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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Arbrevyn | 5th Dec @ Wild Traditions

Arbrevyn join Wild Traditions for a Christmas special featuring Cornish Carols and vocal harmonies.

05 Dec 2026 19.30 - 23.00
Three people stand outdoors on a hillside with a blurred landscape and cloudy sky in the background. The person in the centre wears a green knitted cardigan with a white floral pattern over a dark top. The person on the left wears a light shirt and dark jacket, while the person on the right wears a cream jumper and patterned scarf. All three face the camera in a posed group portrait.

Beethoven Appassionata

On the threshold of a Beethoven bicentenary year, Ensemble 360’s pianist Tim Horton launches his latest marathon project. With his familiar commitment, rigour and virtuosic playing, he embarks on the monumental feat of a complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle.

05 Dec 2026 14:00
Tim Horton sat at a grand piano.

GBH

Terraphile Promotions Events presents a night of live hardcore punk music at The Lughole with GBH, Ratcage, Shreds, and Under the Influence.

05 Dec 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Poster for a GBH gig in Sheffield on 5 December at The Lughole. Illustrated artwork shows a child standing on a stage holding a microphone and a toy, surrounded by rats, discarded objects and a speaker. A Palestinian flag hangs in the background beneath a large Lughole sign. Red text lists the bands: GBH, Rat Cage, Shreds and Under the Influence. Event details at the bottom include doors at 7pm and ticket prices £15 advance, £18 on the door and £7 youth.

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.

05 Dec 2026 19:00
Sean Shibe stands, eyes closed, with both his arms outstretched to his sides, with an electrical guitar in one hand and an acoustic guitar in the other.

Hidden Track - Christmas Special

Hidden Track's  2026 Christmas Special will be taking place on 7th December, 7.30pm at The Beaten Track.

07 Dec 2026 19:30 - 22:00
Poster for the event with a festive Christmas theme.

Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies play live at Electric Studio with Boothby Graffoe in support.

11 Dec 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Four people pose in a festive winter-themed scene with falling snow effects. One sits on a green park bench while the others stand nearby. Wrapped gift boxes are arranged around the bench. A vintage payphone stands on the left and a red fire hydrant on the right. The backdrop shows snow-covered mountains, pine trees and a sleigh silhouette in the sky, creating a playful holiday atmosphere.

The Wildhearts

The Wildhearts play live at Electric Studio.

11 Dec 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Four people dressed in dark clothing and leather jackets stand on a cobbled riverside quay beside a waterway lined with historic brick buildings. One person wears a flat cap, another has long dreadlocks, and a third wears a bowler-style hat. The overcast sky and wet cobbles create a moody urban atmosphere, with a bridge visible in the distance across the river.

Culture Club

The Culture Club Singles Tour will feature all the classic songs you want to hear, along with hit singles including “Karma Chameleon”, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me”, “Time (Clock of the Heart)”, “Church of the Poison Mind”, “Miss Me Blind”, “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” and many more.

17 Dec 2026 18:30
Culture Club promo image

Emeli Sandé: Celebrating 15 Years of 'Our Version of Events'

One of Britain’s most acclaimed and distinctive singer-songwriters Emeli Sandé has announced a monumental UK tour to celebrate 15 years of her landmark debut album ‘Our Version of Events’.

05 Feb 2027 18:30
Black-and-white portrait photograph of a person with voluminous curly hair, resting one side of the face on a hand. The image is closely cropped, focusing on the face, hair and upper shoulders. The subject wears earrings and a bracelet, with defined eye makeup visible. A plain, softly lit background keeps attention on the facial features and pose.

Fat Dog

Fat Dog play live at Electric Studio.

05 Feb 2027 18:30 - 22:00
Five people stand in a line on grass in front of a light-coloured building wall, each wearing distinctive outfits. One wears camouflage trousers and a graphic T-shirt, another wears a white cowboy hat and holds a small dog, a third wears a plain hoodie, a fourth has a hood, sunglasses and a face covering, and the fifth wears a blue tracksuit top with a dog mask. The image has a quirky, staged band-promo style with strong sunlight and long shadows.
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