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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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Cabaret Voltaire

Sun. 25 October 2026

The Octagon Centre

The iconic Sheffield band return to the Octagon, for the final date of their final tour.

Elgar Piano Quintet

Sat. 7 November 2026

Crucible Theatre

Pianist Martin Roscoe joins forces with the Brodskys, a quartet who have been performing for over 50 years to prizes and plaudits around the world.

Float Along Festival

Sat. 26 September 2026

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the fifth year running. The lineup so far includes: White Lies, Sprints, Warmduscher, Opus Kink, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Nuha Ruby Ra, Gia Ford and more.

Reich: Electric Counterpoint

Sat. 5 December 2026

Crucible Theatre

Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe presents a tour of four centuries of music, including Bach’s first cello suite, Steve Reich’s masterpiece Electric Counterpoint and a recent commission by the UK’s leading contemporary composer Thomas Adès.