuletide joy, Nativity! The Musical features all of your favourite sing-a-long hits from the films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs filled with the spirit of Christmas!
Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back with a dazzling, brand new 30th anniversary tour! This joyous Broadway and West End hit musical takes you on a hilarious, heart-warming ride as three friends hit the road across the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime.
All Rise for Halloween: A Spooky Kooky Courtroom Musical is the must-see family-friendly comedy event of the season! This high-energy musical throws all your favourite spooky icons into the witness stand for a hilarious night in the Supreme Court of the Eternal Rest.
2023 is set to be a landmark year in the city’s music history, as some of Sheffield’s best-known exports return to play historic headlining shows. Meanwhile a Sheffield-made musical has just won two Oliver awards and Sheffield's DIY music scene is also making waves in national press...
Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pops stars and of course holiday romance.
A week of outstanding music in a magical setting, with music ranging from classical to film, jazz and beyond, there is something for everyone this year with artists keen to break down barriers and communicate in engaging new ways. 20 - 17 June 2026.
Crazy Diamond bring the music of Pink Floyd to life in a powerful and immersive live theatre experience. Performed by an accomplished eight-piece band, the show faithfully captures the atmosphere, dynamics and emotion that define Floyd’s iconic sound.
The Canon Medical Arena stands as a premier sports and entertainment facility situated in the Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on the Olympic Legacy Park.
Setting the scene for the weekend, join a panel of musicians and experts who will shine a light on some of the composers and music featuring across the three days.
Phaedra Ensemble launches Music in the Round's Northern Lights weekend with a dazzling portrait of contemporary Icelandic music ranging from celebrated glacial works by Anna Thorvaldsdóttir and Oscar-winning Hildur Guðnadóttir, to new arrangements of the ever-inventive Björk and Ólafur Arnalds.
Live music at Leopold Square featuring Danny Maddocks on Saturday 30th May and Danny Lowndes' Hot Club on Sunday 31st May 2026.
Live music at Leopold Square featuring The Power Trio on Saturday 23rd May, The Leopold Square All-Stars on Sunday 24th May and Acoustic Angels on Monday 25th May 2026.
Acclaimed concert pianist Imogen Cooper to headline 2021 concert season at the University of Sheffield in November.
Enjoy well-known names in some of the city's bigger venues to watching the next big thing in a pub backroom, you'll never be short of a great performance. Delve into our music event and gig listings to see what’s coming…
Charlie Chaplin’s most ambitious and successful silent comedy is presented in a gorgeous restoration with Chaplin’s own Academy Award-nominated score performed live by Ensemble 360 and friends, conducted by George Morton.
Music in the Round is the leading national promoter of chamber music in the country, delivering hundreds of events in the city and around the country each year.
Sheffield makes me dance!
2026's Crucible Christmas musical, is an irresistibly charming take on one of the world’s best-loved films, with high energy choreography and a sumptuous set with a glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh and the legendary Singin’ in the Rain.
The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world's favourite family musical returns, starring Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan comes to Sheffield.
Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.
The cultural impact of electronic music is closely tied to Sheffield, whose late‑70s and early‑80s pioneers helped shape the genre as we know it. Today, the city’s artists, producers, performers and festivals continue to lead the way, pushing boundaries, shaping the industry and introducing audiences to new sounds and unforgettable experiences.
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK and Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie returns home to Sheffield on its 10th Anniversary Tour.
Step into the spotlight for Dear Evan Hansen; the ground breaking, heart-stirring musical that has captivated audiences around the world. Follow Evan, a lonely teenager whose small lie becomes a soaring phenomenon, pulling him into a story bigger than he ever imagined.
Lyrical and passionate music for flute, piano and cello from the classical world to classics of stage and screen
Music in the Round and Ensemble 360 host an annual Festival each May in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and other venues around the city to present informal and inventive performances of classical and modern classical music.
Sheffield's largest second-hand bookshop, located on Shalesmoor near Kelham Island since June 2018.
