London Events on Sunday 8th December 2024
Christmas events
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
Christmas carol concerts at the Royal Albert Hall Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall
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
Raymond Briggs The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre The stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs much-loved childrens book returns to the Peacock
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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
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
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
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
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
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Austentatious - Improvised comedy novel by Jane Austen A riotous comedy where the cast improvise a lost Jane Austen masterpiece
Mrs Doubtfire Musical - Robin Williams comedy classic The hilarious new musical adaptation of Robin Williams smash-hit comedy Mrs Doubtfire
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
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
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
Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
Music concerts & Comedy
Dark Comedy & Crowd Roasts on the Battersea Barge An evening of twisted comedy and crowd roasts thats not for the easily offended!
Stand-Up Comedy at the Empire Casino Leicester Square Enjoy some stand-up comedy at the Icon Bar in Leicester Squares Empire Casino
The Stars of Stand-Up at the Big Belly Comedy Club See some big name comedians off the telly at the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club on Southbank
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Mr Foggs Murder Mystery at his Mayfair residence Piece together the clues and help to solve a baffling Victorian murder mystery
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
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The Murder Express Immersive Dining Experience A comedy murder mystery and 3-course meal set onboard a luxury train carriage
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
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
Faulty Towers – A Chaotic Comedy Dining Experience A chaotic comedy dinner with lashings of laughter served up by Manuel Basil and Sybil
Exotic East End – Immersive Food Tour around Brick Lane Enjoy a Beigel Bake an Asian Samosa and Indian sweet treats on this East End food tour
Dinner For Two at The Shards Shangri-La TING Restaurant Enjoy the views from the Shangri-Las TING Restaurant halfway up The Shard skyscraper
Jack The Ripper Tour + Traditional Fish & Chips Enjoy some fish and chips and explore Jack the Rippers old haunts with a Ripperologist
James Bond Breakfast Briefing in a Whitehall pub Enter the cloak-and-dagger world of 007 during a delicious briefing in a Whitehall pub
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
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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
London Cheese Crawl around Mayfair & Covent Garden Sample the finest fromage in this tour of Londons best cheese shops and markets
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
Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA meal at the O2 Arena Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing
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
Secrets of Princess Diana – Three Hour Walk & Cocktail A three hour walk around the palaces and places where Princess Diana lived worked and shopped at
Professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace for an amazing souvenir
Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery
Choral service in Hampton Court Palaces Chapel Royal Enjoy a choral Sunday service in Henry VIIIs Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace
Choral Matin at the Tower of Londons Chapel Royal Attend a Sunday service at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service
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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
Speakers Corner – Sunday speeches in Hyde Park Visit Speakers Corner at Sunday lunchtime and hear the public giving political speeches on a soapbox
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
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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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
Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel on the tube and learn some history about the London Underground network
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
Secret London Walking Tour – See hidden parts of London Explore hidden places that few people know about and hear tales stranger than fiction
Ghastly Ghost Tour around the dark streets of London Walk down dark streets and alleyways and hear terrifying tales about blood-curdling crimes
A Muggles Guide to London: Harry Potter Walking Tour Visit locations from the Harry Potter books and films including Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross
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
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
Doctor Who Tour – 15 London locations from the TV show See fifteen locations that have featured in Doctor Who over the last fifty years
Mary Poppins – Walking tour of London film locations A fun-packed tour to places featured in the Julie Andrews and Emily Blunt movies
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
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle & White Cliffs Tour Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
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 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 8 December – The world’s first recorded sighting of a UFO took place on this day in 1733, when a Dorset man saw a “polished silver disc” in the sky. We can’t promise that you’ll see any UFOs here, but how about visiting the planetarium at the Royal Observatory to see some stars instead?