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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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.

Spectral Gig

Spectral, Root Zero, Waiting for Breath, & Kora Olivia live at Yellow Arch.

13 Sept 2026 19:00 - 23:00
romotional gig poster on a black and dark grey background. Large white text reads “Ghost Depot Records Presents 13th Sept 2026”. A detailed black-and-white occult-style illustration of a seated winged figure appears in the centre beneath the word “Spectral” in bright pink script. Special guests are Waiting for Breath, Boo Zero and Kora Olivia. Venue and time details at the bottom read: “Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield, 7:00 PM–10:30 PM”. Tickets available via Yellow Arch (Fatsoma) and Eventbrite.

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.

Elevate x Algorave

Experimental dance music / Live-coding / Improv

17 Sept 2026 19:00 - 00:00
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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.

SARCOFAGO at Corporation - Sheffield

SARCOFAGO at Corporation - Sheffield

17 Sept 2026 18:30 - 23:00
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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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