Sheffield City Centre is set to be lit up like never before, with a brand-new illumination event taking place 5 - 14 December 2026! Family-friendly and completely free!
For ten magical nights, Light Up Sheffield will see three of Sheffield’s most iconic landmarks - Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Central Library and Pounds Park - transformed with breathtaking light projections inspired by the city itself.
Created in collaboration with Sheffield artists, the illuminations will celebrate both the city’s heritage and its creativity today.
Highlights include the internationally acclaimed Pete McKee, whose distinctive artistry will be projected onto Sheffield Cathedral and the Central Library, along with Peachzz, one of the UK’s most exciting emerging street artists, whose record-breaking mural Reverie will come to life, lighting up Pounds Park.
At Sheffield Central Library, visitors can enjoy an exhibition of Pete McKee’s artwork, featuring pieces from the past year alongside new additions, accompanied by a voice-over from the artist himself reflecting on Sheffield and its inspirations.
Sheffield Cathedral will be alight with spectacular projections that highlight its stunning architecture and stained-glass windows, including a new McKee commission.
Inside the cathedral, visitors can also step into a festive spectacle of more than 40 Christmas trees decorated by local charities, alongside McKee’s hand-painted mural in full. The mural will be set against the backdrop of a school nativity, capturing the artist's instantly recognisable, witty and nostalgic style.
At Pounds Park, Peachzz’s (Megan Russell) large-scale mural will be animated with new digital elements, drawing on the city’s regeneration and waterways, with playful nods to neighbouring works - including Pete McKee’s famous “Nana" nearby.
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