Whether you’re seeking festive theatre or magical immersive experiences, this season is brimming with unmissable events. From a Victorian feast that transports audiences straight into Dickens’ parlour, Sleeping Beauty at The London Palladium to the electrifying Stones at the Max documentary for music lovers, here are the standout shows and events running now through the New Year.
The Great Christmas
The Great Christmas Feast A Victorian feast for the senses. Audiences are transported to Dickens’ parlour on Christmas Eve 1843 and experience a meticulously curated world of dining, storytelling and live music based on A Christmas Carol.
Location: The Lost Estate (West Kensington) 7-9 Beaumont Avenue, London, W14 9LP
Date: 14th Nov – 4th Jan 2025
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Rolling Stones – At the Max 1991
First released in 1991, Rolling Stones – At the Max is the critically acclaimed concert film starring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and Bill Wyman. Filmed during the band’s 1990 Steel Wheels / Urban Jungle Tour, the result was the first-ever feature-length IMAX concert film, showcasing the incomparable talents of the Rolling Stones and their stadium-filling power.
Location: BFI IMAX, 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, SE1 8XR
Date: Showing 10 -13 December Tuesday 2nd December
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Sleeping Beauty
The West End’s biggest Christmas show returns for its 10th anniversary, starring Catherine Tate, Julian Clary, Jon Culshaw and a host of Palladium panto favourites. Expect dazzling sets, big laughs and magnificent style, with that age-old fairytale message: whilst one small prick can be deadly, at The London Palladium you’re promised the happiest of endings in this unmissable Christmas tradition.
Location: The London Palladium, 8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF
Date: 6 Dec 2025 – Sun 11 Jan 2026
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The Nutcracker
Set in Edwardian London, this magical retelling follows Clara from a festive Christmas Eve party into an enchanting world of sugarplums, sparkling ice realms, and a showdown with the Rat King. A timeless holiday classic filled with wonder, beauty, and festive magic.
Location: London Coliseum 33 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4ES
Date: 11 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
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The Fit Prince
The King is dead and the prince next in line to the throne is unmarried, if he doesn’t find someone soon he must forfeit the crown. From the creators of Gwyneth Goes Skiing and Diana, Awkward Productions’ 5-star outrageously queer rom-com parody transfers from its sell-out Edinburgh run to London for Christmas.
Location: King’s Head Theatre, 115 Upper St, Islington, London N1 1QP
Date: 2nd Dec – 3rd Jan
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The Magic of Christmas
A beloved East London tradition; the Music Hall’s annual festive variety show – a joyous mix of comedy, cabaret, and carols, served alongside Christmas dinner, a festive lunch or afternoon tea. Hosted by Vincent Hayes MBE.
Location: Brick Lane Music Hall, St Mark’s Church, Silvertown E16 2DA
Date: 19th Nov – 19th Dec 2025
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The Christmas Thing
Cult comedy duo Mr Thing return with their gloriously chaotic festive variety show — a spoof 90s-style live TV special gone delightfully off the rails, packed with music, games, and mischievous mayhem.
Location: Seven Dials Playhouse Covent Garden
Date: Tuesday 2nd December –Saturday 20th December 2025
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