Concerts in May
197 events scheduled.
Discover what's happening in May across Sheffield's thriving live music scene.
Our comprehensive gig guide helps you discover every concert happening in the Steel City this month. Whether you're catching an intimate acoustic set or joining a packed crowd at The Leadmill, experience unforgettable live music at Sheffield's iconic venues.
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Friday 1st May 2026 Tonight
10 events scheduled
Alfie Boe
GIG: Demob Happy
An evening with Good Guy Hank at Cafe No9
Boiler Room Presents Big Ang B2B Warpfit, Flava D, Hungry Lungz
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Just Radiohead
Cover Band
indie rock
alternative rock
|
Foundry | |
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Bloodworm
death metal
metalcore
seen live
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
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Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
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Soft Shoe Sam
|
Chantry Brewery Tap N Venue | |
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VANITAS
death metal
melodic death metal
gothic metal
|
The Corporation | £12 |
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DJ Jason
|
The Washington |
Saturday 2nd May 2026
12 events scheduled
An evening with The Leisure Society at Cafe No9
The Charlatans
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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The Smiths Ltd
Club Night
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Foundry | |
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Glory Days
Cover Band
|
The Greystones | £20 |
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Bella Muse
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The Corporation | £22 |
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Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
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Kiziah & the Kings
|
Hallamshire Hotel | |
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Bolouebi Solomon
|
Holmfirth Civic Hall | |
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Soulrocka
nu metal
rapcore
austrian
|
The Washington | |
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Themed Performers & Live Entertainment
|
Network |
Sunday 3rd May 2026
4 events scheduled
GIG: Sam Scherdel
Monday 4th May 2026
3 events scheduled
Leo Middea (Brazil)
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Showman & Coole
|
Cafe #9 | |
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Jimmy Bierton
|
The Washington |
Tuesday 5th May 2026
4 events scheduled
An evening with Michael McGovern at Cafe No9 (2nd night added)
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Unknown
Comedian
comedy
all
80ies
|
Foundry | £15 |
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Jazz Hot Six
|
Yellow Arch Studios | |
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DJ A SIDES, B SIDES
|
The Washington |
Wednesday 6th May 2026
9 events scheduled
An evening with Michael McGovern at Cafe No9
Festival of Debate presents Kate Pickett: The Good Society
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Carl Hutchinson
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The Greystones | £10 |
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Aljaz and Janette
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
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W.I.T.C.H.
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
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Flock residents
Club Night
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
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W.I.T.C.H.
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
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Liah Edwardes
|
Foundry | £14 |
|
Jo Storey
|
The Washington |
Thursday 7th May 2026
9 events scheduled
Sue, Matt & Phil LIVE ! - The Reunion Tour
Liam C
An evening with Jess Vincent and Katie Whitehouse at Cafe No9
S&M Presents: Nick Diver
Dead Harts
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Ania Magliano
Comedian
comedy
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
DJ Ollie
drum and bass
liquid funk
|
Foundry | £7 |
|
Wheezy Gonzalez
|
The Washington |
Friday 8th May 2026
16 events scheduled
Arkayla
Copper Lungs
Heart Tattoo Promo Presents: Goo / Slash Fiction / Student Slasher Film
Murmurations: Isis Moray + Mashytka + Paniolo
Hard Copy Presents - Futile, Kakihara, Frakaso & Face Off
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Tim Dalling
|
Cafe #9 | |
|
Reverend and The Makers
indie rock
electronic
british
|
Foundry | |
|
Parallel Blondie
Cover Band
|
The Corporation | £12 |
|
It Isn't Alanis
Cover Band
|
Chantry Brewery Tap N Venue | |
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Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Heisk
electronic
house
techno
|
Holmfirth Civic Hall | |
|
Le Vendredi Danse
|
Holmfirth Civic Hall | |
|
DJ
electronica
dance
trance
|
The Washington | |
|
Green
Cover Band
hip-hop
rap
psychedelic rock
|
Network |
Saturday 9th May 2026
9 events scheduled
Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Jaywalkers accompanied with Ellie Gowers.
Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Clive Gregson and the Hayes Sister's
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Fleetwood Bac
Club Night
rock
classic rock
fleetwood mac
|
Foundry | |
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U2UK
Cover Band
|
Birdwell Venue | £22 |
|
Rosehill
|
The Corporation | |
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Slippery People
Cover Band
|
Electric Studios | £23 |
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Floyd in the Flesh
Cover Band
|
Chantry Brewery Tap N Venue | |
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Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Wheezy Gonzalez
|
The Washington |
Sunday 10th May 2026
5 events scheduled
An evening with The Ocelots at Cafe No9
S&M Presents: Ben Auld
Holmfirth Festival of Folk present Christina Alden and Alex Patterson with L’al Tethera
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Old Man Pie
folk
blues
acoustic
|
Holmfirth Civic Hall |
Monday 11th May 2026
1 event scheduled| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Jimmy Bierton
|
The Washington |
Tuesday 12th May 2026
6 events scheduled
Tom Smith (Editors)
An evening with Kaia Kater at Cafe No9
GIG: Spiral Drive
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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SURF TRASH
rock
punk
surf
|
Yellow Arch Studios | |
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Baby Beserk
|
Delicious Clam HQ | |
|
DJ A SIDES
|
The Washington |
Wednesday 13th May 2026
6 events scheduled
An evening with Jason McNiff at Cafe No9
S&M Presents: Dealbreaker x Pro Wrestling The Band
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
David the Medium
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Manor Operatic Society
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Club Sport
|
Foundry | |
|
Jo Storey
|
The Washington |
Thursday 14th May 2026
5 events scheduled
An evening with Tara MacLean at Cafe No9
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Scott Bennett
brian wilson
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
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Jarred Up
|
The Washington |
Friday 15th May 2026
10 events scheduled
An evening with Vinny Peculiar at Cafe No9
Grey Meta - Krista Bourgeois / Teknoist / Mollie Rush / King Cannibal / Mylar Melodies
Deary
Under The Radar
Melkor's Song Presents: SARRAM, MOUTHS, ANON DRED, and ASSTHORITY
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Live/Wire
Cover Band
|
Foundry | |
|
Perfectly Frank
Cover Band
rock
pop
60s
|
Birdwell Venue | £22 |
|
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Friends Quiz
|
Steamworks | £7 |
|
Shimmy Shimmy Rock
|
The Washington |
Saturday 16th May 2026
10 events scheduled
GIG: Youth Killed It!
