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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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Don Broco

Tue. 29 September 2026

The Octagon Centre

Be part of the first audiences to hear the new album Nightmare Tripping on this round of live shows.

Kelham Island Books and Music

A secondhand book and vinyl shop with a well-curated selection of local history, fantasy, crime thrillers, walking guides, and folk recordings.

Jim Ghedi

Fri. 26 June 2026

Sidney & Matilda

Renowned for his intricate guitar work and atmospheric songwriting – drawing on history, the natural world and social observation – Ghedi's work feels both ancient and immediate. Set to release his first soundtrack, for A24’s The Death of Robin Hood.

Soothsayers

Fri. 3 July 2026

Sidney & Matilda

London-based Afrobeat, dub, reggae, jazz, band Soothsayers bring their multi-generational, socially conscious, groove-driven sound to Sheffield for the first time in 25 years of critically acclaimed albums.