There are few cities in the world as synonymous with electronic music as Sheffield. For half a century the city has been producing a steady stream of game-changing music that has gone on to impact and shape the way electronic music sounds all across the world.
The 'dazzling and fresh thinking' Corvus Consort reveals how musicians and poets have regarded and drawn inspiration from birds across six centuries, though renaissance madrigals, traditional folk songs, 20th century British music and contemporary composers.
From the intimate to the divine: an intriguing musical exploration of Chinese music and philosophy alongside European classical traditions.
Dirty Dancing returns to the Lyceum as part of a UK and Ireland tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.
Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
Sheffield makes me uncompromising.
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
Imogen Garnett is a highly trained and versatile professional harpist. Imogen has over 15 years of experience providing music for events including weddings, funerals, drinks receptions and formal dinners.
A magnetic performer, prolific recording artist, and a curious and wide-ranging musical explorer, this is a chance to experience one of the most celebrated musicians working today in the intimate setting of the Playhouse.
Writer of Standing at the Sky’s Edge, a musical that tells the stories of people who live and love in a Park Hill flat over three overlapping timelines.
The No Bounds 2022 program leads with major pieces of work exploring new technologies, yet with a collective and collaborative approach, as well as cross continental musical dialogues. Here's Liam O'Shea, festival director, with more information.
Come along for a Thriller of an evening, and celebrate the legendary music of the King of Pop.
The UK's New Music Discovery Festival returns on Saturday 28th November 2026.
Acclaimed violinist Fenella Humphreys and her internationally renowned duo partner Martin Roscoe bring two of the best known works for their instrument combination, Beethoven's 'Spring Sonata' and Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending.
Eclectic and exciting young artists showcasing the familiar against music that deserves to be better known
Expect the unexpected as the Rock N Roll Circus return's to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl in 2026. Set to take place over the weekend of 27 - 33 August, the Rock N Roll Circus is where the best in musical talent meets the weird and wonderful world of the circus.
The Library Theatre hosts all sorts of performances, from theatre, film, dance and music to literature events, stand-up comedy, children’s shows, pantomime, variety shows, burlesque, lectures, demonstrations and meetings.
Well-known to Sheffield audiences and beyond as members of Ensemble 360, Tim Horton, Rachel Roberts and Robert Plane formed Trio Meister Raro to further explore the repertoire for their mellow instrument combination.
Too Damn Loud Festival is a celebration of music, love, and mutual support within the music scene. The event brings together bands and artists from across a range of genres to celebrate creativity and community.
Expect an afternoon of fun music, including popular and classical hits, plus a raffle and refreshments!
An award winning extravaganza, celebrating the music and magic of one of the most influential contemporary recording artists of our time.
Visit the OEC Sheffield for a night of soulful sounds and nostalgic vibes as they pay tribute to the iconic music of Motown!
The Sheffield Theatres production, which recently wrapped a sold out 6-week run at the National Theatre, won the awards for ‘Best New Musical’ while Sheffield singer-songwriter, Richard Hawley and Tom Deering won ‘Best Original Score and New Orchestrations'.
Presenting a special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in October each year, No Bounds is Sheffield’s most innovative and experimental music festival.
Nick Battle is an unbelievable man of music, his accomplishments are almost too vast to write about. With decades in the music industry under his belt, he’s written songs with Gary Barlow and collaborated with legends like Cliff Richard and Michael Ball.
Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.
Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.
Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.
Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.
Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.
Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.
Join Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for a relaxed afternoon of live classical music as they close their 80th concert season, showcasing some of the orchestra’s own talented soloists.
Step into the atmospheric surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel for a one-off performance from Katacombs – an artist whose music is as cinematic and layered as her story.
Unusually Sheffield Chamber Orchestra are playing just the one piece for their season ending concert this year, but what a piece of music it is — Haydn’s Creation!
Known for bold, fearless programming, GBSR Duo is fast emerging as the leading interpreter of Morton Feldman’s music.
An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, over-flowing with feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment.
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage.
Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Broadway classic, Beauty and the Beast. The tale as old as time tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.
