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.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
Film picks
Our picks of the cinematic delights on Sheffield's screens and online this month.
Music picks
Make some dates with excellent bands and artists in Sheffield, with a hand from our Tom's choice of upcoming gigs.
Theatre picks
Our picks of the shows that are taking to the Sheffield stage over the coming weeks and months.
Art picks
Take a Sheffield art tour with our picks of the exhibitions and artists' events on now and coming soon – both online and in person.
Young Critics 2022
In May–June 2022, 12 students from Brinsworth Academy joined us for our first Young Critics programme. They went on trips to cultural places, met staff behind the scenes and took part in workshops to write about their experiences. Read their reviews.
Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour
Multiple dates
Sheffield General Cemetery
Learn about the stories buried in this sprawling, picturesque 19th-century cemetery. Taking place on the first Sunday of each month.
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 Ruskin Collection: Hand, Head and Heart
Sat. 9 December 2023 — Sun. 1 December 2024
Millennium Gallery
A display about the positive power of making by hand. Including a new memorial quilt commemorating Terry Higgins, the first named person in the UK to die of an AIDS-related illness, on public display for the first time.
Steam Kitchen
Multiple dates
The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, S2 4SJ
Tantalise your taste buds at the Steam Kitchen street food market. With live music and free activities for kids.
Christmas Mini Discos
Multiple dates
Cambridge Street Collective, 32 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP
Bring your friends and family for festive cheer and holiday magic at Cambridge Street Collective this December with their series of free mini discos.
Sharrow Vale Christmas Market
Sun. 1 December 2024
Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZP
A bumper festive edition of Sharrow Vale Market. With more than 100 stalls of locally-sourced and homemade produce, preserves, sweet treats, crafts, gifts and more. Plus live festive music and Santa's Grotto.
Run For Your Life: The Most Dangerous Game
Sun. 1 December 2024
Showroom
A 1932 macabre "chase film," showing as part of a three-film series at the Showroom. Big game hunter Bob Rainsford (Joel McCrea) survives a shipwreck only to wash ashore on the private island of the sinister Count Zaroff (Leslie Banks). With intro.
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.
Perspectives
Wed. 27 November 2024 — Sun. 1 December 2024
Old Chapel Gallery, corner Osborne Road & Union Rd, Nether Edge, S11 9EF
An exhibition of landscape, figurative, and abstract paintings by Sheffield artists Greta Vilidaite, Loukas Georgiou, and Ranaa Farooq.
Little Sheffield Yard Sale: The Big Christmas Clear Out
Sun. 1 December 2024
The Steamworks, Randall Street, S2 4SJ
Join Steamworks for an indoor yard sale, just in time for Christmas. Browse 50 pitches of clothing, bric-a-brac and household goods, all from non-business sellers. Also serving hot food, hot drinks, cakes, plus drinks at the bar.
Crafty Cats Kids Christmas Workshop
Sun. 1 December 2024
Sheffield Plate, 31–33 Orchard Square, S1 2FB
A purr-fectly festive time with Crafty Cats. Let your little ones unleash their inner artist as they create handmade ornaments, decorations, and more.
Jingle All the Way
Multiple dates
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
It’s right before Christmas and high-powered businessman Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is fighting a shopping war in order to buy his son the hottest action figure of the season – Turbo Man.
Anomaly Life Drawing
Multiple dates
Nomad Maison, Unit 3, 18 Stanley Street, S3 8HJ
A place to relax, experiment with materials and practice drawing the wonderful human form.
Disability in Action – Mad Max: Fury Road
Tue. 3 December 2024
Showroom
George Miller’s pioneering film returns to the big screen to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). An apocalyptic story set in a stark desert where humanity is broken and almost everyone is fighting for the necessities of life.
Kelham Makes: Wreathmaking
Wed. 4 December 2024
Kelham Island Museum
Get crafty this Christmas and learn how to create a fresh door wreath to take home.
