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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An evening with Johanna Warren & Memphis Gerald at Cafe No9

Johanna Warren & Memphis Gerald live and in concert at Cafe No9

04 Jun 2026 19:00

Beverley Knight

The Queen of British Soul, Beverley Knight MBE, announces a huge UK headline tour for June 2026.

04 Jun 2026

Gets Worse

Gets Worse (Leeds) play live at The Lughole with support from Docile (Bristol), Life Expectancy (Liverpool) and Lax (Sheffield - first gig).

04 Jun 2026 19:00

Sterndale Singers ''Our favourite sings....''

Classical and contemporary, fun and light-hearted, come along and enjoy the Sterndale Singer performing some of their favourite pieces.

05 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

Atomic 80s

Atomic 80s Band brings the ultimate throwback party to the OEC Sheffield!

05 Jun 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Crookes-Cheller

Come along for the Crookes-Cheller Music Festival at The Punch Bowl on 5th–6th June. Enjoy two days of free live music, great food, an outdoor bar, and family-friendly entertainment. Book a table for groups of six or more to reserve your spot.

05 Jun 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Queer Folk @ Wild Traditions

Come and listen to acclaimed folk duo Queer Folk, perform at Wild Traditions

06 Jun 2026 19:30 - 23:00

Symphonic Ibiza

Get ready for a mind-blowing journey through the legendary sounds of Ibiza as you’ve never heard them before.

06 Jun 2026 18:00 - 22:00

Verdi's Requiem

Sheffield Symphony Orchestra partner with Escafeld Chorale and Hallam Choral Society on this epic masterpiece.

06 Jun 2026 19.30 - 21.30

Dancefest: The Big Weekend

Step into a vibrant, festival-inspired celebration of dance as performers from Dance Unlimited light up the stage in a spectacular showcase of talent, creativity and high-energy entertainment.

06 Jun 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

Eid Street

Meadowhall is set to host Eid Street 6 - 7 June bringing a vibrant family-friendly celebration of culture, community and food to the centre.

06 Jun 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

Heads Will Roll club night

New clubnight Heads Will Roll plays the best in electroclash, dance-punk, witch house, indie-sleaze, riot grrrl, indietronica, art-pop, oddities and more.

12 Jun 2026 20:00 - 01:00

Protest Notes

The Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra explores how composers have responded to injustice, conflict, and the call for change

13 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

The Creation

Unusually Sheffield Chamber Orchestra are playing just the one piece for their season ending concert this year, but what a piece of music it is — Haydn’s Creation!

13 Jun 2026 14:00 - 16:00

ILLUMINATE | music of stars and light

Sheffield Chamber Choir's next concert is FREE to all. Do join them!

14 Jun 2026 15:30 - 16:30

Lady Maisery and Jimmy & Sid present Wakefire: An Incantation to Summer

Having bewitched audiences annually with their much-loved wintertime show, two of the most engaging and inventive acts on the English folk scene return with their hotly anticipated next alchemic collaboration: an essential incantation to the summertime.

16 Jun 2026 19:30

The Choir of Man

An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, over-flowing with feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment. 

16 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Hudson Records Presents Sam Sweeney Trio

Sheffield General Cemetery and Hudson Records are delighted to welcome the Sam Sweeney Trio to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of outstanding contemporary folk.

17 Jun 2026 19:30

Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe - Hard Travellin'

Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe perform Roots, Blues and Tales of the Road

19 Jun 2026 19.30 - 21.30

Migration Matters Festival Opening Party

One of the biggest nights of the YEAR! It has to be the opening party! In a festival first, the opening party will be hosted at the legendary Yellow Arch Studios, which has nurtured the talents of many Sheffield musicians and artists!

19 Jun 2026 19:00 - 23:59

SOGA

Mexican hardcore band SOGA will be making their way around the UK for the first time this summer! See them at the legendary Lughole.

19 Jun 2026 19:00

Brigantes Orchestra - Independence Day | USA

Brigantes Orchestra takes you around the world! Last stop: America!

20 Jun 2026 1930 - 2110

Corvus Consort

The 'dazzling and fresh thinking' Corvus Consort reveals how musicians and poets have regarded and drawn inspiration from birds across six centuries, though renaissance madrigals, traditional folk songs, 20th century British music and contemporary composers.

20 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

Kelham Pride 2026

This inclusive street party returns on Saturday 20 June and will once again be centred around multiple Kelham venues offering a broad range of entertainment from live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers. 

