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.

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.

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.

An evening of bold, boundary-pushing improvisation in the atmospheric surrounds of the Samuel Worth Chapel within Sheffield General Cemetery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Every November and December, people gather in pubs across Sheffield and North Derbyshire to sing locally-written carols that have passed down through generations. Some of these songs are only sung in Sheffield. Some only in one pub.

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song. Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. All for free, with donations going to charity.

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.

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.

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.

Classical Weekend returns in 2027. The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, in all kinds of places.