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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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Bungalows and Bears

A fire station turned roomy bar, specialising in lively gigs and DJ nights.

Wild Traditions: Jennifer Reid

Sat. 1 May 2027

The Gathering Ground, Hillsborough Park, S6 4HD

Jennifer Reid performs 19th century street song and industrial revolution work song in the Lancashire dialect. And clog dances. And has a few punk projects on the go.

Elgar Piano Quintet

Sat. 7 November 2026

Crucible Theatre

Pianist Martin Roscoe joins forces with the Brodskys, a quartet who have been performing for over 50 years to prizes and plaudits around the world.