An evening with Around About Dusk at Cafe No9
Get Together 2026
Dub In The Yard
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Unknown
Comedian
comedy
all
80ies
|
Foundry | |
|
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Straighten Out
|
Chantry Brewery Tap N Venue | |
|
Soulrocka
nu metal
rapcore
austrian
|
The Washington | |
|
Death of Guitar Pop
alternative
indie rock
ska
|
Network |
Sunday 17th May 2026
5 events scheduled
An evening with Iona Lane at Cafe No9
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
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Rust For Glory
Cover Band
|
The Greystones | £17 |
|
STRACFEST
|
Chantry Brewery Tap N Venue | |
|
DJs
electro
fidget house
fidget
|
Steamworks |
Monday 18th May 2026
5 events scheduled
Midge Ure - Man of Two Worlds
Bleech 9:3
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Chris Brain
|
The Greystones | £13 |
|
PONS
garage rock
dutch
garage punk
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
|
Jimmy Bierton
|
The Washington |
Tuesday 19th May 2026
4 events scheduled
Finn Forster
Zig Zags
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
UoS Poetry Society
|
Foundry | |
|
DJ A SIDES, B SIDES
|
The Washington |
Wednesday 20th May 2026
6 events scheduled
Chinese American Bear
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Kit Hawes
|
Cafe #9 | |
|
The Belgrave House Band
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
|
Jo Storey
|
The Washington | |
|
Toots and the Maytals
ska
reggae
rocksteady
|
Network |
Thursday 21st May 2026
7 events scheduled
Nubiyan Twist
GIG: Roller Derby
An evening with Rube & Rake at Cafe No9 (the first of two back to back shows)
The Tullamarines
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Humour
Comedian
post-punk
rock
comedy
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
|
Wheezy Gonzalez
|
The Washington |
Friday 22nd May 2026
6 events scheduled
Daniel Sloss: Bitter
An evening with Rube & Rake at Cafe No9 (the second of two back to back shows)
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
PINS
alternative
seen live
alternative metal
|
Yellow Arch Studios | |
|
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Jo Storey
|
The Washington |
Saturday 23rd May 2026
11 events scheduled
James Morrison
The Lower Angel Band
An evening with Over The Moon at Cafe No9
Timi Dakolo: Wish Me Well
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Quo Connection
|
Birdwell Venue | £18 |
|
ULTRAFOXX
Cover Band
|
Chantry Brewery Tap N Venue | |
|
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Bob Marley
Cover Band
rock
ska
reggae
|
Network | |
|
Milli
hip-hop
rap
hip hop
|
Sidney & Matilda | |
|
Katie
rap
soul
rnb
|
The Washington |
Sunday 24th May 2026
3 events scheduled
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
An evening with Scott Cook & Pamela Mae at Cafe No9
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Ziggy Pop
Cover Band
|
Sidney & Matilda |
Monday 25th May 2026
3 events scheduled
An evening with Joseph Decosimo at Cafe No9
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
BRUIT ≤
experimental
post-rock
ambient
|
The Corporation | £18 |
|
Girl In The Year Above
|
Sidney & Matilda |
Tuesday 26th May 2026
2 events scheduled
Screensaver / Knorke / Strixen
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac
Cover Band
rock
pop
soft rock
|
Sheffield City Hall |
Wednesday 27th May 2026
4 events scheduled
Ana Carla Maza
Shane Embury in conversation: Life? and Napalm Death
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Jamie Hutchinson
Comedian
comedy
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Strictly Come Dancing Professionals
|
Sheffield City Hall |
Thursday 28th May 2026
3 events scheduled
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Jamie Hutchinson
Comedian
comedy
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Suzi Ruffell
|
Steamworks |
Friday 29th May 2026
5 events scheduled
Heaven 17 Live at Peak Cavern
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Ralf Hütter (Kraftwerk)
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall |
Saturday 30th May 2026
11 events scheduled
GIG: Healthy Junkies
Bring The Noise Festival 2026
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Antarctic Monkeys
Club Night
|
Birdwell Venue | £22 |
|
Live Band
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
Type Of Negative
Cover Band
|
The Corporation | £12 |
|
Human League Tribute Show - Love Distraction 80s
Cover Band
|
Chantry Brewery Tap N Venue | |
|
The Last Laugh Comedy Club
Comedian
|
Sheffield City Hall | |
|
DJs and producers
|
Network |
Sunday 31st May 2026
3 events scheduled
| Artist | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|
|
John Reilly
folk
irish
celtic
|
The Greystones | £15 |