In our opinion, there’s no better place to start Christmas celebrations than at The Beginning!
Our Christmas lights spectacular returns to Sheffield this year for six nights, opening on Tuesday 30 November and running through to Sunday 5 December.
Light show returns for 2021
In December 2019 we hosted our first ever light show ‘The Angels are Coming’. The event was a huge success with nearly 12,000 children, adults and families enjoying the show.
“'The Angels are Coming' was evocative, spine-tingling and just wonderful. And to have the rest of the building lit only by candlelight was inspired. I don't think I have ever seen the Cathedral look so beautiful” one visitor said.
After this sensational debut, the light show comes back after being postponed last year because of the COVID pandemic. This year visitors will be captivated by awe-inspiring illuminations projected across the exterior facade of the Cathedral which will include the telling of the Nativity story. Then come inside and be entranced by an immersive multi-sensory experience with music and lights inspired by the cathedral’s stained-glass windows and enjoy more than 30 beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
Sharing the hope and joy of Christmas
“The celebration of the birth of Christ signifies new hope.” says The Reverend Canon Keith Farrow, Vice Dean and Canon Missioner of Sheffield Cathedral. “The Beginning represents this in so many ways. It is the beginning of Advent and the anticipation of Christmas at the Cathedral and we want to share the hope and joy of the Christmas story with everyone. Everyone is welcome to start their Christmas celebrations with us.”
Sheffield Cathedral is once again collaborating with award-winning Luxmuralis to bring ‘The Beginning’ to Sheffield. Artistic Director Peter Walker says: “We are delighted to be able to return to Sheffield and present this new adapted work. The people are fantastic and we know the city comes alive at Christmas. We are looking forward to working with the Cathedral again and everyone enjoying the uplifting light show and beautiful music.”
The Cathedral is ‘A Place for All People’. This Christmas, The Beginning will be the perfect start to your festive season.