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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.

Squid

Sat. 22 February 2025

The Leadmill

Although based in the vague area of ‘post-punk’, Squid’s music is infused with elements of jazz, disco, funk and classical that gives their sound a glorious element of unpredictability. They’re touring their third album, released on Warp Records.

Hyuk Namkoong

Sun. 23 February 2025

Cafe #9

Born in South Korea, raised in Bahrain, this “power-driven” classical pianist is known for his dazzling performances, taking influences from a variety of genres. Watching this prodigy in the cosy confines of Cafe #9 will be an incredible experience.

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.

Repeater #4: Dearthworms & Guests

Sat. 1 March 2025

Hallamshire Hotel, 182 West Street, S1 4ET

Sheffield, Berlin/Bristol and Stoke-Upon-Trent have kindly lent Repeater #4 their favourite sons and daughters for an epic evening of bizarre sonic chaos and unflinching dirty degenerate soundscapes.

White Denim

Mon. 10 March 2025

Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD

Emerging in Texas in 2007, White Denim took influence from psychedelic rock, punk, funk, jazz, blues and prog rock, fashioning a sound of hard hitting guitar riffs and frenetic energy. Live, they’re as fun and unpredictable as they sound on record.

McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle

Wed. 12 March 2025

The Greystones

Three giants of the folk world. Combined, they've shared stages and studios with everyone from Bob Dylan to Joan Baez. Expect traditional, contemporary and original jigs, reels, ballads and more.

Footprints Open Jazz Jam

Multiple dates

Alder

An open jam session led by the Footprints house band. All musicians and vocalists are invited to join – or just come down to enjoy the music.

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

Fri. 21 March 2025 — Sun. 23 March 2025

One big celebration of classical music. With pop-up performances in the Winter Garden, traditional sea shanties in beautiful Upper Chapel, a reimagining of the opera Carmen, and lots more.

New Music Ensemble

Sun. 23 March 2025

Gut Level

A relaxed afternoon concert celebrating new LGBTQIA+ composers, with pieces performed by the University’s New Music Ensemble.

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival

Fri. 18 April 2025 — Mon. 21 April 2025

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song. Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. All for free, with donations going to charity.

Ora Cogan

Wed. 23 April 2025

Sidney & Matilda

Multi-instrumentalist Ora Cogan has become known for her cinematic compositions that incorporate elements of country, goth and psychedelic rock. When Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval calls her atmospheric music "captivating," it must be something special.

Get Together

Sat. 17 May 2025

Kelham Island

A joyous one-day festival of independent music, taking over warehouses, breweries and bars of Kelham Island and Neepsend.

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival

Fri. 16 May 2025 — Sat. 24 May 2025

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse

Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages.

Float Along Festival

Sat. 27 September 2025

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the third year running. Details of this year's lineup and venues to come...