Arsen Petrosyan, Mehdi Rostami and Adib Rostami
Thu. 5 December 2024
Firth Hall
Acclaimed duduk player Arsen Petrosyan collaborates with lauded Iranian musicians Mehdi Rostami and Adib Rostami.
Andro and Eve X Ghetto Fabulous: Feeling Fabulous Queer Dance Workshops
Multiple dates
The Montgomery
Learn to werk a runway, strut, dance and pose!
Comedy Night: Motherhood
Thu. 5 December 2024
Millennium Gallery
Join three talented comedians as they take the stage to share their unique experiences and insights on the rollercoaster ride of motherhood.
Early Doors Christmas Lunch 2024
Multiple dates
Showroom
This festive season, join the Showrooom for Early Doors screenings with a special group Christmas Lunch.
Empirical with Jason Rebello
Fri. 6 December 2024
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
A UK jazz outfit celebrated for their complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation. Hosted by Sheffield Jazz and Music in The Round.
Gremlins
Multiple dates
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
Billy has just received an unusual present from his father. To look after the strange, furry creature known as Gizmo, he has to follow three simple rules: keep him away from water, bright lights and, most importantly, never feed him after midnight...
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.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Multiple dates
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
A brilliantly imaginative, dark fantasy stop-motion animated musical. Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and attempts to bring Christmas under his control. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
PostNatures
Thu. 16 March 2023 — Sat. 7 December 2024
Graves Gallery
An exhibition curated by artist Victoria Lucas, centred around a painting of an imaginary landscape by JMW Turner. Exploring perceptions of reality and representations of the relationship between women and nature.
Festive Makers Market
Sat. 7 December 2024
The Pavilion, Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road, S6 4HD
Join RivelinCo in Hillsborough for their 2024 Festive Makers’ Market. A range of stalls will showcase brilliant local makers, plus refreshments and a raffle.
Contrasts
Sat. 7 December 2024
Crucible Theatre
Two utterly different string quartets from two giants who typify the staggering range of fin de siècle classical music: Schoenberg and Debussy.
Spirit of the Guitar
Sat. 7 December 2024
Crucible Theatre
An afternoon concert with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, performing everything from classical favourites to irresistible tango and famous movie hits.
Festive Wreath-Making Workshop
Multiple dates
Showroom
A hands-on wreath-making workshop guided by Tracey Campbell of Campbell’s Flowers. Tickets include all materials, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.
Sheffield Artist Maker Exchange: Winter Warmer
Sat. 7 December 2024
Sheffield Artist Maker Exchange, 108 Prospect Road, Heeley, S2 3EN
Join Heeley's new communal workshop space for their Winter Warmer. With open workshop actives, food, drink, music and stalls.
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip
Sat. 7 December 2024
Dorothy Pax
This Leeds-based trio are known for their unique live performances and madcap antics. They're back once again at Dorothy Pax this December, for what is fast becoming a Paxmas tradition. With support from Captain Hotknives.
Christmas with the Sheffield Philharmonic
Sat. 7 December 2024
Victoria Hall, S1 2JB
Join Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for their annual Christmas Concert. A festive afternoon for all ages, filled with Christmas classics including music from The Nutcracker, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and more.
Portraiture and the Human Figure
Thu. 16 March 2023 — Sun. 8 December 2024
Graves Gallery
“A celebration of being, making and looking.” Read our writer Wemmy's review of this inspiring exhibition full of love letters to bodies.
Indie Kids
Sun. 8 December 2024
Hagglers Corner
Calling all indie-loving families with babies and young children: bop on down to the next Indie Kids disco. December's Christmas Bop will play the least annoying Christmas songs by The Pogues, Elton John, Ron Sexsmith, Pretenders, Low, and more.
The Sheffield Beatles Project: The White Album
Sat. 7 December 2024 — Sun. 8 December 2024
The Octagon Centre
A 30-piece band and orchestra made up of some of Sheffield’s finest musicians, paying homage to the Fab Four’s seminal back catalogue. Join them as they play The White Album in its entirety, with the additional option of an accessible show.
