Over the last year DJ ADHD has carved a unique sound scattered with 909s and 808s that blur the lines of techno and UK bass music.
Driven Serious is a five-piece original folk-rock band based around Newcastle upon Tyne. They've been on the circuit for 12 years and released two LPs and an EP. Their high octane performance is something which has made them unforgettable.
Forgemaster Records & C.B.M. Promotions present: Sheffield Indie singer-songwriter, and ex-Kartica frontman, Mat Hook announcing his biggest headline gig to date at The Foundry on Friday 3rd October!
Modern Nature (Bella Union) return to Sheffield for a full-band show. Led by frontman Jack Cooper (of Ultimate Painting), the band will be touring in support of their new album, The Heat Warps.
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say 'Thank you for the Music'!
Tom Hickox plays live at Yellow Arch.
Over the last decade or more, American country/ folk/ pop/ blues/ Americana (the list goes on somewhat..!) artist Angel Snow has been bringing her music to these shores, building up a deserved reputation for delivering standout emotive performances.
Echobelly play Netwotk on Saturday 4th October to celebrate 30 years of their critically-acclaimed record ‘On.’
Novacaine Festival 2025 – Debut Event! Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Corporation.
Steel Paws Festival is all about cats & rock n roll! This festival has been going since 2016 (previously known as Mogstock). All of the profits after costs will be going to the Sheffield Cat's Shelter who Phil Elsey (cat man) & Donna Elsey (cat lady) foster cats for!
It’s been several years since the Everly Pregnant Brothers did a theatre gig, but off the back of doing several festival shows this summer they felt you deserved a good sit down.
Hey Pixies are the UK's most gigantic Pixies tribute band. Formed late 2015 in Manchester by four talented musicians who have each previously notched up many gigs with original and other cover bands. The guys (and gal) came together through their shared love of the Pixies.
The Rabbitts play live at Yellow Arch.
Ethereal genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts live at Yellow Arch Studios
Balancing Act play live at Yellow Arch.
MVT presents Bilk live at Sidney and Matilda on 7 October 2025.
From Sheffield (mostly), the Jazz Hot Six are some of the UK’s finest musicians. Between them, they have played with some of the greatest names in the UK and international music scenes (Van Morrison, John Martyn, Richard Hawley, Peter Green, Duane Eddy, Ray Charles, Roger Daltrey, Nick Lowe, Tanita Tikaram and many more).
Distort Sheffield presents Puffer (ca), with The Dogs (wls), Votiv (dl) & The Social (lvp) live at The Lughole.
Ruth Lyon plays live at Sidney and Matilda on 8 October 2025.
Double bill featuring a classic Ellington sound followed by award-winning singer Vimala Rowe, a major talent on the British jazz scene.
Vistas, a Scottish indie rock band from Edinburgh, play live at Foundry on 8 October 2025.
Chloe Slater plays live at Sidney and Matilda on 9 October 2025.
Howard Jones celebrates the 40th anniversary of Dream Into Action.
Multi-Platinum recording artist Shayne Ward rose to fame as winner of the second series of the UK talent show The X Factor.
The Blackheart Orchestra is returning to The Lantern, bringing their ethereal, folky/electronic/progressive music back to Sheffield. Their performances in 2023 and 2024's sell-out shows were phenomenal. They filled the auditorium with such wonderful sounds as Rick and Chrissy crisscrossed each other to create their music. It was a mesmerising show, an aural delight.
Faint Paint are a Sheffield four-piece making melodic, emotionally rich guitar music with a cinematic streak. Their songs drift between the classic and the strange — blending dreamy textures, tight vocal harmonies and a sharp ear for melody.
One the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry 'The Lifetimes Tour' comes to Sheffield on Friday 10 October 2025 - a spectacular career-spanning live show, including all the hits from across her multi-million selling albums.
Matilda Shakes play live at Sidney and Matilda on 10 October 2025.
Legends etched in the annals of rock and punk history, New Model Army return to Sheffield for a Saturday night headline show in October.
