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
Adult Leisure
Adult Leisure play live at Sidney and Matilda on 18 October 2025.
La Rumba: Nubiyan Twist Soundsystem & Aroop Roy
La Rumba x Phonetics bring Nubiyan Twist's NT Soundsystem and Aroop Roy to Sidney & Matilda on Saturday 18th October.
Nubiyan Twist Soundsystem
Nubiyan Twist Soundsystem play live at Sidney and Matilda on 18 October 2025.
Self Esteem at Utilita Arena Sheffield
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.
Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - BRNO Philharmonic
The Brno Philharmonic, the first international orchestra of the season, appear under the direction of their Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Dennis Russell Davies, who opens the concert with Janáček's Lachian Dances, brimming with Czech folk tunes, and closes it with Dvořák’s passionate Seventh Symphony.
Sounds of Now: Éliane Radigue for Harp, Violin & Double Bass
In this special concert, Welsh harpist and improvisor Rhodri Davies, together with Angharad Davies (violin) and Dominic Lash (double bass), present a selection of works composed for them by Radigue.
Sounds of Now: Éliane Radigue Roundtable
Musicians Rhodri Davies, Angharad Davies and Dominic Lash are joined by Louise Gray and Julia Eckhardt for this panel discussion exploring the unique practice and sound world of the pioneering French composer, Éliane Radigue.
NewDad
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.
The Music of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Beyond
Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert featuring the greatest movie music of all time.
New Dawn Fades
New Dawn Fades – A Play About Joy Division and Manchester kicks off its series of shows in September 2025 and stops by Foundry on Monday 20th October.