The Snowman + Live Score
Sat. 7 December 2024 — Sun. 8 December 2024
Showroom
Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.
Kelham Island Walks
Multiple dates
Kelham Island, S3
Explore the past and present of characterful Kelham Island and Neepsend, with walks on three themes. Discover stories of industrial Sheffield, working class community, and inspiring art.
Sheffield University Wind Orchestra
Sun. 8 December 2024
Firth Hall
Running for over 20 years, this award winning ensemble perform across the UK and Europe every year.
Run For Your Life: Punishment Park
Sun. 8 December 2024
Showroom
As part of the BFI’s Art of Action season, film historian Craig Ian Mann presents Run for Your Life, three “chase” films that illustrate the complex narrative themes of action cinema.
Ip Man + Martial Arts Demonstration
Sun. 8 December 2024
Showroom
Showroom’s Art of Action season continues with a special screening of Donnie Yen martial arts classic Ip Man, followed by a martial arts demonstration from Sheffield and Peak District Qigong and Wing Chun.
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.
Scrooge
Sun. 8 December 2024
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
A 1951 classic. Miserly Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge is persuaded to change his ways one Christmas by visitations from the ghost of his former business partner and the spirits of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come.
CatVideoFest
Fri. 6 December 2024 — Sun. 8 December 2024
Showroom
A special fundraising screening of global cinema phenomenon CatVideoFest, in association with the Sheffield Cats Shelter.
Independent Abbeydale Winter Festival
Sun. 8 December 2024
Abbeydale Road, S7 2BJ
Independent Abbeydale celebrate the independent ethos of the businesses in the Abbeydale Road area, south of the city centre. Join them for their Winter Festival. With food, kids activities, music, and street-wide pop-up events. Details coming soon.
A Gospel Christmas
Wed. 11 December 2024
Sheffield Cathedral
Join Janine Dyer and her renowned Sheffield Community Choir at Sheffield Cathedral for a joyous evening celebrating Christmas.
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.
An evening with Kristýna Farag & Ruth Lee
Wed. 11 December 2024
Cafe #9
Join flautist Kristýna Farag and harpist Ruth Lee for their winter concert at Cafe #9 in Nether Edge. Featuring music and yuletide stories from around the globe – from classic Christmas favourites to contemporary winter-themed pieces.
LWD: Festive Garland Workshop
Wed. 11 December 2024
Bon, 486 Glossop Road, S10 2QA
Join Ladies, Wine & Design (LWD) at Bon in Broomhill to craft vibrant, colourful garlands to celebrate the festive season. The perfect way to add a cheer to your space or create a special homemade gift. Beginners welcome, all materials provided.
Merry Motown
Wed. 11 December 2024 — Thu. 12 December 2024
OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE
A magical night of music and holiday cheer.
Maria Chiara Argirò & Bruno Hienen
Thu. 12 December 2024
Firth Hall
Two of London’s most intriguing pianists come together in this special piano and keyboard performance.
Kelham Film Club: The Happiness of the Katakuris
Thu. 12 December 2024
Alder
A Japanese zombie horror comedy musical. Yes, you did read that right.
Showroom Classroom: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Thu. 12 December 2024
Showroom
Get out of your classroom and into Showroom for a unique film screening with special introduction from one of the Showroom's knowledgeable film programmers.
Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto: Interstella 5555
Thu. 12 December 2024
Showroom
The story of the abduction of an alien music band by an evil human character who has dark plans. The feature film was cut into music videos to accompany Daft Punk’s album Discovery, and is rare to see in its original form.
Philosophy: Throne of Blood
Thu. 12 December 2024
Showroom
Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood is a vivid, visceral adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Reimagined in Japan, it tells the story of a warrior who assassinates his sovereign at the encouragement of his ambitious wife.
