Corporation, Sheffield

Corporation, commonly known as "Corp" by locals, is an independent live music venue and nightclub located in the Devonshire Quarter of Sheffield City Centre. Established as a staple of Sheffield’s nightlife, Corporation is renowned for its diverse range of events, including live music performances by touring bands and weekly club nights that feature a variety of alternative, pop, and rock music.

Corporation, located on Milton Street since 2002, features three floors and four rooms with a total capacity of 1,343. The main arena holds 453 people, and the small arena accommodates 150, both serving as key spaces for live shows. An upstairs room, open during club nights, has a balcony overlooking the main dance floor. Established in 2013, The Local Authority room, with a capacity of 270, acts as an extra club space or "mini club." The venue also has six bars across its rooms, ensuring plenty of amenities for guests.

Corporation is well known for its vibrant club nights, held regularly on Mondays ("Monday Corp"), Fridays ("Drop"), and Saturdays ("Dirty Deeds"). It has hosted a wide array of notable bands and artists, such as Bring Me the Horizon, Lamb of God, Slash, Soulfly, and Alestorm, making it a popular destination for music enthusiasts. The venue was also the site of the Resistanz Festival, an annual event dedicated to industrial, synthetic, and electronic music, which took place every Easter weekend until 2016.

Corporation originated on Bank Street near Castle Market, a site with a rich history. It began as The Cavendish Club in 1967, then became Bailey's Nightclub in 1970, Romeo and Juliet's in 1978, and Cairo Jax in 1985. After Cairo Jax closed in 1997, Corporation took over. The Bank Street venue had two dance floors linked by a main entrance corridor, a skate ramp, video games, and relaxation alcoves.