Current Season

Sunday 7 June 2026, 4pm, City Hall

MENDELSSOHN Elijah

• The Hallé orchestra
• Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
• Leeds Festival Chorus
• Matthew Hamilton: Conductor
• Carolyn Sampson: Soprano
• Anna Stéphany: Mezzo
• Joshua Ellicott: Tenor
• James Platt: Bass

Hallé Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton, takes the helm for this spectacular season finale. A true showstopper, Mendelssohn’s Elijah captures the full spectrum of humanity’s struggles and triumphs, bringing the powerful story of the prophet Elijah to life through music. For this masterpiece, Sheffield’s resident orchestra and chorus will be joined by a star-studded cast of soloists who will weave this rich tapestry of sound, blending rousing choruses, lyrical arias, complex choral fugues and vivid orchestrations, ending with a triumphant “Amen”.

Commissioned by the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival in 1846, Mendelssohn returned to the city to conduct the premiere of Elijah to find crowds had flooded the streets and the large audience frequently interrupted the performance to applaud! “Never was there a more complete
triumph” wrote a reviewer in The Times.

Tickets are available online and in person from the City Hall box office.

On-line bookings give access to a 35% discount on pre-booked parking at the Q-Park on Rockingham Street.

Saturday 17th October 2026, Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, Sheffield

Come and Sing the majestic Brahms German Requiem

Following the success of our first three Come and Sing events in Upper Chapel, we plan to return to this wonderful venue to host another, this time featuring Brahms’ majestic German Requiem.  Popular with choral singers this includes some wonderful choruses and is sure to attract many visitors, so make sure you grab a ticket as soon as they are available.

The  workshop will be led by our fantastic Musical Director Darius Battiwalla. Darius has conducted choral performances with leading orchestras including the Halle, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata, and he has prepared the Chorus for appearances at the Proms and for recordings with the BBC Philharmonic for Chandos. He has worked regularly as guest chorusmaster or conductor with many other choirs including the Northern Sinfonia Chorus, Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, Huddersfield Choral Society, CBSO chorus and Netherlands Radio Choir.  Darius is Leeds City Organist and has appeared as organ soloist with the Halle, London Philharmonic Orchestras and the BBC Philharmonic, and he gives regular chamber concerts with members of the Manchester orchestras on piano and harpsichord. Despite this impressive record he is a very friendly conductor, encouragingly supportive and challenging in equal measure – qualities that were much in evidence at our previous Come and Sing events.

The day will begin at 10.30 with registration from 10am, with the morning session running to 12.30 including a break for tea or coffee and a range of delicious cakes (included in the admission price).

We will re-commence at 2pm, giving time for participants to have lunch in one of the many varied eateries  in the city centre. The afternoon session will run until 4.30pm, with another generous break for tea in town, until the FREE performance for family and friends at 6pm. Scores will be provided for those who don’t have their own.

Tickets will be £25 for singing visitors, and information about joining the Chorus will be available; see https://sheffieldphil.org/membership-join/new-members/

Friday 5 December 2026, 7pm, City Hall

HANDEL Messiah

The Chorus is thrilled to be able to present a City Hall performance of Messiah this year, back by popular demand. A Christmas favourite for many, start your Christmas season with Chorus and orchestra in this magnificent oratorio, beloved by many.

HANDEL Messiah

Tickets will be available online and in person from the City Hall box office.

Saturday 12 December 2025, 2.30, City Hall

Brass and voice annual Christmas Carol Concert

Another Christmas treat – our annual carol concert with the world famous Black Dyke Band, presenter to be announced.

Join the throngs who take time time out from the hustle and bustle of all the Christmas preparations – from shopping and wrapping, to decorating and card writing – to take part in this sparkling seasonal celebration. Tickets sell very quickly and last year was a near sell out, so book as soon as you can for an afternoon filled with carols for choir, audience singalongs and musical gems for the band.  The programme will include time-honoured pieces as well as the popular songs beloved by many.

Audience members can  sing along using the programmes available in the foyer (cash only) or at the bars (card or cash).

Tickets will be available online or in person from the City Hall box office.

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