South Bank London

Let's get festive!

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

02 Nov - 04 Jan 2027

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

Food & Drink

Winter Light

01 Nov - 18 Jan 2026

A collection of contemporary light art installations illuminates the South Bank this winter

Exhibitions

Santa in the Sky

21 Nov - 24 Dec 2026

Soar above London and meet Santa in our festively decorated pod at this new festive experience

Family

SoLo Craft Fair Christmas Market

15 Nov - 20 Dec 2026

An ideal place to find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts in South Bank this festive season.

Festive

Festive Afternoon Tea on the London Eye

14 Nov - 23 Dec 2026

Celebrate the festive season with a special afternoon tea on the London Eye

Food & Drink

Between the Bridges

Huge courtyard garden with street food, big screen sports, craft beer, DJs and fab live entertainment.

Christmas gift shopping

Christmas gift shopping

Support local and shop unique at these indie boutiques, design studios, specialist bookshops and beautiful gift emporiums.

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30 Uniquely South Bank gifts

Looking for some fresh Christmas gift inspiration? We've rounded up some unique gifts you can only find in South Bank.

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Festive events & shows

The Garden Museum

Winter Flowers Week

10 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

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

Exhibitions

National Theatre

The Jungle Book

13 Nov 2026 - 06 Feb 2027

A thrilling new adaptation of the beloved book brings the jungle roaring to life this winter

Theatre & Shows

The Old Vic

A Christmas Carol

12 Nov 2026 - 09 Jan 2027

A bonefide classic returns to The Old Vic for the ninth year running.

Theatre & Shows

The Vaults

Club NVRLND

14 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027

An irreverent, immersive nightclub musical where fairy dust is in the air, and the night is always young.

Music

Southbank Centre

Cirque Alice

12 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

Alice’s magical adventures down the rabbit hole are reimagined through breathtaking acrobatics.

Theatre & Shows

BFI Southbank

Big Screen Classics: Let It Snow

01 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Watch classic movies daily for just £9.50, with August’s theme celebrating hotels on film.

Film

Southbank Centre

Thick & Tight: Camp as Christmas

10 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

Revel in high camp and low blows, fabulous dance and a load of laughs in this fiery revue-style cabaret.

Music

Southbank Centre

There's a Bear on my Chair

11 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

Pull up a seat for puppets aplenty and lots of laughs as Ross Collins’ books come alive on stage.

Family

National Theatre

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

02 Dec 2026 - 23 Jan 2027

Francesca Mills plays Little Voice in this major new production of Jim Cartwright’s modern classic.

Theatre & Shows

Christmas at Lambeth Palace with St Martin's Voices

05 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Experience the magic of Christmas in the historic surroundings of Lambeth Palace

Music

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