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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Saxophone and Electronics

Praised for his “urgently visceral” playing (Tempo), London-based Canadian saxophonist David Zucchi performs a programme of innovative works for saxophone and live electronics

07 Nov 2026 20:00

The Zawose Queens

The Tanzanian mother-daughter duo fusing electronic and traditional sounds.

13 Nov 2026 19:30

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.

14 Nov 2026 19:00

Discharge

Terraphile Promotions Events presents a night of live hardcore punk music at The Lughole with Discharge, Poundaflesh, King of Pigs, and Nylon. 

14 Nov 2026 19:00

Joshua Idehen

Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise – but on the spoken word artist’s new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, he provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space.

14 Nov 2026 18:30 - 22:00

Mahler, Farrenc, and Bottesini

Join the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra as it launches its 81st annual concert series

14 Nov 2026 19:30 - 21:30

The Script

The Script’s phenomenal and long-lasting success has seen them achieve six UK #1 albums and eight back home in Ireland, in the process exceeding 14 billion streams, 5 million album sales, and countless international Platinum certifications led by two US Platinum singles and two US Top 10 albums.

14 Nov 2026 18:00

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”.

20 Nov 2026 19:30

Subhumans

Terraphile Promotions Events presents a night of live hardcore punk music at The Lughole with Subhumans, Under the Influence, Skint Knees, Shreds.

25 Nov 2026 19:00 - 23:00

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.

27 Nov 2026 17:15
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