While some stalls remain shuttered or partially assembled, the sights and sounds already emerging offer a festive glimpse of what’s to come when the market launches on Thursday, November 13, running every day until December 24.
The market will open daily from 10am, closing 6pm Sunday to Thursday and staying open later on Fridays and Saturdays until 8pm.
This year promises another sprawling winter village, with over 50 log cabins expected across the Peace Gardens, Fargate and The Moor.
Although Sheffield City Council did not confirm the exact number of traders, they said a full list will be published before opening day.
Four bars will be dotted across the event, including the main festive bar in the Peace Gardens, another on Fargate, one on The Moor, and a fourth larger “mulled wine offering”.
Visitors can expect steaming boozy hot chocolates and ladlefuls of mulled wine, where thousands will gather to get merry throughout the season.
Each year, the market brings a mix of independent makers, Christmas gifts, sweet treats, and comforting classics such as Yorkshire pudding wraps, bratwurst, hot churros and chocolate kisses.
Santa’s Grotto will be found in Barkers Pool, alongside the carousel and helter skelter.
The Big Wheel has also returedn to The Moor, continuing its tradition since relocating from Fargate three years ago.
Below is a gallery showing the stalls and shops already confirmed for this year, and a few busy opening their doors as the city gets ready to welcome tens of thousands of festive visitors.
