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
Variety is the Spice of Life
Come and share a heartwarming afternoon of stories, poems, and song, created by a unique collaboration of asylum seekers and local Sheffield folk.
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.
Come and Sing Evensong at Sheffield Cathedral
Come and Sing Evensong - join Sheffield Cathedral's choir for the day.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back with a dazzling, brand new 30th anniversary tour! This joyous Broadway and West End hit musical takes you on a hilarious, heart-warming ride as three friends hit the road across the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime.
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
Comedy + R&B After Party – Saturday 4 July
A premium grown crowd night featuring live comedy followed by a smooth R&B after party at Genting Sheffield. A proper Sheffield night out for the over-25 crowd with laughter, music and great vibes.
Rum & Reggae 2026
The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...
Back to the 80s Day Party
Step back into the 80s at this totally rad brunch featuring VHS, a live band bringing all your favourite hits from the decade of neon, synth, and big hair.
