Here is The Harlequin in Kelham Island, Sheffield at a glance. It books folk and indie acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
12:00–23:00Opens in 1h 20m 16s
Backline
TBC
Books
Folk · Indie
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Harlequin. It books folk and indie acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Everything about The Harlequin that matters before you book is set out below. It books folk and indie acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find The Harlequin at 108 Nursery Street, Kelham Island, Sheffield, S3 8GG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Sheffield venue directory.
108 Nursery Street, Kelham Island, Sheffield S3 8GG
Nobody from The Harlequin is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books folk and indie acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Harlequin publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
MonToday
12:00–23:00
Tue
12:00–23:00
Wed
12:00–23:00
Thu
12:00–23:00
Fri
12:00–00:00
Sat
12:00–00:00
Sun
12:00–23:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Harlequin is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Kelham Island, Sheffield
About The Harlequin
Here is the story of The Harlequin in Kelham Island, Sheffield so far. It books folk and indie acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Harlequin is a grassroots music venue in Kelham Island, Sheffield. It books Folk, Indie; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Harlequin is a pub on Nursery Street, on the edge of Kelham Island, with a history dating back to 1845. It was renamed The Harlequin in 2006 and reopened in July 2024 under the team who also run The Rutland Arms and The Crow Inn.
There are regular live music nights, advertised on the pub's socials. Recent listings include HQ Live Presents band nights and Pear O'Legs folk shows.
Inside is a large open-plan room with a central bar and seating on two levels, plus an upstairs room for private events. The quiz runs every Wednesday at 8.30pm.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
The Harlequin — Quick Facts
Kelham Island pub dating to 1845, with regular gig nights and folk shows. Here are the key facts on The Harlequin at a glance. It books folk and indie acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksFolk+1 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get The Harlequin on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The Harlequin hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at The Harlequin is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Harlequin
The Harlequin is a grassroots music venue in Kelham Island, Sheffield. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Harlequin books Folk, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Sheffield venue directory.
Listing notes
The Harlequin is a pub on Nursery Street, on the edge of Kelham Island, with a history dating back to 1845. It was renamed The Harlequin in 2006 and reopened in July 2024 under the team who also run The Rutland Arms and The Crow Inn.
There are regular live music nights, advertised on the pub's socials. Recent listings include HQ Live Presents band nights and Pear O'Legs folk shows.
Inside is a large open-plan room with a central bar and seating on two levels, plus an upstairs room for private events. The quiz runs every Wednesday at 8.30pm.
Playing The Harlequin: what to know
The Harlequin doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with folk. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Harlequin isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Sheffield.
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Find The Harlequin
You will find The Harlequin at 108 Nursery Street, Kelham Island, Sheffield, S3 8GG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Sheffield venue directory.
The nearest station is Sheffield (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Harlequin is in Kelham Island, Sheffield — use S3 8GG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 3 other venues sit in Kelham Island too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Sheffield this week, or see which Sheffield bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at The Harlequin on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Sheffield gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Sheffield venue directory.
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The Harlequin is #72 of 94 Sheffield venues for live music
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Common Questions
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The Harlequin has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Sheffield venue directory.
The Harlequin books Folk, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Harlequin has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Harlequin. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Harlequin. Browse the Sheffield Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
108 Nursery Street, Kelham Island, Sheffield, S3 8GG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Sheffield venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Sheffield vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Sheffield (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is S3 8GG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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