A view from the back of a crowd as they watch a lively band perform on the Yellow Arch stage

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…

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Clamlines 2025

Once again Delicious Clam have scoured the city and country to bring some of the finest acts to their lil’ Exchange Street home, with three days of live music, 24 -26 July.

24 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

Shakelines 2025

Shakespeares present Shakelines 2025! Four days of free music curated by four different promoters, with their biggest and most wide-ranging set of acts yet.

24 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

The Fringe at Tramlines - Sundown Sessions @ The Box

The Box presents The Sundown Sessions in partnership with The Fringe at Tramlines.

24 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Tramlines Fringe - Washinglines

Washinglines brings some of the finest artists from all across the UK to their pub legendary for free music all year 'round, so they're pulling out the stops for Tramlines Fringe with four nights of bands and DJs 24 - 27 July.

24 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Tramlines Fringe at The Four Leaf Irish bar

An Irish festival of live music to celebrate The Fringe at Tramlines 24 -27 July.

24 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Fringe at Tramlines: Plot 22 x Panke presents DOUBLE BUBBLE (Part 1: Bass Music 140-170+)

Plot 22 and Panke are joining forces for Double Bubble - a two-venue explosion on Exchange Street, covering all styles of underground dance music and on Friday night you can expect a journey through the 140-175+ BPM spectrum.

25 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

Monkey Fest

Northern Monkey will be having local DJs performing all weekend during Tramlines.

25 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

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.

25 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

The Other Festival at Sidney and Matilda

A free-entry weekend of the best alternative music on offer in Sheffield and beyond, 25 - 27 July. No ticket required, just come along for a wide array of bands, singers, DJs and more.

25 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Tramlines 2025

Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park 25 - 27 July for their 17th edition.

25 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Tramlines Fringe - Hallamshire Hotel

Live music is back on West Street in a big way as the Hallamshire Hotel bring some of the best underground sounds from Sheffield and beyond to this year's Fringe at Tramlines, 25 - 27 July. 

25 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

The Fringe at Tramlines @ Alder (Saturday)

A plethora of Jazz, ranging from neo-soul, Latin, Deep Funk, with a fully improvised sets and finishing with a live electronic set for Fringe Saturday at Alder.

26 Jul 2025 15:30 - 00:00

The Fringe at Tramlines @ Mary Street Live

Vist Mary Street Live on Tramlines Saturday evening to see some of Sheffield's best bands.

26 Jul 2025 19:00 - 23:30

The Fringe at Tramlines @ Av It Bar

Saturday is Ska and Sunday is punk at the Av It Bar for The Fringe at Tramlines 2025.

26 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

The Fringe at Tramlines @ The Red Lion

Visit The Red Lion and see 16 great bands over two days for free. Part of The Fringe at Tramlines.

26 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

The Fringe at Tramlines: Plot 22 x Panke presents DOUBLE BUBBLE (Part 2: Disco/House/Techno)

Plot 22 and Panke are joining forces for Double Bubble, a two-venue explosion on Exchange Street covering all styles of underground dance music and on Saturday night you can expect a wonderful journey through bubbly acid, groovy disco-house cuts, techy bangers and everything in between.

26 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

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.

26 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Creativity Unleashed: Where Art Meets Attitude

Step into a world where fashion walks bold, art speaks loud, and music electrifies the soul.

27 Jul 2025 15:00 - 23:30

Desi Fest Sheffield Mela

Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with diverse community of Sheffield

03 Aug 2025 12:00 - 20:00

The Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2024’, The Sheffield Festival of Reggae returns for 2025.

16 Aug 2025 13:00 - 00:00

Rooted #1 At Hagglers Corner

Abzu / Burning Bug / Dubcentral / GruffNLow Present - Rooted Celebrating Sheffield Grassroots Reggae, Sound System & DJ Culture

23 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 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!

25 Aug 2025 14:00 - 20:00

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.

20 Sep 2025 14:00 - 23:00

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.

27 Sep 2025 13:00 - 04:00

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.

02 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

The Big Dreaming

Enjoy a cosy autumnal experience for the whole family at the premiere of new musical story The Big Dreaming.

05 Oct 2025 11:00 - 11:45am

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.

10 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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.

25 Oct 2025
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