Get ready to step back in time and experience the ultimate 80s party! Come along for a night of non-stop entertainment and celebrate the legendary artists and unforgettable songs that defined one of the most iconic decades in music history.
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is excited to present an evening of bold, genre-bending music in the atmospheric surroundings of the Samuel Worth Chapel. Two distinctive acts share the stage, each offering a unique soundscape.
Celebrate the music of Celine Dion in a heartfelt, high-energy tribute featuring stunning live vocals, dramatic ballads, and all the iconic hits, performed live by the incredible Katy James!
Based in the historic Portland Works building, Hardy Violins provides repair and making services for violins, violas and cellos by the independent luthier Emma Hardy.
Music in the Round’s Singer-in-Residence Roderick Williams returns with a programme of heartrendingly beautiful English song, including Vaughan Williams’ glorious cycle Songs of Travel.
Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE—one of the UK’s most celebrated soul artists—returns with his new album Brighter The Days.
One of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a highlight in Sheffield’s music calendar, Tramlines takes place at Hillsborough Park, in July each year.
Taking over the Concourse outside Sheffield University Students’ Union, Under The Bridge will run 12pm - 8pm with a FREE outdoor live music, art and street food.
Tecomet, a medical device and aerospace manufacturer, concentrating on castings, forgings and machinery has benefited from support through the Invest Sheffield team, leading to a referral to the Sheffield City Region Skills Bank.
For this ‘Relaxed’ concert of music by Mozart and his friend, Joseph Haydn, doors will be left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided, and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance.
Celebrate Mozart and his lively circle of friends with Ensemble 360 in a delightful evening of music for winds and strings, including two works showcasing the unworldly sound of the glass harmonica.
Norway’s multi-award-winning Engegård Quartet brings its customary boldness, energy and freshness to Sheffield. It is a quartet with a deep affinity with Mozart and Beethoven and a profound commitment to Norwegian music.
Fuse ODG will bring his signature style to Foundry for an electric and unforgettable night of music.
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars - the most authentic tribute to Coldplay!
No stranger to Sheffield audiences, pianist Martin Roscoe was a frequent collaborator with the Lindsay String Quartet, founders of Music in the Round. Here he joins forces with another titanic quartet, the prolific Brodskys, who have been performing for over half a century to prizes and plaudits around the world.
Described by Bachtrack as “a poet of the piano”, Pavel Kolesnikov is one of the world’s most exciting young pianists. Lauded for his staggering ability to cast new light on familiar repertoire, he makes his Music in the Round debut with a sumptuous tour through the complete Chopin Nocturnes.
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Come From Away is based on the true story, of when the people of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world as 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted there on September 11, 2001.
How Could I Forget? is a new, original musical blending heartfelt storytelling, humour and unforgettable songs. Created by Sheffield musician Joe Carnall Jnr(Milburn, Reverend & The Makers), this intimate actor-musician show sold out its debut performances in 2025 and will tour the North in Autumn 2026.
A premium grown crowd night featuring live comedy followed by a smooth R&B after party at Genting Sheffield. A proper Sheffield night out for the over-25 crowd with laughter, music and great vibes.
The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival is back for 2026! Celebrating all things food, drink, performing arts & live music. August Bank Holiday Weekend 29th - 31st, 2026.
Float Along Festival returns to Sheffield on Saturday 26 September 2026 for its fifth edition, transforming the city centre into a multi‑venue celebration of post‑punk, psychedelic rock, indie and alternative music.
Sometimes you have to bare everything! Back by popular demand, the boys return home to where it all began, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic film set in Sheffield.
Atomic 80s Band brings the ultimate throwback party to the OEC Sheffield!
No Bounds Festival returns to Sheffield from 9 -11 October 2026 for its ninth edition, transforming the city with another forward‑thinking weekend of music, art, technology and dance. Experience high‑energy performances, immersive installations and boundary‑pushing creativity across multiple unique venues.
Whether he’s playing at the student music society, heading to a gig or performing at an open mic night, games design student Joel lives to the beat of the city.