No Bounds are set to host another very special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in Sheffield, when the 8th edition of the festival takes place 10 - 12 October 2025.
Joe Carnall Jnr & Cast present the songs from the Musical 'How Could I Forget?' in the beautiful Upper Chapel in Sheffield.
Lori plays live at Sidney and Matilda on 11 October 2025.
A firm favourite, The Little Unsaid return to Sheffield, and it's our pleasure to welcome them to The Lantern. John Elliott has used this moniker for well over a decade now, gaining recognition for genre hopping combinations using elements of alt-folk, electronica, alt-rock and string arrangements.
Up the Charms – local indie outfit The Outcharms have their biggest ever show in their sights: a coveted Foundry main room show on 11 October 2025.
Funk My Disco teams up with Disco Never Dies for the Big Autumn Jam at Sydney & Matilda. Expect disco, funk, house and soulful grooves all night in the heart of Sheffield.
Marie Franc play live at Sidney and Matilda on 13 October 2025.
Following on from a sold-out tour earlier this year which saw them perform to tens of thousands across the country, the iconic Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025.
Panic Shack, a Welsh band, play Foundry on 15 October 2025.
After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2025 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend.
Charlie Bennett plays live at Sidney and Matilda on 16 October 2025.
Heavy Lungs play live at Sidney and Matilda on 16 October 2025.
Acclaimed saxophonist & composer Josephine Davies brings her exciting, dynamic ensemble Satori to Sheffield to celebrate the launch of ‘Weatherwards’, their fourth album on Whirlwind Recordings.
The Divine Comedy play live at the Sheffield City Hall, in the Oval Hall.
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
DEARTHWORMS headline Alder on 17th October. With support from GTFO DODGE, Computer, and Bumwave. Noise, riffs, and chaos.
Celebrating 40 years of hits, classics and deep cut from the complete catalogue, indie faves The Wedding Present join us this October.
Wine Lips play live at Sidney and Matilda on 17 October 2025.
Adult Leisure play live at Sidney and Matilda on 18 October 2025.
Nubiyan Twist Soundsystem play live at Sidney and Matilda on 18 October 2025.
South Yorkshire's Self Esteem, AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor, is heading back home to play her biggest Sheffield show yet, coming to the Utilita Arena on Saturday 18 October, as part of a UK tour.
NewDad play Foundry on 19 October 2025. The upcoming new live tour is a celebration of NewDad’s journey so far and a showcase of their future.
Th Da Freak play live at Yellow Arch.
To celebrate the release of Of Monsters and Men's new album, 'All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade', the band will play an album launch show at Foundry Sheffield on 21st October.
Jazz At The Lescar are really excited to present a unique and intimate performance by British-born, Berlin-based artist Otis Mensah featuring a full band.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show return in 2025 to celebrate 50 years of the iconic album ‘Wish You Were Here’. Featuring the songs "Have a Cigar", "Wish You Were Here" and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", The Australian Pink Floyd will perform the album in full alongside Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.
The Pharcyde bring the 30th anniversary of Labcabincalifornia to Sheffield.
Briana Corrigan plays live at Yellow Arch.
Cat Ryan play live at Yellow Arch.
A Sheffield Jazz debut for award-winning tenor saxophonist Harben Kay with a stellar Scottish rhythm section who is fast becoming renowned as one of the UK’s most creative and virtuosic jazz artists
Remember Monday are gearing up to take their signature harmonies on the road; the tour will see the band at their peak after months of Eurovision preparation.
The Boomtown Rats are a trailblazing rock / new wave band that emerged in the late 1970s, renowned for their raw energy, thought-provoking lyrics, and ability to reinvent themselves across decades. Formed in 1975 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, the band was founded by Bob Geldof, Garry Roberts, Johnnie Fingers, Pete Briquette, Gerry Cott, and Simon Crowe.
From his band The Bible in the 80s, countless projects (including his work with Fairground Attraction's Eddi Reader), and, of course, his solo work, Boo Hewerdine is well known and celebrated for his songs and performances across the UK and further.
Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder and Chris Watson will mark 50 years of CABARET VOLTAIRE live with an exclusive performance at FORGE Warehouse in Sheffield for SENSORIA Festival.
Bringing a touch of Aussie sunshine to our shores this winter, Spacey Jane bring their jangly indie goodness to Sheffield this October.
Femur play live at Yellow Arch.
Rianne Downey plays the Foundry on 28 October 2025; both live and on record, her voice is a thing of beauty. And her songs are the perfect vehicle for it.
The Moses Yoofee Trio is a Berlin-based jazz ensemble renowned for their dynamic fusion of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and soul and they are playing the Foundry on 29October 2025.
Desperate Journalist play live at Yellow Arch.
The decade long wait is over – indie rock mainstays The Enemy bring their raucous live show back to the Leadmill's main area for a night of anthems this October.
OMZ… Planet Zogg returns for its annual big cosmic multi room Halloween Ball at Yellow Arch.
Following his triumphant performance at Love Supreme Festival in 2024, this will be Sananda’s first UK headline tour in 23 years and he and his band are playing the Foundry on 31 October 2025.
Designed as a tongue-in-cheek rocked-up light-hearted ABBA satire, this show achieved worldwide cult status with critical acclaim and was acknowledged for initiating the ABBA revival, which brought about ABBA Gold, Muriel’s wedding and MAMMA MIA!
Legendary roots reggae group, The Twinkle Brothers bring their timeless sound to Sheffield, live and direct with full band
At 40 years old, RØRY is rewriting the rule book of rock. In an industry obsessed with youth, she proves it’s never too late to start a fire.
Formidably funky grooves with a heart full of soul, Lack of Afro brings the full band experience along to Yellow Arch Studios for an intimate display of their party-starting prowess.
Francis Rossi is extending his forthcoming tour of the UK with 30 new dates added in 2025, running between September and November 2025 for this brand new show billed as “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…”
Pop rock legends Busted storm the stage at McFly’s sold out 21st birthday headline show at the iconic O2 Arena in London to announce they will be going head to head on tour together next year! Fans got to hear first hand the exciting news of, no doubt, one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025.
Percussion d’Abobo is a collective of young drummers from the Abobo district of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, brought together by master percussionist Sidiki Dembélé. The group emerged from a local training programme created by Sidiki to share traditional rhythms with a new generation and build opportunities through music.
ABC have announced the return of their iconic Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour for 2025 which sees them perform their timeless debut album “The Lexicon of Love” in its entirety alongside all the ABC hits across the UK.
Hailing from Peru saxophonist, flautist and composer Allexa Nava, an award-winning participant on the Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artists Programme has been making waves on the UK jazz scene.
In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are proud to announce their new UK tour dates for 2025 and 2026. Having sold out every venue on their last tour, the band look forward to performing old songs and new.
Fronted by vocalist Eno Williams, London-based Ibibio Sound Machine is an eight-piece electronic Afro funk band, taking elements from modern post punk and West African ’70s disco to create their distinctive sound.
Experience Jay Prince live at Yellow Arch Studios. East London's own returns with his signature soulful sound and new music after a six year journey of growth and global collabs.
Winter live at Delicious Clam on 9 November 2025.
One of the most explosive and exciting live acts to emerge from the UK in years – His Lordship is all about capturing the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll’s untamed heart, alive and unfiltered.
Hoping for more, hating the boss and uniting in defiant joy are packed into a head rush of upbeat melody and aspirational lyricism from Jamie Webster, as he looks into a summer of major outdoor appearances with his first new music of 2025, Across The River.
Dublin’s Sprints are one of the most vital voices in the modern post-punk revival. Fierce, fearless, and unapologetically honest, the four-piece channel raw emotion into razor-sharp riffs, punchy rhythms, and cathartic vocals.
Will Finn and Rosie Calvert Award winning Folk Duo Play Bishop's House
Sunday (1994) hit the road in support of the band’s highly acclaimed sophomore EP, Devotion, out now via RCA. The six-song collection builds on the success of their critically acclaimed self-titled 2024 debut EP.
