The popular Christmas markets will also be back, plus illuminations display across the city centre.
Earlier this year, members of the public were asked to have their say on last year’s event and entertainment. The feedback from residents have been used to shape this year’s activities.
Following the success and popularity of last year's Crackers for Christmas event in the city centre, the free, family-friendly weekend of activity is set to return for another year.
The city centre will be lit up in the days leading up to the event and the much-loved Christmas markets will be back and bigger than ever.
We hope to see Sheffield residents and visitors to the city head down over the course weekend, enjoy this fantastic event and support local businesses.
Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Committee at Sheffield City Council
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.
From a homage to panto, dance performances, music from local bands to Christmas crafts and children’s entertainment. A full event line up will be released later this year.
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.
The Sheffield Christmas Markets have grown massively over the years, from just a handful of businesses to a full shopping experience with over 50 cabins.
The markets celebrate Sheffield's great independent traders, with over 80% based locally and for 2025 they will be situated on Fargate, Pinstone Street and the Moor.
Streets will be lit up from Haymarket, through to Fargate, Barker's Pool and Surrey Street, Divison Street, Pinstone Street, the Peace Gardens and Cambridge Street.
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.
For more information and updates on event activity, visit the Welcome to Sheffield website.