A Sheffield Jazz debut for tenor saxophonist Harben Kay with a stellar rhythm section. Kay's original compositions reflect their experiences in their homeland of Scotland, time spent living in London and New York, and themes of identity and change.
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.
Sheffield Community Choir – Lift Your Voice
Sat. 25 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Experience the sheer power of Sheffield's own Community Gospel Choir! With their mesmerising vocals and soul-stirring melodies, they captivate audiences like no other.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.