London Events on Friday 13th December 2024
Christmas events
Christmas by Candlelight on Shaftesbury Avenue Enjoy a beautiful candlelit concert at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in the weeks before Christmas
Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum See the English National Ballet performing Tchaikovskys classic ballet at the Coliseum
Christmas Festive Fayre at Hampton Court Palace Hampton Courts Festive Fayre will have food and drink and merry music on the bandstand
Victorias Childhood Christmas at Kensington Palace Enjoy the magical atmosphere of a Regency Christmas that Victoria would have experienced
Storytelling with Father Christmas at the Natural History Museum Take your kids to a magical storytelling session with Father Christmas at the Natural History Museum
Christmas Season at the Tower of London See how kings and queens celebrated Christmas in years gone by at the Tower of London
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Raymond Briggs The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre The stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs much-loved childrens book returns to the Peacock
Hampton Court Palace Christmas Ice Rink Ice skate in front of Henry VIIIs Tudor palace and then have some hot chocolate in the cafe
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Funfair A festive theme park with an ice rink fairground rides and Christmas food and drink stalls
Christmas lights tour on a vintage Routemaster bus An evening tour of the Christmas lights onboard an open-top Routemaster bus
Aladdin – Christmas pantomime at the Lyric Hammersmith Aladdin rubs the magic lamp and gets three wishes so he can win the heart of Princess Jasmine
Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs
Skate – Christmas ice rink at Somerset House The prettiest ice rink in London with a Christmas tree and cafe and seasonal shops
Jack Thornes A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic A heart-warming version of DIckens Christmas tale that takes a fresh look at the plot
Glide – Christmas ice rink at Battersea Power Station Riverside ice rink and vintage fairground rounds in the shadow of Battersea Power Station
The best Christmas markets in London Londons best Christmas markets with decorated chalet-style stalls selling stocking gifts and sweets
Theatre shows & Musicals
Titanique The Musical – with the songs of Celine Dion The music of Celine Dion meets one of cinemas most treasured love stories in this comedy re-telling
Sigourney Weaver in Shakespeares The Tempest Hollywood legend Sigourney Weaver will be starring as Prospero in Shakespeares The Tempes
Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream at the Barbican The Royal Shakespeare Company will be putting on a production of Shakespeares enchanting comedy
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical An epic adventure about a teenager who discovers hes the half-blood son of the Greek God Poseidon
Best ticket prices La Clique – Circus Cabaret Show in Leicester Square The award-winning cabaret with circus acts and live music returns to Leicester Square
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
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Lily Collins in Barcelona at the Duke of Yorks Theatre Lily Collins from the Netflix show Emily in Paris will be starring in Bess Wohls explosive new play
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button A musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgeralds short story about a man being born old
Dr Strangelove with Alan Partridges Steve Coogan Stanley Kubricks classic movie is now a play starring Alan Partridges Steve Coogan
Great seats at £45 The Duchess at Trafalgar Theatre with Jodie Whittaker See Dr Who Jodie Whittaker in a contemporary adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi
Oedipus – Adaptation of Sophocles Greek tragedy Robert Icke has set the ancient Greek play on election night when everythings about to change
Shakespeares Macbeth starring David Tennant Another chance to see David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in Shakespeares Macbeth
The Lehman Trilogy (Lehman Brothers financial collapse) The story of the Lehman Brothers firm right up to its collapse during the financial crisis
Why Am I So Single? at the Garrick Theatre How can two best pals still be single when theyre soooo cool interesting and fun?
