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

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.

Echo and The Bunnymen

Tue. 19 March 2024

Sheffield City Hall

One of the most iconic bands of the 80s, known for their cinematic songs combining psychedelia, gloomy post-punk and anthemic guitar lines. For their Songs to Learn and Sing tour, they’ll perform hits and rarer cuts from their vast back catalogue.

China Crisis

Fri. 29 March 2024

The Greystones

China Crisis started life in the late 70s as a politically charged post punk band. They crossed over to a more commercial sound with the '84 hit Wishful Thinking. With influences including jazz and prog rock, their sound remains singular to this day.

Clams in Their Eyes

Sat. 30 March 2024

FORGE, 148 Effingham Road, S4 7ZB

Sheffield DIY institution Delicious Clam's parody of 90s TV talent show Stars in Their Eyes returns for its biggest edition yet. A night of flamboyance and carnage, combining karaoke, comedy and stunts.

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival

Fri. 29 March 2024 — Sun. 31 March 2024

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.

Key Of She – Music Improv Jam

Multiple dates

Theatre Deli

A monthly jam night for women, non-binary people and transfolk to explore musical improvisation.

Jim Ghedi + R Loomes + Slug Milk

Fri. 5 April 2024

Sidney & Matilda

Sheffield’s own folk maestro, known for intricate, atmospheric guitar playing. Exploring alternative takes on themes of nature, landscape and history. With support from the Sheffield-based gloom-folk of R Loomes and folk-horror specialists Slug Milk.

Gnoomes

Sat. 6 April 2024

Delicious Clam

Hailing from the Russian city of Perm, Gnoomes blend Krautrock, shoegaze and techno to create their own kind of music they call ‘stargaze’. Support comes from Sheffield’s post-punk experimenters Dearthworms and dark dance duo Kalter.

Tracks at the Pax

Sun. 7 April 2024

Dorothy Pax

A supergroup of musicians from the TRACKS project play original tunes for one night only. With Lucy Revis, Franz Von, Philippe Clegg, Rhiannon Scutt and Jemma Freese. Raising funds to nurture the next generation of artists at Sheffield Music School.

We Hate The Sharkman

Sat. 27 April 2024

Yellow Arch Studios

The Sheffield-based seven-piece jazz/funk/afro/dub band celebrate the release of their new EP. Playing brass-infused originals and covers (their first released included Bill Withers's Ain’t No Sunshine and Favourite Things from the Sound of Music).

Mock Media

Fri. 10 May 2024

Delicious Clam

Featuring members of Crack Cloud, N0v3l and Pottery, Mock Media are an underground Canadian supergroup of sorts. High-wired post punk forms the basis of their sound, with elements of European folk, 70s funk and straight up pop hooks thrown in.

English Teacher

Wed. 15 May 2024

Foundry, Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG

Formed in 2020 in Leeds, English Teacher embrace the sprechgesang (speak-singing) style of vocal delivery. Their EPs showcase their impressive musical chops and wide ranging influences, all undercut by Lily Fontaine’s quick wit and biting sarcasm.

Get Together

Sat. 18 May 2024

Kelham Island

A joyous one-day festival of independent music, taking over warehouses, breweries and bars of Kelham Island and Neepsend.

Emma Rawicz Quartet & Tony Kofi Quartet

Sat. 18 May 2024

Crucible Theatre

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sheffield Jazz with two all-star bands led by British jazz musicians. One longstanding favourite with Sheffield audiences and one rising star.

Consolation

Sat. 18 May 2024

Hatch

Consolation play fast, raw, cathartic hardcore protest music. Playing live for the last time – catch them now or forever hold your peace. Support from fellow hardcore punks Ruined Virtue, post-metallers Mouths and synth-goth superstars Kalter.

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival

Fri. 17 May 2024 — Sat. 25 May 2024

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse

Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages.

Jazz on the Park

Sat. 15 June 2024

Weston Park, S10 2TP

An outdoor music and arts festival, coming to Weston Park and its iconic bandstand. With live acts, DJs, A/V installations, food traders and a roller-disco. Organised by Footprints Jazz Club and Mondo Radio in aid of low-grade serous ovarian cancer.

Karma Sheen

Fri. 21 June 2024

Sidney & Matilda

A unique band, inspired by 60/70s psychedelia, classical Indian music and fuzztone guitars. Led by Sameer Khan, who has been formally trained by a 600-year-old lineage of musicians from modern-day Pakistan. A free show to celebrate summer solstice.

Float Along Festival

Sat. 28 September 2024

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the third year running. Start getting excited with their lineup announcement gig in April.

Classical Weekend

One big celebration of classical music. Bringing classical music to concert halls, gardens and public spaces across the city, every other year. Returning in 2025.