South Bank London

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

Winter Market

01 Nov - 26 Dec 2024

Eat, drink and be merry at Southbank Centre’s riverside festive market.

Food & Drink

Southbank Centre

The Curling Club

10 Oct - 06 Feb 2025

Calling all curling enthusiasts and festive party goes, Curling Club is back!

Food & Drink

Fire & Fromage

Jimmy's cosy winter pop-up presents an unlimited raclette bar and toast-your-own marshmallows.

Miracle on Leake Street

05 Dec - 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 - 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 - 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 - 09 Dec 2024

The Garden Museum celebrates seasonal flowers and foliage through immersive festive installations.

Exhibitions

Shrek the Halls Christmas Experience

30 Nov - 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 - 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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Festive shows & concerts

The Old Vic

A Christmas Carol

09 Nov 2024 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 15 Dec 2024

An exuberant Cuban take on the favourite festive classic.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Christmas Classics

14 Dec 2024 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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