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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro
Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fuse ODG ft. Aziza Jaye
Fuse ODG will bring his signature style to Foundry for an electric and unforgettable night of music.
Lisa Friend Trio
Lyrical and passionate music for flute, piano and cello from the classical world to classics of stage and screen
Woolf Quartet
Eclectic and exciting young artists showcasing the familiar against music that deserves to be better known
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.
Migration Matters Festival Closing Party
Come and celebrate the final night of Migration Matters Festival 2026!
Tim Kliphuis Trio
Virtuosic and mesmerizing improvisations from one of the world’s top jazz string groups
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.
Rum & Reggae 2026
The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...
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.
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.
Shakelines
The Shakespeare are back for their annual Shakelines event! Another massive year of free live music supporting local artists.
Reglines @ Alder
Private Regcords is bringing an absolute stacked line up for Alder's biggest Fringe at Tramlines yet. And it's free!
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!
Tramlines 2026
Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park for their 18th edition, across the weekend of 24 - 26 July.
Sheffield Festival of Reggae
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 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.
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.
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.
Jarred Up Festival
Jarred Up Festival takes place across 3 stages at Sidney & Matilda bringing some of the best underground bands to Sheffield
Novacaine Festival 2026
The UK's New Music Discovery Festival returns on Saturday 28th November 2026.
