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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.

For more exhibitions, shows and films, take a look at our What's On calendar. And if you're still stuck for present ideas, have a browse of our guide to some of Sheffield’s finest independent traders.

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.

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.

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.

Early Doors Christmas Lunch 2024

Multiple dates

Showroom

This festive season, join the Showrooom for Early Doors screenings with a special group Christmas Lunch.

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.

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.

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.

Merry Motown

Wed. 11 December 2024 — Thu. 12 December 2024

OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE

A magical night of music and holiday cheer.

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.

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!).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.