20 Jun 2026 12:00

Kelham Pride 2026 @ Alder

Nine Ladies Promotions brings Clitspit, Jeanpool, Lavender Gray & Public Commodity to Alder. Crimped closing with 80s bangers till 1am.

20 Jun 2026 12:00 - 01:00

Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro

Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop.

20 Jun 2026 15:30

Bradfield Festival Of Music

A week of outstanding music in a magical setting, with music ranging from classical to film, jazz and beyond, there is something for everyone this year with artists keen to break down barriers and communicate in engaging new ways. 20 - 27 June 2026.

20 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Sunday Dub Session with Aba Shanti-I

Curated by Nate Coltrane, this special event brings together sound system culture, performance and movement to explore the enduring impact of Caribbean heritage in the UK.

21 Jun 2026 18:00 - 22:30

Fenella Humphreys and Martin Roscoe

Acclaimed violinist Fenella Humphreys and her internationally renowned duo partner Martin Roscoe bring two of the best known works for their instrument combination, Beethoven's 'Spring Sonata' and Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending.

22 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

Trio Meister Raro

Well-known to Sheffield audiences and beyond as members of Ensemble 360, Tim Horton, Rachel Roberts and Robert Plane formed Trio Meister Raro to further explore the repertoire for their mellow instrument combination.

23 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

Fuse ODG ft. Aziza Jaye

Fuse ODG will bring his signature style to Foundry for an electric and unforgettable night of music.

25 Jun 2026 19:30

Lisa Friend Trio

Lyrical and passionate music for flute, piano and cello from the classical world to classics of stage and screen

25 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

Carol King's Tapestry: An Evening in Laurel Canyon

Overlooking the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip, Laurel Canyon hosted a community of musicians through the 1960s and 70s forming a hive of creativity in the age of hippies and flower power.

26 Jun 2026 19:30

The Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook

John Reilly and The Smooth Operators are delighted to bring the ‘Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook’ back to the Ballroom at Sheffield City Hall.. A sublime and intimate journey through Burt Bacharach’s 7 decades of hit making.

26 Jun 2026 19:30 - 22:00

Woolf Quartet

Eclectic and exciting young artists showcasing the familiar against music that deserves to be better known

26 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

Concerteenies for Babies at Harmony Works

Bond with your baby at magical concerts and glimpse inside an exciting new Sheffield venue.

27 Jun 2026 10.30 - 12.30

Elvis Legacy

Celebrate the life and legacy of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, with our electrifying Elvis tribute. From the UK’s number one tribute – Elvis Legacy!

27 Jun 2026 19:00 - 01:00

Higher Fields Festival 2026

Higher Fields Festival is a brand-new grassroots music and arts festival, launching in summer 2026 on Randall Street in Sheffield’s S2. It brings together DIY musicians, artists, crews and communities from South Yorkshire and beyond. 27 June 2026.

27 Jun 2026 12:00 - 02:00

Migration Matters Festival Closing Party

Come and celebrate the final night of Migration Matters Festival 2026!

27 Jun 2026 19:00 - 3:00

Tim Kliphuis Trio

Virtuosic and mesmerizing improvisations from one of the world’s top jazz string groups

27 Jun 2026 19:30 - 21:30

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.

27 Jun 2026 13:00 - 15:00

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.

28 Jun 2026 19:00 - 22:00

Come and Sing Evensong at Sheffield Cathedral

Come and Sing Evensong - join Sheffield Cathedral's choir for the day.

28 Jun 2026 13.30 - 18.00

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.

29 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

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.

30 Jun 2026 18:00

Spooky Men's Chorale

A magnificent, many headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down.

30 Jun 2026 19:30

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

03 Jul 2026 20.00 - 22.30

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.

04 Jul 2026 18:30 - 23:59

Rum & Reggae 2026

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

04 Jul 2026 13:00 - 23:00

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.

05 Jul 2026 14:00 - 20:00

Hidden Track

Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.

06 Jul 2026 19:30 - 22:00

The Karate Kid - The Musical

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling.

07 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

Beauty and the Beast

Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Broadway classic, Beauty and the Beast. The tale as old as time tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress.

08 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

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.

11 Jul 2026 15:00 - 16:00

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. 

11 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Sheffield Clarinet Ensemble – Summer Concert

Expect an afternoon of fun music, including popular and classical hits, plus a raffle and refreshments!

12 Jul 2026 15:30 - 17:00

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.

18 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 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.

19 Jul 2026 19:00

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Fasten your seat belts. Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire.

