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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.

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Fri. 11 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.

Woolf Quartet

Fri. 26 June 2026

St Nicholas' Church, Jane Street, High Bradfield, S6 6LG

A young quartet with a reputation for bringing together familiar repertoire with less well known, contemporary music. Named after Virginia Woolf – as they frequently rehearse where the writer once lived.

Bal Fashions

A former clothes shop turned bar, club, and cosy hangout in Sheffield’s Castlegate area. Club nights at Bal Fashions often last long into the next morning and have featured some of the best purveyors of underground dance music from across the world.

Higher Fields Festival

Sat. 27 June 2026

Randall Street, S2

An outdoor grassroots music festival championing the city's DIY music spirit, new for 2026. Bringing together musicians, crews and communities from South Yorks and beyond – including Gut Level, Hatch, Delicious Clam, Kitchen Radio and Groundwork.