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

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival

Free – donations welcome

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song.

Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. There's usually also a concert on Sunday afternoon. All events are free with donations collected for the festival's chosen charity.

Keep an eye on the website for details of the Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival 2026 programme.

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Rory Green

Wed. 7 October 2026

The Lescar

Beautiful atmospheric music full of layered sounds and infectious rhythms. Ghanaian-English guitarist, composer and producer Rory Green joins Jazz at The Lescar following appearances at Lancaster Jazz Festival and Manchester Jazz Festival.

The Octagon Centre

The likes of Nirvana, Oasis, Cypress Hill, Bloc Party, Goldfrapp and Arctic Monkeys have all performed at this iconic music venue. If these eight walls could talk... Today, it hosts University of Sheffield Concerts, gigs, comedy and more.

Beethoven Appassionata

Sat. 5 December 2026

Crucible Theatre

Tim Horton performs an afternoon concert for Music in the Round, launching his a journey through Beethoven’s staggering achievements for piano, with works including his celebrated Appassionata sonata.

Open Mic Night at Utopia Theatre

Multiple dates

Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD

Utopia Theatre’s free monthly platform for celebrating talent and creativity in Sheffield. Welcoming upcoming and established performers across all genres. First Sunday of every month.