London Events on Monday 16th December 2024
Christmas events
Christmas lights tour on a vintage Routemaster bus An evening tour of the Christmas lights onboard an open-top Routemaster bus
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
Traditional Black Cab Tour of Londons Christmas lights See the Christmas lights from the back of one of Londons iconic black taxi cabs
Christmas lights walking tour around London See the lights down Oxford Street and the big Christmas tree standing in Trafalgar Square
Skate – Christmas ice rink at Somerset House The prettiest ice rink in London with a Christmas tree and cafe and seasonal shops
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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
Theatre shows & Musicals
The Devil Wears Prada - With songs by Elton John A new musical about fashion and glamour with a soundtrack of songs by Elton John
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
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
The Lehman Trilogy (Lehman Brothers financial collapse) The story of the Lehman Brothers firm right up to its collapse during the financial crisis
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Showstopper Improvised Musical ad-libbed each night A made-up musical ad-libbed each night from the audience suggestions
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
Austentatious - Improvised comedy novel by Jane Austen A riotous comedy where the cast improvise a lost Jane Austen masterpiece
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre A WW2 operation where we fooled the enemy by stuffing plans into a well-dressed corpse
Best seat prices Cabaret - Step into Berlins legendary Kit Kat Club An electrifying production set inside a recreation of Berlins famous Kit Kat Club
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
Mamma Mia - ABBAs smash-hit West End musical Based on the hit movie about three dads turning up to a Greek island wedding
Exclusive prices 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
Best seat prices 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
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
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
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
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
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections
Art & Museum exhibitions
Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum The history of the ancient caravan trading routes that crossed continents from the East to West
East London Street Art Tour + Spray Painting Session See some graffiti in the East End and then attend a spray painting workshop
Family & Kid’s events
Batman Unmasked – Movie props costumes and comics Celebrate the Caped Crusaders 85th birthday with a collection of props and costumes
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
AIM Spy Heroes - Family-Friendly Escape Room Game Save your friend from his arch-nemesis by using his high-tech gadgets and gizmos
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
Immersive & VR Experiences
AIM Hotel Of Horrors Escape Room Game Can you escape from Londons scariest hotel before the evil spirit takes your soul?
AIM Psychopaths Den - Horror Escape Room Game Escape from a serial killers blood-spattered torture room by solving puzzles
AIM Patient Zero 2150 - Zombie Escape Room Game Enter a top secret facility to try and stop humankind turning into zombies!
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
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
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Harrods Tea Rooms – Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two Indulge yourself with a Champagne cream tea in the elegant setting of Harrods Tea Rooms
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 & 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
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
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Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
English afternoon tea on a panoramic sightseeing bus Tuck into a traditional afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus
Royal & Religious events
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
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
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights
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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
Bus, Boat & Train Tours
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
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
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
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
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City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge
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 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
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
Scavenger hunt – Self-guided tour of Londons landmarks See ten of Londons most famous landmarks while solving clues on a mobile app
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
Day Trips & Excursions
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Lake District – Day Trip from London by Train & Minivan Admire the beautiful scenery and see the home of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
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 Oxford + The Making of Harry Potter Film Studios A coach trip to Oxford followed by a tour of Warner Bros Studios where they filmed Harry Potter
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Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
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 16 December – Henry VIII’s first wife Catherine of Aragon was born on this day in 1485. She was one of the lucky wives – Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were both beheaded inside the Tower of London and buried in the Chapel Royal. Why not go and see where Henry VIII lived at Hampton Court?