A Christmas Festival of Music 2025

A Sheffield tradition and a fantastic way to start your festive celebrations! Fronted by singer-songwriter John Reilly and Musical Director Lewis Nitikman, this very special show is now in its 13th year and will take place at The Octagon on Sunday 21 December.

Festivals

Festival of Fun

Hosted by the Children's University each year, the Festival of Fun offers a huge programme of activities and workshops for children across Sheffield to get involved with throughout the summer school holidays.

Grow Festive Quiz 2025

Ready, set, quiz: support Sheffield's youth by taking on Grow's Festive Quiz this December!

Christmas Tree Festival

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, 2 December - 11 January.

STYR | Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Festive Wreath Making Workshop - ticket only!

NVM Festive Social

Come along on the 11th December for a Festive Social with games, gifts and crafting, including a unique workshop with local artist Tom J Newell. Come and celebrate the holidays the NVM way!

Liam O'Shea

Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.

Showroom Cinema

The home of independent cinema in Sheffield, The Showroom are committed to providing a diverse range of films and related activity for Sheffield and the surrounding region. They host high profile film festivals throughout the year, including the world famous DocFest and Sheffield's very own Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF).

Sheffield City Hall

Sheffield City Hall is a beautiful and historic building that plays host to all number of events, performances, concerts, conferences and festivals.