Best London Christmas Theatre For 2024

From immersive dining experiences to crowd-pleasing cabaret, Christmas theatre shows in London this 2024 don't start and end with The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol. Whether you’re looking for a festive day out for the entire family or a chance to let loose from yuletide stress, we’ve rounded up the best performances to experience this festive season; all of which are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of even the most stubborn scrooge.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 19th September 2024




All I Want For Christmas Is Cabaret

@ The Phoenix Arts Club on Various dates from Sunday 1st December 2024

The Phoenix Arts Club in Soho is hosting a festive spectacular from the 1st of December: All I Want For Christmas Is Cabaret is a glittering production that features some of the best performers. You can expect burlesque, musical theatre, comedy and more as part of a 100 minute show, with tickets starting from £20 per person. 

The Rosemary Branch Theatre

Get your fix at Islington's well-loved Rosemary Branch pub. Enjoy their tasty food and drink, before heading to a range of shows in their award-winning theatre upstairs. This season even includes a top pick of family Christmas shows in London for 2024 - the adventurous Desperately Seeking Santa.

West End Musical Christmas

@ Lyric Theatre on Mon, 16th Dec 2024 @ 19:30 - 21:30

On the 16th of December, the Lyric Theatre will be taken over by some of London's top performers as they put on a spectacular feel-good show with some of the best festive anthems in West End Musical Christmas. Fancy dress is encouraged and tickets start from £20 per person; join your host Broadway star Trevor Dion Nicholas, who's currently starring in the West End production of Next to Normal, and prepare to enjoy yours-elf.

Bunga Bunga: Christmas Lunch Live Show

@ Bunga Bunga Covent Garden on Friday 22nd November 2024 and 2 other Fridays

In the heart of London, you'll find an epic festival theatrical extravaganza in the form of Bunga Bunga's Christmas Lunch Live Show. Grab your mates and get involved in merry singalongs and interactive games. Feast on antipasti and metre-long pizzas with all your favourite toppings to fuel the fun.

The Great Christmas Feast

@ The Lost Estate on Various dates from Friday 1st November 2024

It's Christmas Eve, 1843, and the air is thick with mystery. Step into Charles Dickens' world at The Lost Estate, where a ghostly tale awaits. As his guest, you'll be treated to a festive feast, complete with appearances from Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and more. Grab your tickets for The Great Christmas Feast from £175 per person and immerse yourself in a night of Victorian magic, delicious food, and refreshing cocktails.

Mr Fogg's Victorian Murder Mystery

@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Various dates from Saturday 28th September 2024

One of Phileas J. Fogg's friends has been murdered and it's your job to find out who did it, along with the reopened Bank of England robbery case, with tickets to Mr Fogg's Victorian Murder Mystery. Starting from £60 per person, enjoy two complimentary cocktails and piece together the clues. Attend on a Sunday in December for an exclusive Christmas special.