Live music in Sheffield recommendations
Gigs, club nights, festivals and grassroots new bands across the city. Sheffield options are grouped here so visitors can compare relevant listings quickly. Browse current Sheffield listings with dates and official links.
Current events and activities in Sheffield
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Po
16:30-18:30 at Vue Sheffield
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
17:30-19:30 at The Light Sheffield
- Orchidelia
Sheffield’s power pop darlings Orchidelia headline Yellow Arch Studios with support from glam-rockers The Fourth Act. Orchidelia burst onto the Sheffield indie scene in 2021, evolving from a modest covers band into one o
19:30-21:30 at Yellow Arch Studios
- Phil Ellis
Star of Taskmaster and award-winning comedian, Phil Ellis, has entertained audiences of all ages with his amalgamation of off-beat observational material and physical comedy.
19:30-21:30 at Sheffield City Hall
- The Witching Tale, Jan Doyle Band & The Greystone Sisters
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust are delighted to present a mysterious, spellbinding Halloween show at the Samuel Worth Chapel, featuring The Witching Tale.
20:00 at Sheffield General Cemetery
- Halloweekender
A whole weekend of live music, DJs and tomfoolery. 2 nights dedicated to our amazing local music scene.
Check official times at Cheap Dates Dive Bar
- Life Aquatic Band at Sidney & Matilda
LAB bring the party back to Sidney, ever so close to Halloween. Expect loud, fast dance music - lots of synths. Lots of fun. For fans of DFA / LCD Soundsystem / B-52s / Hot Chip / Talking Heads
19:30 at The Showroom
- Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you to celebrate this Halloween weekend on a journey through the music that made it unforgettable. А unique concert will take place in the stunning Victoria Hall
19:30-20:30 at Victoria Hall
- Family Gigs: Halloween
Mambo Jambo perform a spooktacular set for 0-7-year-olds and their grown ups in Concerteenies' first gig at The Steamworks.
11:00-13:45 at The Steamworks
- Macy Gray: the Trouble with the Truth Tour
The ability to compose refreshingly candid music that resonates deeply with listeners is a rarity in music. Few artists possess this tool, however, R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer, Macy Gray, is
19:00 at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall
- Greg Abate with the Belper Jazz Company
New England saxophonist, flautist and composer Greg Abate combines swing's easy-going vibe and bebop's animated groove & inventiveness
19:00 at Worksop Library
- Simeon Wood Concert
Simeon Wood performs with an ever-growing collection of unusual instruments, combining a high level of musicianship with humour, warmth and an engaging stage presence. Refreshments included in ticket price.
14:00-15:30 at Christ Church Dore
- A Night With Musical Legends
TRACKS presents A Night With Musical Legends at The Mowbray, Sheffield. Live music, a legends panel, shared stories and superb food, all in support of young people finding their voice through music.
19:00-23:00 at The Mowbray
- Dana Robinson Concert at Cafe #9
Songwriter and guitarist, Dana Robinson (USA) is on tour to support his new album, The Sound of the Word.
19:00-21:30 at Cafe #9
- Sheffield Christmas Weekend
Come and celebrate the opening weekend of Sheffield's Christmas Market and the countdown to Christmas with a host festive family entertainment across the city centre, 15 - 16 November.
11:00-17:00 at Sheffield City Centre
- 20 years of Out Aloud
Out Aloud, Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ community choir, celebrates 20 years with a special anniversary concert and queer Ceilidh after party.
19:30 at Firth Hall
- Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are delighted to announce their 2026 Autumn / Winter tour of 31 dates across the UK, visiting some of the country's most iconic venues, includ
19:30 at Sheffield City Hall
- Ola Rotimi's the Gods Are Not to Blame
Join Utopia Theatre for an afternoon of African theatre, music, culture and community, culminating in an exclusive Theatrical Presentation of Ola Rotimi's celebrated play, The Gods Are Not to Blame.
14:00-19:00 at The Steamworks