Events in London in December 2026
London has 11 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The London calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Super Shorts Film Festival LondonDec 1 - Dec 3Source: festival calendar
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - One Part ShowDec 1 - Jan 1Palace Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- BeetlejuiceDec 1 - Jan 1Prince Edward Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
- Dec 1 - Dec 12
- Dec 1 - Dec 21
- Dec 2 - Jan 1
The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino. Arts & Theatre · Miscellaneous.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 6
- Dec 8
- Dec 19
- Dec 20
James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly 2026
Troxy. Music · Children's Music.
Source: Ticketmaster
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Winter Wonderland
A large festive event in Hyde Park featuring Christmas markets, rides, ice skating, and seasonal entertainment.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 24
Southbank Centre Christmas Market
A traditional Christmas market along the Southbank with crafts, food stalls, and festive performances.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Christmas at Kew Gardens
An illuminated trail through Kew Gardens with festive lights, installations, and seasonal food and drink.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Boxing Day · publicDec 26
- Boxing Day (substitute day) · publicDec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
- Long weekendDec 26–Dec 28
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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