So much happens in Sheffield every week! This is our comprehensive event listing page for every single event that gets submitted to our website, from small workshops and community events to international sporting fixtures and citywide festivals.
So if you're looking for something specific, please use the filter tags and date search below, to narrow the event listings for what you'd really like to see/find. Alternatively, visit our What's On page for seasonal highlights and roundups of the bigger events happening in Sheffield.
Crafted is Millennium Gallery’s new annual selling showcase celebrating excellence in making across the region and beyond. On show now until Christmas Eve 24 December.
Step into a world of festive wonder at Meadowhall’s Magical Winterland! Perfect for families and friends, this enchanting experience transforms the Orange Car Park into a dazzling winter wonderland, open 22 November right through to 5 January.
Cupola has brought together a diverse collection of art across media for their latest Christmas exhibition. The selected work was chosen for its strength and the unique voice of each artist or maker. We are all different and we all find joy in diverse ways.
Join OEC Sheffield for a festive party like no other! With live singers, delicious food and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Join Cambridge Street Collective for their very first Christmas Market!
Visit Whirlow Hall Farm for this unique Highland Cow Festive photoshoot and interactive experience. Learn about the breed and get up close and personal with the cattle through activities like stroking, brushing, and petting.
Try lots of awesome Christmas cheese - get awesome hints, tips and practical advice, then order your cheese in time for Christmas!
A festive evening of carols from Sheffield's folk tradition in an informal atmosphere
Start your Chrisrtmas celebrations with a visit to Sheffield Cathedral Illuminated: The Gift created by Luxmuralis. This will be their fifth Christmas illuminations spectacular, lighting up the building inside and out, 3 - 7 December.
Sheffield Cathedral will sparkle and shine when it is lit up with more than 40 Christmas trees, each beautifully decorated by a local charity, community group or business. Free to visit, the Christmas Tree Festival will be on show from 3 December through to 12 January.
Come along for a fun bauble painting workshop where you can unleash your creativity and make unique holiday decorations!
Come along to Cambridge Street Collective for a fun and creative workshop where you can learn to make your own festive wreath!
Celebrate the holiday season with festive fun at The National Videogame Museum with their new Christmas Lates.
For Christmas 2024, Wentworth Woodhouse are taking you back in time for a yuletide treat based on the classic poem A Visit from St. Nicholas – an enchanting visitor-led experience through the State Rooms and a magical light trail in the West Front Gardens.
Come along for a night of fun, food, and community as Craft & Flea host a festive edition of their Night Market Social at The Steamworks, on Thursday 5 December.
The Annual Christmas Conference is back and will once again combine valuable skills, festive cheer, and profound insights for a day of personal growth and giving back.
Come along for a fun evening learning how to make beautiful wreaths using upcycled fabric and enjoy some festive treats.
Join Saltmine Theatre Company's rediscovery of Charles Dickens' classic tale; a festive, supernatural spectacular which appeals to us to 'honour Christmas in our hearts, and keep it all the year round'.
Sheffield Lyceum's 2024 spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime is… Snow White! Starring Catherine Tyldesley as the Wicked Queen, Gladiator's Viper and Sheffield’s favourite Dame, Damian Williams, the show runs 6 December - 5 January.
A magical, musical family event to start to the festive Season and a wonderful bitesize introduction to classical music for children.
Come along for a festive day full of Christmas cheer at the Firth Park Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7 December! With something for everyone, it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
Come and visit our annual Christmas Market situated in the picturesque village of Castleton in the heart of the Peak District.
Moor Market & Crystal Peaks Christmas Grottos
Songs of peace and goodwill to all people
RivelinCo’s Festive Makers Market returns for the third year! Join them 11am – 4pm at Hillsborough Park Pavilion on Saturday 7 December for a range of stalls showcasing brilliant local makers, plus refreshments and a raffle. Free entry.
Bring the little ones for a magical morning filled with festive fun as Kommune's Kids Christmas Party is back for two days only on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December, 11am to 12:30pm.
Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Turn the clock back 80 years and step into a fabulous forties festive wonderland at the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield, 7 & 8 December!
Come along for fun-filled Frosty Festivities featuring a free Mini Disco with the Christmas Ice Sisters!
Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
The Craft, Art and Makers Market is back with a showcase of some of Sheffield's top local artisans, artists and craftspeople, at the Dorothy Fox Education Centre in Sheffield Botanical Gardens on Sunday 8 December.
One of Sheffield University Wind Orchestra's most popular concerts - come along to see why!
Featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film, Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert comes to Sheffield City Hall on Monday 9 December.
Come along for a fun and creative workshop where you can learn to make your own festive wreath!
Discover unique art, connect with local talent, and enjoy a cosy evening of drinks, music, and last-minute Christmas shopping. Come along on Tuesday 10 December to Hagglers Corner—free entry, all vibes!
Get ready for a night of festive fun and trivia at Kommune’s Big Fat Christmas Quiz on Tuesday 10 December! Celebrate the holiday season with interactive questions, Christmas cheer, and amazing prizes.
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Grow's annual festive quiz!
