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

Classical Weekend

Fri. 12 March 2027 — Sun. 14 March 2027

Ticket prices vary, many events free

Photos by Fox Moon Photography

Classical Weekend returns in 2027.

The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, from near and far.

It brings chamber musicians, choirs and orchestras to some of the city's finest music halls, and beyond into public spaces and more intimate and unusual venues.

TRACKS

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Tangram: Rituals for a Changing World

Sat. 17 October 2026

Crucible Theatre

From the intimate to the divine: an intriguing musical exploration of Chinese music and philosophy alongside European classical traditions in the Crucible Playhouse with Music in the Round.

Thomas Carter & Geb

Wed. 7 October 2026

Sheffield General Cemetery

A spellbinding evening of contemporary folk in the atmospheric Samuel Worth Chapel.

Wild Traditions: Jess & Rich Arrowsmith

Sat. 3 October 2026

Gathering Ground, Hillsborough Park, S6 4HD

Sheffield legends Jess and Rich Arrowsmith launch their new album As Merry As May Be.

Orchestra Baobab

Mon. 12 October 2026

The Octagon

An institution of African music, led by Nick Gold of Buena Vista Social Club. More than 50 years on from their formation, the group’s mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Wolof griot traditions, mbalax, Congolese rumba and jazz, sounds as fresh as ever.