Light Up Sheffield
Light Up Sheffield will see three of Sheffield’s most iconic landmarks - Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Central Library and Pounds Park - transformed with breath-taking 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, we 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.
We'll meet up in Cavells for a quick drink, then head out by 7pm to see the illuminated Cathedral and have a look at the Christmas trees inside.
We'll then head to see the Central Library, before heading to Pounds Park to see the illuminated street art.
Afterwards we might explore the Christmas Markets, or find somewhere for another drink.
Location & Itinerary
We'll meet first in Cavells for a quick drink before heading out into the city at 7pm to see the lights! We usually meet on the raised area to your right as you enter through the front doors.
Cavells is on High Street in Sheffield. It is on the same side and down from the cathedral & up from the Bankers Draft pub.
The buses & trams run outside the front of the pub.
If driving, you can either park on the street in Campo Lane or one of the NCP car parks on Campo Lane at the back of Cavells. Street parking is just £2 all evening.
If driving, it’s quicker & easiest to come in through back door of the pub off Campo Lane.
Host & Everything Else
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