Kate Rusby

Kate Rusby brings her Christmas tour back to Sheffield City Hall on 13 December 2026. For more than two decades, the Yorkshire singer has shaped winter folk songs and village carols into singalong moments, blending traditional melodies with her own writing and a relaxed, conversational stage presence. Marking the 21st year of this seasonal outing, the set leans into story-led ballads, close harmonies and acoustic arrangements that keep the song at the centre.

Active on the English folk scene since the 1990s, Rusby has explored seasonal music on albums like Sweet Bells and While Mortals Sleep, alongside newer material. On stage, she threads these pieces with light humour and easy rapport, moving from quiet lullabies to lively chorus numbers. The show traces Yorkshire carol roots and contemporary folk songwriting, carried by clear vocals and an intimate acoustic band sound. A December return that favours craft, community and the shared energy of singing together.