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Metal and hardcore haven in Sheffield's Kelham Island — The Foundry II is a 300-capacity standing venue purpose-built for heavy music. Raw concrete, steel beams, full backline provided, and a barrier-free stage that puts bands right in the mosh pit. Weekly live metal Thursday to Saturday — thrash, death metal, hardcore, doom, sludge, and the occasional grindcore bill. Monthly "Hammer & Tongs" all-dayer showcasing unsigned Sheffield heavy bands. The room has hosted early shows from some of the UK's heaviest touring acts. Full backline provided, late licence until 2am, and a bar that only serves pints. Five minutes from Kelham Island tram stop and Shalesmoor station.
The Foundry II · Capacity: 300
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3 Mar 2026
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Metal and hardcore haven in Sheffield's Kelham Island — The Foundry II is a 300-capacity standing venue purpose-built for heavy music. Raw concrete, steel beams, full backline provided, and a barrier-free stage that puts bands right in the mosh pit. Weekly live metal Thursday to Saturday — thrash, death metal, hardcore, doom, sludge, and the occasional grindcore bill. Monthly "Hammer & Tongs" all-dayer showcasing unsigned Sheffield heavy bands. The room has hosted early shows from some of the UK's heaviest touring acts. Full backline provided, late licence until 2am, and a bar that only serves pints. Five minutes from Kelham Island tram stop and Shalesmoor station.
Details
Venue Name
The Foundry II
Address
8 Burton Road, Sheffield, S3 8BX
Capacity
300 standing / ? seated
Budget Range
£200 – £1000
PA
Provided
Lights
Provided
Backline
Provided
Monitors
Provided
Stage
Yes (16×12ft)
Green Room
Available
Parking
On-site parking for one van plus nearby street
Load-in
Ground-level load-in off Burton Road
Location
Getting Here & Access
Nearest transportSheffield station · 18 min walk
ParkingAvailable
Load-inStep-free
Step-free accessYes
Music curfew11:00pm
Parking
On-site parking for one van plus nearby street
Load-in
Ground-level load-in off Burton Road
Featured Media
Regular Nights
Fri
Foundry Fridays Rock & indie
8:00pmSat
II Live Mixed live
8:00pmHouse Rules
Sets: 7:00pm – 11:30pm
No restrictions before 02:00. Quiet after 02:00 on weekends. Weeknight curfew 23:30.
Ground-level load-in with parking
Backline confirm a week ahead
Strict changeovers
No stage diving
Settle merch with the duty manager
Respect the curfew
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Reviews
The Foundry lives up to its name. Industrial cathedral of sound. Full Orange and Marshall backline, proper lighting rig, and a crew that understands heavy music. 10/10.
GX Verified 26 Feb