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
DOOT & J2Duo
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is delighted to welcome two exciting young acts to the atmospheric Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of contemporary music.
Sheffield Festival of Reggae
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rock N Roll Circus 2026 - Richard Ashcroft
On Sunday 30 August 2026 Rock N Roll Circus will be headlined by Richard Ashcroft with support by The Fratellis, Embrace, Cast, Villanelle, Ist Ist, Sofy, Tidetied, M06, Sundress and Sonni Mills plus The Incredible Rock N Roll Circus Performers.
Nick Battle at The Lantern Theatre
Nick Battle is an unbelievable man of music, his accomplishments are almost too vast to write about. With decades in the music industry under his belt, he’s written songs with Gary Barlow and collaborated with legends like Cliff Richard and Michael Ball.
