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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Christmas picks

Jack Frost is nipping at our toes, overblown supermarket ads are on the telly, and the city's bars are serving up mulled things. Christmas is coming!

See below for our top picks for where to join in the festive spirit in the run-up to the big day in Sheffield's cultural venues – whether it's by getting cosy in front of a festive film on the big screen, enjoying a magical show at the theatre, or making merry at a market.

Happy holidays!

Wreath making workshop with Grow

Sat. 23 November 2024

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Craft your very own Christmas door wreath. With youth development charity Grow and flower farmers and florists Greystone Flowers.

Make your own Christmas Tree Decorations

Sat. 23 November 2024

On The Brink, 90 Osbourne Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S11 9BB

Join artist Lisa Watts to make origami Christmas tree baubles. You'll be using quality glossy origami paper, beads, needles, needle threaders and embroidery thread.

Hagglers Christmas Market

Sun. 24 November 2024

Hagglers Corner

A cosy wonderland of handpicked stalls with unique gifts, handmade crafts and seasonal goodies perfect for ticking off your holiday shopping list. Plus live music in the courtyard from Bold Ass Brass and harpist Phoebe Niamh.

Burton Street Christmas Market

Sun. 24 November 2024

Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, Hillsborough, S6 2HH

Kick off the festive season with Burton Street in Hillsborough as it hosts its annual Christmas Market. With craft stalls, music, a tombola, homemade cakes, festive beverages, and chance to meet the man himself in Santa's grotto.

Big Fish Little Fish Christmas Family Rave

Sun. 24 November 2024

The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, Little Sheffield, S2 4SJ

Join the original, award-winning family rave at The Steamworks for music, craft, play, drinks and full-on festive fun. With DJs Rosie Romero and Jay Wearden.

Christmas Calligraphy Workshop

Wed. 27 November 2024

Hagglers Corner

Hosted by Design by Amara, this workshop is suitable for beginners wanting to learn the beautiful art of modern calligraphy. Sithee will introduce the tools, basic strokes and letterformds, and you'll create your own hand lettered Christmas gift tag.

International Women’s Christmas Party

Thu. 28 November 2024

Hagglers Corner

Livia from Living in Sheffield is creating a joyful party for the second year running, to bring together women from all across the world. With music, dancing, delicious food, lots of laughs, and prizes to be won.

Open Studios & Christmas Market

Sat. 30 November 2024

Portland Works

Join the artists and makers based in the historic Portland Works this festive period. Expect silversmiths, ceramics, woodcraft, painting, textiles and more – plus mulled wine and mince pies.

Tinsel

Fri. 29 November 2024 — Sat. 30 November 2024

The Montgomery

The tale of a magical boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree. To get the top, he’ll have to convince a whole tree of doubting baubles, naughty elves and a naysaying nutcracker. With music, puppetry and storytelling. Ages 3+.

Victorian Christmas Market

Sat. 30 November 2024 — Sun. 1 December 2024

Kelham Island Museum

Gather under the gaslamps and celebrate the start of the festive season as the much-loved Victorian Christmas Market returns to Kelham Island Museum.

The Festive Festival 2024

Sun. 1 December 2024

The Mowbray, 118 Mowbray Street, Neepsend, S3 8EN

A joy-filled festive market. Full to the brim with incredible local makers and creators – Chatsworth Farm Shop, Bench La Cave, Crumb Sheffield, Pottery West, Nomad Maison and more. With two bars, coffee hangouts and choirs too.

Little Sheffield Yard Sale: The Big Christmas Clear Out

Sun. 1 December 2024

The Steamworks, Randall Street, S2 4SJ

Join Steamworks for an indoor yard sale, just in time for Christmas. Browse 50 pitches of clothing, bric-a-brac and household goods, all from non-business sellers. Also serving hot food, hot drinks, cakes, plus drinks at the bar.

Crafty Cats Kids Christmas Workshop

Sun. 1 December 2024

Sheffield Plate, 31–33 Orchard Square, S1 2FB

A purr-fectly festive time with Crafty Cats. Let your little ones unleash their inner artist as they create handmade ornaments, decorations, and more.

Jingle All the Way

Multiple dates

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

It’s right before Christmas and high-powered businessman Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is fighting a shopping war in order to buy his son the hottest action figure of the season – Turbo Man.

Peddler

Multiple dates

Peddler Warehouse, 92 Burton Road, S3 8DA

Food, music and art in a former warehouse, one weekend a month. Plus kids craft activities on the Saturday afternoons. With bonus Christmas crafts for their festive edition.