Support Dogs Christmas Concert
Thu. 12 December 2024
All Saints Ecclesall, Ringinglow Road, S11 7PP
A joyful Christmas celebration in aid of Support Dogs, helping them save and improve the lives of children and adults with challenging medical conditions.
A Boy Was Born
Fri. 13 December 2024
Sheffield Cathedral
The choir of Sheffield Cathedral brings to life Benjamin Britten's beautiful A Boy Was Born, capturing the spirit of Christmas. Plus other seasonal classics performed with Ensemble 360.
Down For The Count Orchestra: Swing Into Christmas
Fri. 13 December 2024
The Octagon Centre
One of the UK’s premier swing orchestras stop in Sheffield on their Christmas tour, transporting you to a world of timeless classics and fresh takes on festive favourites.
Dead Cat Bounce
Thu. 17 October 2024 — Sat. 14 December 2024
Soft Ground
An opera and exhibition imagining environmental and financial catastrophes. "Both an education and a surrealist rollercoaster, subverting conventions of time and space to depict disaster, lamentation and sorrow." Read our full review by Steven Allen.
Awake Arise
Sat. 14 December 2024
Firth Hall
Traditional songs, folk carols, spoken word and newly written music to galvanise and brighten this darkest season.
A Christmas Festival of Music 2024
Sat. 14 December 2024
The Octagon Centre
Join John Reilly and Friends for a Sheffield tradition – a mix of music, for a real feel-good Christmas show.
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.
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.
Music City
Sat. 14 December 2024
Delicious Clam
Inspired by the pop classicism of Big Star, the heart-on-the-sleeve rawness of The Replacements and the glitter of T-Rex. Support from Big Jilm and Desired Effect, plus charity raffle and Christmas karaoke. Proceeds to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
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.
North Pole Family Time: The Polar Express
Sat. 14 December 2024
Showroom
A special 20th anniversary screening of the beloved animation classic. Showroom's North Pole Family Time ticket includes the film, a cookie, a hot chocolate, and a video call from a very special guest.
New Tricks: Performing Digital Selves with MV Brown
Sat. 14 December 2024
Site Gallery
Learn how to create your own animated digital avatars at Site Gallery with artist MV Brown.
Film Girls Galore: How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Sat. 14 December 2024
Showroom
Film Girls Galore is a club bringing women and girls together to discuss film and forge friendships. Join them for the nostalgic and iconic How The Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. Followed by crafts.
Walkley Festival Christmas Market
Sat. 14 December 2024
St Marys Church, Walkley, S6 3RX
The organisers of Walkley Festival present their 2024 Christmas Market. With over 40 stalls, live music, hot food and refreshments, mulled wine, plus a children's trail and activities.
Winter Light Christmas Concert
Sat. 14 December 2024
At Augustine's Church, S11 8RQ
Soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide presents a Christmas concert for all ages. A Christmas concert show for the whole family, featuring well-loved classic songs is sure to bring the festive cheer.
Comedy Drag Lunch
Sun. 15 December 2024
OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, S6 2DE
Celebrate the festive season with OEC's Christmas comedy drag show.
Run For Your Life: Hard Target
Sun. 15 December 2024
Showroom
As part of the BFI’s Art of Action season, film historian Craig Ian Mann presents Run for Your Life, three “chase” films that illustrate the complex narrative themes of action cinema.
Wallace & Gromit Double Bill: A Grand Day Out + The Wrong Trousers
Sun. 15 December 2024
Showroom
Join the Showroom as they show all the classic Wallace & Gromit animations in beautiful 4K restorations ahead of the new one coming to BBC One on Christmas Day.
Queer East + Hong Kong Film Festival UK: All Shall Be Well
Sun. 15 December 2024
Showroom
After her partner of 30 years dies, Angie must fight to have their relationship acknowledged in this nuanced and compassionate drama of elderly queer lives.
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!).
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.
Travis
Wed. 18 December 2024
The Octagon Centre
The iconic Glaswegian band take to the stage with beloved tracks like Why Does It Always Rain on Me? and Sing.
