Concerts
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Perfect Day - Songs of Night and Light
Our Spring concert at Holy Trinity Millhouses.
This programme traces the shape of a perfect day not as something flawless, but as something deeply human — marked by stillness, wonder, struggle, and renewal. It begins in evening calm, with music that listens into silence and darkness, where rest, reflection, and prayer create space for renewal. Night becomes a place of stars, dreams, and inner searching, as the music explores vulnerability, longing, and the quiet truths revealed when the world slows.
From darkness, dawn emerges. Songs of awakening and creation celebrate light, earth, and the shared act of becoming — a reminder that each day begins as a gift. As the day unfolds, voices turn outward in joy and praise, delighting in love, beauty, and human connection. The programme closes with music of tenderness and blessing, returning us to innocence and care, as if to remind us that a perfect day is not defined by what we achieve, but by how deeply we listen, love, and belong.
Autumn concert at St Andrews Psalter Lane
Our Autumn concert, with music inspired by or featured in film, TV and computer games. More details will be shared soon
Nine Lessons and Carols
The service of Nine Lessons and Carols will take place on Wednesday, 17 December 2025at St. Marie’s Cathedral in Sheffield. This annual event is a cherished tradition for the choir and the community, blending scripture readings with beautiful choral music to celebrate the story of Christmas.
This is a free entry event, with retiring collection for Shaped
For the Sheffield Chorale, this event is more than a concert—it’s a spiritual and cultural highlight that brings together singers and audience in a shared experience of music and meaning.
Requiem for Unsung Heroes
The Sheffield Chorale and Yorkshire Wind Orchestra collaborated to perform:
Requiem for Unsung Heroes - Sue Hughes
Prayer Before Birth - Keiron Anderson
Children of the World - Keiron Anderson
Path to Remembrance - Keiron Anderson
Both ensembles also performed a short set of repertoire on their own including:
Quatre Motets - Maurice Duruflé
The Call - Gail Randall
Ave Maris Stella - Diane Loomer
Crossing the Bar - Craig McLeish
Thanks to those who joined us for a beautiful, poignant, powerful concert.
Magnificat
The Sheffield Chorale present a summer concert featuring Bach’s Magnificat. Programme also includes varied sacred and secular choral repertoire including:
Crux Fidelis - Sarah Macdonald
My Hiding Place (Psalm 32) - Lydia Jane Pugh
In Paradisum - Gabriel Fauré
My Spirit Sang All Day - Gerald Finzi
The Simple Things - Fiona Lander
Concert at St Lukes Church Lodge Moor
Join us for an unforgettable musical celebration as we delve into the essence of humanity through a rich tapestry of choral works that reflect on our shared experiences, emotions, and aspirations. Through themes of love, loss, hope, and resilience, we invite you to journey with us and reflect on the beauty and fragility of our existence.
As part of the concert program, ‘Being Human’ is an arrangement of songs by Kate Rusby, a widely-celebrated local folk singer/songwriter from Barnsley.
Let the harmonies and melodies resonate within you, reminding us all of our common humanity.
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Our traditional Carols by Candlelight
Join us for a magical evening at the Sheffield Chorale’s annual Carols by Candlelight event, a cherished tradition that beautifully ushers in the Christmas season. Held in the enchanting glow of candlelight, this event features a heartwarming selection of traditional carols and festive music.
Free entry but donations welcome to The Choir with No Name, a wonderful organisation that runs choirs and builds singing communities with people impacted by homelessness in the UK.
Carols singing
Join us for Carols singing at the Winter Garden, Sheffield.
Free event, but donations welcome to The Choir with No Name, a wonderful organisation that runs choirs and builds singing communities with people impacted by homelessness in the UK.
Winter Stars
Join us for an unforgettable musical celebration as we commemorate half a century of harmonious excellence.
The Sheffield Chorale, renowned for its rich history and captivating performances, will showcase a selection of iconic pieces that have resonated through the decades. From soul-stirring classics to contemporary masterpieces, our choir's melodic journey awaits you.
We will also be showcasing the two winning entries in our composition competition which attracted over 60 entries from all over the World.. The winning entry was composed by a young Spanish Medical student. Both composers will be attending for the inaugural performances of their pieces.
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Sing Joyfully!
Come and join us as we sing joyfully! A part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebrations.
Come and Sing Vivaldi's Gloria
Come and sing Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Sheffield Chorale!
Carols by Candlelight
Our traditional service of nine lessons and carols, this year in the beautiful city centre venue of St Marie's Cathedral.
Chiaroscuro - A Concert of Contrasts
Join us in November for an exciting concert of contrasting and complimentary pairs of pieces.
We will be performing music from throughout the ages, and have an eclectic mix of both famous classics and hidden gems.
Tickets for the concert can be purchased here or on the door.
In Beauty May I Walk
A celebration of the beauty and diversity that can be found in choral music, featuring works from Rutter, Dove, Quartel, and so many more!
Something Old Something New
A musical smörgåsbord from sacred to secular, renaissance to contemporary, including some pieces composed specially for the Sheffield Chorale.
Featuring the Lodge Moor Children’s Choir.
Such a Light
A celebratory evening of music to welcome in the Spring, featuring works by Vaughan Williams, Elgar, Byrd, Davison & more.
Tickets are available to purchase via our new Sheffield Chorale ticketing service.