What’s On in Yorkshire and the Humber 2026 & 2027: Live Music, Concerts & Events

Updated July 2026. Looking for the best live events happening across Yorkshire and the Humber in 2026 and early 2027? From major arena tours and city-centre gigs to festivals and one-off shows, this guide highlights the standout live experiences coming to the region and where to catch them.

Discover what’s on across Yorkshire and the Humber, from huge arena concerts and outdoor festivals to grassroots gigs and unmissable live events. Browse upcoming live music tickets and start planning.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• Major concerts and tours coming to Yorkshire and the Humber
• Standout shows and limited-date runs to book early
• Regional highlights from Leeds, Sheffield, York and Scarborough
• A practical FAQ to help plan your live events calendar

 

Standout gigs & tours across Yorkshire & the Humber

More gigs, festivals & events across Yorkshire & the Humber

From outdoor festivals and one-off spectaculars to comedy tours and grassroots gigs, the Yorkshire and the Humber calendar is packed with reasons to get out and see something live.

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Live shows, festivals, tours & events

• Opeth — Saturday 1st August 2026 (The Piece Hall, Halifax)
• Cast — Friday 7th August 2026 (The Birdwell Venue, Barnsley)
• Ministry of Sound Classical — Saturday 15th August 2026 (Castle Howard, York)
• The Stranglers — Friday 21st August 2026 (WX Wakefield, Wakefield)
• Acidfest Leeds — Friday 21st August 2026 (Wharf Chambers, Leeds)
• Henge — Friday 21st August 2026 – Saturday 27th March 2027 (multiple UK dates)
• Nile Rodgers & Chic — Saturday 22nd August 2026 (Scarborough Open Air Theatre)
• Public Service Broadcasting — Sunday 23rd August 2026 (The Piece Hall, Halifax)
• Sophie Ellis Bextor — Thursday 27th August 2026 (Tileyard North, Wakefield)
• Way Dynamic — Thursday 27th August 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• Inspiral Carpets — Friday 28th August 2026 (The Picturedrome, Holmfirth)
• The Fratellis — Friday 28th & Sunday 30th August 2026 (Tileyard North, Wakefield & Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield)
• The Streets — Friday 28th August 2026 (Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield)
• Wunderhorse — Saturday 29th August 2026 (Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield)
• The Vaccines — Sunday 30th August 2026 (Tileyard North, Wakefield)
• Richard Ashcroft — Sunday 30th August 2026 (Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield)
• Spell Songs — Monday 7th September 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Altered Images — Tuesday 8th & Friday 11th September 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds & The Picturedrome, Holmfirth)
• One Night In Nashville — Saturday 12th September - Friday 20th November 2026 (multiple UK dates)
• The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets — Saturday 3rd – Thursday 22nd October 2026 (multiple UK dates)
• The Beat — Tuesday 6th October 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Robert Jon & The Wreck — Wednesday 7th October 2026 (Project House, Leeds)
• Ulrika Spacek — Monday 12th October 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show — Friday 16th & Friday 23rd October 2026 (Project House, Leeds & Foundry, Sheffield)
• Adult DVD — Friday 16th & Friday 30th October 2026 (Crookes Social Club, Sheffield & Project House, Leeds)
• The Mary Wallopers — Monday 19th October 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• The Simon & Garfunkel Story — Thursday 22nd October 2026 (Jubilee Central, Hull)
• Damian Lewis — Sunday 25th October 2026 (The Picturedrome, Holmfirth)
• The Zac Schulze Gang — Tuesday 10th & Thursday 12th November 2026 (The Key Club, Leeds & The Crescent, York)
• Joshua Idehen — Wednesday 11th & Saturday 14th November 2026 (Project House, Leeds & Electric Studios Sheffield)
• Eyehategod — Thursday 12th November 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• Nish Kumar — Friday 13th November 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Tropical Fuck Storm — Thursday 19th November 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• corto.alto — Thursday 19th November 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• Nick Heyward — Tuesday 24th November 2026 (The Church of St Wilfrid, Harrogate)
• An Evening with Lambchop — Wednesday 25th November 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Scott Matthews — Thursday 26th November 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• Bodega — Thursday 26th November 2026 (Leeds Irish Centre)
• The Snuts — Thursday 26th November 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Young Knives — Friday 27th November 2026 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• Sweet — Wednesday 9th December 2026 (The Picturedrome, Holmfirth)
• Slow Pulp — Friday 5th February 2027 (Project House, Leeds)
• Getdown Services — Saturday 5th December 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Ian Bagg — Sunday 6th December 2026 (The Glee Club Leeds)
• The Sheffield Beatles Project — Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Live at Christmas 2026 — Friday 18th December 2026 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Scott Bennett — Friday 5th February & Saturday 22nd May 2027 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Terrorvision & Massive Wagons — Saturday 6th February 2027 (O2 Academy Leeds)
• Lions and Tigers and Bears With Gordon Buchanan — Thursday 25th February 2027 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield) 
• Saxon — Sunday 21st February 2027 (Sheffield City Hall)
• Elder — Wednesday 24th February 2027 (Brudenell Social Club, Leeds)
• Maisie Adam — Tuesday 9th March 2027 (Octagon Centre, Sheffield)
• Kim Wilde — Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March 2027 (Sheffield City Hall & York Barbican)

