100 results for the term ‘music’
A monumental year for Sheffield Music
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...
Summer music festivals in Sheffield 2026
2026 is set to be another big year for the music festivals in Sheffield, with a whole host of events celebrating all genres of music, taking place all the way through to October.
New documentary explores Sheffield's influence on electronic music
Featuring personal reflections and insights from key figures connected to Sheffield's music scene, From the Ground Up explores not only the city's rich musical heritage, but also the creativity, experimentation and independent spirit that continue to define Sheffield today.
Heathers the Musical
Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage Best New Musical winner, Heathers the Musical returns to Sheffield!
Burlesque The Musical
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!
A Journey Through Nordic Music
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.
A Night With Musical Legends
TRACKS presents A Night With Musical Legends at The Mowbray, Sheffield. Live music, a legends panel, shared stories and superb food, all in support of young people finding their voice through music.
Northern Lights: Music from Iceland
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.
Nativity! The Musical
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!
All Rise For Halloween: A Spooky Kooky Courtroom Musical
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.
The Magic Of Christmas
A magical candlelit Christmas concert featuring a live string quartet performing festive favourites from film and tradition, surrounded by glowing candlelight and beautiful Christmas décor.
The Magic of Motown
20th Anniversary Tour! Come celebrate and reach out and show you there ain't no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
Rich Hall: Chin Music
'Chin Music' has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall's comedy.
Emotion, energy and hope! Leading light in world of classical music to headline concert season at the University of Sheffield
Acclaimed concert pianist Imogen Cooper to headline 2021 concert season at the University of Sheffield in November.
Music events in Sheffield
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…
Let the Music Play: The Legend of Barry White
The only UK touring show dedicated to the maestro and legend, Barry White. Direct from the USA, a critically acclaimed revue starring, William Hicks also known as “the big man with the big voice”.
Charlie Chaplin: The Gold Rush Classic Silent Film with Live Music
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.
UBI
A Universal Basic Income, or UBI Lab is a citizen-led group exploring and advocating for Universal Basic Income. What many people don't know - even if they might have heard about UBI as a concept - is that it is borne out of Sheffield and facilitated by the social enterprise Opus.
Seven Magic Birds: An African Panto
Open Works Festival presents a work in progress performance of Seven Magic Birds: An African Panto.
Del Amitri: Past to Present - Four Decades Of Their Greatest Music
Del Amitri announce the Past To Present UK tour 2026, marking four decades of songs, stories and live shows. A celebration of a catalogue that has soundtracked generations.
Jo Towler
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.
Kelham Island Books and Music
Sheffield's largest second-hand bookshop, located on Shalesmoor near Kelham Island since June 2018.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
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.
The pioneering city of electronic music
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.
Evolution of electronic music
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.
Jersey Boys
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.
Hidden Track
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
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.
Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic
Coming to Utilita Arena Sheffield from Wednesday 9th December - Sunday 13th December 2026, with 10 incredible shows!
Róisín Murphy
Sheffield makes me uncompromising.
Michael Starring Ben
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic.
Hadestown
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ireland Tour.
Tangram: Rituals for a Changing World
From the intimate to the divine: an intriguing musical exploration of Chinese music and philosophy alongside European classical traditions.
Sky Full of Stars
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars - the most authentic tribute to Coldplay!
Trianglecuts, The Manifestation Group & She The Throne at the Samuel Worth Chapel
A triple bill of experimental music at the Samuel Worth Chapel
Eddi Reader
Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.
Library Theatre
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.
Sheffield Nablus Live-link Concert 2026
Joining live with friends in Palestine to share music and solidarity.
Novacaine Festival 2026
The UK's New Music Discovery Festival returns on Saturday 28th November 2026.
Discharge
Terraphile Promotions Events presents a night of live hardcore punk music at The Lughole with Discharge, Poundaflesh, King of Pigs, and Nylon.
Subhumans
Terraphile Promotions Events presents a night of live hardcore punk music at The Lughole with Subhumans, Under the Influence, Skint Knees, Shreds.
GBH
Terraphile Promotions Events presents a night of live hardcore punk music at The Lughole with GBH, Ratcage, Shreds, and Under the Influence.
Motown & Soul
Visit the OEC Sheffield for a night of soulful sounds and nostalgic vibes as they pay tribute to the iconic music of Motown!
Dutty Moonshine Big Band
For the last eleven years, Dutty Moonshine Big Band have carved their own path through the UK music scene.
Macy Gray: the Trouble with the Truth Tour
The ability to compose refreshingly candid music that resonates deeply with listeners is a rarity in music. Few artists possess this tool, however, R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer, Macy Gray, is one of them.
Tribute to the 80s
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.
Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you to celebrate this Halloween weekend on a journey through the music that made it unforgettable. А unique concert will take place in the stunning Victoria Hall, located in the heart of Sheffield
Life Aquatic Band at Sidney & Matilda
LAB bring the party back to Sidney, ever so close to Halloween. Expect loud, fast dance music - lots of synths. Lots of fun. For fans of DFA / LCD Soundsystem / B-52s / Hot Chip / Talking Heads
Joel Arthur - Sheffield Hallam University Student
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.
Singin' in the Rain
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.
Annie
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.
Neighbourhood Watch 3
Curated by Sheffield electronic duo, Curtain Twitcher, Neighbourhood Watch is a recurring live music event celebrating live analogue electronic music, complemented by vinyl DJs and psychedelic oil wheel projections.
