Music-mad through and through, you're never more than a stone's throw from a band in this city. Whether you're scouting out an open mic night at your favourite boozer, or looking to bag tickets to see the next big thing, we've rounded up the best places for live music in Sheffield, from cosy pub stages to the gig venues at the heart of the local scene.
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Last updated on 8th December 2025
A top spot for live concerts in Sheffield, the Bungalows & Bears stage has hosted its fair share of stars over the years. From Mick Jenkins and Wolf Alice to Yung Lean, it's a great place if you're looking to catch some of the world's fastest rising stars.
Every Friday and Saturday night, city centre destination The Botanist hosts local live musicians for a performance until late. Relax in a spacious venue that's full of rustic charm, filled with stylish, vintage decor and lots of pretty greenery.
Sip creative cocktails or a wide range of gins as you enjoy the entertainment. And on the food front, you'll find everything from pan-fried sea bass to crispy chicken burgers and hanging tofu kebabs.
Head down to this Sharrow Vale pub where, alongside a great selection of ales and top-notch grub, you can enjoy some excellent live music as the bar programmes young and upcoming jazz talents for their regular performance nights.
A hard-rocking institution at that heart of Sheffield's music community, The Dove & Rainbow is a venue with a passion for the moshpit. Head down on gig nights and you'll find the future stars of metal, punk and rock gracing its stage, as well as local DJs doing their thing.
The former haunt of icons such as Pulp and The Human League, The Washington continues to live up to its reputation as one of the best gig venues in Sheffield for new music. A key part of the local grassroots scene, you'll find a regular programme of events featuring some of the city's most exciting new bands and performers.
The brainchild of Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oliver Sykes, this eccentric Kelham Island spot has music coursing through its walls. Home to a 220-capacity live music venue, the Temple of Fun stage has been graced by the likes of Deaf Havana, While She Sleeps and Annie Mac.
If you like gin, jazz and gourmet snacks then Trippets Lounge Bar is the place to head for your next night out. The dedicated venue brings in some exceptional musical talents from across the genres, and they've got plans for a jazz-themed brunch, so watch this space...
If you're looking to find some old-school blues and folk in Sheffield, this Neepsend pub should be your first port of call. A community-owned bar with the neighbourhood at its heart, Gardeners Rest hosts regular live sessions from a wide pool of local musicians.
