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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Get ready for The 60s Explosion!

The sounds of the swinging sixties are coming to the Contact Club, Dronfield

23 Oct 2026 19:30 - 23:30
Promotional poster for live music from The 60s Explosion. Three performers in dark suits stand in front of a night sky filled with colourful fireworks. Large central text reads “The 60s Explosion”, with “Live Music From...” above and “23rd October” below in bold orange lettering. The design uses a black background with pink, red, blue and gold fireworks to create a festive concert-themed atmosphere.

Goldsoul: Soul Night Out

DJs playing classic dancefloor favourites from today and yesterday across three rooms, including Northern Soul, Motown hits from the 60s and 70s, and 80s boogie.

23 Oct 2026 19:30
Promotional poster for Gold Soul’s “Soul Night Out” at Sheffield City Hall on Friday 23 October 2026, 9pm to 1.30am. Large gold “SOUL NIGHT OUT” lettering sits over a night-time image of Sheffield City Hall. The event features three rooms of classic dancefloor favourites: Main Room, Northern Room and Modern Room, with multiple DJs listed. Ticket and sponsor information appears along the bottom, alongside social media and booking details.

RiteTrax 11th Birthday

11 YEARS ON THE RITETRAX! Come and celebrate this Friday for their 11th Birthday! They're bringing together top artists and selectors from across the city that have been huge supporters and friends over the years.

23 Oct 2026 22:00 - 03:00
Promotional poster celebrating 11 years of The Audax while raising money for a social enterprise. The dark blue design features pink and white text announcing live music and DJ sets on Friday 23 October, 10pm–3am. Performers include Kitty, Brandon Gray, Adam C-4 B2B Rae, Hungry Lungz, Creola and Dunum. Additional text states “Pay as you feel OTD (£5 suggested donation)” and “No one turned away for lack of funds.”

Sheffield International Concert Season 2026/27 - Halle Orchestra

Known for his desire to connect people through the power of orchestral theatre, conductor Nicholas Collon join the Hallé Orchestra and guides us through a programme that dreams of far-off lands.

23 Oct 2026 19:00
Promotional graphic for Sheffield International Concert Season 2026/27. A beige background features abstract line art inspired by musical symbols, including a large bass clef, flowing staff lines, notes and decorative shapes with blue accents. Bold black and white text reads: “Sheffield International Concert Season 2026/27” and “Classical Music at Sheffield City Hall”.

Ember

An immersive day-to-night festival designed to help Sheffield’s creatives network and connect.

24 Oct 2026 16:00 - 21:00
Promotional poster for Ember, an event at Trafalgar Warehouse, Sheffield. The design features an orange-tinted background made of glass blocks with silhouettes visible behind them. Large white text reads “EMBER”. Handwritten-style text highlights attractions including live music, stalls, food, immersive art, drinks and a hotseat Q&A. Event details at the bottom state: £2 entry, 24.10.26, 4pm–9pm, Trafalgar Warehouse, Sheffield.

Jarred Up Festival

Jarred Up Festival takes place across 3 stages at Sidney & Matilda bringing some of the best underground bands to Sheffield

24 Oct 2026 14:00 - 23:00
Poster for the event listing all the details.

LOCAL w/ BODY//WORK

KEEPIN' IT LOCAL. LOCAL W/ BODY//WORK This event is a collaboration between Plot 22 and BODY//WORK, another instalment of our LOCAL series which promotes and nurtures talent in the steel city's dance music scene!

24 Oct 2026 22:00 - 02:00
Promotional poster for “BODY // WORK”, a club night featuring acid, EBM, Italo disco and electro music. The design shows a glowing abstract metallic shape against a pink, purple and blue gradient background. Event details read: “24.10.26, 10pm–2am, Plot 22, 22–24 Exchange St.” The Keepin’ It Local logo appears at the bottom, alongside ticket prices of £2.50 advance or £5 on the door.

Milburn – Well Well Welll 20th Anniversary Tour

An indie rock band formed in Sheffield in the early 2000s, they were part of the same vibrant scene that produced the Arctic Monkeys, known for tight, guitar-driven songs capturing the energy of working-class northern life.

24 Oct 2026 18:30 - 22:15
White text on black that reads 'MILBURN'.

Pop Rock By Candlelight

Pop Rock by Candlelight comes to Sheffield on 24th October, featuring hits from Blink-182, Green Day, Paramore and more, performed live by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.

24 Oct 2026 20:00 - 21:10
A five piece band perform on a stage, surrounded by candles.

Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul are set to bring their iconic and legendary sound back to Sheffield City Hall in October 2026.

24 Oct 2026 20:00
A stylised gold graphic on a black background featuring a bold Roman numeral II with the word “SOUL” written vertically on both sides. At the centre is an illustrated face wearing round sunglasses and sporting spiked hair and a pointed beard, creating a distinctive logo design. The artwork has a strong, iconic look with contrasting colours and symmetrical composition.
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