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
The Trance Empire
Immerse yourself in the pulse of Trance music as Plot 22 spotlight the genre’s finest sounds, rising stars, and the vibrant talent of local DJs on 30 August 2025.
Rock N Roll Circus 2025 - James
Expect the unexpected as the Rock N Roll Circus return's to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl in Summer 2025. James are headlining Sunday 31 August 2025.
Jazz Hot Six
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).
111 - Damsel Elysium, Louis Carnell, Fux Interior
111 - A night curated by Louis Carnell (Mute Records) - Three live music performances, experimental ambient, electronic & acoustic music.
Glare
Glare, bringing their unique brand of atmospheric shoegaze to Yellow Arch Studios this September!
Rockin The Bowl
Brace yourselves, rock fans – Sheffield and South Yorkshire’s biggest open-air celebration of pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll is back!
The Bootleg Beatles
The world’s greatest tribute to the Fab Four, The Bootleg Beatles bring their globally revered homage to John, Paul, George & Ringo to Sheffield this September for a very special all-standing club show.
The World Famous Elvis Show
Chris Connor recreates Elvis at his very best, so if you were not lucky enough to see Elvis live, you will walk away from this concert feeling that you have! Seeing is believing!
In conversation with Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order. A Q&A.
Join Peter Hook for an evening of stories, tales and anecdotes from his days in Joy Division, forming New Order and being a key player in the Manchester music scene.
Safeguard
Safeguard live at Yellow Arch with support by Love As Always, Empty State and Hidden Youth.
