Our Favourite Places' guide to festive music in Sheffield

Festive sounds will ring out across Sheffield this December. Expect classic carols, choral repertoires, and a jolly set from the city’s premiere comedy-ukulele quintet.

Migration Matters Festival 2022

A vibrant arts festival celebrating the ‘richness of Sheffield’ returns this summer - with 50 pay-as-you-feel events.

Novacaine Festival 2025

Novacaine Festival 2025 – Debut Event! Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Corporation.

Raga pianist Utsav Lal to perform in Sheffield for Yorkshire Silent Film Festival

A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May

A Christmas Festival of Music 2025

A Sheffield tradition - and a fantastic way to start your festive celebrations! This year, it’s only 4 days before the big day, so a great start to Christmas!

Meno-Fest '25: South Yorkshire Menopause Festival

You are invited to the Meno fest ’25, a face-to-face Menopause festival organised by the South Yorkshire integrated care System.

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.

Festival of the Outdoors

Kicking off the outdoor season with a bang! Each March, Festival of the Outdoors offers a full month of events and activities celebrating Sheffield's great outdoors and communities. With a really wide variety of events there's something for everyone!

Crackers For Christmas - Sheffield Festive Market Opening Weekend

Come and celebrate the opening weekend of Sheffield's Christmas Market and the countdown to Christmas with a host festive family entertainment across the city centre, 15 - 16 November.