This website uses cookies. Read more about our cookie/privacy policy.

Accept and Close

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.

You might also like...

Yorkshireman

A friendly rock pub with the motto "silence is overrated" – complete with jukebox and basement gig venue. Live performances specialise in rock, punk and metal, while it also hosts comedy nights and a regular drag show.

Folk Train

A surreal combination of folk bands, music lovers, alcohol and regular commuters on a packed and ageing Northern Rail carriage, with a Peak District pub as the destination.

Miles’ and Ferg’s Tribute to Hermeto Pascoal

Wed. 8 July 2026

The Lescar

Inspirational musicians and band-leaders Miles Pillinger and Fergus Quill bring a stellar line-up of 7 acclaimed musicians to celebrate the 90th birthday of legendary Brazilian musician and composer Hermeto Pascoal. Hosted by Jazz at The Lescar.

Leafcutter John

An artist and instrument builder from the experimental fringes of electronic music. See him live at this year's AlgoMech festival.