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 Fringe at Tramlines: Yellow Arch
Yellow Arch are going all out for The Fringe at Tramlines 2025, with three days/nights of some of the finest music acts from Sheffield, 24 - 26 July, all FREE entry.
The Fringe at Tramlines - Green Room
Join The Green Room for a weekend of live of music, bookended by two popular Open Mic nights, as they celebrate The Fringe at Tramlines 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.
The Fringe at Tramlines - Sundown Sessions @ The Box
The Box presents The Sundown Sessions in partnership with The Fringe at Tramlines.
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.
Cirque Du Funk at Leopold Square
DJ Paul Metcalfe was the main man behind the iconic Bed nightclub in Sheffield during the late 1990s.
Cubana Live
An amazing new duo – the very talented Katie Bosworth and Billie Johnson hook up to perform a wide variety of music ranging from RnB, Soul, Pop and many well- known classics for you to dance and sing along to.
Shamlines 2025
Earwig presents: Shamlines 2025
The Fringe at Tramlines @ Alder (Friday)
Plum Jr, Soaper and Slap Rash bringing you shoegaze/indie/grunge/punk, while Alder will be bringing their standard good beer and vibes for Fringe Friday 25 July.
The Power Trio at Leopold Square
Introducing The Power Trio, a dynamic neo-soul/jazz ensemble led by the multi-talented Ryan Taylor.
Cubana Live
Montuno play at Cubana Tapas Bar.
Monkey Fest
Northern Monkey will be having local DJs performing all weekend during Tramlines.
The Céilí Stage @ Katie O'Brien's
3 days of free live music - sponsored by the raire ol' Mountain Dew
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.
The Fringe at Tramlines @ Hop Hideout, Leah’s Yard
Three days of music at The Fringe at Tramlines @ Hop Hideout, Leah’s Yard.
The Fringe at Tramlines: Leopold Square (2025)
A weekend filled with free outdoor live music and good vibes, as The Fringe at Tramlines returns to Leopold Square 25 - 27 July.
The Fringe at Tramlines: Record Junkee
Record Junkee host a weekend of FREE music performances in their intimate 150 capacity venue in the heart of Sheffield, for The Fringe at Tramlines 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.
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.
Billie Jane
Billie Jane performs music that grooves by the likes of Silk Sonic, Santana, Jill Scott and D’Angelo.
DJ Ryan Taylor at Leopold Square
Ryan Taylor will be spinning funk, soul, disco and house music to get down to.
Katie Bosworth
Katie Bosworth is a singer/songwriter and, along with her amazing band will be performing a wide variety of music.
Matrix club Matrix at Leopold Square
Club classics and 90’s dance anthems band, Matrix Club Matrix have become one of the most sort after bands for live venues.
Soul on the Fringe with Tony B
Visit Mr Wilson's Bar for a special edition of ‘Soul Time’ as part of The Fringe at Tramlines, on Saturday 26th July from 8pm – 11pm.
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.
The Fringe at Tramlines @ Hillsborough Social Club
Live music all afternoon as Embers acoustic duo Reanne Viada, Jamie Fox, Nate Pickford, and the The Togz play live at Hillsborough Social Club.
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 at Tramlines @ Mary Street Live
Mary St Live presents Tramlines all dayer
The Lemur Conspiracy
The Lemur Conspiracy is an eight-piece original jazz-funk band based in Sheffield.
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.
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.
Acoustic Angels at Leopold Square
Sheffield's favourite acoustic band, playing hits from the northern soul/Motown era right up to present day.
DJ Algie at Leopold Square
Possibly the first DJ to hold a residency at Leopold Square some 14 years ago, DJ Algie returns for an evening of soul, R&B and Motown.
Papa Soul at Leopold Square
Sheffield’s very own funk/soul sisters and brothers are the ultimate crowd pleasers.
Rogue at Leopold Square
Featuring the incomparable Hannah Lily on vocals, John Wynn on bass, Tom Bryson on Drums and Chris Firminger on guitar, Rogue perform a varied repertoire of hits from the ages.
The Retrobates starring Kitty Noir at Leopold Square
Meet The Retrobates starring Kitty Noir. A rocking outfit delivering steaming hot rhythm and blues straight out of the pot.
Live music at Leopold Square: The Power Trio and Billie Jane
Live music at Leopold Square featuring The Power Trio on Saturday 2nd August and Billie Jane on Sunday 3rd August 2025.
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!
