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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!

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.

Pantomonium

Multiple dates

The Montgomery

Get ready for the most magical, hilarious and heart-warming pantomime of the season.

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.

Joyful

Fri. 22 November 2024 — Sat. 4 January 2025

Cupola Gallery

A truly varied exhibition of work by over 70 artists responding to the theme of joy. With an opening event on 22 November.

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.