There are loads of 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 to see what’s coming…
Music events
Chris Addison's Incomplete Guide to Chamber Music
Chris Addison (The Thick of It, Mock the Week) joins Ensemble 360 to bring his infectious enthusiasm for classical music to the Crucible.
Katy Perry - The Lifetimes Tour
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.
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.
New Model Army
Legends etched in the annals of rock and punk history, New Model Army return to The Leadmill for a Saturday night Sheffield headline show in October.
No Bounds 2025
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.
Bow Wow Wow
Their first tour since 2016, seminal new wave outfit Bow Wow Wow (still headed by Annabella Lwin) stop by The Leadmill in November.
Family Concert: The Storm Whale
A brand-new musical version of Benji Davies’ modern-classic The Storm Whale, which tells the story of a boy, a whale washed up on the beach and friendships that will change their lives forever and echo down the generations.
Nigel Kennedy: Heart & Soul
Nigel Kennedy, the best-selling classical violinist of all time, takes to the Crucible Theatre stage for this electrifying evening of music for violin and cello.
The Little Unsaid
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.
The Outcharms
Up the Charms – local indie outfit The Outcharms have their biggest ever show in their sights: a coveted Leadmill main room show in October.
