London for Christmas

The episode looks ahead to London’s seasonal events from late December 2025 into early January 2026, spotlighting major moments like the New Year’s Day Parade with Sam Ryder and Twelfth Night celebrations on Bankside. It also highlights candlelit concerts, acclaimed ballet and theatre, alongside festive markets, museum exhibitions and winter dining experiences to enjoy as the city welcomes the new year.

The episode explores London’s festive highlights for 22–28 December, from classic ballets and pantomimes to immersive theatre, ice rinks, Christmas markets, and historic houses hosting Father Christmas. It also covers seasonal traditions like Trafalgar Square carolling, midnight mass, Victorian-themed tours and even festive sporting events.

The episode rounds up London’s festive highlights for 15–21 December 2025, featuring family favourites like visiting Santa at London Zoo and Hamleys alongside a packed programme of seasonal entertainment. From big band and Rat Pack–style Christmas concerts to theatre and ballet performances, it showcases a city brimming with holiday cheer in the lead-up to Christmas.

The episode spotlights London’s festive events for 8–14 December 2025, from The Nutcracker and traditional pantomimes to plenty of Santa encounters and charity carol concerts for causes like Childline and Afasic. It also highlights seasonal activities such as ice skating, festive fairs, cooking workshops and historical tours, inviting listeners to explore the week’s celebrations.

The episode offers a lively guide to London’s festive highlights for 1–7 December 2025, centred on the annual Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lighting and a host of charity carol concerts. It also showcases the city’s rich seasonal entertainment—from pantomimes and quirky theatre to ballet, ice skating, Santa visits, workshops, and Dickens-themed tours—inviting listeners to dive into the week’s celebrations and subscribe for more updates.

A festive roundup of London’s best Christmas events for late November 2025 — from theatre and pantos to ice rinks, grottos, fairs, and seasonal workshops. Discover family-friendly highlights, unique experiences, and must-visit holiday attractions. Listeners can explore the full list of events on our companion website, LondonForChristmas.com.

This week’s podcast dives into the city’s Christmas happenings from 17–23 November 2025, featuring the Greenwich Lantern Parade, Christmas Lights Switch-On, Santa visits at London Zoo and the Museum of London Docklands, ice-skating rinks, festive theatre productions, Christmas fairs, immersive experiences, and seasonal wine events.

This week’s podcast dives into London’s festive openings from November 10–16, 2025 — including the Covent Garden and Marylebone lights switch-ons, Santa’s Grottos, and the start of ice skating at Somerset House. We’ll also cover top Christmas fairs, theatre shows, winter trails, and the grand return of Winter Wonderland.

This week’s podcast explores London’s festive season — from dazzling Christmas lights on Oxford and Regent Streets to ice rinks at Battersea and Canary Wharf. We highlight top events, markets, shows, and concerts across the city, plus where to meet Santa and shop for gifts. Tune in for your guide to Christmas in London 2025 and find out how to get even more festive tips on our website.

You've done it. You have enjoyed Christmas in London. If it's your first, we really hope you had a fantastic time. Join ClAIr and AlistAIr as they close out the festive season, discussing their highlights and what's still to be enjoyed as we move into 2025, including the New Year Parade and Twelfth Night.