Looking for what’s on in Hyde Park? This guide covers the Hyde Park events taking place this winter, led by Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and our own Big Top show from 19 November to 3 January. It also covers the park and neighboring Kensington Gardens the rest of the year, from summer concerts in June and July to the Serpentine. It’s written for families, friends and visitors planning a day out in central London.
Event details change, so check with the organiser before you go. Our own tour dates are always up to date.
Gandeys Circus at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Our new show this winter is the Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus. It combines K-Pop music and dance with circus stunts, dragons and magic, told as a story, with human performers only and no animals.
- Where: the Show Town area of Winter Wonderland, closest to the Blue Gate (South)
- Dates: Thursday 19 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
- Advance prices: child from £10.45, adult from £13.75, family from £41.80. Ringside seats and peak dates cost more.
- Ages: no age or height limits. Children aged 12 and under must be with an adult aged 18 or over.
- Good to know: flashing lights, loud music and dark lighting. No pushchairs inside the Big Top, but there’s a buggy park.
Book Gandeys Circus at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026
London’s biggest Christmas event takes over the eastern side of Hyde Park every day from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, apart from Christmas Day.
- Entry: pre-booked, from £1 off-peak to £8.25 peak. It’s free if you spend £25 or more on rides, attractions or meal deals in one pre-booked transaction, which a family circus ticket covers.
- Things to enjoy: the UK’s largest open-air ice rink, a Neverland-themed Magical Ice Kingdom made from 500 tonnes of carved ice, the 70-metre Giant Wheel, Christmas markets and more than 150 attractions.
- Gates: use the Blue Gate (South), near Hyde Park Corner, for the circus and ice rink. The Red Gate (East) is near Marble Arch and Bond Street.
Hyde Park Events Through the Year
Hyde Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks, looked after by The Royal Parks charity, and there’s something taking place in every season.
BST Hyde Park in June and July
American Express presents BST Hyde Park, a run of open-air concerts over several weeks each summer. In 2026 it ran from 27 June to 12 July, with free Open House days between the headline shows. Dates for June and July 2027 haven’t been announced yet.
The Serpentine
The Serpentine lake runs through the middle of the park, with lakeside paths and cafés. Every Christmas morning, Serpentine Swimming Club members race across the lake for the Peter Pan Cup, first presented by J.M. Barrie in 1904.
Speakers’ Corner, in the north-east corner of Hyde Park, has been a place for public debate in London for generations. Karl Marx and George Orwell are among those who spoke there.
Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace
West of the Serpentine Bridge, Kensington Gardens is another of London’s Royal Parks. The gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace, where Queen Victoria was born. Highlights include the Italian Gardens, the Peter Pan statue by the Long Water, the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground and the free Serpentine galleries. Lancaster Gate and Queensway stations on the Central line are close by.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s on in Hyde Park this winter?
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, closed on Christmas Day, with the Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus, the ice rink, rides and markets.
Is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland free?
No. Entry costs £1 to £8.25 and must be pre-booked, but it’s free with a £25 spend on attractions in the same booking.
Is the Gandeys show suitable for young children?
Yes. There are no age or height limits and no animals, though there are flashing lights and loud music.
How do I book Gandeys Circus in London?
Book through the Winter Wonderland circus page, or see all our London and UK dates on our tour dates page.
