London Events on Monday 23rd December 2024
Christmas events
Christmas Cookery & Tudor Music at Hampton Court Palace Listen to Tudor music and enjoy the sights and smells of 15th-century cookery in the Tudor kitchens
Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker at the London Coliseum See the English National Ballet performing Tchaikovskys classic ballet at the Coliseum
Christmas carol concerts at the Royal Albert Hall Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall
Carol concerts at St Pauls & Westminster Abbey Listen to an atmospheric carol concert inside St Pauls Cathedral or Westminster Abbey
Christmas Season at the Tower of London See how kings and queens celebrated Christmas in years gone by at the Tower of London
Hampton Court Palace Christmas Ice Rink Ice skate in front of Henry VIIIs Tudor palace and then have some hot chocolate in the cafe
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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
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
Save up to 58% Only Fools And Horses Musical with Paul Whitehouse Del Boy and Rodney have left their Peckham flat to star in a West End musical
Exclusive prices Oliver – Lionel Barts classic musical at the Gielgud Theatre Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Charles Dickens tale with Lionel Bart classic songs
Exclusive prices 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
Exclusive prices 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 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
Exclusive prices Dr Strangelove with Alan Partridges Steve Coogan Stanley Kubricks classic movie is now a play starring Alan Partridges Steve Coogan
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
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical A jukebox musical celebrating the life of the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson
Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre A WW2 operation where we fooled the enemy by stuffing plans into a well-dressed corpse
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
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
Save up to 47% Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
Exclusive prices Hamilton - American revolutionary musical The Tony Award-winning musical about George Washingtons right hand man
Save up to 44% 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
Save up to £22 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
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
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
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
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
Medieval Multiplied: A Gothic Ivory and its Reproductions See Gothic ivory carvings displayed alongside reproductions of the same piece
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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
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
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
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
Twilight Food & Drinks Tour – Soho West End & Chinatown Sample some delicious food and drink in Sohos best cafes pubs and restaurants
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
Afternoon tea in the Ritz Hotels Palm Court Enjoy an afternoon tea at the Ritz in the luxurious surroundings of the Palm Court
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
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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
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses
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
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
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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
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
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
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
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
The Da Vinci Code – Walking tour of Dan Browns book See locations from Dan Browns bestselling novel including the Knights Templar Church
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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
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
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 23 December – Vincent Van Gogh sliced off part of his ear on this day in 1888, following an argument with fellow painter Paul Gauguin. You can go and see his ‘Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear’ at the Courtauld Gallery, and his famous ‘Sunflowers’ painting at the National Gallery.