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.
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.
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...