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