Christmas & seasonal
Anya's Grotto – Belgravia
- The Village Hall, Anya's Village · Kensington & Chelsea
- Until 24 Dec
- Ages 2–8
From £65
Christmas events for kids in London, 2026
65 events running over the Christmas holidays (19 Dec–4 Jan), including christmas & seasonal, theatre and food & afternoon tea, from free. Festive shows and trails sell out early, so book ahead where the listing says so.
Updated 14 Nov 2026 · details checked against each organiser’s own site
Theatre
Cinderella panto – Lyric Hammersmith
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre · Hammersmith & Fulham
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 6+
From £10
Immersive
Larger Than Life: Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More – Lightroom
- Lightroom, King's Cross · Camden
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £15
Food & afternoon tea
Mary Poppins Holly Jolly Afternoon Tea – TĪNG, Shangri-La The Shard
- TĪNG Restaurant, Shangri-La The Shard · Southwark
- On now
- All ages
From £93
Theatre
Peter Pan – Polka Theatre
- Polka Theatre (Y C Chan Theatre) · Merton
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Ages 5–12
From £10
Theatre
Santa's First Christmas – Unicorn Theatre
- Unicorn Theatre, London Bridge
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 4+
Theatre
The Jungle Book – National Theatre
- Olivier theatre, National Theatre · Lambeth
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Ages 7+
Opens soonChristmas & seasonal
Christmas family activities – The Peninsula London
- The Peninsula London
- 16 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £89
Opens soonTheatre
Tiger, It's Snowing! – Discover Children's Story Centre
- Discover Children's Story Centre · Newham
- From 16 Nov
- Ages 1–6
From £5
Opens soon
Few leftTheatre
The Snowflake – Little Angel Theatre
- Little Angel Studios · Islington
- 21 Nov – 23 Jan 2027
- Ages 5–9
From £8.50
5.0 out of 5
- Opens soon
Theatre
The Snowman (new production)
- Peacock Theatre · Westminster
- 21 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 2+
From £18
4.2 out of 5
Opens soon
Opens soonTheatre
Huddle (theatre for ages 1-4)
- Unicorn Theatre (Clore Theatre) · Southwark
- 27 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 1–4
From £16.50
4.0 out of 5
Opens soonTheatre
Room on the Broom – Lyric Theatre
- Lyric Theatre · Westminster
- 27 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 3+
From £10
- Opens soon
- Few left
Theatre
Scruff's Christmas Adventure – Little Angel Theatre
- Little Angel Theatre · Islington
- 28 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 3–6
From £8.50
Theatre
The Nutcracker – The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House
- Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
- 3 Dec – 13 Jan 2027
- Ages 5+
Theatre
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show – Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Theatre Royal Haymarket
- 4 Dec – 3 Jan 2027
Film
Amazing Animations for 0-7 year olds – Barbican Family Film Club
- Barbican Cinema 2 · City of London
- From 5 Dec
- Ages 0–7
From £2.50
Theatre
Cinderella pantomime – London Palladium
- The London Palladium · Westminster
- 5 Dec – 10 Jan 2027
- Ages 4+
From £25
Theatre
Potted Panto – Garrick Theatre (Nimax)
- Apollo Theatre · Westminster
- 6 Dec – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 6+
From £25
4.0 out of 5
Dance
Nutcracker – English National Ballet
- London Coliseum · Westminster
- 17 Dec – 10 Jan 2027
- Ages 5+
From £27.25
4.6 out of 5
Also open: days out in London
Museums, farms, attractions and classes open on these dates
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Theatre
Disney's The Lion King – Lyceum Theatre
- Lyceum Theatre · Westminster
- Ages 6+
From £35
4.8 out of 5
Film
Everyman Family Hub (family screenings) – Everyman Cinemas London
- Various Everyman Cinema locations
- Ages 0–14
£ Budget
Theatre
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Palace Theatre
- Palace Theatre · Westminster
- All ages
£££ Treat
Theatre
Musical Theatre Classes for Kids & Teens (8-16) – DanceWithUs
- Dance Studio, Chobham Academy School · Newham
- Ages 8–16
From £58
Dance
Kids dance half-term workshops – Pineapple Dance Studios
- Pineapple Dance Studios · Westminster
- Opens 2 Jan 2027
- Ages 5–17
£ Budget
5.0 out of 5
Worth the trip
Events beyond London on these dates
Sells fastAttractions & tours
Hogwarts in the Snow – Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London · Hertfordshire
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- All ages
From £47
4.8 out of 5
Sells fastChristmas & seasonal
Christmas at Blenheim Palace light trail
- Blenheim Palace · Oxfordshire
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
£££ Treat
Festivals
Edinburgh's Christmas – markets and Festive Funfair
- West Princes Street Gardens · Edinburgh
- Until 3 Jan 2027
- All ages
Free
Opens soonChristmas & seasonal
Christmas at LEGOLAND Windsor
- LEGOLAND Windsor Resort · Berkshire
- 21 Nov – 3 Jan 2027
- Ages 2–12
From £32
Questions families ask
- Are there free things to do with kids?
- Yes: 7 events listed here are free, including Pokémon Space Trail, The Bayeux Tapestry and Christmas Past. Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
- What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
- 35 events here are fully indoors, such as Afternoon tea bus tour, Anya's Grotto and Children's afternoon tea. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
- What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
- 26 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Afternoon tea bus tour and Children's afternoon tea. Check each listing's ages before you book.
- Do I need to book in advance?
- For many, yes: 25 listings say to book ahead, and 2 say walk-up is fine. Each event page shows the organiser's booking notes and links to their own booking page.
- Which are easy with a pushchair?
- 13 venues state pushchair access, including Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Cinderella panto and Southbank Centre Winter Market. Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
- Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
- 23 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Cinderella panto and Glide at Battersea Power Station. Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.