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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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Beethoven Septet - Ensemble 360

Tue. 19 May 2026

Playhouse

The hopeful, energetic and lyrical Spring Sonata is one of the most famous of all Beethoven’s works for violin, paired here with an intense and stormy early quartet.

STRIXEN feat. Sarah Heneghan, support Ye Woodbeast

Sat. 7 February 2026

Hallamshire Hotel, West Street, S1 4ET

The first headline show from Sheffield's new purveyors of heavy electronica and existential synthpop. Complete with light show and projected visuals, accompanied by drummer Sarah Heneghan. With suitably atmospheric support from Ye Woodbeast.

Alex McLean

A pioneer of the algorave scene, creating music through live coding.

Sheffield Heritage Open Days

Fri. 11 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026

Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.