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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Music picks

Make some dates with excellent bands and artists, with a hand from our Tom's picks of the gigs coming soon in Sheffield – or streaming online from the city to the digital world.

Browse the What's On calendar for even more music events.

Discover Me UK

Multiple dates

Alder

A monthly open mic night all about discovering new artists. Giving emerging talent the change to play their songs live with session musicians.

Emergence Collective – A Fusion of Birdsong and Music

Sat. 23 November 2024

Millennium Gallery

Emergence Collective build beautiful minimalist sound worlds that gradually evolve through improvised performance. This time, they'll be in musical dialogue with birdsong.

Sam Eagle

Sat. 23 November 2024

La Biblioteka

An indie-folk singer songwriter who cites David Byrne, Radiohead, Thundercat and Kendrick Lamar among his influences. Performing an intimate set in the indie bookshop, to coincide with the release of a limited-edition illustrated lyric book.

Key of She Showcase

Mon. 25 November 2024

Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD

Key of She invite you to celebrate the musical community they've created through three years of improv jams, workshops and sound baths.

Confidence Man

Tue. 26 November 2024

The Octagon Centre

Devoted to having a good time, all the time, Confidence Man are the ultimate party band. The Australian group, fronted by sibling duo Janet Planet and Sugar Bones, create addictive dance anthems in the vein of Deee-Lite, Scissor Sisters and CSS.

Sounds of Now: Gritstone Turntables

Sat. 30 November 2024

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse

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

Our Girl

Sat. 30 November 2024

Yellow Arch Studios

Named as “one of the most promising new bands on the UK’s guitar scene” by The Line of Best Fit, Our Girl’s soaring, emotion-fuelled take on indie-rock has seen them garner comparisons to stalwarts like The Pixies and My Bloody Valentine.

Indie Kids

Sun. 8 December 2024

Hagglers Corner

Calling all indie-loving families with babies and young children: bop on down to the next Indie Kids disco. December's Christmas Bop will play the least annoying Christmas songs by The Pogues, Elton John, Ron Sexsmith, Pretenders, Low, and more.

The Sheffield Beatles Project: The White Album

Sat. 7 December 2024 — Sun. 8 December 2024

The Octagon Centre

A 30-piece band and orchestra made up of some of Sheffield’s finest musicians, paying homage to the Fab Four’s seminal back catalogue. Join them as they play The White Album in its entirety, with the additional option of an accessible show.

Music City

Sat. 14 December 2024

Delicious Clam

Inspired by the pop classicism of Big Star, the heart-on-the-sleeve rawness of The Replacements and the glitter of T-Rex. Support from Big Jilm and Desired Effect, plus charity raffle and Christmas karaoke. Proceeds to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Dale Storr's Christmas at the Greystones

Fri. 20 December 2024

The Greystones

Playing material from the likes of Dr.John, James Booker and Louis Armstrong along with a selection of festive hits, the New Orleans-style pianist returns to The Greystones for his annual Christmas show.

Key Of She: Jam Night

Multiple dates

Shakespeare's

A monthly jam night for women and marginalised genders to explore improvised music in a fun and relaxed environment.

The Sheffield Carols

Mon. 11 November 2024 — Wed. 1 January 2025

A folk tradition, filling pubs with the sound of locally written songs that have passed down the generations. Gather in the pubs to join in the sings this November and December.

Du Blonde

Wed. 29 January 2025

Yellow Arch Studios

The fiery, fearless rock project of musician, composer, animator and video director Beth Jeans Houghton. Embracing the sounds of punk, pop, blues, glam and soul, with honest and forthright music often touching on heartbreak and mental illness.

Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell

Fri. 14 March 2025

Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD

Hejira, a band of experienced jazz musicians who celebrate the work of singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late 70s, put their own stamp on the material whilst remaining true to the spirit of the originals. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.

The Mary Wallopers

Thu. 20 March 2025

The Octagon Centre

A seven-piece band mixing the raw energy of punk rock with traditional Irish folk ballads to create something joyous, chaotic and irreverent. Their shows are often anarchic but also showcase the pure emotion of songs passed down the generations.

Classical Weekend

One big celebration of classical music. Bringing classical music to concert halls, gardens and public spaces across the city, every other year. Returning in 2025.