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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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Tramplines

Fri. 24 July 2026 — Sun. 26 July 2026

The Lughole, Harvest Lane, S3 8EF

After a year on the sidelines, The Lughole's Tramplines returns with three days of the best DIY punk and hardcore from across the UK and beyond. Wrapping up on Sunday at ‘birdshit bridge’ with a generator-powered finale.

Mini Disco with the Ice and Travel Princess

Sun. 26 July 2026

Cambridge Street Collective, 32 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP

Dance and have a blast with enchanting princesses at this free morning disco.

Plot 22

A multi-purpose creative space for Sheffield’s underground community, run by social enterprise RiteTrax. Events span genres, often going to the extremes of music. Their recent crowdfunder raised £6,000 to make improvements – so watch this space!

The Leadmill

An iconic music venue. Since it’s early days as a punk hangout, the Leadmill has been a staple of South Yorkshire gig-goers’ diets since 1980. Sadly no longer in its original home – the team are now putting on gigs in venues across the city.