Electronic music producer and master of the AV spectacle, Halina Rice returns following a sold-out show last year for another round of her immersive, transportive live show.
One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, trumpeter & composer Laura Jurd presents music from her forthcoming new album. (in association with University of Sheffield Concerts)
The Golden Dregs live at Delicious Clam with support by Sophie Jamieson and Lichen (solo) on 13 November 2025.
A celebration of funk classics, soul essentials and undeniable dancefloor anthems, the legendary Craig Charles brings his Funk & Soul House Party to Foundry this November following on from back to back sold out appearances at The Leadmill.
As part of their debut UK Tour south west based Indie Rock band Leonian Dream will be co headlining Sidney and Matilda with local alternative rock band Junk. Expect an evening full of dreamy soundscapes.
Sheffield dance-rock-alt darlings make their comeback on the 14th of November, new lineup, new songs and more bangers for your ears.
Hailing from the South West of England, [spunge] have been serving up ska/punk to the masses since 1994, and this 4-piece thrive on playing live, and are showing no signs of slowing down even after 30 years of playing!
They were one of the most successful and iconic boy bands of all time - topping charts across the globe and selling more than 20 million records worldwide.
Hidden Mothers play live at Yellow Arch Studios on 21 November 2025.
A rare chance to see an internationally celebrated band as Yorkshire-born saxophonist & composer Sam Newbould leads his award-winning line-up from the vibrant Amsterdam jazz scene.
Sunjay is one of the UK’s most exciting acoustic artists. With a voice that’s rich and soulful, guitar playing that’s simply mesmerising, and a natural ability to connect with audiences, his live performances are unforgettable.
With their award-winning talent and passion for storytelling, CODA Musical Theatre is more than a performance - it's a celebration of the timeless beauty of musical theatre, expertly delivered by two of the finest vocalists in the industry. Join them for an unforgettable journey through the songs that have touched hearts for generations.
Due to incredible demand, Irish folk trio Amble is excited to announce new dates to their ongoing world tour in support of their highly anticipated debut album, Reverie.
Amy Macdonald's gift for crafting positive, uplifting songs from relatable stories of triumphs, struggles and hope have made her one of the UK's most beloved artists.
After countless sellouts at the Lantern over the last 17 years, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to bring their circus back to Scott Doonican's self-proclaimed "favourite venue on the planet" and they promise that they WILL rock you... but gently!
Legendary outfit The Wailers are back with another set jam-packed with the most essential reggae tunes out there.
Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites, Adam Ant will be appearing live across the UK.
Irish rock icons Ash are no strangers to putting on incredible live shows – they lead by example once again at Foundry this November.
Another chance to see the Doncaster Jazz Alumni, a really great big band whose local name belies the national prominence of its members and everything they do and sell is ‘not for profit’.
Welcoming two of folk's most revered musicians, as Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman come together to perform at The Greystones, Sheffield.
Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. Having started out by sharing his poems online, Brian now has over half a million followers on social media and a raft of bestselling books.
Laura-Mary Carter plays lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 25 November 2025.
Returning to celebrate 30 years of the classic All Change album, Liverpool indie icons Cast are back at The Leadmill this November following their unprecedented support run with Oasis this Summer.
Singer Sara Colman and pianist Rebecca Nash are two musicians whose beautiful and intimate music celebrates the joy of musical partnership, friendship and collaboration.
York-born Beth McCarthy combines pop melody with a rock edge to tell the stories of a twenty-something trying to understand love, friendship, and the feelings that come with it. Beth has one of the loudest voices and influence in the UK LGBTQ+community and uses her music and art to get it heard.
After 10 years of performing to sold-out audiences in stunning outdoor venues across the UK, Classic Ibiza will be raising the roof indoors for the very first time at Sheffield's Utilita Arena.
Jools Holland returns with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in November 2025! With an incredible line up of special guests including Imelda May, Ruby Turner, and Louise Marshall & Sumudu Jayatilaka, this promises to be a sensational night filled with music, energy, and unforgettable performances.
Pulled Apart By Horses play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 28 November 2025.
Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.
Twenty five years on from their seminal debut album, New York rockers Wheatus celebrate by performing the record in its entirety at the Foundry this December.
Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape are back on the road celebrating 30 years of their seminal debut album with a Leadmill headline show destined to live long in the memory.
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 4 December 2025.
With fourteen top 40 singles and four top ten albums in almost 40 years, the Inspiral Carpets were built to last. The reformed classic jukebox band continue their musical journey, announcing extensive tour dates for November and December 2025.
One of the UK's most beloved British bands Madness have today announced 'Hits Parade' a major UK arena tour for December 2025.
The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's greatest hits.
Bad Manners is a British two-tone ska band formed in 1976, best known for their energetic performances and the charismatic presence of frontman Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle).
Mumford & Sons are back out on a 19 date tour of the UK.
A celebration of their seminal album ‘ex : el’, the band will be performing the album in-full in live spaces for the very first time.
A pilgrimage in sonic mayhem. A full day of some of the UK’s best heavy underground artists.
Hot off the back of a successful run of outdoor and stadium gigs that saw Stereophonics play to over 500,000 fans across the UK and Europe, the legendary Welsh band announce a brand new UK Arena Tour for December 2025, including a date right here in Sheffield.
The Slow Readers Club evolved from earlier band Omerta. They formed in 2003 and signed to Northern Ambition in 2005 when they released three singles, each of which sold out on the day of release and became collector's editions.
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 11 December 2025.
Following an unforgettable sold-out show last time they came to Sheffield, The Clause set to stun once again with a full-throttle dose of their indie prowess at Foundry this December.
X2 Fast play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 12 December 2025.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Prefab Sprout's seminal album Steve McQueen with founding member Martin McAloon
Dutch death metal pioneers Pestilence return to UK stages this December, bringing a career-spanning set that bridges their late-‘80s foundations with their evolving, progressive edge, joined by Damim.
The Bootleg Beatles return for 2025! From Love Me Do to Let It Be, from the Cavern to the Apple rooftop, from black and white to psychedelic technicolor, the world's Premier Beatles band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all - the Swinging Sixties.
Shanghai Treason play lives at Yellow Arch Studios on 20 December 2025.
VUKOVI (from North Ayrshire, Scotland) are a dynamic two-piece alt-rock outfit fronted by vocalist Janine Shilstone and guitarist Hamish Reilly. Their sound combines blistering riffs and melodic vocals with elements of heavy-rock, noise-pop, and nu-metal.
In just a few years together, The Lilacs have burst onto the scene, quickly moving from local venues to larger capacity headlines at Manchester’s gorilla, multiple appearances at major festivals such as the Isle Of Wight festivals “Big Top”.
Celebrating 60 Diamond Years, the smash hit show Hello Again is back with a brand-new, mind-blowing production of the World’s Greatest celebration and tribute to the life and work of Neil Diamond.
James will embark on a UK Arena tour in February 2026. Bringing the tour to Sheffield on Friday 13th February 2026.
Florence + The Machine are set to tour their sixth studio album Everybody Scream and will play Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday 14 February 2026.
Formed in late 2023, Good Neighbours, aka singers, songwriters, producers and multi-instrumentalists Oli Fox and Scott Verrill, have rapidly become the UK's biggest new band.
Acclaimed saxophonist Denys Baptiste presents his new quartet, featuring rising star pianist Sultan Stevenson, who will explore an exciting mix of new compositions, standards and revisit compositions from his award-winning albums.
From festival main stages to packed out rooms across the UK and beyond, Elvana fuse the sights and sounds of Elvis Presley and Nirvana like only they know how.
Triple-platinum indie-pop stars The Feeling have today announced their UK headline tour celebrating 20 years of their iconic debut album ‘Twelve Stops & Home’.
MC Hammersmith is the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class West London. He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2025!
The Cribs return with the announcement of their first new album in over five years. Selling A Vibe will be released on 9th January 2026. Also revealed today is the album's lead single, 'Summer Seizures', which received its radio airplay debut from Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music.