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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Classical Weekend

Fri. 12 March 2027 — Sun. 14 March 2027

Ticket prices vary, many events free

Photos by Fox Moon Photography

Classical Weekend returns in 2027.

The biennial festival is one big celebration of classical music – in all manner of forms, from near and far.

It brings chamber musicians, choirs and orchestras to some of the city's finest music halls, and beyond into public spaces and more intimate and unusual venues.

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Hong Kong Plucked String Orchestra

Mon. 16 February 2026

Firth Hall

A rare opportunity to catch the powerful sound of Chinese plucked string instruments in Sheffield, played by a globetrotting ensemble.

Spiers and Boden

Thu. 19 February 2026

Firth Hall

One of the best loved duos on the English folk scene and founder members of folk phenomenon Bellowhead. Join the duo for a show and a workshop in harmony singing – for all experience levels.

Romantic String Quartets - Consone Quartet

Tue. 10 February 2026

Playhouse

Music in the Round’s visiting quartet perform music by Clara Schumann, Mozart and Schubert.

Beethoven Septet - Ensemble 360

Tue. 19 May 2026

Playhouse

The hopeful, energetic and lyrical Spring Sonata is one of the most famous of all Beethoven’s works for violin, paired here with an intense and stormy early quartet.