Looking for the best Christmas shows and festive experiences in London in 2026? From A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic and the joyous community spirit of Ceilidh to family favourites including Stick Man, Potted Panto and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, plus festive feasts, pantomimes, ice skating and immersive adventures, here's my pick of the shows, events and Christmas traditions worth booking this festive season.

Tender, funny and quietly unsettling, Blink at the King’s Head Theatre explores loneliness, voyeurism and the fragile ways we try to connect. This intimate two-hander delivers beautifully nuanced performances, balancing humour with heartbreak as two isolated lives intertwine in unexpected and deeply human ways. ★★★★☆

We were invited to attend the press night for “Houdini’s greatest escape” at the King’s Head theatre in Islington, now being held in a...