Sheffield retro: 19 pictures looking back at huge gigs including Def Leppard, Tina Turner and The Rolling Stones

By Jane Salt

Published 19th May 2023, 04:45 GMT

Updated 19th May 2023, 11:25 GMT

Ahead of Def Leppard’s appearance at the Leadmill tonight and Bramall Lane on Monday – we are taking a look back at some of the biggest gigs to take place in the city over the years.

From Tina Turner to The Rolling Stones, the Steel city has hosted some of the world’s biggest music stars.

Tina Turner performs at a packed concert at Don Valley stadium, July 19, 199

. Tina Turner

Tina Turner performs at a packed concert at Don Valley stadium, July 19, 199 Photo: Dennis Lound staff

Mark Zack pictured with Def Leppard on stage at the Arena, February 20, 2003

. Arena

Mark Zack pictured with Def Leppard on stage at the Arena, February 20, 2003 Photo: Roger Nadal staff

The crowd goes wild at the Def Leppard concert at Don Valley Stadium on June 6, 1993

. Don Valley

The crowd goes wild at the Def Leppard concert at Don Valley Stadium on June 6, 1993 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Def Leppard play an acoustic set at the Virgin Megastore in 1996

. Megastore

Def Leppard play an acoustic set at the Virgin Megastore in 1996 Photo: Dean Atkins staff

The Arctic Monkeys playing at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday September 18, 2018

. Arctic Monkeys

The Arctic Monkeys playing at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday September 18, 2018 Photo: Chris Etchells

Fans enjoying the Arctic Monkeys concert at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday September 18, 2018

. Crowd

Fans enjoying the Arctic Monkeys concert at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday September 18, 2018 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Michael Jackson at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, July 10, 1997

. Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, July 10, 1997 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Fans enjoy the Michael Jackson concert at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, July 10, 1997

. Crowd

Fans enjoy the Michael Jackson concert at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, July 10, 1997 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Tina Turner performs at a packed concert at Don Valley stadium, July 19, 199

1. Tina Turner

Tina Turner performs at a packed concert at Don Valley stadium, July 19, 199 Photo: Dennis Lound staff

Mark Zack pictured with Def Leppard on stage at the Arena, February 20, 2003

2. Arena

Mark Zack pictured with Def Leppard on stage at the Arena, February 20, 2003 Photo: Roger Nadal staff

The crowd goes wild at the Def Leppard concert at Don Valley Stadium on June 6, 1993

3. Don Valley

The crowd goes wild at the Def Leppard concert at Don Valley Stadium on June 6, 1993 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Def Leppard play an acoustic set at the Virgin Megastore in 1996

4. Megastore

Def Leppard play an acoustic set at the Virgin Megastore in 1996 Photo: Dean Atkins staff

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