Festival of Light

Dedicate a light to remember someone special

Festival of Light is loved by St Luke's supporters, and for many, it marks the start of the festive season. It's a time for us all to come together to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones.

We are delighted to invite you to donate and dedicate a light to your loved ones and join us in the St Luke’s garden on Sunday 6 December for our special light switch on.

Dedicate a light

Join us at our Festival of Light event

Sunday 6 December 2025, St Luke’s Ecclesall Road South Site

We’re delighted to invite you to join us at the hospice for a special evening to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones.

Each year, our garden is filled with St Luke’s supporters as we come together for a light-filled celebration for the whole family to enjoy. This year, we’ll also be marking a special milestone, as 2026 celebrates 55 years of St Luke’s caring for Sheffield.

New for our 55th year, Festival of Light will be bigger than ever before. Now spanning across both of our sites, featuring more food vendors and a Christmas Market, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

This year, why not arrive early to allow more time to enjoy the extended stalls and entertainment.

11am - 4pm St Luke's Christmas Market Opens

Arrive any time from 11am to visit our new Christmas Market.

Enjoy delicious street food vendors and refreshments.
Hear festive music and entertainment from a range of local performers.
Visit our Family Photo Area to capture special memories.

4pm - Festival of Light opens

NEW entrance - St Luke’s Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, S11 9PX

View our Book of Remembrance, light a candle in memory of a loved one and enjoy a complimentary mulled wine and mince pie.

Don’t forget to arrive early to visit the Christmas Market.

Your light

Once we receive your dedication(s), you will be sent your special tribute card which will include your loved one’s name(s).

Please kindly make your dedication before Thursday 19 November to be included in our Book Of Remembrance which will be available to view at the event and online.

Free park and ride

First Bus have generously provided us with a free park and ride service which runs between Tesco and St Luke’s. Simply park at Tesco Abbeydale Road, S7 2QB. The bus service begins at Tesco around 10:45am and runs until 2:30pm, with buses departing every 12 minutes. As we approach the Festival of Light main event, the service will run every 8 minutes from 3pm to 7:30pm.

service of remembrance

Join Chaplain Mike Reeder, members of the Chaplaincy team and hospice staff at Sheffield Cathedral on Sunday 13 December, 2-3pm, for a special Service of Remembrance - a chance to reflect on the past year and remember loved ones with some special readings and, of course, Christmas music.

Find out more

Richard's loving tribute - Remembering Margaret through Festival of Light

Everybody that came into Margaret’s room, whether she was conscious or unconscious, acknowledged her, and spoke to her, which is such a wonderful thing to do. It’s the little things like brushing her hair, stroking her forehead that are so important.

Richard Scholey

Sheffield man, Richard, takes 100‑coffee challenge to France for St Luke’s

Lynne reflects on 36 years at St Luke's at Festival of Light

Each year, Festival of Light is a moving occasion to come together, remember loved ones, give thanks for the care they received, and, as nurses, reflect on those we have had the privilege to care for as part of one of Sheffield’s most cherished festive traditions.

Lynne Ghasemi, ECHO Lead Nurse