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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.

Hidden Track

Multiple dates

The Beaten Track, 44–46 Campo Lane, S1 2DE

A free monthly contemporary classical music night. Half programmed performances, followed by a jam for both experienced and new improvisers alike.

Sounds Of Now: Konnakol, Drum Kit and Code

Sat. 8 November 2025

Playhouse

Konnakol (vocal percussive music from the South Indian Carnatic tradition) artist BC Manjunath, live-coder Alex McLean and drummer Matt Davies present an evening of live-coded electronic music and percussion.

Ibibo Sound Machine

Sat. 8 November 2025

Foundry, Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG

Formed in London and fronted by charismatic Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibo Sound Machine fuse disco, post-punk, electro and West African highlife. Known for their high-energy performances, it might be a good idea to fuel up before the show.

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.

Golden Dregs

Thu. 13 November 2025

Delicious Clam

The Golden Dregs' latest album Godspeed is a paean to the people of London set to an indie rock soundtrack. Frontman and founder Benjamin Woods delivers stories and vignettes in a lulling baritone often compared to Leonard Cohen and Bill Callahan.

English Teacher

Sat. 15 November 2025

The Octagon Centre

This band thrive on unpredictability. Blending indie, prog, folk and electronica, their expansive sound is constantly in motion. At the heart of it all is Lily Fontaine’s wry lyricism, shifting between the abstract to the cuttingly straightforward.

Avalanche Kaito

Thu. 27 November 2025

CADS (Creative Arts Development Space), Arley Street, S2 4QP

Confrontational, experimental and abrasive yet playful punk. With singer Kaito Winse from the ancestral griot tradition, drummer Benjamin Chaval and anarcho-guitarist Nico Gitto in an explosive combination.

Suntou Susso

Thu. 27 November 2025

Cafe #9

A master and innovator of the kora – a 21-stringed instrument that's become been used to express the music of the West African Mandinka culture for more than seven centuries. Taking Cafe #9 on a journey into heritage, belonging, ecology and dreams.

SENSORIA presents The Sabres of Paradise

Fri. 28 November 2025

FORGE Warehouse, 148 Effingham Road, S4 7YS

The seminal electronic band spawned in the 90s warehouse rave era by the now late Andrew Weatherall with Jagz Kooner and Gary Burns and signed to iconic Warp Records. Reuniting and coming to Forge Warehouse hosted by the folks from Sensoria Festival.

Emergence Collective

Fri. 28 November 2025

Highfield Trinity Church, Holland Place, S2 4US

The acoustic improvisatory ensemble celebrate their debut album release. Drawing on influences from European folk, jazz, early music and contemporary classical, all their music is completely improvised using a unique combination of instruments.

Sound Junction – Lou Barnell

Sat. 29 November 2025

4a Shearwood Road, Crookesmoor, S10 2TD

Vocalist and sound and performance artist Lou Barnell presents Ginko – a sensory piece weaving in moss, lichen, seed pods, seal-song, birdlife and desire.

New Music Ensemble

Wed. 3 December 2025

Mappin Hall, Mappin Street, S1 3JD

Based in the music department at the University of Sheffield, this ensemble are showcasing new works from the cutting edge of composition.

Martin Simpson

Wed. 10 December 2025

The Greystones

Since his debut release almost 50 years ago, Simpson has become regarded as one of the world's finest acoustic and slide guitar players. Expect an eclectic evening of amazing guitar playing and stories of love, sorrow, beauty, tragedy and majesty.

Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout

Sat. 13 December 2025

Sidney & Matilda

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Prefab Sprout’s landmark album Steve McQueen, founding member Martin McAloon performs it in its entirety. Widely hailed as a defining record of the 80s, the album became a cornerstone of post-punk and new-wave.

Sheffield Beatles Project perform Abbey Road

Sat. 13 December 2025 — Sun. 14 December 2025

The Octagon Centre

The Sheffield Beatles Project return to the Octagon Centre for their fourth annual residency – this time performing the enduringly popular album Abbey Road in full with their 30-piece live band and orchestra.

Tom Rowley

Mon. 22 December 2025

Sidney & Matilda

Known as a guitarist with Milburn, frontman of Dead Sons and a touring member of Arctic Monkeys, Tom Rowley embraces the solo spotlight. Drawing on 70s-inspired riffs, lounge singer intonation and soaring solos for his own take on lush baroque pop.

Get Together

Sat. 16 May 2026

Kelham Island

A joyous one-day festival of independent music, taking over warehouses, breweries and bars of Kelham Island and Neepsend. Save the date and come back soon for details of the Get Together 2026 lineup and tickets.

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival

Playhouse

Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages. Sheffield Chamber Music Festival usually takes place each May – come back soon for details of the 2026 event.