Live Music

The Leadmill has been at the forefront of the Sheffield live music scene for over forty years, hosting a diverse range of genres across multiple stages. Having been voted “Favourite Live Music Venue ” by NME on several occasions, it’s no wonder Leadmill is the best place to see live music in Sheffield.
The Tumbling Paddies
January 25 | 19:30
One of Ireland’s most popular acts, The Tumbling Paddies bring their rousing trad-crossover live s...
the olllam
January 30 | 19:00
Known for their trailblazing blend of traditional Irish instruments with long, cyclical melodies, fu...
The Heavy Souls plus Ocean Thieves
January 31 | 19:30
The Heavy Souls channel their gritty spirit of blues & the thunderous energy of rock into a sonicall...
London Calling play The Clash
February 1 | 19:00
Celebrating 45 years of the album that gave them their namesake, London Calling do justice to the mu...
The Rifles
February 6 | 19:30
A glorious fusion of all things indie, The Rifles join us in their 20th year as a band for a fully e...
The Rezillos
February 8 | 19:00
The Rezillos are back at The Leadmill next February for a Saturday night boogy. The Rezillos are a p...
Kenny Thomas
February 14 | 19:30
A Valentine's Day to remember - soul sensation Kenny Thomas brings chart classics to Sheffield for a...
Wings of Desire (Hallamshire Hotel)
February 14 | 19:30
Art-pop duo Wings of Desire return to Sheffield with more of their uniquely synth-driven sounds on o...
The Style Councillors (A Tribute to The Style Council)
February 15 | 19:00
Celebrating 40 years of the undeniable anthem Shout to the Top, The Style Councillors present the so...
Squid
February 22 | 19:30
Experimental post-punk outfit Squid are back with a bang, and a long-awaited third album in tow - an...
Lady Maisery With O’Hooley and Tidow
February 26 | 19:30
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day this year with a unique concert from two of the Engli...
Chalk Hands (Sidney & Matilda)
February 26 | 19:30
Before starting their tour with Touche Amore, 'Chalk Hands' stop off at Sidney & Matilda for an inti...
Femur
February 28 | 19:00
Femur play their biggest show to date when they headline The Leadmill next February!
Secret Affair
March 1 | 19:00
Frontrunners of the mod revival since their formation in 1978, Secret Affair bring guitar-loaded cla...
Doves
March 2 | 19:30
Over 15 years on from their last Sheffield headline show, inimitable indie rockers Doves are back fo...
Paul Heaton (Early Show)
March 3 | 18:00
The legendary Paul Heaton presents new tunes and certified classics with stripped-back arrangements ...
Paul Heaton (Late Show)
March 3 | 20:50
The legendary Paul Heaton presents new tunes and certified classics with stripped-back arrangements ...
Antony Szmierek
March 6 | 19:30
Pop poet Antony Szmierek has been a favourite of ours for a while now - he brings irresistible groov...
The Wildhearts
March 7 | 19:30
For almost 2 decades The Wildhearts have remained at the forefront of the British rock scene. From t...
Manchester Calling (ft. Tributes to Oasis, The Smiths & The Stone Roses)
March 8 | 19:00
It hasn't failed to sell out a single edition in Sheffield so far, for a very good reason - Manchest...
Juanita Stein (Hallamshire Hotel)
March 14 | 19:30
Howling Bells frontwoman Juanita Stein presents an intoxicating mix of psychedelic indie goodness at...
Death of Guitar Pop
March 15 | 19:30
Unstoppable Essex ska duo Death of Guitar Pop return for a long overdue Sheffield knees up at The Le...
Beans on Toast
March 18 | 19:30
Festival fave and antifolk hero Beans on Toast is back once again for what is sure to be another eve...
The Waeve
March 19 | 19:30
Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougal (better known as The Waeve) bring their intoxicating art-rock so...
Knotslip
March 21 | 19:30
Do they really need any introduction? Knotslip; the premier tribute to Slipknot, will join us for a...
The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
March 22 | 19:30
A full-blown tribute to the legendary sights and sounds of the Swedish pop masterminds, The ABBA Reu...
The Hoosiers (Network)
March 22 | 19:30
Rarely does pop-rock sound so good as when it's being blasted out full-throttle by chart-toppers The...
EEVAH (Hallamshire Hotel)
March 25 | 19:30
Powerhouse indie-pop duo EEVAH have steadily made a name for themselves as a force to be reckoned wi...
Will Varley
March 25 | 19:30
Will Varley reappears at The Leadmill when he brings his soulful voice and gentle guitar vibes on 25...
China Crisis
March 27 | 19:30
Synthpop icons China Crisis make their Leadmill debut in 2025, showcasing chart classics and fan fav...
The Lilacs
March 28 | 19:30
From Wigan with love, The Lilacs make the step up into The Leadmill main room exactly one year after...
Louis Dunford
March 31 | 19:30