Mean Girls The Musical at the Savoy Theatre Tina Feys movie about the Queen Bees of North Shore High is now a West End musical
Save up to 40% John Cleeses Fawlty Towers at the Apollo Theatre The classic TV comedy has been been turned into a West End play by John Cleese
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
Broadway musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre Frank Skinner will be testing out an hour of brand-new material at the Soho Theatre
Exclusive prices Netflixs Stranger Things: The First Shadow A supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series
Mrs Doubtfire Musical - Robin Williams comedy classic The hilarious new musical adaptation of Robin Williams smash-hit comedy Mrs Doubtfire
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre A WW2 operation where we fooled the enemy by stuffing plans into a well-dressed corpse
The Choir Of Man - with a real working bar on-stage Enjoy a lock-in at this musical homage to the pub complete with an on-stage bar
Channing Tatums Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome Channing Tatums hit movie has been turned into an exhilarating live stage show
Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
The Book of Mormon by the creators of TVs South Park A fearless religious comedy written by the guys behind the anarchic South Park
Moulin Rouge - Musical based on Baz Luhrmanns movie The legendary cabaret club in Paris has been brought to life at the Piccadilly Theatre
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life
SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
Save up to £62 Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre An epic story of passion and injustice set against the backdrop of the French Revolution
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding
Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry
Save up to 34% TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre The story of Tinas life from her humble start in Nutbush to becoming a global superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Phantom of the Opera One of Webbers most memorable scores and some of the most spectacular sets in the West End
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
Agatha Christies The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre The worlds longest-running play will keep you guessing whodunnit until the very end
Music concerts & Comedy
Travis – Raze The Bar Tour at the O2 Empire Scottish Britpop band Travis will be hitting the road in support of their new album LA Times
Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics at the O2 Arena Dance music DJ Pete Tong is back at the O2 with his annual Ibiza Classics show
Floating Comedy Club aboard the Tattershall Castle Live comedy show aboard a paddle steamer with a bar and after-show nightclub
The Best in Stand-Up Comedy at the Big Belly Bar Enjoy some laughs every night of the week in one of South Londons premier comedy clubs
Stand-Up Comedy at Seven Dials Covent Garden A line-up of hilarious stand-up comedians right in the heart of Londons West End
Sofar Sounds secret concert in a surprise location Get hold of an invite to a secret concert held in a surprise venue somewhere within London
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ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
Art & Museum exhibitions
Versailles: Science & Splendour at the Science Museum A Christmas-themed after hours event at the Science Museum with a Silent Disco and Muppets movie
Keeping Time: Clocks by Boulle at the Wallace Collection A free display bringing together five clocks by André-Charles Boulle from the court of the Sun King
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2024 One of the worlds most important photography competitions returns to the gallery for its 17th year
Michelangelo Leonardo & Raphael at the Royal Academy An exhibition of drawings and preparatory studies by three giants of the Italian Renaissance
Drawing the Italian Renaissance at the Kings Gallery An exhibition of 15th-16th century drawings by Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci Raphael and Titian
Medieval Women: In Their Own Words at the British Library Explore the world of Medieval Women through their own words testimonies and experiences
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Medieval Multiplied: A Gothic Ivory and its Reproductions See Gothic ivory carvings displayed alongside reproductions of the same piece
Hew Locke: What Have We Here? at the British Museum Explore the history of British imperial power through the eyes of Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke
Discover Constable & The Hay Wain at the National Gallery See Constables quintessential image of the English countryside alongside some contemporary works
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 See the best nature photos from this years prestigious wildlife photography competition
Francis Bacon: Human Presence at the National Portrait Gallery An exhibition of fifty five works by Francis Bacon that explore his deep fascination with portraiture
Drawn To Blue: Artists Use Of Blue Paper at the Courtauld Drawings made on blue paper featuring works by JMW Turner and Italian Renaissance artists
Mike Kelley: Ghost And Spirit at Tate Modern The first major UK exhibition of work by experimental American artist Mike Kelley at Tate Modern
Monet & London – Views of the Thames at the Courtauld Monets atmospheric paintings of Parliament Waterloo Bridge and the River Thames
Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum The history of the ancient caravan trading routes that crossed continents from the East to West
Turner Prize 2024 – See the shortlisted artists at Tate Britain The four shortlisted artists for 2024 are Pio Abad Claudette Johnson Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas
Serial Killer: The Exhibition at The Vaults Enter the twisted minds of the worlds most notorious criminals and discover their motivations
Van Gogh: Poets And Lovers at the National Gallery A once-in-a-century chance to see Van Gogh’s most spectacular paintings in one exhibition
East London Street Art Tour + Spray Painting Session See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop
Art Now: Steph Huang installation at Tate Britain The first major UK exhibition of work by experimental American artist Mike Kelley at Tate Modern
Zanele Muholi exhibition at Tate Modern A powerful exhibition of work by visual activist Zanele Muholi about South African communities
Birds: Brilliant & Bizarre at the Natural History Museum Explore the epic 150 million-year history of birds and discover the habits and tactics for survival
Fragile Beauty: Photos from Sir Elton John & David Furnish 300 era-defining photos from the private collection of Elton John and David Furnish spanning 1950-today
Lucian Freuds Etchings: A Creative Collaboration at the V&A Highlights from the V&As collection of etchings by Lucien Freud - one of Britains greatest 20th-century painters
Family & Kid’s events
Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre
Batman Unmasked – Movie props costumes and comics Celebrate the Caped Crusaders 85th birthday with a collection of props and costumes
Monopoly Lifesized – Giant Immersive Board Game Play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Re-live the classic TV show and complete for crystals to buy time in the Crystal Dome
Dinosaur Discovery Tour at the Natural History Museum If your kids are crazy about dinosaurs then how about a tour with a professional guide?
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
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Sherlock: The Official Live Escape Room Game Play detective in this fiendishly clever escape room game based on the TV show Sherlock
Immersive & VR Experiences
Moonshine Saloon – Immersive Wild West Experience Smuggle some booze into the Moonshine Saloon in this immersive Wild West experience
Avora – A New World Cocktail Experience A theatrical adventure on the planet of Avora with three expertly crafted cocktails
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Room Experience Enter the diabolical mind of Sherlock Holmes arch-nemesis Moriarty in this exciting escape room game
The Murder Express Immersive Dining Experience A comedy murder mystery and 3-course meal set onboard a luxury train carriage
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The Gunpowder Plot - Immersive VR Experience Witness the Gunpowder Plot first-hand in this 360-degree live action experience
Jeff Waynes The War Of The Worlds: Immersive Experience Fight off an invasion from Mars with 5D special effects and virtual reality goggles
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
London Gin Craze - The Ultimate Gin Tasting Experience Visit four of Londons finest gin palaces and sample some in the company of an expert guide
Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants
Clapham Pub Crawl from Simmons Bar Visit five of Claphams best pubs and clubs whilst enjoying cheap drinks and party games
The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl Visit some of the pubs and clubs in Shoreditch whilst enjoying cheap drinks and party games
Camden Party Pub Crawl starting at Belushis Bar Explore the pubs and clubs around Camden whilst enjoying some cheap drinks and party games
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London Pub Crawl around Soho and the West End Stagger around the heart of the West End on a pub crawl around the best bars and clubs
London Party Pub Crawl around West End bars & clubs Join a crowd of party people for a fun night out in the West Ends liveliest bars and clubs
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
The Case Of The Poisoned Chalice (Cocktail Experience) Take on Moriartys right-hand man and mix the perfect cocktail creation
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
Gordon Ramsays Savoy Grill – 3-Course Lunch for Two Treat yourself to a 3-course meal in the luxurious surroundings of Gordon Ramseys Savoy Grill
Vintage Bus Tour with River Cruise + Fish & Chips Sightseeing tour on a vintage bus with a boat tour and fish and chips in a London pub
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
James Bond Breakfast Briefing in a Whitehall pub Enter the cloak-and-dagger world of 007 during a delicious briefing in a Whitehall pub
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Vintage Bus & Sightseeing Boat + Harrods Cream Tea Ride an open-top sightseeing bus and boat followed by a cream tea at Harrods
Brigits Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Sightseeing Bus Enjoy an afternoon tea on a 1960s Routemaster bus decorated with flowers
Thames Cruise with 4-Course Dinner & West End Tunes Treat yourself to a 3-hour cruise with a 4-course meal and West End show tunes
Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
Traditional Afternoon Tea at Rubens at the Palace Hotel A traditional afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus
Sherlock Holmes-themed Boozy Afternoon Tea Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst taking part in a Sherlock Holmes-themed mini mystery
Cutty Sark: Afternoon tea beneath the ships hull Enjoy some fine teas and sandwiches whilst sitting underneath the Cutty Sarks hull
Classical Music & Operas
Matthew Bournes Swan Lake: The Next Generation See the State Ballet of Georgia performing Tchaikovskys Swan Lake at the London Coliseum
Royal & Religious events
Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir
Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury Afternoon Tea See Buckingham Palace Kensington Palace and St Jamess followed by an afternoon tea
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free
Politics & Military Parades
War and the Mind at the Imperial War Museum An exhibition that explores the psychological effects of warfare from World War I to the present day
Tower of London & Tower Bridge Early-Access Tour Get up early and see the Yeoman Warders opening ceremony at the Tower of London
Winston Churchill & London in World War II Walking Tour A walking tour around the London locations associated with Winston Churchill during WW2
Visit the House of Commons Public Gallery at the Houses of Parliament Visit Parliament and watch MPs debating from the House of Commons public gallery
World War 2 Westminster Tour + Churchill War Rooms Visit Westminsters WW2 sites and Winston Churchills underground war rooms
Guided Tour: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace
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Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years
VIP Tower of London Tour + Beefeater Meet & Greet Enjoy a private audience with a Beefeater and see the Crown Jewels and White Tower
Bus, Boat & Train Tours
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich
See London By Night – Spectacular Nighttime Bus Tour A sightseeing bus tour past Londons famous landmarks beautifully lit up at night
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge
Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
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Jack The Ripper & Sherlock Holmes Evening Bus Tour A spine-tingling tour around Jack the Rippers murder sites ending at the Sherlock Holmes pub
Black Taxi Tour – Private sightseeing tour in a London cab Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab
Karts of London – The Ultimate London Driving Tour Take the drivers seat in an automatic street kart and see some of Londons landmarks
35-minute helicopter flight over central London 35-minute flight over the Surrey countryside and the landmarks in central London
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Big Bus Tours - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included
Tootbus Tour - London Open-Top Sightseeing Bus One of Londons most popular sightseeing buses is a great way to see all the landmarks
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses
Sightseeing walks
Ghastly Ghost Tour around the dark streets of London Walk down dark streets and alleyways and hear terrifying tales about blood-curdling crimes
Ghosts Ghouls & Gallows Walking Tour + Boat Ride Creep through dark parks past haunted houses before boarding a boat down the Thames
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
Hidden London Walking Tour – The secret side of the City Explore some of the atmospheric alleyways and medieval courtyards around the old City
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
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The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Haunted Halloween Adventure with Ghost Equipment Walk through alleyways and darkened parks to see Londons most haunted buildings
Sports events
Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly
The Formula 1 Exhibition at Londons ExCel Centre A high-octane exhibition about the history of F1 with iconic cars and racing simulators
Urban Axe Throwing Competition at Whistle Punks Learn how to throw an axe and then try to win a mini axe-throwing tournament
Day Trips & Excursions
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
Cotswolds Coach Tour from London with 2-Course Lunch Take a trip through the pretty little villages of the Cotswolds and enjoy a 2-course lunch
Windsor Castle & Stonehenge – Coach tour from London Fit two of the most popular excursions into a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
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Visit Stonehenge – Half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable air-conditioned coach from London
Things to do in London on 13th December – Charles Dickens introduced the world to Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge on this day in 1843 when he published A Christmas Carol. Why not go and visit the Charles Dickens Museum and see where the Victorian novelist lived when he wrote Oliver Twist.