Christmas Events in London 2025
Christmas in London is extra special! The streets are covered in Christmas
lights, and fancy-decorated Christmas trees occupy many shops, venues, and
outdoor spaces! These decorations only add more of the festive spirit to the
overall Christmas 2025 celebrations in London. You can celebrate with
friends and family or on your own with some ice skating, a traditional
pantomime, making the most of the city's many pubs and restaurants, or going
to a Christmas market for delicious traditional treats and mulled wine!
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Christmas Markets 2025 In London
This holiday season, celebrate it with fun and exciting Christmas events in
London. Christmas could be a festival for kids who wait for
Breakfast with Santa Events In London
, gifts in the empty stocking, or writing letters to Santa. Yet, it very
much is a festival that is celebrated by each and every age. There is a lot
to enjoy on Christmas in London; from
Christmas Markets & Fairs
to fun activities and events the list is endless. There are iconic locations
in the city that celebrate Christmas with a major extravaganza. Don’t miss
going there by any chance.
Things To Do In London On Christmas 2025
London Christmas 2025 offers an array of enchanting activities for everyone.
Cheer in the festive glow of Covent Garden and Carnaby Street, attend carol
concerts at historic venues and witness the dazzling lights in Oxford Street
and Regent Street. Indulge in delicious seasonal dining and cozy pub
celebrations. With something for every taste, London is a magical
destination for an unforgettable Christmas experience.
1) Romanian Christmas Ball 2025 – 13th Edition
We are delighted to invite you to the 13th Annual Romanian Christmas Ball, an exclusive black-tie evening created especially for Romanian professionals in the UK to connect, celebrate, and give back. This distinguished event unites leaders and specialists from a wide range of fields – including healthcare, law, finance, IT, the arts, and business – for a festive evening of networking, fine dining, and elegant entertainment. Highlights include: A sparkling reception and formal dinner, live entertainment and dancing, supporting a Romanian charity.
2) Home Alone in Concert
This beloved festive favourite features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score which will be performed live to picture by a full orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favourite with orchestras and audiences around the world! Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern). Also starring Catherin O’Hara and John Candy, and nominated for two Academy Awards® for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Somewhere in My Memory), Home Alone is hilarious, heart-warming festive fun for the entire family!
3) Montserrat Xmas Market 2025
The Montserrat Christmas Market is a festive celebration of culture, community, and Caribbean joy — right here in London! Join us on Saturday, December 6th, from 12 PM at the Irish Centre, Pretoria Road, London N17 8DX for a day filled with music, food, laughter, and togetherness. What to Expect: authentic Caribbean food & drinks, local vendors selling unique gifts & crafts, live entertainment & soca vibes, kids’ activities & festive fun, the warmth and rhythm of Montserrat at Christmas.
4) The Winter Swing Ball 2025
Swing into Christmas at our fabulous Winter Ball with the authentic big band sounds of the incomparable Peter Long and his 13-piece Benny Goodman Orchestra, in the beautiful period main hall at Laytmer Upper. Come with friends, a partner, or alone - everyone is welcome! Live music from an all-star swingin' big band, cocktail & mocktail bar, dress to impress, fantastic wooden dance floor, optional taster swing dance class, all welcome - no dance experience needed!
Doors open at 8pm and we'll kick off with a short, fun, introductory swing dance class for those who'd like to learn a few steps. No dance experience or partner required.
5) Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Following a critically acclaimed run in 2023, Mark Gatiss’ retelling of Dickens’ winter ghost story returns to haunt Alexandra Palace Theatre again in 2025. It’s a cold Christmas Eve and mean-spirited miser Ebenezer Scrooge has an unexpected visit from the spirit of his former business partner Jacob Marley. Bound in chains as punishment for a lifetime of greed, the unearthly figure explains it isn’t too late for Scrooge to change his miserly ways in order to escape the same fate, but first he’ll have to face three more eerie encounters…Frozen in time with beautifully preserved original features, our wonderfully atmospheric Theatre provides the perfect setting for audiences to enjoy one of the most famous and beloved Christmas stories ever told. Filled with Dickensian, spine-tingling special effects, prepare to be frightened and delighted in equal measure as you enter the supernatural Victorian world of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
