Gigs of Sheffield: 13 of the all-time best gigs at the Arena according to Sheffielders

These are some of our readers’ favourite gigs at the Utilita Arena ever

Published 7th Apr 2024, 06:00 BST

Sheffield’s Utilita Arena is set to be run by a new operator from January next year. ASM Global is promising more gigs than ever at the 12,700 capacity venue which has hosted countless incredible concerts down the years. Stars to grace the stage include Pulp, Elton John, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Justin Bieber, Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen.

We asked our readers to choose their own personal highlights and here are 13 of the best.

Pulp at Sheffield's Utilita Arena

1. Pulp

Pulp at Sheffield's Utilita Arena Photo: Scott Antcliffe

Take That at Sheffield Arena in May 2006. Photo: Barry Richardson

2. Take That

Take That at Sheffield Arena in May 2006. Photo: Barry Richardson

Elton John on stage at the Sheffield Arena in 1999

3. Elton John

Elton John on stage at the Sheffield Arena in 1999 Photo: Roger Nadal

Liam Gallagher on stage at Sheffield Arena in 1997.

4. Oasis

Liam Gallagher on stage at Sheffield Arena in 1997. Photo: Dean Atkins

Arena Concerts Elton John Pulp Oasis

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