21 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Australian Singer/Songwriter Les Thomas at Mandala Cafe, Sheffield with Marilla Holmes.

Australian singer-songwriter Les Thomas brings his acclaimed story-led folk songs to the UK this July for a run of intimate headline shows across England.

22 Jul 2026 19:30 - 22:30

Gordon McKinney & The Silver Reserve

Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is excited to present an evening of bold, genre-bending music in the atmospheric surroundings of the Samuel Worth Chapel. Two distinctive acts share the stage, each offering a unique soundscape.

22 Jul 2026 19:30

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

Celine Dion & Divas of the Decades Tribute

Celebrate the music of Celine Dion in a heartfelt, high-energy tribute featuring stunning live vocals, dramatic ballads, and all the iconic hits, performed live by the incredible Katy James!

24 Jul 2026 19:00 - 01:00

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

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

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

Mr Vegas

Sheffield, UK – Get ready for an electrifying night of reggae and dancehall as global hitmaker Mr Vegas brings his high-energy live show to Network, Sheffield.

25 Jul 2026 23:00 - 3:00

Cemetery Sessions Present Emily Maguire & Sue Lord

Sheffield General Cemetery is delighted to welcome Emily Maguire to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of powerful, intimate songwriting.

30 Jul 2026 19:00

Hidden Track

Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.

03 Aug 2026 19:30 - 22:00

Man in the Mirror

Come along for a Thriller of an evening, and celebrate the legendary music of the King of Pop.

07 Aug 2026 19:30

80'S Reload

Join the OEC Sheffield for a night of non-stop entertainment as they pay tribute to the iconic artists and songs of the 80s that defined the decade.

08 Aug 2026 19:00 - 01:00

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

Lord of the Dance - 30th Anniversary

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the UK in 2026 to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996.

20 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

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

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

SIX The Musical

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Sheffield following its previous sell out success!

01 Sept 2026 - 12 Sept 2026

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.

04 Sept 2026 19:30 - 22:00

SPACE

Celebrating 30 years of Spiders, Space return with their brand-new studio album Ten Neurotic Fairytales and a full UK tour. Expect classic Space hits.

04 Sept 2026 19:30 - 22:30

Crazy Diamond: A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd

Crazy Diamond bring the music of Pink Floyd to life in a powerful and immersive live theatre experience. Performed by an accomplished eight-piece band, the show faithfully captures the atmosphere, dynamics and emotion that define Floyd’s iconic sound.

05 Sept 2026 19:30

Piano Classics

“An artist of extraordinary magnetism” (Daily Telegraph), Yorkshire pianist Sarah Beth Briggs has enjoyed a distinguished career both on stage and in the recording studio. She returns to the Playhouse for an afternoon of glittering piano favourites.

05 Sept 2026 14:00

Sounds of Now: Feldman and Harrison

Known for bold, fearless programming, GBSR Duo is fast emerging as the leading interpreter of Morton Feldman’s music.

05 Sept 2026 20:00

Taylormania

An award winning extravaganza, celebrating the music and magic of one of the most influential contemporary recording artists of our time.

06 Sept 2026 19:30

Hidden Track

Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.

07 Sept 2026 19:30 - 22:00

Spell Songs

Folk supergroup Spell Songs with live painting by award-winning artist Jackie Morris – back in the Octagon after a sell out show in May 2025

07 Sept 2026 19:30

Mozart and Friends

Celebrate Mozart and his lively circle of friends with Ensemble 360 in a delightful evening of music for winds and strings, including two works showcasing the unworldly sound of the glass harmonica.

08 Sept 2026 19:00

Relaxed Concert: Mozart and Friends

For this ‘Relaxed’ concert of music by Mozart and his friend, Joseph Haydn, doors will be left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided, and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance.

08 Sept 2026 14:00

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices, the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R&B.

10 Sept 2026 19:30

Mamma Mia!

Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.

15 Sept 2026 - 26 Sept 2026

Harpsichord and Strings

The English Concert "celebrities of the Baroque performance movement” (New York Classical Review) launch a celebration of the majestic High Baroque with Handel’s Sonata in G, a masterclass in grace and counterpoint.

18 Sept 2026 14:00

Jazz Voyage

Virtuoso composer, pianist, improviser, broadcaster, Julian Joseph is a jazz polymath. Acclaimed by critics and audiences the world over, he returns to Sheffield to promote his first studio album in 29 years.