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.
Roy Fisher 1930–2017
Mon. 29 July 2024 — Fri. 20 December 2024
Western Bank Library
Open to the public now at Western Bank Library, this exhibition looks at the life and work of the poet and musician Roy Fisher through his notebooks and typescripts, his small press pamphlets, his private press extravaganzas and his music.
The Young Uns
Fri. 20 December 2024
Firth Hall
Join one of the UK’s best loved folk groups for a special set of seasonal songs old and new.
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.
Key Of She: Jam Night
Multiple dates
Shakespeare's
A monthly jam night for women and marginalised genders to explore improvised music in a fun and relaxed environment.
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.
We are the Monument
Sat. 27 January 2024 — Sat. 21 December 2024
Graves Gallery
An exhibition curated by artist Yuen Fong Ling, encouraging us to consider the significance of those represented on, or in opposition to, the plinth.
Lubna Chowdhary: PLURIVERSE
Thu. 4 July 2024 — Sat. 21 December 2024
Graves Gallery
Bold, hybrid installations, drawings and sculptures exploring the interconnectivity of objects in the material world. Including new work the artist developed during residencies in India and Italy.
Chamber Choir
Sat. 21 December 2024
Firth Hall
What better way to celebrate the final week of term before Christmas than with an atmospheric choral concert.
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.
North Pole Family Time: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Sat. 21 December 2024
Showroom
In this beloved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic novel, Jim Henson’s Muppets – and Michael Caine – retell A Christmas Carol from their unique point of view.
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.
Wallace & Gromit Double Bill: A Close Shave + A Matter of Loaf and Death
Sun. 22 December 2024
Showroom
This December, Showroom are screening all four classic Wallace & Gromit animations in beautiful 4K restorations. Ahead of the premiere of the brand-new Wallace & Gromit film on BBC One this Christmas Day.
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.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Fri. 13 December 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024
Showroom
An exciting new anime-inspired Lord of the Rings tale, set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films. Telling the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand.
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.
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.
Industrial Echoes
Fri. 9 August 2024 — Wed. 1 January 2025
Kelham Island Museum
A celebration of creativity, inclusion and Sheffield’s industrial heritage. With artworks responding to the museum’s collection made by ArtWorks, a collective of artists who have learning disabilities, autistic artists or both.
Tommy Smith & Gwilym Simcock Duo
Sat. 4 January 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Tommy Smith and Gwilym Simcock, renowned as one of the most gifted pianists on the European scene, come together for an acoustic night of intensely musical duets and dazzling improvisation.
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.
Dave O’Higgins’ Monkin’ Around Quartet
Fri. 10 January 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Tenor sax maestro and Sheffield Jazz favourite Dave O’Higgins returns with his latest project Monkin’ Around, playing more music by the great Thelonious Monk. Presented by Sheffield Jazz
Contemporary British Painting Prize 2024
Thu. 5 December 2024 — Sat. 11 January 2025
Yorkshire Artspace: Persistence Works
Paintings by the 17 finalists of this year's Contemporary British Painting Prize are shown at Yorkshire Artspace.
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.
Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood
Thu. 24 October 2024 — Sun. 19 January 2025
Millennium Gallery
An exhibition plunging into the joys and heartaches, mess, myths and mishaps of motherhood. With modern and contemporary work by artists including Bobby Baker, Marlene Dumas, Tracey Emin, Susan Hiller, Chantal Joffe, Claudette Johnson and Paula Rego.
Du Blonde
Wed. 29 January 2025
Yellow Arch Studios
The fiery, fearless rock project of musician, composer, animator and video director Beth Jeans Houghton. Embracing the sounds of punk, pop, blues, glam and soul, with honest and forthright music often touching on heartbreak and mental illness.
Jim Moray
Thu. 30 January 2025
The Greystones
Moray has been pushing the boundaries of traditional folk music since the early 2000s, infusing it with elements of electronica, rock and hip-hop to create a sound that is uniquely his own.
