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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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Mariam sings Amadou & Mariam

Thu. 5 November 2026

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Leafcutter John

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Relaxed Concert: Mozart & Friends

Tue. 8 September 2026

Crucible Theatre

For Music in the Round's ‘Relaxed’ concerts, doors are left open, lights raised, a break-out space provided, with less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance.

Orchestra Baobab

Mon. 12 October 2026

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An institution of African music, led by Nick Gold of Buena Vista Social Club. More than 50 years on from their formation, the group’s mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Wolof griot traditions, mbalax, Congolese rumba and jazz, sounds as fresh as ever.