28 October 2023 - 6 January 2024, various times
Nutcracker
Royal Festival Hall, £15.00-£150.00
Dive head-on into a glittering winter wonderland at an immersive reimagining of the festive classic, in a pop-up jazz club under the Royal Festival Hall.

26 November 2023, 19.00
The Bevan Family Consort
Queen Elizabeth Hall, £15.00-£52.50
Soprano sisters Mary and Sophie Bevan appear as part of the consort, reviving the age-old tradition of family singing in a performance of sacred choral works.

2 December 2023, 19.00
Christmas Oratorio: Parts 1 - 3
Queen Elizabeth Hall, £15.00-£85.00
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and acclaimed conductor Masaaki Suzuki join forces for an energetic new production of Bach’s Christmas masterpiece.

3 December 2023, 19.00
Christmas Oratorio: Parts 4 - 6
Queen Elizabeth Hall, £15.00-£85.00
Hear trumpets sound for the glorious conclusion of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and famed conductor Masaaki Suzuki.

7-11 December 2023, 15.00, 19.30
Christmas Actually
Royal Festival Hall, £25.50-£110.50
A feast for all the senses, this witty and enchanting evening captures all of the fun and laughter of Christmas through a treasure trove of entertainment, as a starry line-up performs live music, Christmas stories, poetry and comedy. With the curation of the writer behind Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral, this is a night of collective merriment celebrating exactly what makes this time of year so special. A Senbla and Roast Productions presentation. Senbla and Roast Productions will donate a proportion of proceeds from the show to Comic Relief.

8-10, 13-17, 19-23, 28-30 December 2023, 20.00
Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back
Elizabeth Hall, £25.00
Supported by a full band, Kaye invites you to join him on a journey to the centre of attention where protest meets queer celebration, and deeply personal storytelling meets a safe haven for all. This joyous musical showcases a wealth of genres, and features hit songs by Stormzy, Geri Halliwell, Bobby Gentry, Reba McIntyre, The Rolling Stones and Janelle Monae.

12 December 2023, 20.00
Adam and Joe: The Christmas Podcast Live
Royal Festival Hall, £15.00-£35.00
Ramble along with comedian and writer Adam Buxton and his old friend director Joe Cornish, in the first ever live recording of their annual Christmas podcast.

13 December 2023, 19.00
E.T. in Concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra
Royal Festival Hall, £30.00-£67.50
Experience the heart-warming 1982 film like never before, as John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score is performed in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen! E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, this family classic follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a ten-year-old boy named Elliott. Immerse yourself in all the music, mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world.

13-17, 19-24, 27-30 December 2023, 13.00, 14.30, 19.00
The House with Chicken Legs
Queen Elizabeth Hall, £20.00-£40.00
Marinka dreams of a normal life, where she can stay somewhere long enough to make friends. But there’s one problem – her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning. Based on Sophie Anderson’s much-loved novel, the story follows Marinka, a young girl trying to find her feet when her home is quite literally pulled from under her. The show is funny, thought-provoking and full of life as it deftly navigates the complexities of loss from a whole new perspective.

14 December 2023, 19.30
Christmas in Tinseltown
Royal Festival Hall, £30.00-£60.00
Travel through the decades with presenter and film critic Mark Kermode as your host, as you devour the movie themes that make Christmas … Christmas, played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

15-17 December 2023, 14.00, 15.00, 18.00, 19.30
Christmas Classics
Royal Festival Hall, £30.00-£60.00
Bring the family along to belt out classics like ‘Silent Night’, ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’, ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’, ‘Winter Wonderland’, ‘Sleigh Ride’ and ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ to the tune of one of our two Resident Orchestras. Performing on different days, the Philharmonia Orchestra is accompanied by the Philharmonia Chorus, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra by the London Philharmonic Choir.

20-24, 27-31 December 2023, 2-7 January 2024
11.00, 14.00, 16.30
Bluey’s Big Play
Royal Festival Hall, £20.00-£29.50
The playful Blue Heeler puppy is brought to real life in the UK premiere of a theatrical adaptation of the smash-hit children’s TV show.