Some of them played out in front of tens of thousands of delighted fans, singing along to hits that they knew and loved. Others went by less noticed in front of smaller audiences as bands passed through the city on their way to the big time.
Either way, they remain a talking point for those who were there, as well as many of us who would like to have been.
We have put together a gallery of 16 of Sheffield’s most legendary gigs.
How many of these do you remember? And which shows would you include? Email your favourite gig pictures to [email protected] and we will look to publish them in a future gallery.
We have put together a gallery of 16 of Sheffield’s most legendary gigs.
13. Tina Turner, Sheffield Arena, 2009
Superstar Tina Turner brought her six-month, 90-date, 50th Anniversary Tour to a close in Sheffield, giving locals the honour of making her last ever concert both a memorable and historic one on May 5, 2009 Photo: PAUL CHAPPELLS
14. Michael Jackson, Don Valley Stadium, 1997
Michael Jackson was at the height of his fame when he performed in Sheffield at at Don Valley Stadium, on July 10, 1997. Tickets for the show sold out within days - and many fans spent more than 13 hours queueing outside the Sheffield Arena box office. Log onto https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-today-is-20th-anniversary-of-pop-megastar-michael-jackson-playing-to-52000-fans-in-sheffield-1774016 to read more about the show. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
15. Jimi Hendrix, City Hall, November 1967
Jimi Hendrix played at the City Hall on November 17, 1967. And he was not alone. Lining up on the same night were The Move, Amen Corner, Outer Limits and a then little known band called Pink Floyd. PA Photos/PA Wire Photo: PA Photos
16. Coldplay, The Leadmill, 2000
Coldplay took to the stage, in support of Muse, giving fans a rare chance to see them perform in an intimate setting before exploding into the big time. That Leadmill show was on June 3 2000. File picture of Coldplay PA Photo: Rich Lee. Photo: Rich Lee