18 Sept 2026 19:30

Sandkings

Sandkings return to Sheffield after 33 years as part of the 'Unfinished Business' tour

18 Sept 2026 19:00 - 23:00

Saint Etienne

To celebrate their last album and the band’s long goodbye, Saint Etienne are touring the UK one last time. Rather than a moment of sadness, the band see this as a series of celebrations: parties built around a live set that draws on the “best of the best” from their illustrious 35-year catalogue.

19 Sept 2026 18:30 - 22:00

Jane McDonald - Living The Dream

National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026.

23 Sept 2026 19:30

A Night To Remember: Motown Show

A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.

25 Sept 2026 19:30

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

Don Broco

Be part of the first audiences to hear the new album Nightmare Tripping on this round of live shows.

29 Sept 2026 20:00

Niall Horan Dinner Party Live On Tour

Global superstar Niall Horan is set to bring his “Dinner Party” Live Tour to Utilita Arena Sheffield on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

29 Sept 2026 18:00

The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads are an American alternative rock band, originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but now based in New York City. The primary (and only consistent) member is Evan Dando.

30 Sept 2026 18:30 - 22:00

The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets

Jalp Events presents The Wonder Stuff plus Inspiral Carpets.

03 Oct 2026 19:00

Hidden Track

Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.

05 Oct 2026 19:30 - 22:00

The Beat

Legendary 2-Tone group The Beat, led by vocalist Dave Wakeling, have announced Dance Crazed Too – a 21 date UK tour.

06 Oct 2026 19:00

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Westlife, one of the biggest boy bands, play Utilita Arena Sheffield, on October 7 2026.

07 Oct 2026

Martin Simpson Trio

Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson comes to Sheffield with his ‘Some Kind of Jubilee’ tour.

08 Oct 2026 19:00

English Touring Opera: Ariadne / Dido & Aeneas

The English Touring Opera perform Ariadne / Dido & Aeneas.

09 Oct 2026 19:30

Sky Full of Stars

Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars - the most authentic tribute to Coldplay!

09 Oct 2026 19:30

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

Eddi Reader

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.

10 Oct 2026 19:30

English Touring Opera: Orpheus and Eurydice

Gluck’s most popular work, Orpheus and Eurydice marked a change of pace for opera, celebrating the myth of Orpheus through the power of the voice and profound theatricality.

10 Oct 2026 19:30

Goldie Lookin Chain

Lock up your shell suits and hide your vape pens. Goldie Lookin Chain are back on the road for their Stairway To Newport 2026 tour.

10 Oct 2026 18:30 - 22:00

Afternoon with Pink

Visit the OEC Sheffield for a fabulous afternoon featuring the electrifying tribute artist, Vicky Jackson as Pink.

11 Oct 2026 14:00 - 20:00

Waitress

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.

13 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Tangram: Rituals for a Changing World

From the intimate to the divine: an intriguing musical exploration of Chinese music and philosophy alongside European classical traditions.

17 Oct 2026 19:00

Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel

Music in the Round’s Singer-in-Residence Roderick Williams returns with a programme of heartrendingly beautiful English song, including Vaughan Williams’ glorious cycle Songs of Travel.

17 Oct 2026 14:00

Charlie Chaplin: The Gold Rush Classic Silent Film with Live Music

Charlie Chaplin’s most ambitious and successful silent comedy is presented in a gorgeous restoration with Chaplin’s own Academy Award-nominated score performed live by Ensemble 360 and friends, conducted by George Morton.

19 Oct 2026 19:15

Heathers the Musical

Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage Best New Musical winner, Heathers the Musical returns to Sheffield!

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

Motown & Soul

Visit the OEC Sheffield for a night of soulful sounds and nostalgic vibes as they pay tribute to the iconic music of Motown!

23 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

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

Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul are set to bring their iconic and legendary sound back to Sheffield City Hall in October 2026.

24 Oct 2026 20:00

Cabaret Voltaire

The iconic Sheffield band return to the Octagon, for the final date of their final tour.

25 Oct 2026 20:00

Burlesque The Musical

​Life’s not fair. It’s fabulous. After taking the West End by storm, where it became summer 2025’s biggest hit, selling out night after night, Burlesque the Musical is coming to Sheffield!

27 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

The Witching Tale, Jan Doyle Band & The Greystone Sisters

Sheffield General Cemetery Trust are delighted to present a mysterious, spellbinding Halloween show at the Samuel Worth Chapel, featuring The Witching Tale.

29 Oct 2026 20:00

Halloween 80s Party!

Come along for a spooktacular evening of dining and dancing at an 80s Halloween Ball, where ghoulish delights and nostalgic vibes await!

