All Ages
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!
29 Upcoming Shows
Age 12+
Beetlejuice The Musical
London Up to £234.00 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 6+
The Lion King
London Up to £294.00
Age 8+
Les Miserables
London Up to £303
Age 6+
ABBA Voyage
London Up to £224
Age 8+
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
London Up to £147
Age 5+
MAMMA MIA!
London Up to £236 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 6+
Matilda The Musical
London Up to £200 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 6+
My Neighbour Totoro
London Up to £200 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 7+
Oliver!
London Up to £303 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 12+
Stranger Things : The First Shadow
London Up to £333 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 8+
The Play That Goes Wrong
London Up to £83.40
Age 7+
Wicked
London Up to £238 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 7+
The Mousetrap
London Up to £172 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 6+
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
London Up to £350
Age 8+
The Devil Wears Prada
London Up to £303 | SPECIAL OFFER
Age 6+
Paddington The Musical
London Up to £218
Age 5+
Peter Pan
Wimbledon Up to £33.30
Age 5+
Nutcracker – London Coliseum
London Up to £176
Age 3+
Stick Man
London Up to £37
Age 5+
Cirque Alice
London Up to £159
Age 8+
A Christmas Carol
London Up to £160
Age 10+
Jesus Christ Superstar – Theatre Royal Drury Lane
London Up to £305
Age 6+
High School Musical
London Up to £212
All Ages
The Smartest Giant in Town
London Up to £40
Age 8+
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
London Up to £170
Age 3+
Scrooge – Cirque Extravaganza
London Up to £152
Age 12+
Into The Woods
London Up to £170
Age 6+
