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
Migration Matters Festival Opening Party
What would Migration Matters Festival be without the usual fare of opening party madness!
Migration Matters Festival
The UK's biggest event of its kind, Migration Matters Festival brings international artists to Sheffield for a lively celebration of sanctuary. The tenth anniversary edition has a legendary lineup between June 20-28.
Abbeydale Singers
Come along to the picturesque setting of St Nicholas Church High Bradfield to hear Sheffield’s exciting and award winning a cappella choir, Abbeydale Singers in a mix of traditional, contemporary and popular choral music.
Kelham Pride
Set to be be bigger and better, once again this inclusive street party returns on Saturday 21 June and will be centred around multiple Kelham venues offering a broad range of entertainment from live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers.
Bradfield Festival of Music
The Bradfield Festival of Music returns with a week of glorious music in a magical setting 21 - 28 June, featuring some of the finest international and local classical artists.
Vibrant Voices: Songs and Stories of Sanctuary
Sheffield One World Choir brings a combined choral performance and photographic exhibition that reflects their rich cultural diversity. Come and be inspired!
Roderick Williams and Christopher Glynn
Celebrating the music and songs inspired by British and Irish poets
Meduulla
Meduulla is a 25-year-old Zimbabwean-born rapper and DJ from North Manchester whose music defies labels. Combining modern flows and witty lyricism with jazz-infused hip-hop beats, her sound both reflects the present day and carries a nostalgic edge.
Echoes of Exile Workshop
Echoes of Exile is a one-hour workshop blending music, identity, and creative expression, led by Mozambican-born Afro-fusion artist and IMIX Refugee Ambassador MoYah.
Migration Matters Festival Closing Party
Come and celebrate and cap off the incredible week that was the Migration Matters Festival in style! With some fine SADACCA catering, some of the city’s best DJs and, of course, amazing bands!
Live at the Bowl 2025: Craig David
Live at the Bowl are excited to announce that Craig David will be bringing the TS5 vibes to Sheffield on Friday 11 July 2025, with supporting acts including Nathan Dawe and Patrick Nazemi.
90s Fest Weekender - Sheffield
The UK's biggest 90's Festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, this time for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 12 - 13 July 2025.
Bassfest 2025
Bringing some of the biggest names in bass for another weekend of high-octane partying, Bassfest returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl 19 - 20 July.
Monkey Fest
Northern Monkey will be having local DJs performing all weekend during Tramlines.
The Fringe at Tramlines - Forum Kitchen + Bar
While the main festival is taking place, Forum Sheffield will be having our own live music festival. Join them for three days of free live music, mouth-watering food, unbeatable drink deals, and proper summer vibes in the heart of the city.
Tramlines 2025
Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park 25 - 27 July for their 17th edition.
The Fringe at Tramlines @ Mary Street Live
Vist Mary Street Live on Tramlines Saturday evening to see some of Sheffield's best bands.
The Fringe Stage at Devonshire Green 2025
Once again, Devonshire Green in Sheffield's city centre will be home to The Fringe Stage- a family-friendly area, with loads of live music from a wide variety of genres 26 - 27 July.
Creativity Unleashed: Where Art Meets Attitude
Step into a world where fashion walks bold, art speaks loud, and music electrifies the soul.
The Sheffield Festival of Reggae
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2024’, The Sheffield Festival of Reggae returns for 2025.
Powerlines Festival 2025
Powerlines festival is one of the UK’s newest Independent Metal festivals, an exciting addition to the Yorkshire the heavy metal calendar.
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 28 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
Sensoria 2025
A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 18th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield, 2 - 5 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.
Cabaret Voltaire
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.
