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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Shakelines

The Shakespeare are back for their annual Shakelines event! Another massive year of free live music supporting local artists. 

23 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
The Shakespeare logo, featuring an illustration of Shakespeare sat with a pint of beer.

Reglines @ Alder

Private Regcords is bringing an absolute stacked line up for Alder's biggest Fringe at Tramlines yet. And it's free!

24 Jul 2026 17:00 - 01:30
Poster for the event, listing all the details alongside an image of a push button landline phone.

The Other Festival

Sidney & Matilda is hosting 3 days worth of music collaborating with promoters such as Jarred Up, Tuned In, and Private Regcords and it's free entry!

24 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
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Tramlines 2026

Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park for their 18th edition, across the weekend of 24 - 26 July.

24 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.

15 Aug 2026 13:00 - 0:00
Promotional poster for Sheffield Festival of Reggae on 15th August 2026. Features a stylized lion head in yellow, red, and green against a textured background with diagonal stripes in reggae colors. Text highlights: “Sheffield Festival of Reggae,” “All Day Saturday,” “3 Stages,” “Food Vendors,” and “Network Sheffield” at the bottom. Bold yellow date text stands out on the right side.

The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2026: A Summertime Feast

The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival is back for 2026! Celebrating all things food, drink, performing arts & live music. August Bank Holiday Weekend 29th - 31st, 2026.

29 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Outdoor event with a large stage featuring a choir performance, rows of deck chairs filled with spectators, and colourful bunting overhead. Inflatable structures and trees surround the area under a partly cloudy sky.

Float Along Festival 2026

Float Along Festival returns to Sheffield on Saturday 26 September 2026 for its fifth edition, transforming the city centre into a multi‑venue celebration of post‑punk, psychedelic rock, indie and alternative music.

26 Sept 2026 13:00 - 04:00
A packed audience inside a low‑lit venue faces a stage with bright amber lighting, where musicians perform. Raised hands and silhouettes fill the scene, creating a lively concert atmosphere.

No Bounds 2026

No Bounds Festival returns to Sheffield from 9 -11 October 2026 for its ninth edition, transforming the city with another forward‑thinking weekend of music, art, technology and dance. Experience high‑energy performances, immersive installations and boundary‑pushing creativity across multiple unique venues.

09 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
A crowded nightclub or music venue with vibrant laser lights in blue and red cutting across the dark space. Silhouettes of people are visible in the foreground, some with raised arms, creating a lively atmosphere. The beams of light converge toward the center stage area, highlighting the industrial-style ceiling and pillars. The overall scene conveys an energetic party or concert setting with dramatic lighting effects.

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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Novacaine Festival 2026

The UK's New Music Discovery Festival returns on Saturday 28th November 2026.

28 Nov 2026 12:00 - 22:30
Poster for the event with an illustration of a monstrous looking creature with glowing red eyes.
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