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.

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”.

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
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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.

The 900 live @ Alder w/ support

The 900 is the UK's only Tony Hawk's Pro Skater cover band. They play high-energy live covers of classic punk, rock, and alternative hits.

24 Oct 2026 19:30 - 23:30

Cabaret Voltaire

The iconic Sheffield band return to the Octagon, for the final date of their final tour.

25 Oct 2026 20:00
Poster for the event featuring the words Cabaret Voltaire in a black circle on a blue background.

Sheffields Live Music Community Anniversary - Under The Wire

To celebrate its first anniversary, Under The Wire is hosting a special event on Sunday 25 October at The Church House in Sheffield city centre.

25 Oct 2026 14:30
Promotional poster for Under The Wire's 1st Anniversary. A cracked vinyl record logo sits above the event title on a black background with gold, white and red text. Event details: Sunday 25 October 2026, The Church House, Sheffield, from 2:30pm. Live music all day featuring solo acts Alexandra Wild, Harri Larkin, Paul Kenny, Junaina Rahman and Rose Ingalill; bands Babies Floating in Space and Slothstalgia; the Under The Wire Showcase Band; and a closing set and jam by the Ryan Taylor Trio Band.
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