Winter Market
01 Nov
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26 Dec 2024
Eat, drink and be merry at Southbank Centre’s riverside festive market.
Food & Drink
Let's get festive!
From gift shopping to festive feasting, cosy pop-ups and the biggest shows - take a stroll by the river and enjoy all the magic and sparkle of Christmas in South Bank this winter.
Christmas pop-ups & experiences
Southbank Centre
The Curling Club
10 Oct
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06 Feb 2025
Calling all curling enthusiasts and festive party goes, Curling Club is back!
Fire & Fromage
Jimmy's cosy winter pop-up presents an unlimited raclette bar and toast-your-own marshmallows.
Miracle on Leake Street
05 Dec
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05 Dec 2024
London's favourite alternative Christmas event is back with a huge festive street party.
Festive
SoLo Craft Fair Christmas Market
10 Nov
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24 Dec 2024
The perfect place to find high-quality, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts in South Bank this festive season.
Festive
Winter Light
01 Nov
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02 Feb 2025
A collection of contemporary light art installations illuminates the South Bank this winter.
Exhibitions
Between the Bridges
Huge courtyard garden with street food, big screen sports, craft beer, DJs and fab live entertainment.
Winter Flowers Week
05 Dec
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09 Dec 2024
The Garden Museum celebrates seasonal flowers and foliage through immersive festive installations.
Exhibitions
Shrek the Halls Christmas Experience
30 Nov
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24 Dec 2024
Santa swaps the North Pole for the swamp at this Shrektacular Christmas grotto.
Family
Christmas at The Paddington Bear Experience
16 Nov
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05 Dec 2024
London’s official Paddington Bear immersive experience at County Hall has had a Christmas makeover!
Family
Eat drink & be merry!
Festive feasting in South Bank
From mince pies and mulled wine to alpine street food and roast Christmas dinners, where to find the most festive foodie experiences.
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The Old Vic
A Christmas Carol
09 Nov 2024
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04 Jan 2025
A bonefide classic returns to The Old Vic for the eighth year running.
Theatre & Shows
National Theatre
Ballet Shoes
23 Nov 2024
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22 Feb 2025
A new stage version of Noel streatfeild's children’s novel comes to the National this festive season
Theatre & Shows
Southbank Centre
Circa's Duck Pond
19 Dec 2024
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30 Dec 2024
Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant circus remake of Swan Lake.
Theatre & Shows
Southbank Centre
Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana
10 Dec 2024
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15 Dec 2024
An exuberant Cuban take on the favourite festive classic.
Theatre & Shows
Southbank Centre
Christmas Classics
14 Dec 2024
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15 Dec 2024
A night of festive favourites at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.
Festive
Southbank Centre
Handel's Messiah
13 Dec 2024
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13 Dec 2024
The Philharmonia Orchestra and Philharmonia Chorus perform this festive season favourite.
Music
Southbank Centre
Tom Fletcher's The Creakers
18 Dec 2024
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05 Jan 2025
A brand new magical, musical adventure for all the family based on the best-selling book.
Theatre & Shows
Carols by the River
30 Nov 2024
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30 Nov 2024
Get cosy at Gabriel’s Wharf with a festive afternoon of carol singing, mulled wine and gift shopping.
Music
Between the Bridges
Old Dirty Brasstards
06 Dec 2024
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06 Dec 2024
The 10-piece brass band lead a jam-packed night of Christmas pop anthems.
Music
Southbank Centre
London Gay Men's Chorus: Christmas Bop
06 Dec 2024
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07 Dec 2024
A toe-tapping festive trip back to the dance halls of the 1950s and 1960s.
Music
Festive days out
Christmas gift shopping
Support local and shop unique at these indie boutiques, design studios, specialist bookshops and beautiful gift emporiums.
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South Bank in the Christmas holidays
If you're spending Christmas in London, here's a look at what's happening in South Bank during the festive break.
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