 

Regional highlights — Where to go in Yorkshire & the Humber

Sheffield

One of the UK’s most influential music cities, Sheffield hosts major concerts at Don Valley Bowl, Octagon Centre and Sheffield City Hall, as well as grassroots gigs at venues like Crookes Social Club and The Hallamshire Hotel.

Leeds

Leeds pairs arena nights at First Direct Bank Arena with a buzzing club and grassroots scene across O2 Academy Leeds, Stylus, Brudenell Social Club, Project House and Leeds Irish Centre. 

For more on the region's best small venues — including the Octagon Centre and Brudenell Social Club — see our guide to the UK's best intimate venues.

York

Historic York offers large-scale concerts at York Barbican alongside intimate gigs at The Crescent, with live music and cultural events happening throughout the year.

Scarborough

A popular seaside destination, Scarborough ranges from huge outdoor shows at Scarborough Open Air Theatre to year-round performances at Scarborough Spa.

Hull

Hull continues to attract major touring artists and live entertainment, with Connexin Live hosting arena concerts, comedy and family shows throughout the year, alongside a growing programme of events across the city.

 

 

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Venue spotlight: The Octagon Centre, Sheffield

The Octagon Centre is one of Sheffield’s leading live music and events venues, located at the University of Sheffield in the heart of the city. Hosting concerts, comedy shows, touring artists and large-scale performances throughout the year, the Octagon attracts audiences from across South Yorkshire and beyond.

Our venue guide covers everything you need to plan your visit, from transport tips and FAQs to upcoming gigs.

Explore the Octagon Centre venue guide

 

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Need to know — Yorkshire & the Humber events

When do tickets usually go on sale?
Most tickets go on sale shortly after an announcement, often on Friday mornings. Popular concerts, comedy shows and festivals across Yorkshire and the Humber can sell out quickly, so it’s worth setting reminders and booking early.

What’s the biggest concert venue in Yorkshire & the Humber?
First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds is one of the largest indoor concert venues in the region and hosts many of the world’s biggest touring artists. Other major venues include Sheffield’s O2 Academy and Don Valley Bowl, York Barbican and Hull’s Connexin Live.

Which Yorkshire & the Humber venues are best for live music?
The region has a thriving live music scene, from major venues such as First Direct Bank Arena and O2 Academy Leeds, Sheffield City Hall, Octagon Centre and Don Valley Bowl, and York Barbican, to respected grassroots venues including Brudenell Social Club (Leeds), Crookes Social Club (Sheffield) and The Crescent (York).

What festivals take place in Yorkshire & the Humber?
The region hosts festival-style events year-round, from Rock N Roll Circus at Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl and the Live at Tileyard North series in Wakefield to major outdoor shows at Scarborough Open Air Theatre and boutique events across the calendar.

 

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