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 Smooth Groove Band
The Smooth Groove Band play live at Sidney & Matilda.
Live music at Leopold Square: JJ's Cocktail Club and Jazz Hot Six
Live music at Leopold Square featuring JJ's Cocktail Club on Saturday 16th August and Jazz Hot Six on Sunday 17th August 2025.
Live music at Leopold Square: Bex Pizzata and Julia Waldron and The Orchestrators
Live music at Leopold Square featuring Bex Pizzata on Saturday 23rd August and Julia Waldron and The Orchestrators on Sunday 24th August 2025.
CareFest 2025
Get ready for a day of epic tunes, street food, family fun, and celebration as Carefest 2025 takes over Thorncliffe Hall on Monday 25th August!
Pledgefest
Pledgefest is a brand-new city-centre festival happening on Saturday 27th September 12–8pm at Devonshire Green — open to all! Expect live music, games, stalls, freebies and great vibes, all for free.
Bach in the Round (first session)
Step inside the music of Bach, up-close and re-imagined, in this specially created 8 speaker surround-sound installation based on Bach's Sonata No.1 performed by violinist Benjamin Nabarro.
Bach in the Round (second session)
Step inside the music of Bach, up-close and re-imagined, in this specially created 8 speaker surround-sound installation based on Bach's Sonata No.1 performed by violinist Benjamin Nabarro.