Come along for a magical evening filled with enchanting choral performances, lively brass bands, delicious winter beverages, and the spirit of remembrance.
Come along for a joyful Christmas celebration in aid of Support Dogs, to help us save and improve the lives of children and adults with various challenging medical conditions.
Intricate, evocative, utterly beautiful, ‘A Boy Was Born’ perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas and Ensemble 360 along with Sheffield Cathedral Choir, will be performing this at Sheffield Cathedral on Friday 13 December.
One of the UK’s premier swing orchestras is embarking on their most ambitious festive tour to date this Christmas and coming to Sheffield on Friday 13 December.
Step Into Christmas with the most magical show of the year, coming to Sheffield City Hall on Friday 13 December. This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite festive songs.
A Sheffield tradition - and a fantastic way to start your festive celebrations !!
Join Andro and Eve at Sidney and Matilda for a festive party and queer cabaret hosted by drag artist and burlesque star Rhys Pieces!
Experience an enchanting evening at this Candlelight Concert performed by virtuoso pianist, Daniel Grimwood, where the flickering glow of candles sets the stage for a captivating musical journey. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of classical music as we present a selection of exquisite masterpieces.
The Black Dyke Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus return once again for this wonderful seasonal celebration with carols for choir, singalongs for the audience and gems for the band, on Saturday 14 December.
Embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films with this musical festive celebration, coming to Sheffield Arena on Saturday 14 December.
An evening of beautiful seasonal music with The Abbeydale Singers.
Have you heard the news? Hallam Sinfonia are finally putting on a Christmas concert! Come and join them together with Steel City Choristers for a sparkling event full of Christmas classics as well as some very special extras.
Moor Market & Crystal Peaks Christmas Grottos
An afternoon of sumptuous a cappella singing and festive favourites from one of Sheffield's premiere barbershop choruses, with special guests Lodge Moor Children and Youth Choir, on Saturday 14 December.
An afternoon of sparkling a capella festive favourites
Celebrate a Ukrainian Christmas with folk songs, handmade gifts, authentic food and more! at the Millennium Gallery on Saturday 14 December.
Walkley Christmas Market is ready to greet you with a warm Walkley welcome and festive cheer at their fantastic market within the beautiful setting of St. Mary's Church on Saturday 14 December.
Chart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages at St. Augustine's Church on Saturday 14 December.
Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Shop the Christmas market stalls with a range of independent traders for those unique, special Christmas gifts and decorations at the Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa Christmas Fayre.
Join Owlerton Stadium for lunch with Santa on Dec 15th & 22nd! Enjoy a 3-course festive lunch, live greyhound racing, and gifts for kids. Adults from £25, kids from £17.
Free Friendly Festive Market
Kate Rusby rounds off 2024 in style with her annual, and much anticipated, Christmas Tour, coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday 15 December.
Pollen Market will be coming in from the Castlegate cold and relocating to Peddler Warehouse for their festive edition on Sunday 15 December.
This is Sheffield Music Hub's flagship concert to end the Autumn term is one you don't want to miss this one!
Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons along with Rachmaninov's ever-popular Second Piano Concerto, in the spectacular candlelit setting of Sheffield Cathedral.
Returning for a third year, on Wednesday 18 December, the Sheffield Hospitals Charity sell-out event ‘A Cathedral Christmas’, is set to be hosted once again by the brilliant Reverend Kate Bottley (BBC Radio 2, Gogglebox).
Sheffield's first ever black-run Xmas event.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Sheffield. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Sheffield Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Sheffield. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Sheffield Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Celebrate your corporate festive party at Owlerton Stadium on Dec 19th with a 3-course meal, live greyhound racing, and VIP options. From £20 per person.
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit concert in the run-up to Christmas with a selection from Handel's masterpiece, The Messiah and other exceptional classical works .
Sterndale Singers and Director Robert Webb, invite you to an evening of uplifting and joyous Christmas music on Friday 20 December.
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary.
Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary.
Moor Market & Crystal Peaks Christmas Grottos
Sip & Paint Christmas! Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed!
Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Join Owlerton Stadium for lunch with Santa on Dec 15th & 22nd! Enjoy a 3-course festive lunch, live greyhound racing, and gifts for kids. Adults from £25, kids from £17.
Festive cabaret with comedy, poetry and live band
Moor Market & Crystal Peaks Christmas Grottos
Breakfast with Santa
Moor Market & Crystal Peaks Christmas Grottos
Celebrate Boxing Day at Owlerton Stadium! Gates open at 10am, races start at 11:01am. Enjoy festive brunch, live greyhound racing, and betting. Packages.
Ring in 2025 at Forum Sheffield’s Ultimate NYE Party! DJ Ash Brimlow spinning from 8 PM till late. Pay £50, get £100 to spend on food and drinks! Limited tables – book now!
Join Endcliffe Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical favourites.
Grenoside Pantomime Proudly Presents “Cinderella” at Grenoside Community Centre.
Looking to bring back the joy of classic Christmas singalongs? James B Partridge is set to light up Sheffield City Hall on Thursday 6th November 2025 with his festive show, The Big Christmas Assembly 2025.