The Smyths
The Spiel
THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… 7pm, Saturday 21st November, Foundry, Sheffield THE SMYTHS are back on tour in calling into Foundry, Sheffield on Saturday 21st November 2026 following on from numerous sell-out shows around the City. For the 2026 tour the band will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of ‘The Queen Is Dead’. The album features some of the most loved songs including The Queen Is Dead, Frankly, Mr. Shankly, I Know It's Over, Never Had No One Ever, Cemetery Gates, Bigmouth Strikes Again, The Boy With The Thorn In His Side, Vicar In A Tutu, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others. Alongside revisiting the album the band will close the show with a ‘Best of’ featuring tracks across the classic Smith’s back catalogue. Guest support comes from Keeley.
Goes well with…
University & Broomhill — Foundry nights on campus — Steel City student energy, then Bar One, Broomhill pies, or a proper pint at The University Arms.
Bar One (Sheffield SU)
4.4£8–£18🍔 SU bar & kitchen
Open · See SU for term-time hours
10% off burgers and wings with gig ticket. The classic pre-Foundry spot on The Outdoor City side of campus.
The Nottingham House (Broomhill)
4.6£12–£22🥧 Pub & pies
Open · See venue for hours
Free extra gravy or small side with any pie & gig ticket. Legendary for their pies — a short hop from Steel City gigs.
The University Arms
4.3£10–£20🍺 Traditional pub
Open · See venue for hours
£1 off any local cask ale with event ticket. A beautiful traditional pub seconds from campus — proper Sheffield.
Utility readout
Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield120 m
- Tram · Netherthorpe Road370 m
- Tram · West Street370 m
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