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Music picks
Make some dates with excellent bands and artists, with a hand from our Tom's picks of the gigs coming soon in Sheffield.
Browse the What's On calendar for even more music events.
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.
Fractals & Fugues: Mathematics in Music
Sat. 14 February 2026
Channing Hall, 45 Surrey Street, S1 2LG
As part of Music in the Round’s Percussion, Pattern & Primes weekend, Professor Sarah Hart explores the intriguing connections between music and maths.
Indie Kids
Sat. 14 February 2026
CADS, Arley Street, S2 4QP
A haven for young families who love indie music. Stomp to the White Stripes, bop to Belle and Sebastian and prance to Pulp, all in an accessible venue with a colourful dance floor and sensible volumes. For February, they're hosting a Valentine's Bop.
Hong Kong Plucked String Chinese Orchestra
Mon. 16 February 2026
Firth Hall
Rooted in the elegance of Tang Dynasty court music, the Hong Kong Plucked String Chinese Orchestra are bringing a shimmering world of guzhengs, pipas and more to Firth Hall on 16 Feb. And it’s free!
The Nightingales
Thu. 26 February 2026
The Greystones
One of post-punk’s cult treasures, dubbed “the misfits’ misfits” by John Robb. Formed in Birmingham in 1979, they racked up a run of critically adored singles, albums and radio sessions. Expect sharp wit, wiry energy and outsider spirit.
Hidden Track
Multiple dates
The Beaten Track, 44–46 Campo Lane, S1 2DE
A free monthly contemporary classical music night. Half programmed performances, followed by a jam for both experienced and new improvisers alike.
Takuya Nakamura
Thu. 26 March 2026
Foundry, Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG
A trumpeter, composer and producer moving between jazz, jungle and electronic music. A student of George Russell, he emerged from NYC’s 90s underground, later collaborating with Quincy Jones and David Byrne. With electronic drummer Currency Audio.
No Peeling
Thu. 2 April 2026
Sidney & Matilda
Quick-fire, kaleidoscopic noise-punk that barely pauses for breath. Covering topics such as the joy of petting dogs and power-mad high vis wearers, they use pummelling drums, twitchy guitar and abrasive bass to back oddly sweet sing-song vocals.
Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival
Fri. 3 April 2026 — Sun. 5 April 2026
Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song. Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. All for free, with donations going to charity.
Jalen Ngonda
Mon. 27 April 2026
The Octagon Centre
With a voice that feels lifted straight from soul’s golden age, Jalen Ngonda blends classic and contemporary influences to create timeless, life-affirming music. He's received attention from fellow artists like Snoop Dogg, Olivia Dean and Elton John.
Get Together
Sat. 16 May 2026
Kelham Island
A joyous one-day festival of independent music, taking over warehouses, breweries and bars of Kelham Island and Neepsend. Save the date and come back soon for details of the Get Together 2026 lineup and tickets.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
Fri. 15 May 2026 — Sat. 23 May 2026
Playhouse
Nine days of intimate and inviting classical music performances for all ages. The 2026 event includes a performance of collaborative work by Morton Feldman and Samuel Beckett, an opera for children, a day of music and walking in the Peaks, and more.
The Loft
Thu. 28 May 2026
The Greystones
The Loft's jangling folk-rock textures, chiming guitars and wry vocals became the blueprint for the mid-80s indie pop sound – before the band's infamous on-stage split. 40 years later, they released their long awaited debut album.
Float Along Festival
Sat. 26 September 2026
Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the fifth year running. Come back soon for lineup and venue details for 2026.
No Bounds
Fri. 9 October 2026 — Sun. 11 October 2026
A weekend of bleeps, beats and sweaty grins – bringing together music, visual art and technology. Come back soon for details of No Bounds 2026 – earlybird tickets on sale now.
Classical Weekend
Fri. 12 March 2027 — Sun. 14 March 2027
Classical Weekend returns in 2027. The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, in all kinds of places.