Having just announced his debut album, ‘Be Lucky,’ Louis Dunford has announced his biggest headl...
Courting (Yellow Arch Studios)
April 5 | 19:30
Liverpool art-punk faves Courting have been on a wild ride with us the last few years, next stop Yel...
October Drift
April 6 | 19:30
Alt-rock masters October Drift are revered for their unreal live shows - they treat us to yet anothe...
The Specials Ltd – A Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
April 11 | 19:00
A rousing 8-piece tribute to the Terry Hall-fronted ska legends, The Specials Ltd. bring 2tone class...
One Night in Nashville
April 12 | 19:30
The UK's only dedicated tribute to Honkytonk classics, One Night in Nashville presents all the count...
Brooke Combe
April 17 | 19:30
Soul sensation on the rise Brooke Combe brings her stunning R&B sound to our main room this April fo...
Smallprint
April 19 | 19:30
Quickly-rising local indie four-piece, Smallprint, play at The Leadmill for their biggest headline s...
Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s
April 25 | 19:30
Spandau Ballet bassist, Eastenders actor and DJ extraordinaire Martin Kemp brings his unbeatable 80s...
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Sam Offender
April 26 | 19:30
This'll not be a quiet night - two defining tributes to the sounds of Gerry Cinnamon and Sam Fender ...
Freddie Halkon
May 3 | 19:30
A meteoric rise for local lad Freddie Halkon from support to sold out Steel Stage, he tops off his m...
Arctic Numpties + Royal Monster
May 10 | 19:30
That rock and roll eh? Arctic Numpties bring the sights and sounds of Arctic Monkeys back to the pla...
Bradley Simpson
May 13 | 19:30
Frontman of leading pop outfit The Vamps, Bradley Simpson is now channeling his star power into his ...
Live/Wire – The AC/DC Show
May 16 | 19:30
The ideal night out for rock fans of all ages, Live/Wire presents the sights and sounds of AC/DC up ...
The Smiths Ltd
May 31 | 19:30
Back again for another Sheffield showdown, The Smiths Ltd present their stunning tribute to the soun...
Hothouse Flowers
June 11 | 19:30
Irish pop-rock icons Hothouse Flowers haven't visited Sheffield in decades, soon to be fixed as they...
King Creosote
June 19 | 19:30
A raw, powerful show fusing numerous genres with his singular songwriting, King Creosote joins us fo...
UK Foo Fighters
June 20 | 19:30
This tribute band nails the true vibe of a Foo Fighters live experience, all performed down to the p...
Public Image Ltd
July 30 | 19:30
Post-punk trailblazers Public Image Ltd were incendiary on their Leadmill debut last year - they ret...
New Purple Celebration (A Tribute to Prince)
September 5 | 19:30
A rip-roaring tribute to the sights and sounds of one of pop's greatest - New Purple Celebration pro...
The 9075 (A Tribute to The 1975)
September 12 | 19:30
The 9075, formed in August 2019 from a jamming session, are the world’s first tribute dedicate...
Cody Pennington Country Show
September 26 | 19:30
After selling out his last two Sheffield shows, Cody returns to bring his foot-stomping anthems at T...
Float Along Festival 2025
September 27 | 12:00
Sheffield's biggest celebration of alternative music returns following its biggest year yet - Float ...
New Model Army *NEW DATE*
October 10 | 19:30
Legends etched in the annals of rock and punk history, New Model Army return to The Leadmill for a S...
The Outcharms
October 11 | 19:30
Up the Charms - local indie outfit The Outcharms have their biggest ever show in their sights: a cov...
A Foreigners Journey (A Tribute to Foreigner + Journey)
October 18 | 19:30
Legendary bands Foreigner & Journey are giants of Classic Rock, attracting huge audiences as liv...
Bow Wow Wow
November 1 | 19:00
Their first tour since 2016, seminal new wave outfit Bow Wow Wow (still headed by Annabella Lwin) st...
Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party (Foundry)
November 14 | 19:00
A celebration of funk classics, soul essentials and dancefloor anthems, the legendary Craig Charles ...

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Live Music

The Tumbling Paddies

January 25 | 19:30

the olllam

January 30 | 19:00

The Rifles

February 6 | 19:30

The Rezillos

February 8 | 19:00

Kenny Thomas

February 14 | 19:30

Squid

February 22 | 19:30

Femur

February 28 | 19:00

Secret Affair

March 1 | 19:00

Doves

March 2 | 19:30

Antony Szmierek

March 6 | 19:30

The Wildhearts

March 7 | 19:30

Beans on Toast

March 18 | 19:30

The Waeve

March 19 | 19:30

Knotslip

March 21 | 19:30

Will Varley

March 25 | 19:30

China Crisis

March 27 | 19:30

The Lilacs

March 28 | 19:30

Louis Dunford

March 31 | 19:30

October Drift

April 6 | 19:30

Brooke Combe

April 17 | 19:30

Smallprint

April 19 | 19:30

The Smiths Ltd

May 31 | 19:30

King Creosote

June 19 | 19:30

UK Foo Fighters

June 20 | 19:30

The Outcharms

October 11 | 19:30

Bow Wow Wow

November 1 | 19:00