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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Canal-Lines

Free

The Dorothy Pax are hosting four days of fun at Canal-Lines with over 21 acts playing from Thursday to Sunday.

Local alternative pop band Good Damage feature on the Thursday line-up which is being curated by the WaterBear College of Music. Sheffield grunge-pop oddballs Been Weavil are headlining Friday night. The 11-piece jazz, funk and soul band Mappin Street Collective are a highlight of Saturday's diverse lineup. And Sunday will be closed by the country and americana inspired Chorlton Country Club.

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Spooky Men's Chorale

Tue. 30 June 2026

Firth Hall

A truly original ensemble, toeing the line between haunting beauty and abstract silliness. The choir performing Georgian polyphonic works, offbeat covers of contemporary pop songs and originals (including ‘Don’t Stand Between a Man and His Tool’).

Cemetery Sessions Present Emily Maguire & Sue Lord

Thu. 30 July 2026

Sheffield General Cemetery

An evening of powerful, intimate songwriting.

Beethoven & Friends – Consone Quartet

Thu. 21 May 2026

Playhouse

Music in the Round’s visiting Quartet presents music by Beethoven set amongst composers who influenced or were in close contact with the musical genius.

Festival of the Mind

A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more. Stay tuned for dates and details for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.