What's On in Sheffield
Friday 18 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Sheffield is pulling out all the stops this Friday, with a lineup that spans candlelit folk in a historic Quaker meeting house all the way to sweaty, euphoric dance floors well past midnight. Whether you fancy something intimate and acoustic to ease into the weekend or you want to lose yourself in a crowd until the early hours, the Steel City has got you covered. Get your plans sorted — tonight is one of those nights you will be glad you said yes.
Highlights

A night with Bob Hall, Hilary Blythe and Cowbird — There is something genuinely special about hearing live music in a Quaker Meeting House — the hush of the room, the warm acoustics, the sense that every note matters. This intimate evening brings together Bob Hall, Hilary Blythe and Cowbird for what promises to be a quietly wonderful night of folk and acoustic artistry, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are just £6–£12, making this one of the most affordable and soul-nourishing ways to kick off your Friday.

Wailing Banshee — Head down to Network Sheffield on Matilda Street at 7:00pm for Wailing Banshee, a live music night with serious energy and attitude. Network is one of those venues that always feels alive the moment you walk in, and a name like Wailing Banshee promises nothing short of a raw, electrifying performance. At £8 a ticket, it is outstanding value for a Friday night that will get the blood pumping.

VELOCITY: Sheffield — FORGE is one of Sheffield's most respected electronic music venues, and VELOCITY arrives at 10:00pm to remind everyone exactly why this city has such a fierce reputation for nightlife. Expect high-octane sound design, a crowd that knows its music, and a space that was built for exactly this kind of night. Tickets range from £6–£20, so grab an early-bird price and prepare for a proper late one.

Danza x SuNKeN Launch Party ft CAM STOCKMAN — A launch party always carries a particular electricity — everyone is celebrating something new, the energy is dialled up, and the music feels like it means something. Danza and SuNKeN join forces at Electric Studios from 10:30pm, with CAM STOCKMAN on the bill to help mark the occasion in style. At £8–£9, this is an unmissable chance to be part of something from the very beginning.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| A night with Bob Hall, Hilary Blythe and Cowbird | The Quaker Meeting House, Sheffield | 7:00pm | £6–£12 | Tickets | |
| Wailing Banshee | Network Sheffield 14 16 Matilda Street S14qd | 7:00pm | £8 | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| VELOCITY: Sheffield | FORGE | 10:00pm | £6–£20 | Tickets | |
| Danza x SuNKeN Launch Party ft CAM STOCKMAN | Electric Studios | 10:30pm | £8–£9 | Tickets | |