Chinese American Bear — Sheffield, Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Name: Chinese American Bear at Yellow Arch Studios
Start: 2026-05-20T18:30:00
End: 2026-05-20T22:00:00
Location: Yellow Arch Studios

Chinese American Bear — Quick Facts

Lighthearted and quirky indie pop duo Chinese American Bear head to Yellow Arch in Sheffield this May! Known for their playful sound and DIY approach, they create whimsical, bilingual (Mandarin/English) “ear candy&

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The Details

Everything you need before the gig

DateWednesday, 20 May 2026

Doors6:30pm

EntryTBA

AgesAll ages

Where

Yellow Arch Studios
Sheffield
Sheffield

About this venue

Yellow Arch Studios hosts grass-roots gigs in Sheffield. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night — check the details panel above. Find Yellow Arch Studios online

Highlights

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About this gig

Chinese American Bear are playing Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the night wrapping by 10pm. This listing is part of the Sheffield grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Sheffield gigs there.

Bar open from 6pm every event for pre-gig bevs

SLICE GUYS PIZZA open every event from 6pm Serving 12″ sourdough pizzas, wings and mac Find us in the Yellow Arch Courtyard Also available on Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat

Venue: Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield

More info: https://www.yellowarch.com/event/chinese-american-bear/

Source: www.yellowarch.com

About Chinese American Bear

Chinese American Bear headlines this Sheffield gig on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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About Yellow Arch Studios

Yellow Arch Studios is one of Sheffield's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.

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Planning your Sheffield night

Grass-roots gigs in Sheffield are intimate by design: most rooms cap below 200, the band is on stage close to the floor, and the support acts often deserve as much attention as the headliner. Arrive within thirty minutes of doors to catch the openers and pick a sightline you're happy with.

Entry hasn't been published — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's social channels for advance ticketing.

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Common Questions

Five things people ask before turning up to Chinese American Bear at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield.

Where is Chinese American Bear playing in Sheffield?

Chinese American Bear is at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield.

When does the gig start?

Doors 6:30pm, set ends around 10pm on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

How much does it cost?

Entry price isn't listed. Most grass-roots gigs are pay-on-the-door — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's socials for advance tickets.

Are there other Sheffield gigs and bookings?

For more upcoming gigs see the Sheffield gig directory. For weekly slots, the Sheffield open mic directory. For the wider scene, the Sheffield live music hub. Artists looking for paid bookings, see how to get gigs in Sheffield.

What's a grass-roots gig?

Any non-major-label, non-festival show — usually at a UK indie venue, pub, basement bar or community stage. Early-career bands, local promoter nights, intimate sets that the big aggregators tend to miss.

How was this listing sourced?

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Can I add my own gig to the directory?

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Chinese American Bear at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield