London for Christmas
Your Guide to Christmas in London. Providing you with up to date festive listings, things to do, see and read. We’ll ensure your Christmas in London is all wrapped up
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The episode looks ahead to London’s seasonal events from late December 2025 into early January 2026, spotlighting major moments like the New Year’s Day Parade with Sam Ryder and Twelfth Night celebrations on Bankside. It also highlights candlelit concerts, acclaimed ballet and theatre, alongside festive markets, museum exhibitions and winter dining experiences to enjoy as the city welcomes the new year.
The episode explores London’s festive highlights for 22–28 December, from classic ballets and pantomimes to immersive theatre, ice rinks, Christmas markets, and historic houses hosting Father Christmas. It also covers seasonal traditions like Trafalgar Square carolling, midnight mass, Victorian-themed tours and even festive sporting events.
The episode rounds up London’s festive highlights for 15–21 December 2025, featuring family favourites like visiting Santa at London Zoo and Hamleys alongside a packed programme of seasonal entertainment. From big band and Rat Pack–style Christmas concerts to theatre and ballet performances, it showcases a city brimming with holiday cheer in the lead-up to Christmas.
The episode spotlights London’s festive events for 8–14 December 2025, from The Nutcracker and traditional pantomimes to plenty of Santa encounters and charity carol concerts for causes like Childline and Afasic. It also highlights seasonal activities such as ice skating, festive fairs, cooking workshops and historical tours, inviting listeners to explore the week’s celebrations.
The episode offers a lively guide to London’s festive highlights for 1–7 December 2025, centred on the annual Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lighting and a host of charity carol concerts. It also showcases the city’s rich seasonal entertainment—from pantomimes and quirky theatre to ballet, ice skating, Santa visits, workshops, and Dickens-themed tours—inviting listeners to dive into the week’s celebrations and subscribe for more u...
A festive roundup of London’s best Christmas events for late November 2025 — from theatre and pantos to ice rinks, grottos, fairs, and seasonal workshops. Discover family-friendly highlights, unique experiences, and must-visit holiday attractions. Listeners can explore the full list of events on our companion website, LondonForChristmas.com.
This week’s podcast dives into the city’s Christmas happenings from 17–23 November 2025, featuring the Greenwich Lantern Parade, Christmas Lights Switch-On, Santa visits at London Zoo and the Museum of London Docklands, ice-skating rinks, festive theatre productions, Christmas fairs, immersive experiences, and seasonal wine events.
This week’s podcast dives into London’s festive openings from November 10–16, 2025 — including the Covent Garden and Marylebone lights switch-ons, Santa’s Grottos, and the start of ice skating at Somerset House. We’ll also cover top Christmas fairs, theatre shows, winter trails, and the grand return of Winter Wonderland.
This week’s podcast explores London’s festive season — from dazzling Christmas lights on Oxford and Regent Streets to ice rinks at Battersea and Canary Wharf. We highlight top events, markets, shows, and concerts across the city, plus where to meet Santa and shop for gifts. Tune in for your guide to Christmas in London 2025 and find out how to get even more festive tips on our website.
You've done it. You have enjoyed Christmas in London. If it's your first, we really hope you had a fantastic time. Join ClAIr and AlistAIr as they close out the festive season, discussing their highlights and what's still to be enjoyed as we move into 2025, including the New Year Parade and Twelfth Night.
We've done it - you've done it. Welcome to our Christmas week podcast. ClAIr and AlistAIr will be giving you suggestions on Midnight Mass in London, more dance, theatre and panto, plus other things to see and do in London Christmas week. You'll also hear what our hosts are most looking forward to this Christmas.
Just one week before the main event, not many sleeps now. ClAIr and AlistAIr are back for week 8. This week they're reminding us of Santa Grottos and Ice Skating as well us coverage of new and running Christmas theatre and dance.
Roll on December, back for a 7th week, London is in full Christmas swing, everything is lit up, now it's time to enjoy the music, theatre and dance the capital has to offer. Tune in for this week's festive round up.
We're back for week 6 ... we've broken into the Christmas month itself and the first week of December kicks of with arguably London's most important switch on: Trafalgar Square on 5th December. Tune in for this week's round up of theatre, dance, music and more besides.
We're back for our 5th week watching London come to life for Christmas. Today we are looking at week commencing 25 November. We see more Santa's Grottos appearing in the capital, concerts and lots of great theatre, all topped off with some markets, workshops and a visit to Dickens museum. Check out the podcast to learn more.
This week offers a fantastic array of festive activities to get you in the Christmas spirit! Don't miss the magical Greenwich Lantern Parade on November 20th, where local schoolchildren illuminate the streets with their handmade lanterns. For family fun, head to the Museum of London Docklands to meet Father Christmas in his festive grotto from November 22nd to December 23rd. Check out the podcast to learn more.
ClAIre and AlistAIr are back. This week marks the official kick-off of the Christmas season in London with a plethora of events and attractions opening their doors. From iconic light displays and ice skating rinks to festive theatre productions and unique Christmas markets, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
ClAIre and AlistAIr discuss a collection of highlights for upcoming events in London, starting from the 4th of November 2024. The events range from Christmas markets and light displays to ice skating rinks, festive theatrical performances, and workshops.
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