Festive Makers Market

Sat. 7 December 2024

The Pavilion, Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road, S6 4HD

Join RivelinCo in Hillsborough for their 2024 Festive Makers’ Market. A range of stalls will showcase brilliant local makers, plus refreshments and a raffle.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Multiple dates

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

A brilliantly imaginative, dark fantasy stop-motion animated musical. Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and attempts to bring Christmas under his control. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Sheffield Artist Maker Exchange: Winter Warmer

Sat. 7 December 2024

Sheffield Artist Maker Exchange, 108 Prospect Road, Heeley, S2 3EN

Join Heeley's new communal workshop space for their Winter Warmer. With open workshop actives, food, drink, music and stalls.

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip

Sat. 7 December 2024

Dorothy Pax

This Leeds-based trio are known for their unique live performances and madcap antics. They're back once again at Dorothy Pax this December, for what is fast becoming a Paxmas tradition. With support from Captain Hotknives.

Christmas with the Sheffield Philharmonic

Sat. 7 December 2024

Victoria Hall, S1 2JB

Join Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for their annual Christmas Concert. A festive afternoon for all ages, filled with Christmas classics including music from The Nutcracker, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and more.

Indie Kids

Sun. 8 December 2024

Hagglers Corner

Calling all indie-loving families with babies and young children: bop on down to the next Indie Kids disco. December's Christmas Bop will play the least annoying Christmas songs by The Pogues, Elton John, Ron Sexsmith, Pretenders, Low, and more.

Kids Festive Christmas Party

Sat. 7 December 2024 — Sun. 8 December 2024

Kommune, Castle House, Angel Street, S3 8LS

Bring the little ones for a magical morning filled with festive fun.

Scrooge

Sun. 8 December 2024

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

A 1951 classic. Miserly Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge is persuaded to change his ways one Christmas by visitations from the ghost of his former business partner and the spirits of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come.

Independent Abbeydale Winter Festival

Sun. 8 December 2024

Abbeydale Road, S7 2BJ

Independent Abbeydale celebrate the independent ethos of the businesses in the Abbeydale Road area, south of the city centre. Join them for their Winter Festival. With food, kids activities, music, and street-wide pop-up events. Details coming soon.

A Gospel Christmas

Wed. 11 December 2024

Sheffield Cathedral

Join Janine Dyer and her renowned Sheffield Community Choir at Sheffield Cathedral for a joyous evening celebrating Christmas.

Grow Festive Quiz 2024

Wed. 11 December 2024

Marmadukes – The Sorting Office, 846 Ecclesall Road, S11 8TP

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in style with Grow's annual festive quiz.

An evening with Kristýna Farag & Ruth Lee

Wed. 11 December 2024

Cafe #9

Join flautist Kristýna Farag and harpist Ruth Lee for their winter concert at Cafe #9 in Nether Edge. Featuring music and yuletide stories from around the globe – from classic Christmas favourites to contemporary winter-themed pieces.

LWD: Festive Garland Workshop

Wed. 11 December 2024

Bon, 486 Glossop Road, S10 2QA

Join Ladies, Wine & Design (LWD) at Bon in Broomhill to craft vibrant, colourful garlands to celebrate the festive season. The perfect way to add a cheer to your space or create a special homemade gift. Beginners welcome, all materials provided.

Merry Motown

Wed. 11 December 2024 — Thu. 12 December 2024

OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE

A magical night of music and holiday cheer.

Down For The Count Orchestra: Swing Into Christmas

Fri. 13 December 2024

The Octagon Centre

One of the UK’s premier swing orchestras stop in Sheffield on their Christmas tour, transporting you to a world of timeless classics and fresh takes on festive favourites.

Black Dyke Band & Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus

Sat. 14 December 2024

Sheffield City Hall

A seasonal celebration with carols for choir, singalongs for the audience and gems for the band. Including local Sheffield carols and a long-forgotten carol by Barnsley composer Arthur Godfrey.

Family Christmas Stocking Screenprinting Workshop

Sat. 14 December 2024

Cambridge Street Collective, 11 Backfields, S1 4HP

Screenprint your very own Christmas stockings, just in time for the big man’s arrival. Add colourful designs and decorate with markers and more to make them extra special. All ages welcome.

Andro and Eve presents: A Reyt Queer Do #8 – Camp as Christmas Edition

Sat. 14 December 2024

Sidney & Matilda

Join Andro and Eve at Sidney and Matilda for a festive party and queer cabaret hosted by drag artist and burlesque star Rhys Pieces.

Celebrate Christmas with Abbeydale Singers

Sat. 14 December 2024

St Mark's Church Broomhill, S10 2SE

Join Abbeydale Singers for an evening of festive music.

Film Girls Galore: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Sat. 14 December 2024

Showroom

Film Girls Galore is a club bringing women and girls together to discuss film and forge friendships. Join them for the nostalgic and iconic How The Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. Followed by crafts.