Under The Bridge Stage at Get Together
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.
Engegård Quartet
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.
Reich: Electric Counterpoint
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.
No Bounds
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.
Dirty Dancing
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.
Elgar Piano Quintet
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.
Chopin Nocturnes
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.
Raga pianist Utsav Lal to perform in Sheffield for Yorkshire Silent Film Festival
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
Gareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies
Gareth Malone is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music where he studied with Janice Chapman and Jonathan Papp. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of East Anglia and Freedom of the City of London in 2010. n 2012 he was made OBE in the Queen's birthday honours for services to music.
Wobble Unit x USP Events
Wobble Unit has teamed up with the highly established USP events, curating a line up of local DJ’s who are shelling the scene across a variety of the best bass music to the mighty Plot22. As always, expect nothing other than the best energy and tunes.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
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.
Dear Evan Hansen
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.
Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel
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.
We Were Here: Stephanie Phillips
A reclamation of alternative music history, for the Black artists who helped pioneer and shape it.
Orchestra Baobab
Founded in 1970 in Dakar, Orchestra Baobab is more than just a band—it is an institution, a cornerstone of African music.
Open Mic for Booklovers @ Diavazo Greek Books!
This Bookshop Day 2026 is going to be like no other for Diavazo Greek Books - and hopefully one of many!
Tramlines
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.
Rory Green
Beautiful atmospheric music full of layered sounds and infectious rhythms; Ghanaian-English guitarist, composer and producer Rory Green (classical guitar/electronics) joins us.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are delighted to announce their 2026 Autumn / Winter tour of 31 dates across the UK, visiting some of the country's most iconic venues, including right here at Sheffield City Hall.
Jazzing for Jamaica
Jazzing for Jamaica, is a celebration of Jamaican culture, music, and community spirit while raising funds for an important humanitarian cause.
Day Fever!
Full of people ready to party to the best feel good music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing.
Day Fever!
Full of people ready to party to the best feel good music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing.
Grease vs Dirty Dancing
Get ready for the ultimate feel-good showdown as Grease meets Dirty Dancing in one incredible tribute show!
Thomas Carter live at Samuel Worth Chapel with support from GEB
An intimate evening of incredible and emotional folk from two upcoming artists at a beautiful historic venue.
No Bounds 2026
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.
English Touring Opera: Tosca
Set over two chaotic days of passion and intrigue, English Touring Opera's new production of Tosca is epic drama at a human scale. Robin Norton-Hale directs Puccini's gripping thriller, with ETO Music Director Gerry Cornelius conducting and set and costumes from Madeleine Boyd.
Liam O'Shea
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Alone in the sanctuary of her bedroom, Little Voice fills the air with pitch‑perfect renditions of her deceased dad’s record collection of the great Divas, from Judy Garland to Billie Holiday. But when her mother Mari's latest fling hears her sing he’s certain he’s struck gold. Will Little Voice be pushed into a spotlight she never asked for?
Waitress
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.
Mean Girls
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.
Summer events
Summer 2025 is looking like a busy one for Sheffield, with major music festivals, sporting events, vibrant outdoor markets and family entertainment.
The modern makers at No Bounds 2022
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.
Sheffield Folk Scene
Sheffield is often referred to as the folk music capital of England and there are many of the UK’s most popular folk musicians living in here.
Sheffield's Big Events & Festivals 2024
2024 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun.
Off the Shelf
Taking place each October, Off the Shelf presents a varied festival programme, with hundreds of events covering the whole literary spectrum across fiction and nonfiction, poetry, politics, journalism, music, history and science.
Chris Brush
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.
Sheffield's Big Events & Festivals 2025
2025 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.
Sheffield's Big Events and Festivals 2026
2026 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.
The Fringe at Tramlines
Each year, as Hillsborough Park gets ready to host the main Tramlines Festival, the rest of the city also gears up to stage a whole host of music events for all tastes. Taking place in various Sheffield venues 24 - 26 July 2026.
Standing at the Sky's Edge wins Olivier Awards
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'.
Carolyn Pearson - Tech Scale-up Advisor
Carolyn works with Business Sheffield as a tech scale-up advisor. Carolyn has worked in the tech sector for 20+ years and led technology teams for well-known names including BBC, easyJet, ITV and Sony Music both in the UK and across Europe and now provides fractional technology strategy support to mid-sized businesses.
Sheffield's Best Bakeries
Sheffield is known as a city of makers and the 'Made in Sheffield' mark of excellence could easily be stamped on some of the produce coming out of the bakehouses, cafes and patisseries across our city. Here's 20 'must try' bakeries in Sheffield...
What's On
Sheffield has a fantastic programme of vibrant events and festivals all year round, from international sporting fixtures and summer music festivals to world-renowned theatre and exhibitions.
Goldie Lookin Chain
Lock up your shell suits and hide your vape pens. Goldie Lookin Chain are back on the road for their Stairway To Newport 2026 tour.
Overpass
In their short history, Birmingham’s Overpass have inspired an ever-growing fanbase with songs pulsating with youthful exuberance and the vulnerabilities of young adulthood. Their shows have been just as life-affirming, providing a dopamine burst of wall-to-wall singalongs and an all-in-this-together communion.
