The popular Christmas markets will also be back, plus illuminations display across the city centre.

Kicking off the Christmas celebrations on Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November is Crackers for Christmas, returning for another year. The event will once again feature activities and performances to start the festive season off with a bang.

The Christmas markets will be set up in time for the event, opening on Thursday 13 November, as well as city centre-wide illuminations. Both will run until Friday 2 January. 

Visitors can expect Alpine Bars, German sausages, Yorkshire pudding wraps, toasted marshmallows, churros and many other food and drink experiences. They’ll be able to jump on the carousel at Barker’s Pool, where there will also be a Santa’s Grotto.

However, that’s not all we have on offer for seasonal markets in Sheffield this year!

At Crystal Peaks Market and The Moor Market, Santa’s Grotto will be open from 10am to 4pm on 6, 13, 20, 22, and 23 December, and 10am to 2pm on Christmas Eve.

Sheffield Hospital Charity will offer gift wrapping services inside The Moor Market on 5, 6, 12, and 13 December.

A Christmas raffle will be held outside the market on 12 December in support of Bluebell Wood Charity. Crystal Peaks will also support Bluebell Wood by selling Christmas Eve boxes and merchandise and hosting festive mascots like George the dog and Christmas elves on various dates.

In Tudor Square, the Crucible Theatre will screen A Christmas Carol on 4 December, 4pm–6pm.

At the Winter Gardens, enjoy festive performances including:

• 6 December: Sheffield Chorale Choir (11:30am–1pm), Hallmark of Harmony (2pm)

• 13 December: Out Aloud Festive Sing (2–4pm)

• 14 December: Soundpost Carols (1pm–4:30pm)

• 15 December: Vintage Voices (11am–11:45am)

• 20 December: Sheffield Music Makers Choir (1–pm)

Chair of the Economic Development, Skills & Culture Policy Committee, Cllr Mohammed Mahroof, said: “Christmas is set to be bigger and better in our parks and markets across the city this year. 

“This is an impressive range of family-friendly events, and we look forward to seeing local traders showcasing their crafts, the seasonal gifts for purchase and the festive food to enjoy.  

“There will be something fun for everyone, so we encourage everyone to get down to our parks, city centre and markets to celebrate the festivities with us and see what Sheffield has on offer for Christmas 2025.”