Christmas Shows in London and the UK

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. 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 Room on the Broom. Shows that we’re looking forward to seeing include The Gruffalo’s Child, or Raymond Briggs’ classic The Snowman or maybe even Bluey, all in the West End.

Kids a Tad Older?

You can join Clara on her adventures in the Nutcracker ballet at the London Coliseum. Or maybe we’ll be lucky enough to go all scientific with Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, or revel in a New York Christmas myth at the hilarious Elf.

South of the river, Polka Theatre is playing host to Peter Pan.

In the east of London Scrooge – Cirque Extravaganza mixes the wonder of musical theatre with cirque wow factor.

Shows For Older Kids in London this Christmas

Make this Christmas extra special by sharing the magic of live theatre with the people you love most.

You could immerse yourself in seasonal classics..

Indulge in a big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal 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.

Of course, a festive theatre trip doesn’t have to stick strictly to tinsel and snow.

Join Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High as they navigate first love, friendships and self-discovery in High School Musical, based on Disney’s sensational film, now on stage in north west London.

Or step into the heart of the West End, where you can…

Enjoy a Dickens’ tale that resonates with cries of “More” – OLIVER!.

Travel with The Lion King to a dazzling world far away where Simba makes his epic journey from wide-eyed lion cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Journey to the underworld and back as Hadestown intertwines two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

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