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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RNB Mania | Sheffield's Outdoor Summer Festival

R&B Mania, Sheffield Summer Festival at SteelYard, Sheffield on the 15th August 2026.

15 Aug 2026 15:00 - 23:00
Colourful promotional poster for R&B Mania – Every Era, Every Emotion. Large 3D white and pink title sits against a neon green and pink background with wing graphics, sparkling diamonds, pink shipping containers and tropical foliage. A stylised red-and-blue rose inside an ornate gold frame is centred. Text promotes an outdoor R&B festival featuring 8 hours of music, festival production and confetti, dancers, glitter and glam stalls, and a large line-up.

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.

Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi by Mystery Ensemble

A unique concert will take place on the 15th of August at the stunning Victoria Hall in the heart of Sheffield. The evening's programme includes the music of the world-famous Italian neoclassical composer Ludovico Einaudi, performed by Mystery Ensemble.

15 Aug 2026 18:30 - 19:30
Illustrative portrait of neoclassical composer Ludovico Einaudi.

Dylan Earl live @ Alder

Dylan Earl returns for the second time to perform his gritty and forward-thinking country with sharp humour and a rebellious streak.

20 Aug 2026 19:00 - 23:00
Illustration of a box of matches, with a flaming steer skull and the words 'DYALN EARL' and 'THUR 20TH AUGUST ALDER'

SOSA Extended Set | Groovebox at SteelYard, Sheffield

Groovebox presents SOSA Extended Set at SteelYard, Sheffield

22 Aug 2026 14:00 - 23:00
Promotional poster for Groovebox event featuring SOSA with an extended set and lineup to be announced. White text on a turquoise background with a colourful abstract burst graphic in orange, yellow and pink. Event details: Saturday 22 August 2026, 14:00–23:00 at Steelyard, Sheffield. Groovebox logo in the top left and SYSheffield branding at the bottom.

Rock N Roll Circus 2026 - The Kooks

On Thursday 27 August the Rock N Roll Circus will be headlined by The Kooks, with support by Milburn, Miles Kane, The Clause, Day We Ran, Cruz Beckham & The Breakers, The Kairos and Spanish Horses plus the incredible Rock N Roll Circus Performers.

27 Aug 2026
Large outdoor music festival with crowds gathered on a grassy hill and around a big red-and-white striped tent. Colorful vertical flags line the area, and smaller tents and stalls are visible in the background under a bright blue sky.

Rock N Roll Circus 2026

Expect the unexpected as the Rock N Roll Circus return's to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl in 2026. Set to take place over the weekend of 27 - 33 August, the Rock N Roll Circus is where the best in musical talent meets the weird and wonderful world of the circus.

27 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
Large outdoor music festival with crowds gathered on a grassy hill and around a big red-and-white striped tent. Colorful vertical flags line the area, and smaller tents and stalls are visible in the background under a bright blue sky.

Rock N Roll Circus 2026 - The Street

On Friday 28 August 2026 the Rock N Roll Circus will be headlined by The Streets with support by Babyshambles, Casisdead, Hakbaker,  Khakikid, Ellur and Sweet plus The Incredible Rock N Roll Circus Performers.

28 Aug 2026
Large outdoor music festival with crowds gathered on a grassy hill and around a big red-and-white striped tent. Colorful vertical flags line the area, and smaller tents and stalls are visible in the background under a bright blue sky.

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | SteelYard

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival at Steelyard on the 29th August

29 Aug 2026 14:00 - 23:00
Promotional poster for “The Road to Nashville – Sheffield Outdoor Country Fest”. Western-themed design featuring cacti, cowboy hats, horseshoes, skulls and a desert backdrop. Tribute acts include Shania Twain, Luke Combs UK, Morgan Wallen Band, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and Ella Langley. Activities include line dancing, roaming entertainers, rodeo bull, axe throwing, vintage games, BBQ and smoker food vendors.

Rock N Roll Circus 2026 - Wunderhorse

On Saturday 29 August 2026, Rock N Roll Circus will be headlined by Wunderhorse with support by Baxter Dury, English Teacher, Fat Dog, Gurriers, The Molotovs, Basht, Bleech 9:3, The North, Theatre, Heidi Curtis and Goo plus The Incredible Rock N Roll Circus Performers.

29 Aug 2026
Large outdoor music festival with crowds gathered on a grassy hill and around a big red-and-white striped tent. Colorful vertical flags line the area, and smaller tents and stalls are visible in the background under a bright blue sky.
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