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

Romantic Piano Trios, Leonore Piano Trio

The beguiling Leonore Piano Trio continues to trace this most intimate form of music, the piano trio, from its origins in works by Haydn, through the stately trios of Ludwig van Beethoven and onwards to the great Romantic masters.

08 Oct 2024 19:00 - 21:00

Jess Gillam & Friends, Jess Gillam Ensemble

The first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician and the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. Her infectious enthusiasm and passion for music lights up every stage.

17 Oct 2024 19:15 - 21:15

Mendelssohn Octet

An evening performance by Music in the Round's Visiting String Quartet which will journey into Felix Mendelssohn's quartets.

26 Oct 2024 19:00 - 21:00

Mendelssohn Roundtable

A complimentary event exploring Felix Mendelssohn's quartets for those attending the 2.00pm and 7.00pm performances.

26 Oct 2024 15:15 - 16:15

Mendelssohn String Quartets - Consone Quartet

A venture into Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn's quartets by Music in the Round's exciting new Visiting String Quartet.

26 Oct 2024 14:00 - 15:10

The Monster In The Maze

Jonathan Dove’s ‘The Monster in the Maze’ receives its Sheffield premiere on the iconic Crucible stage. Their most ambitious project to date, this will be Music in the Round at its best: a bold collaboration, forged in the crucible of creativity that is our City of Makers.

01 Nov 2024 - 02 Nov 2024

Queen Of The Qanun

Chart-topping Maya Youssef is hailed as ‘the queen of the qanun’, the Middle Eastern 78-stringed plucked zither. Based on Arabic classical traditions, her innovative sound has echoes of everything from jazz to flamenco, infused with warmth, humour and optimism.

28 Nov 2024 19:00 - 21:00

Schumann & Chopin for Solo Piano

Described by The Guardian as “a master pianist who lines up with the greats” and voted one of Classic FM's top 25 greatest pianists ever, Stephen Hough returns to the Playhouse for the first time in five years.

29 Nov 2024 19:00 - 21:00

Fanfare! Trumpet Classics

Having made waves with recent performances at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms, rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo makes his Sheffield debut. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an eclectic mix of works.

30 Nov 2024 14:00

Sounds of Now: Gritstone Turntables

Sheffield-based electronic musician Leafcutter John performs his new project GRIT in this double-bill concert for Music in the Round, with experimental turntablist Graham Dunning.

30 Nov 2024 20:00 - 21:45

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 to watching the next big thing in a pub backroom, you'll never be short of a great performance. Delve into our music event listings to see what’s coming…

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