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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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Northern Lights: Sibelius & Grieg

Sat. 28 November 2026

Crucible Theatre

Music in the Round's resident Ensemble 360 performs masterpieces and miniatures for strings and piano by two giants of Nordic classicism.

Alpaca Festival

Thu. 6 May 2027 — Sun. 9 May 2027

A festival on algorithmic pattern-making in anything from heritage crafts to tech. With an algorave, a concert with pattern-based instrumental music, talks and workshops around patterns in juggling, textiles, music and more.

Bear Tree Records

Tucked away upstairs in the craft workshops of Orchard Square, Bear Tree Records was set up by Joe Blanchard – a familiar face to many who have flicked through various Sheffield vinyl racks over the years.

SPO play Mahler, Farrenc and Bottesini

Sat. 14 November 2026

Victoria Hall, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB

Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra play Mahler’s Symphony no.5, Farrenc overture no.2 and Bottesini concerto for double bass.