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