Death and the King's Horseman
Mon. 3 February 2025 — Sat. 8 February 2025
Crucible Theatre
Set in Nigeria in the late 1940s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king. However Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires.
Fleur Barron & Simon Lepper
Thu. 13 February 2025
Firth Hall
Singaporean-British mezzo Fleur Barron is a passionate interpreter of opera, chamber music, and concert works ranging from the baroque to the contemporary. Joined by Simon Lepper, an incredibly talented pianist and accompanist.
Tiny Fragments Of Beautiful Light
Fri. 14 February 2025
Drama Studio
Elsa doesn’t know why she’s never fit in. She’s quirky, kind, clever and funny, but school was a nightmare and romance was a mystery, until now. One woman’s journey of self-discovery: a celebration of the joy that comes when we live as we truly are.
Martin Roscoe & Fenella Humphreys
Thu. 20 February 2025
Firth Hall
An evening celebrating 150 years since Ravel’s birth with two of the UK’s finest classical musicians.
Elchin Shirinov Trio
Thu. 27 February 2025
Firth Hall
Experience the captivating fusion of contemporary jazz and Azerbaijani folk music, brought to life through the original compositions of acclaimed pianist Elchin Shirinov. In association with Sheffield Jazz.
21st Century Tennessee
Fri. 28 February 2025
The Octagon Centre
The ultimate modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show.
Discover Me UK
Multiple dates
Alder
A monthly open mic night all about discovering new artists. Giving emerging talent the change to play their songs live with session musicians.
Yshani Perinpanayagam
Wed. 5 March 2025
Firth Hall
Join the multi-genre pianist and musical director for a contemporary recital of works around the theme of play. Including a piece for piano and Commodore 64.
Hejira – Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Fri. 14 March 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Hejira, a band of experienced jazz musicians who celebrate the work of singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late 70s, put their own stamp on the material whilst remaining true to the spirit of the originals. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
Pig Heart Boy
Thu. 27 February 2025 — Sat. 15 March 2025
Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
All Cameron wants is to be normal, but he needs a heart transplant. When he's finally offered a new heart, he must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back. Based on the novel by award-winning writer Malorie Blackman OBE (Noughts and Crosses).
The Mary Wallopers
Thu. 20 March 2025
The Octagon Centre
A seven-piece band mixing the raw energy of punk rock with traditional Irish folk ballads to create something joyous, chaotic and irreverent. Their shows are often anarchic but also showcase the pure emotion of songs passed down the generations.
Classical Weekend
One big celebration of classical music. Bringing classical music to concert halls, gardens and public spaces across the city, every other year. Returning in 2025.
Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent
Fri. 25 April 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Sheffield Jazz hosts multi-award-winning vocalist and lyricist Georgia Mancio and double Grammy-winning pianist and composer Alan Broadbent, as they present songs from their new album, alongside gems from their 40-strong back catalogues.
Postmodern Jukebox
Wed. 30 April 2025
The Octagon Centre
Fresh off playing their thousandth show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox are going on tour and coming to Sheffield.
Misha Mullov-Abbado Group
Fri. 9 May 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Acclaimed bassist and prolific composer and arranger Misha Mullov-Abbado leads his regular group, featuring some of the most sought-after young musicians in London. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
Ivo Neame Trio
Fri. 16 May 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Multi-award-winning pianist Ivo Neame is one of a handful of musician/composers redefining the sound of British jazz. Join him as he leads his trio, featuring two of the finest UK-based jazz instrumentalists. Presented by Sheffield Jazz.
The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: An Exhibition by Pete McKee
Fri. 29 November 2024 — Sun. 2 November 2025
Weston Park Museum
Join one of Sheffield best-loved artists as he takes you on a nostalgia-filled journey through his 1970s childhood.
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
Fri. 10 May 2024 — Sun. 2 May 2027
Weston Park Museum
An exhibition celebrating the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life. With stories of sport, carnival, fighting racism, and more.