Comedy Drag Lunch

Sun. 15 December 2024

OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE

Celebrate the festive season with OEC's Christmas comedy drag show.

Xmas Drag Bingo with Emma Maezin

Tue. 17 December 2024

Showroom

Enjoy an amazing night of Drag Bingo hosted by local drag sensation Emma Maezin, that will have you calling out HOUSE (down boots!).

Elf

Sat. 14 December 2024 — Wed. 18 December 2024

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

After realising he doesn't fit in with the other elves, Buddy sets out to find a place where he belongs – in search of his dad in New York City.

Kelham Film Club: Tokyo Godfathers

Thu. 19 December 2024

Alder

A bittersweet anime comedy set on Christmas Eve in Tokyo. The film follows three homeless people – a middle aged alcoholic, a former drag queen and a runaway teen. When they find a baby, they attempt to reunite the baby with its parents.

A (Semi)-Trad Paxmas with SHLAB Mummers' Play & The Hearnes Christmas Carols

Thu. 19 December 2024

Dorothy Pax

Sheffield Arts Lab (SHLAB) return to take on the folk tradition of a mummers’ play. Followed by the fourth annual Hearnes Christmas Carols sing-along hosted by Rebecca L Hearne, Ray Hearne and Emily Hearne. Donations to Prostate Cancer Care.

Dale Storr's Christmas at the Greystones

Fri. 20 December 2024

The Greystones

Playing material from the likes of Dr.John, James Booker and Louis Armstrong along with a selection of festive hits, the New Orleans-style pianist returns to The Greystones for his annual Christmas show.

Britney in Wonderland

Thu. 19 December 2024 — Fri. 20 December 2024

Drama Studio

A ridiculous, delusional hot pink and denim fantasy, told through Glitterbomb Dancers’ signature high energy dancing, drag, comedy and chaotic queer aesthetic.

Game On With Christmas Lates

Wed. 4 December 2024 — Fri. 20 December 2024

National Videogame Museum

Celebrate the holiday season with festive fun at the National Videogame Museum with their new Christmas Lates.

Toolmakers Comedy Club Christmas Special

Fri. 20 December 2024

Tool Makers Brewery, 6–8 Botsford Street, S3 9PF

Join the Toolmakers Comedy Club for their Christmas Special. A night of laughs and festive cheer, with a lineup of comedians who will have you in stitches all night long.

Everly Pregnant Brothers Crustmas Special

Sat. 21 December 2024

The Octagon Centre

Sheffield’s one and only Everly Pregnant Brothers return once again to the Octagon for their annual Christmas show.

Home Alone

Fri. 20 December 2024 — Sun. 22 December 2024

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

A festive film favourite. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for the holidays in this action-packed adventure.

Noche de Rábanos AKA Adrian & Rebecca’s Christmas Special

Sun. 22 December 2024

Dorothy Pax

Join storyteller Adrian Finney and folk singer Rebecca L Hearne for a night of folk tales and dark folk music from Christmas past. Plus radishes. Named after Noche De Rábanos, aka the Night of the Radish, a Mexican Christmas tradition.

It's a Wonderful Life

Thu. 12 December 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024

Released in 1946, this black and white iconic film is the heartwarming treat you need on a chilly December night.

Die Hard

Fri. 13 December 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024

It's that time of year again... where friends, families and strangers on the internet argue over whether Die Hard is a Christmas film. Seeing John McClane take on Hans Gruber at this time of year is almost as much of a tradition as Christmas itself.

Crafted

Sat. 26 October 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024

Millennium Gallery

Millennium Gallery’s new annual selling showcase celebrating excellence in making across the region and beyond.

Father Christmas

Fri. 29 November 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

Based on Raymond Briggs' well-loved character. After a hard night's work on Christmas Eve, Father Christmas goes on holiday. But he discovers he's forgotten to deliver one present – to a certain resident at Buckingham Palace. From 29 November.

Frozen Sing-A-Long

Sat. 28 December 2024

OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE

Belt out Let It Go and Do You Want to Build a Snowman? at this special screening of the Disney fave.

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Fri. 20 December 2024 — Sun. 29 December 2024

Charles Dickens’s Christmas Carol can sometimes be a bit of a grizzly tale (especially when the Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come appears on the scene), but the Muppets brighten the Christmas tale right up.

The Sheffield Carols

Mon. 11 November 2024 — Wed. 1 January 2025

A folk tradition, filling pubs with the sound of locally written songs that have passed down the generations. Gather in the pubs to join in the sings this November and December.

Little Shop Of Horrors

Sat. 7 December 2024 — Sat. 18 January 2025

Crucible Theatre

The killer rock musical comes to the Crucible in time for Christmas. When flower shop assistant Seymour acquires a mysterious new plant, he names it ‘Audrey II’ after his crush. But this plant’s out for blood.