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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Nether Edge Festival: TV Smith

As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival they’ll be welcoming TV Smith to perform at The Samuel Worth Chapel.

12 Sept 2026 20:00
A person wearing a black leather jacket and patterned trousers stands with folded arms against a weathered grey wall with peeling paint and patches of exposed plaster. A red paint mark appears on the wall to one side. The portrait is taken indoors with soft lighting, highlighting the textured surface of the wall and creating a striking, urban backdrop.

Nether Edge Festival: Summerisle, Alastair Gordon & Robyn Gair

Nether Edge Festival presents Summerisle, Alastair Gordon & Robyn Gair.

14 Sept 2026 19:30
A live music performance in an indoor venue. One performer sits playing an acoustic guitar while another sits beside them holding a microphone and singing. A music stand is positioned between the performers, with a speaker visible in the background. The intimate setting is softly lit, focusing attention on the acoustic duo and their performance.

Nether Edge Festival: Martin Stephenson

As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, audiences are invited to enjoy a very special evening with Martin Stephenson in the intimate surroundings of the Samuel Worth Chapel. Renowned as a singer-songwriter, storyteller and frontman of the legendary Daintees, Martin Stephenson will bring his distinctive blend of music and storytelling to this unique performance.

17 Sept 2026 20:00
Poster promoting an evening with singer-songwriter Martin Stephenson as part of the Nether Edge Festival. The event takes place at the Samuel Worth Chapel in Sheffield and features live music and storytelling from the former frontman of The Daintees. The performance celebrates Martin Stephenson’s four-decade career, blending folk, jazz, country, skiffle and reggae influences in an intimate chapel setting.

Nether Edge Festival: Barefoot & Fly

As part of this year’s Nether Edge Festival, kick off the weekend in style with an evening of uplifting live music from Barefoot & Fly, a Sheffield and Hope Valley–based band blending jazz-flavoured soul, funk, disco and rock.

18 Sept 2026 20:00
Poster for Netheredge Festival at The Samuel Worth Chapel. Headline image promotes Barefoot & Fly, with a pink starburst announcing “Friday 18th Sept”. A collage of black-and-white photos shows band members performing with guitar, vocals, trumpet, saxophone and bass. Event details at the bottom include: doors 7.30pm, tickets £10 plus fees, website gencem.org/whats-on, Sheffield General Cemetery Trust logo and a QR code for booking.

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
A packed audience inside a low‑lit venue faces a stage with bright amber lighting, where musicians perform. Raised hands and silhouettes fill the scene, creating a lively concert atmosphere.

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
A crowded nightclub or music venue with vibrant laser lights in blue and red cutting across the dark space. Silhouettes of people are visible in the foreground, some with raised arms, creating a lively atmosphere. The beams of light converge toward the center stage area, highlighting the industrial-style ceiling and pillars. The overall scene conveys an energetic party or concert setting with dramatic lighting effects.

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
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Novacaine Festival 2026

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

28 Nov 2026 12:00 - 22:30
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