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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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Northern Live - Do I Love You

Fri. 27 February 2026

The Octagon Centre

Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the north and swept the nation.

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.

Kid Acne

If you've spent a decent amount of time in Sheffield, chances are you'll have come across, and come to love, the work of graffiti artist-musician-printmaker Kid Acne in one form or another.

Crosscurrents: Gwilym Simcock & Friends

Sat. 16 May 2026

Crucible Theatre

Jazz superstar Gwilym Simcock and his band of incredible jazz musicians, are joined by world-class classical artists for what promises to be a hugely entertaining evening.