A view from the back of a crowd as they watch a lively band perform on the Yellow Arch stage

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 in Sheffield

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Gummo

Hard Copy presents - Gummo, NicxRage, Reticulate

08 Sept 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Black-and-white gig poster with a distressed collage design and a central skull-like mask image. Text reads: “Hard Copy Promotion” presents “GUMMO” (grind violence trance), with support from “NIC FIN RAGE” (hardcore punk, Portugal) and a death metal band from Barcelona. A torn-paper graphic advertises “£10, NOTAFLOF”. Event details at the bottom: Lughole, 7–10pm, 8/9/26. Small text notes Lughole is a members club and directs viewers to lughole.org for more information.

Mozart and Friends

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.

08 Sept 2026 19:00
Members of Music in the Round

Relaxed Concert: Mozart and Friends

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.

08 Sept 2026 14:00
Members of Music in the Round

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices, the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R&B.

10 Sept 2026 19:30
Four performers stand on stage holding microphones, dressed in sparkling and stylish outfits, including a sequined jacket and a bright red shirt. They are positioned in front of an ornate theatre interior with multiple balconies and glowing lights, creating a vibrant concert atmosphere with purple and blue stage lighting and mist in the foreground.

Nether Edge Festival: TV Smith

As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival they’ll be welcoming TV Smith to perform at The Samuel Worth Chapel.

12 Sept 2026 20:00
A person wearing a black leather jacket and patterned trousers stands with folded arms against a weathered grey wall with peeling paint and patches of exposed plaster. A red paint mark appears on the wall to one side. The portrait is taken indoors with soft lighting, highlighting the textured surface of the wall and creating a striking, urban backdrop.

Nether Edge Festival: Summerisle, Alastair Gordon & Robyn Gair

Nether Edge Festival presents Summerisle, Alastair Gordon & Robyn Gair.

14 Sept 2026 19:30
A live music performance in an indoor venue. One performer sits playing an acoustic guitar while another sits beside them holding a microphone and singing. A music stand is positioned between the performers, with a speaker visible in the background. The intimate setting is softly lit, focusing attention on the acoustic duo and their performance.

Nether Edge Festival: Martin Stephenson

As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, audiences are invited to enjoy a very special evening with Martin Stephenson in the intimate surroundings of the Samuel Worth Chapel. Renowned as a singer-songwriter, storyteller and frontman of the legendary Daintees, Martin Stephenson will bring his distinctive blend of music and storytelling to this unique performance.

17 Sept 2026 20:00
Poster promoting an evening with singer-songwriter Martin Stephenson as part of the Nether Edge Festival. The event takes place at the Samuel Worth Chapel in Sheffield and features live music and storytelling from the former frontman of The Daintees. The performance celebrates Martin Stephenson’s four-decade career, blending folk, jazz, country, skiffle and reggae influences in an intimate chapel setting.

Harpsichord and Strings

The English Concert "celebrities of the Baroque performance movement” (New York Classical Review) launch a celebration of the majestic High Baroque with Handel’s Sonata in G, a masterclass in grace and counterpoint.

18 Sept 2026 14:00
A group of musicians, in smart evening wear, pose with their instruments including a harpsicord standing on its end.

Jazz Voyage

Virtuoso composer, pianist, improviser, broadcaster, Julian Joseph is a jazz polymath. Acclaimed by critics and audiences the world over, he returns to Sheffield to promote his first studio album in 29 years.

18 Sept 2026 19:30
Julian Joseph playing piano.

Nether Edge Festival: Barefoot & Fly

As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, kick off the weekend in style with an evening of uplifting live music from Barefoot & Fly, a Sheffield and Hope Valley–based band blending jazz-flavoured soul, funk, disco and rock.

18 Sept 2026 20:00
Poster for Netheredge Festival at The Samuel Worth Chapel. Headline image promotes Barefoot & Fly, with a pink starburst announcing “Friday 18th Sept”. A collage of black-and-white photos shows band members performing with guitar, vocals, trumpet, saxophone and bass. Event details at the bottom include: doors 7.30pm, tickets £10 plus fees, website gencem.org/whats-on, Sheffield General Cemetery Trust logo and a QR code for booking.
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