Age 6+
It’s never too early to start thinking about a festive treat for the whole family! And London plays host to some of the best Christmas shows in the UK including shows that feature your children’s favourite characters from books, film and TV. If you haven’t already, why don’t you start your own tradition now by seeing a show with your family and enjoying some Christmas magic in London?
Last year, Christmas 2025 was another great year for Yuletide shows: our tips below will give you a taste of what was on stage. And we’re sure 2026 will be even better!
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Shows for Preschool and Primary School Kids in London this Christmas
Your child will love seeing their favourite characters from books and TV brought to life this Christmas from Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show, to Julia Donaldson’s much loved Stick Man and The Gruffalo’s Child, or Raymond Briggs’ classic The Snowman or even Bluey.
Kids a Tad Older?
You can join Clara on her adventures in the Nutcracker ballet or go all scientific with Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, or revel in a New York Christmas myth at the hilarious Elf.
Shows For Older Kids in London this Christmas
You can……
Indulge in a big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic of which The Times wrote: ‘Not even Scrooge himself could dislike this’.
Laugh along as a Christmas Carol Goes Wrong at the hands of an amateur drama society.
Try a fan-favourite with effects as compelling as its’ songs at Starlight Express
Enjoy a Dickens’ tale that resonates with cries of “More” – OLIVER!.
Taste the bitter-sweet farce of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night set to original music and songs by Matt Maltese, a fantastical figgy pudding for festive families.
And generally…
Take advantage of the Christmas spirit this December and share the magic of live theatre with your nearest and dearest!
You might even choose to indulge in a little old-time glamour. Top Hat brings golden songs by Irving Berlin matched with dazzling choreography, a revival of thirties style.
More shows are listed below!
57 Upcoming Shows
All Ages
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
UK Tour Up to £28
Age 3+
Starlight Express
London SPECIAL OFFER | Up to £212
Age 12+
Beetlejuice The Musical
London Up to £234.00
Age 8+
Les Miserables
London Up to £303
Age 8+
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour
London Up to £50.50
Age 6+
ABBA Voyage
London Up to £224
Age 6+
Back To The Future
London Up to £212
Age 6+
Disney’s Hercules
London Up to £182
Age 5+
Dog Man: The Musical
London Up to £69
Age 3+
The Gruffalo
London Up to £36
Age 8+
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
London Up to £147
Age 8+
High Society
London Up to £182
Age 8+
Kinky Boots
London Up £303
Age 5+
MAMMA MIA!
London Up to £236
Age 6+
Matilda The Musical
London Up to £200
Age 6+
My Neighbour Totoro
London Up to £200
Age 7+
Oliver!
London Up to £303
Age 10+
SIX the Musical
London SPECIAL OFFER | Up to £103
Age 10+
Six – Singalong
London Up to £103
Age 12+
Stranger Things : The First Shadow
London Up to £333
Age 8+
The Play That Goes Wrong
London Up to £83.40
Age 7+
Wicked
London Up to £238
Age 7+
The Mousetrap
London Up to £172
Age 6+
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
London Up to £350
Age 6+
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
London Up to £152
Age 10+
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
London Up to £67
Age 8+
The Devil Wears Prada
London Up to £303
Age 12+
Rigoletto
London Up to £339
Age 5+
La Boheme
London Up to £339
Age 5+
La Fille Mal Gardee
London Up to £206
Age 5+
La Fille du Regiment
London Up to £303
Age 12+
Into The Woods
London Up to £224
All Ages
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
London Up to £93
Age 6+
Paddington The Musical
London Up to £218
Age 7+
The Boy at the Back of the Class
London Up to £39
Age 10+
Romeo and Juliet
London Up to £194
Age 5+
Alice In Wonderland
London Up to £55
Age 1+
Tales From Acorn Wood
London Up to £28
Age 8+
Hadestown
London Up to £182
Age 6+
Arthur
Wimbledon Up to £22.20
Age 5+
Peter Pan
Wimbledon Up to £33.30
Age 5+
Nutcracker – London Coliseum
London Up to £176
Age 5+
Jeeves and Wooster in ‘Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves’
London Up to £25
Age 10+
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
London Up to £79
Age 5+
Cats
London Up to £118
Age 7+
A Life in Four Seasons
London Up to £67
Age 12+
The Hunger Games On Stage
London Up to £301
Age 10+
Around the World in 80 Days
London Up to £25
All Ages
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny
London Up to £22
All Ages
Treasure Island
London Up to £22
Age 5+
Big Bad Wolf
London Up to £22
Age 3+
Kaspar: Prince of Cats
London Up to £20
Age 5+
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits
London Up to £45
Age 3+
Stick Man
London Up to £37
Age 2+
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
London Up to £59
Age 3+
