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It’s basically going to be one long month full of fun and we’re totally here for it
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IT’S CHRISTMAAAAAAS. Well, not quite yet, but December is here and there’s only a few weeks to go until we’ll be unwrapping our presents, munching our turkey (or veggie/vegan alternative) dinner and… falling asleep in front of the Strictly Christmas special.
But there’s still lots of fun to be ahead of the big day. As you might expect, there’s plenty of events and celebrations going on in December before the 25th – it’s basically going to be one long month full of fun and we’re totally here for it.
From Europe's largest indoor Christmas funfair to a classic panto with a twist, here’s everything that December 2025 has to offer…
Winter Funland
Open from 12 December
Olympia, Kensington, London
Tickets from £37pp
©Jeff Moore
Europe's largest indoor Christmas funfair is coming to London for the first time, with London's Olympia being transformed into a sparkling winter playground for the festive season. Once inside, visitors can enjoy unlimited access to all the rides, ice skating sessions and the Christmas circus, plus there's a dedicated festive food court and Christmas bar. Tickets available here.
London: Christmas with the Stars
Wednesday 10 December
St Marylebone Church, London
Tickets from £30
©Imagine This
What's better than a night of festive performances, traditional carols, and seasonal readings in the run up to the big day? Well, a night of festive performances, traditional carols, and seasonal readings delivered by an array of famous faces all in aid of a good cause. Imagine This, the groundbreaking new charity founded by acclaimed actors Sarah Parish MBE and Jim Murray MBE dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of seriously ill children and their families, is putting on its debut event with a star-studded line-up including Amanda Holden, Richard E. Grant and David Tennant. Oh, and did we mention that the ticket includes a complimentary mince pie and mulled wine? We're in. Tickets available here.
Port Lympne Illuminated
Until 3 January
Port Lympne Safari Park, Hythe, Kent
Child tickets from £10, adult tickets from £18
©Port Lympne
New for 2025, Port Lympne Illuminated transforms the safari park’s woodland and gardens into a magical, after-dark adventure. Discover dazzling light trails, a vintage-style fun fair, and tasty treats from the fairies’ kitchen. Plus, make your visit even more special with a trip to Santa’s Grotto - just make sure you don’t take a wrong turn into the wolves’ pen, unless you want to see who’s really been naughty or nice this year! Tickets are on sale now here.
Humbug - Santa's Christmas Dive Bar Experience
Until 31 December
The Vaults Theatre, Launcelot Street, London
Tickets from £24
©Humbug
Fancy party with Santa Claus at an immersive dive bar? We thought so. Humbug is a festive-fuelled night of fun that will see you see you spend the evening at a Christmas themed party, with everything you need for a night of merriment. From photo booths and Christmas cocktails (including a Fest-spresso Martini and St Nick’s Negroni) to a live band and fairground games; Humbug is a night of North Pole naughtiness you don’t want to miss. There are several different ticketing options to choose from, but all promise a good time. Grab your tickets here.
Snow White drag panto
From 15 December
Emerald Theatre, London
Tickets from £19
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It wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to the theatre to take in a pantomime and if you fancy a more, ahem, adult take on a panto then RuPaul’s Drag Race UK legends Kyran Thrax, Kitty Scott-Claus, Kate Butch and Tayris Mongardi have got the perfect show for you. They’re appearing in a dragified version of Snow White that is sure to be hilarious and outrageous in equal measure. Book your tickets now.
Nutcracker Noir
Until 21 December
Protein Studios, Shoreditch, London
Tickets from £48
©Nutcracker Noir
A fabulously fun immersive show, Nutcracker Noir is a spectacular reimaging of the Christmas classic complete with unforgettable performances, award-worthy costumes, and the most delectable dishes. Mischievous, magical, and brimming with memory making moments, Nutcracker Noir is the festive event of the year that will have you wishing to live alongside Clara and her Christmas-loving companions. Running from 25 November to 21 December, tickets start at just £48 but be quick as this once in a lifetime show is sure to sell out.
Up at the O2
Until 4 January
The O2, London
From £44pp
©Luke Dyson
Taking the ultimate immersive ‘winter wonderland’ experience to new heights, quite literally, the UK's highest snow globe has returned to Up at the O2 for the festive period. Climbers visiting Up at The O2 until 4 January will enjoy a guided climb over The O2’s famous roof, before entering an enchanting festive snow globe atop of the attraction’s 52m-high summit. Set against the London skyline, the UK’s highest snow globe will feature fairytale-like falling snow and a magical winter set-up, making for the perfect festive photo moment. Tickets available here.
Wintermas at Phantom Peak
Until 18 January
Surrey Quays, London
From £30 per adult
do not ask this man to buy your ducks ©Alistair veryard photography / pahntom peak
I'm a big fan of Phantom Peak, a choose-your-own-adventure style experience in Surry Quays. The stories change with the seasons, so this is a brand new set of escapades, loosely themed around Christmas. Interactive activities generally make me want to runawayscreaming but the actors here commit so fully, and the sets are created with such incredible attention to detail, that it's easy to immerse yourself. The bar probably helps too (I'd imagine, I'm a sober punkthese days). And my nine-year-old son absolutely loves it here. HOT TIP: you'll spend a lot of time on your phone - in a good way - and can spend up to four hours here, so make sure your mobile is charged or bring a power bank. Buy tickets to Phantom Peak.
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Nathan Katnoria is heat and Closer online's Senior Digital Writer. When he's not writing about the latest and greatest reality TV shows and celeb news, he can usually be found at a gig, a drag show or hunting down London's best new events.
Georgina Terry is group digital editor of heat and Closer and former girl about town. She's a sober punk these days so nights out are about good food and fun times, and has two young children so loves a kid-friendly weekend activity too.