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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.

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Bird Tunes - Miranda Rutter, Sam Sweeney & Rob Harbron

Wed. 20 May 2026

Playhouse

Three of the finest folk musicians working today perform a new suite of tunes, crafted from fragments of birdsong recorded on woodland walks.

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A multi-purpose creative space for Sheffield’s underground community, run by social enterprise RiteTrax. Events span genres, often going to the extremes of music. Their recent crowdfunder raised £6,000 to make improvements – so watch this space!

No Bounds

Fri. 9 October 2026 — Sun. 11 October 2026

A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Come back soon for details of No Bounds 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.

Jess Gillam Trio

Wed. 24 June 2026

St Nicholas' Church, Jane Street, High Bradfield, S6 6LG

Saxophonist Jess Gillam performs alongside pianist Zeynup Özsuca and bass and double bass player Sam Becker. With.a programme that has classical roots and moves from baroque through to jazz.