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
London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
Step inside the beautiful Sheffield Cathedral for a uniquely spellbinding concert. The prolific London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures.
Sheffield Bach Society: Handel's 'Messiah'
For many people, Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without attending a performance of Handel’s wonderful oratorio Messiah. Completed in just 24 days, it is one of the most glorious and popular choral works.
Big Fish Little Fish Christmas Family Rave
The original award winning family rave is back! Craft, Play and Dance!
Elf Extravaganza: FREE Mini Disco with the Elves to Kick Off December!
Visit Cambridge Street Collective for a fun-filled Elf Extravaganza with a FREE Mini Disco to kick off December in style!
Sheffield Carols Evening
A festive evening of carols from Sheffield's folk tradition in an informal atmosphere
Christmas with the Sheffield Philharmonic
A magical, musical family event to start to the festive Season and a wonderful bitesize introduction to classical music for children.
Sing under the Stars
Come along for a magical evening filled with enchanting choral performances, lively brass bands, delicious winter beverages, and the spirit of remembrance.
Support Dogs Christmas Concert
Come along for a joyful Christmas celebration in aid of Support Dogs, to help us save and improve the lives of children and adults with various challenging medical conditions.
A Boy was Born - Ensemble 360 & Sheffield Cathedral Choir
Intricate, evocative, utterly beautiful, ‘A Boy Was Born’ perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas and Ensemble 360 along with Sheffield Cathedral Choir, will be performing this at Sheffield Cathedral on Friday 13 December.
Down For The Count - Swing Into Christmas
One of the UK’s premier swing orchestras is embarking on their most ambitious festive tour to date this Christmas and coming to Sheffield on Friday 13 December.
Step Into Christmas
Step Into Christmas with the most magical show of the year, coming to Sheffield City Hall on Friday 13 December. This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite festive songs.
A Christmas Festival of Music
A Sheffield tradition - and a fantastic way to start your festive celebrations !!
Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
Experience an enchanting evening at this Candlelight Concert performed by virtuoso pianist, Daniel Grimwood, where the flickering glow of candles sets the stage for a captivating musical journey. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of classical music as we present a selection of exquisite masterpieces.
Black Dyke Band & Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
The Black Dyke Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus return once again for this wonderful seasonal celebration with carols for choir, singalongs for the audience and gems for the band, on Saturday 14 December.
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films with this musical festive celebration, coming to Sheffield Arena on Saturday 14 December.
Christmas Concert
An evening of beautiful seasonal music with The Abbeydale Singers.
The Most Wonderful Time!
An afternoon of sparkling a capella festive favourites
Winter Light Christmas Concert
Chart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages this festive season.
Kate Rusby
Kate Rusby rounds off 2024 in style with her annual, and much anticipated, Christmas Tour, coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday 15 December.
Sheffield Music Hub: Christmas Extravaganza
This is Sheffield Music Hub's flagship concert to end the Autumn term is one you don't want to miss this one!
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with Rachmaninov's ever-popular Second Piano Concerto, in the spectacular candlelit setting of Sheffield Cathedral.
Sheffield Hospitals Charity Christmas Concert
Returning for a third year, on Wednesday 18 December, the Sheffield Hospitals Charity sell-out event ‘A Cathedral Christmas’, is set to be hosted once again by the brilliant Reverend Kate Bottley (BBC Radio 2, Gogglebox).
Candlelight Fever: Christmas Classics
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Sheffield. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Sheffield Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight Fever: Christmas Classics
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Sheffield. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Sheffield Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Handel's Messiah (Highlights) at Christmas by Candlelight
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit concert in the run-up to Christmas with a selection from Handel's masterpiece, The Messiah and other exceptional classical works .
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary.
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary.
Endcliffe Orchestra Winter Concert
Join Endcliffe Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical favourites.
