Light Up Sheffield

For ten magical nights this December, three of Sheffield’s most iconic landmarks - Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Central Library, and Pounds Park - will be transformed with breathtaking light projections inspired by the city itself.

Created in collaboration with Sheffield artists, these illuminations celebrate both the city’s heritage and its creativity today. Highlights include the internationally acclaimed Pete McKee, whose distinctive artistry will be projected onto Sheffield Cathedral and Central Library, and Peachzz, one of the UK’s most exciting emerging street artists, whose record-breaking mural Reverie will come to life, lighting up Pounds Park.

At Sheffield Central Library, visitors can enjoy an exhibition of Pete McKee’s artwork, featuring pieces from the past year alongside new additions, accompanied by a voice-over from the artist himself reflecting on Sheffield and its inspirations. 

Sheffield Cathedral will be alight this December with spectacular projections that highlight its stunning architecture, stained-glass windows, and include a special nod to a brand-new commission by iconic Sheffield artist Pete McKee. Inside, visitors can step into a festive spectacle of more than 40 Christmas trees decorated by local charities, and see McKee’s hand-painted mural in full. The mural is set against the backdrop of a school nativity, and captures McKee’s instantly recognisable style: vibrant, witty, nostalgic, and full of joy.

At Pounds Park, Peachzz’s large-scale mural will be animated with new digital elements, drawing on the city’s regeneration and waterways, with playful nods to neighbouring works - including Pete McKee’s famous “Nana.”

Light Up Sheffield is a celebration of the city’s creativity, its people, and its places – past, present, and future.