31 Oct 2026 19:00 - 01:00

Hidden Track

Hidden Track is a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. Entry is free. Open to performers, composers, and appreciators of all kinds.

02 Nov 2026 19:30 - 22:00

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Westlife, one of the biggest boy bands, play Utilita Arena Sheffield, on October 7 2026.

02 Nov 2026 18:00

Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of the UK’s most beloved Funk and Soul DJs.

06 Nov 2026 19:00

Overpass

In their short history, Birmingham’s Overpass have inspired an ever-growing fanbase with songs pulsating with youthful exuberance and the vulnerabilities of young adulthood. Their shows have been just as life-affirming, providing a dopamine burst of wall-to-wall singalongs and an all-in-this-together communion.

06 Nov 2026 19:00 - 23:00

Elgar Piano Quintet

No stranger to Sheffield audiences, pianist Martin Roscoe was a frequent collaborator with the Lindsay String Quartet, founders of Music in the Round. Here he joins forces with another titanic quartet, the prolific Brodskys, who have been performing for over half a century to prizes and plaudits around the world.

07 Nov 2026 14:00

Saxophone and Electronics

Praised for his “urgently visceral” playing (Tempo), London-based Canadian saxophonist David Zucchi performs a programme of innovative works for saxophone and live electronics

07 Nov 2026 20:00

Mean Girls

Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage.

09 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Chopin Nocturnes

Described by Bachtrack as “a poet of the piano”, Pavel Kolesnikov is one of the world’s most exciting young pianists. Lauded for his staggering ability to cast new light on familiar repertoire, he makes his Music in the Round debut with a sumptuous tour through the complete Chopin Nocturnes.

14 Nov 2026 19:00

Joshua Idehen

Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise – but on the spoken word artist’s new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, he provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space.

14 Nov 2026 18:30 - 22:00

A Journey Through Nordic Music

Setting the scene for the weekend, join a panel of musicians and experts who will shine a light on some of the composers and music featuring across the three days.

27 Nov 2026 17:15

Northern Lights: Music from Iceland

Phaedra Ensemble launches Music in the Round's Northern Lights weekend with a dazzling portrait of contemporary Icelandic music ranging from celebrated glacial works by Anna Thorvaldsdóttir and Oscar-winning Hildur Guðnadóttir, to new arrangements of the ever-inventive Björk and Ólafur Arnalds.

27 Nov 2026 19:00

Bloc Party & Interpol Co-Headline Tour

Bloc Party and Interpol announce a co-headline tour that will unite two era-defining bands for a run of 18 dates across the UK and Europe in 2026, heading to Sheffield next November. 

28 Nov 2026 18:00

Engegård Quartet

Norway’s multi-award-winning Engegård Quartet brings its customary boldness, energy and freshness to Sheffield. It is a quartet with a deep affinity with Mozart and Beethoven and a profound commitment to Norwegian music.

28 Nov 2026 19:00

Novacaine Festival 2026

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

28 Nov 2026 12:00 - 22:30

Sibelius & Grieg

Masterpieces and miniatures for strings and piano by two giants of Nordic classicism. Grieg’s Cello Sonata is a passionate, expressive, dancing work, full of sweeping melodies and stirring tension. Sibelius’s taut String Quartet broods and bristles with soulful intensity and culminates in a fiery finale.

28 Nov 2026 14:00

Beethoven Appassionata

On the threshold of a Beethoven bicentenary year, Ensemble 360’s pianist Tim Horton launches his latest marathon project. With his familiar commitment, rigour and virtuosic playing, he embarks on the monumental feat of a complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle.

05 Dec 2026 14:00

Reich: Electric Counterpoint

A magnetic performer, prolific recording artist, and a curious and wide-ranging musical explorer, this is a chance to experience one of the most celebrated musicians working today in the intimate setting of the Playhouse.

05 Dec 2026 19:00

90s & 00s Disco

Dust off your platform shoes and grab your neon scrunchies because The 90s & 00s Party is back!

09 Jan 2027 19:00 - 01:00

Tribute to the 80s

Get ready to step back in time and experience the ultimate 80s party! Come along for a night of non-stop entertainment and celebrate the legendary artists and unforgettable songs that defined one of the most iconic decades in music history.

16 Jan 2027 19:00 - 01:00

Motown & Soul Disco

Get ready to groove at this Northern Soul Disco Night, an electrifying evening celebrating the vibrant sounds, soulful rhythms, and timeless energy of the Northern Soul movement!

23 Jan 2027 19:00 - 01:00
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