Kate Rusby announces live show in Sheffield for 21st anniversary of Christmas concert tour
Folk star Kate Rusby will celebrate 21 years of her annual Christmas tour when she performs at Sheffield City Hall.
Kate’s sparkling festive concerts are always a hot ticket – offering Yorkshire carols, Rusby-fied Christmas classic and her own beautifully, written songs. Her voice — angelic, tender, and timeless — wraps every melody in pure seasonal comfort.
Experience a night of warmth, wonder, laughter and that unmistakable Rusby magic when Kate performs at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Sharing the stage once again will be her supremely talented band, along with the legendary Brass Boys, whose soaring arrangements and joyful musicianship have become a cherished hallmark of the tour. Expect a magical journey from glittering, full-bodied soundscapes to delicate, intimate moments, each performance glowing with good cheer, humour, and heart.
This is Christmas as only Kate Rusby can create it — cosy, captivating, and utterly unforgettable. Gather your loved ones, warm your mulled wine, and step into a heart-warming world filled with tradition, sparkle, and song.
Tickets cost £46.95, available from www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
She will also be performing her Christmas concert at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on Friday, December 18. Tickets cost from £26, go to www.trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555.
Kate, who is often called the Barnsley Nightingale, is one of the few folk singers to have been nominated for the Mercury Prize. She has four BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards to her credit, winning folk singer of the year and best album for Sleepless in 2000, best original song for Who Will Sing Me Lullabies in 2002, best live act in 2006.