Looking for something a bit different to do this December?
Introducing Sheffield Wire’s run-down of festive activities happening around the city that you might not have been aware of.
- Sheffield Cathedral Christmas and art exhibitions
After you’ve browsed the Christmas Markets, come in from the cold and attend one of Sheffield Cathedral’s festive events. Their jam-packed itinerary includes candlelit concerts, a Christmas tree festival and art by Sheffield artist, Pete McKee.
- Christmas at Sheffield Theatres
Get ready to cheer the goodies and boo the baddies at Sheffield Lyceum’s production of Aladdin, or visit Ebenezer Scrooge next door at the Crucible for A Christmas Carol.
Both theatres are also bringing us Singing In The Square: on December 4, a group of Sheffield choirs are coming together to spread Christmas cheer and celebrate the opening of A Christmas Carol. This event is free and family friendly.
What’s on | Sheffield Theatres
- Everly Pregnant Brothers
Theatre not your thing? Then head to the Octagon Centre on December 19 for an evening of songs and silliness with Sheffield’s parody band, the Everlys. This year’s annual Crustmas promises to bring festive sing-a-longs, cheeky innuendos and plenty of Yorkshire spirit.
Joe McCartney, a hospitality assistant from Sheffield, has been to countless Everlys gigs. He said: “They’re just such a vital part of the Sheffield music eco system. When you think Sheffield bands, you think The Everlys.”
Everly Pregnant Brothers – Performance Venues
- Crafts at the Light Cinema
Who doesn’t love a trip to the cinema? From Love Actually to The Polar Express, the Light Cinema is hosting viewings of all your favourite Christmas classics. It is not just movies though – book your tickets to meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou, or join My Arty Party for a creative activity.
Zoe Bell, arts and crafts coordinator at My Arty party, is hosting a family craft session on December 22. She said: “We’re really looking forward to people joining us for some good free fun in a brilliant atmosphere.”
What’s On – Sheffield – The Light
- Christmas Day Park Runs
If you didn’t manage to get your hands on a Percy Pud entry, never fear because there are plenty of other running events, including Christmas Day Parkruns! Sam Evans, a student from Sheffield, has done multiple festive Parkruns. He said: “I thoroughly enjoy it. It gets us out of the house and it’s nice to see people on Christmas Day.”
Sheffield Castle and Concord are both going ahead on Christmas morning this year, or take a short drive out to the Peak District for the very popular Monsal Trail run.
