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
Tim Kliphuis Trio
Virtuosic and mesmerizing improvisations from one of the world’s top jazz string groups
Amit Dattani & Chris Cleverley - Live at Cafe #9
For one special Solstice evening this June, Contemporary folk songwriters Amit Dattani and Chris Cleverley bring a rare, collaborative live show to Sheffield's iconic Cafe #9.
Def Leppard
Def Leppard, one of the UK's biggest rock bands, play a home town gig at Utilita Arena Sheffield, on June 30 2026.
Spooky Men's Chorale
A magnificent, many headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down.
Soothsayers + The Lemur Conspiracy
Soothsayers’ most recent album Fly Higher (September 2025), continues their journey of cross-cultural fusion, showcasing both their trademark horn arrangements and new explorations in sound - hypnotic rhythms, horn-led melodies, rich vocal harmonies
Summer Showcase
Join Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for a relaxed afternoon of live classical music as they close their 80th concert season, showcasing some of the orchestra’s own talented soloists.
90s Fest & Summerbowl (2026)
The UK's biggest 90's festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 11 -12 July 2026.
Sheffield Clarinet Ensemble – Summer Concert
Expect an afternoon of fun music, including popular and classical hits, plus a raffle and refreshments!
Bassfest 2026
Bringing some of the biggest names in bass for another weekend of high-octane partying, Bassfest returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl 18 - 19 July 2026.
Dylan Fowler
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is delighted to welcome Dylan Fowler to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of expressive and internationally acclaimed acoustic guitar.
