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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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Washinglines

Fri. 24 July 2026 — Sun. 26 July 2026

The Washington

Aqualine and Cruush bring a shoegaze fog to Friday at The Washy. Saturday’s headliners are dream pop duo Oslo Twins. Captain Avery & the Cosmic Triceratops of Intergalactic Peace win the prize for longest band name of the weekend – headlining Sunday.

Yellow Arch Studios

Richard Hawley's longstanding go-to studio, now home to a live music venue and bar.

Americana: Gershwin & Bernstein for Trumpet

Sat. 3 October 2026

Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, S1 2JD

Award-winning rising star trumpeter Matilda Lloyd joins Music in the Round's resident Ensemble 360 for a sparkling celebration of American music, alongside some dazzling trumpet classics.

PLAY Festival

Wed. 29 July 2026 — Sun. 9 August 2026

Showroom

A new summertime festival of interactive creativity for children and young audiences – for big and small screens. With an Aardman workshop, VR sessions, a Muppet all-dayer, chance to make your own stop-motion Moomin film, and lots more.