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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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Debussy: La Mer

Thu. 24 September 2026

Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD

This lustrous evening brings together exquisite sound paintings for piano, strings and horn, showcasing the range and reach of Music in the Round's resident Ensemble 360.

Northern Lights: Music from Iceland

Fri. 27 November 2026

Crucible Theatre

A dazzling portrait of contemporary Icelandic music ranging from celebrated glacial works by Anna Thorvaldsdóttir and Oscar-winning Hildur Guðnadóttir, to new arrangements of Björk and Ólafur Arnalds’ haunting music for Broadchurch.

Unherd Jam Night

Multiple dates

Mary St Live, 95 Mary Street, S1 4RT

A new multi-genre music jam night in Sheffield city centre.

Gut Level

A community focused on dance music, making space for grassroots, queer, DIY arts and activities in Sheffield. Bringing people together since 2019 over parties, exhibitions, workshops, community gardening, communal meals and more.