Small gigs, comedy, markets, festivals, theatre and family days out coming up across Sheffield. Always check with the venue before you travel.
A free exhibition that follows a single day from dawn to dusk through the work of more than 80 artists, from Blake and Hockney to Joffe and Myerscough themselves.
Sheffield's original beer festival marks its 50th year with more than 300 beers, ciders and perries, plus live music, street food and pub games. It is run by volunteers from the local CAMRA branch.
Sheffield's horror film festival brings premieres, previews, cult classics and short films to the Showroom, with special guests including Larry Fessenden. A perfect warm-up for Halloween.
The long-running Last Laugh club brings a weekend stand-up line-up to the City Hall's Memorial Hall on Friday and Saturday night.
The National Videogame Museum gets a half-term Halloween makeover with spooky games and creepy crafts. Come in fancy dress on 30 or 31 October for half-price entry and a treat.
A free family day of sci-fi, fantasy, magic and Halloween fun spread across the Winter Garden, Peace Gardens, Fargate and more, with street performers, comic characters and fairground rides. Runs until 5.30pm.
The West End musical version of Burlesque, with songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, plays the Lyceum for a week. Recommended for ages 12 and over.
Hundreds of drones light up the sky above the East Front Lawn, forming lions, dolphins, giraffes and more to a cinematic soundtrack. A memorable half-term evening out for all ages.
The free Halloween carnival returns for its fourth year with a ghost train, rides, face painting and spooky characters, plus a daring escape challenge from magician Chris Cross. A £3 wristband covers unlimited rides and face painting, and there are prizes for the best costumes.
A drop-in day celebrating printmaking, with stalls, live demonstrations, a raffle and a print workshop for children. A great place to pick up affordable original art.
The dry, quick-witted American comic brings his largely improvised new show to Barnsley Civic for a Sunday night.
The broadcaster and much-loved DJ spins a night of funk and soul at the Students' Union. Ages 14 and over.
The house and garden are dressed around The 12 Days of Christmas, with a light and sound trail in the garden. Visits up to 13 December also include the Christmas market, and all tickets must be booked ahead.
More than 50 festive cabins fill the city centre, most run by local traders, with gifts, mulled wine and hot food. Free to visit, with an ice rink, snow slide and big wheel nearby.
Barnsley's only ice rink returns with real ice under cover, so the weather won't spoil the fun. Sessions last 45 minutes and skate hire is included.
Amsterdam artist Boris Acket's kinetic light and sound installation, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine sketches, has its UK premiere in Doncaster's festival of light. Entry is by evening time slot, free for Doncaster residents and £5 for adult visitors from elsewhere.
Dyad Productions revive the Victorian tradition of ghost stories at Christmas, with Rebecca Vaughan performing three chilling festive tales.
The Crucible's Christmas musical is the classic Hollywood tale of the switch to talking pictures, with big dance numbers and the songs from the film. Listed as sold out, so watch for returns.
The Lyceum panto stars Ore Oduba as Prince Charming, Rita Simons as the Fairy and Damian Williams back in a frock as one of the sisters. Performances are listed as sold out, so check for returns.
The State Rooms become a Wonderland adventure, ending in a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, with dressing up and games along the way. Closed on some dates, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Barnsley Civic's family panto sets the classic rags-to-riches tale in South Yorkshire, with plenty of songs and silly jokes. Relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances are available.
Over 80 stalls of Sheffield-made gifts and food under the gaslamps, with carollers, fairground rides, Santa's Grotto and the mighty River Don Engine running every hour.
Sheffield's favourite comedy covers band bring their festive show to Network, with Ian Dury and The Blackheads in support and an aftershow disco until 2am.
A festive visit to Santa set inside an enchanted forest in the Playhouse, with hourly slots through the day. Ideal before or after a Christmas show.
Sheffield's own Richard Hawley plays two hometown nights at the City Hall in the run-up to Christmas. Ages 14 and over.
A Boxing Day ice hockey clash at the arena, a great way to walk off the turkey with the family.
Let's All Dance Ballet Company's short, sparkly Nutcracker is made for young audiences, with photos on stage with the dancers afterwards. A second show follows at 3pm.
The Hot Water Music co-frontman plays the cosy Greystones with songs from Love And Lore, his first solo album in ten years.
The Taskmaster champion brings her sharp, political new stand-up hour to The Steamworks. Ages 14 and over.
Chloe Petts brings her new hour, billed as her most honest show yet, to The Steamworks. Ages 14 and over.
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