Looking for what’s on in London? This guide covers the best things to do in the city until the New Year featuring our own Big Top show at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London theatre, art, films, exhibitions and the Christmas events that fill London each month of winter. Use it to find events across the city, save for inspiration and plan what to explore first.
Event dates change, so check the venue before you book. We keep our own tour dates up to date.
London Events – Gandeys Circus at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
There are lots of exciting events happening, such as Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus reviews and testimonials, mixing K-Pop music and dance with circus acts, dragons and Christmas magic. Gandey’s Circus features large-scale live entertainment under the Big Top. Like all Gandeys shows, it uses human performers only, with no animals. You can check frequently asked questions about Gandeys Circus if you need details such as show length or accessibility.
- Where: the Show Town area of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, nearest 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, and Gandeys Circus terms and conditions explain how pricing and bookings work.
- Ages: no age or height limits. Children aged 12 and under must be with an adult aged 18 or over.
Book circus tickets on the Winter Wonderland website. If you have any questions about Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus or ticket bookings, you can contact Gandeys Circus directly. Winter Wonderland entry must be pre-booked, but it’s free if you spend £25 or more on rides, attractions or meal deals in one transaction, which a family circus ticket covers.
Theatre and Concerts
West End Theatre
London’s West End is one of the world’s best-known theatre districts. Most of the big theatres sit between Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue. From late November many add family shows and pantomimes, which sell out fast for the school holidays. Jesus Christ Superstar is a new arrival in London theatres.
Arenas and Gigs
The O2 in Greenwich holds up to 20,000 people, and OVO Arena Wembley around 12,500. For smaller gigs and live music events, try Camden, Shoreditch or Brixton.
Art, Exhibitions and Heritage
Many London museums are free to enter for their permanent collections, so you can discover the city’s art, culture and heritage without a ticket. Special exhibitions usually charge.
British Museum
In Bloomsbury, for world history, ancient civilisations and some of the city’s most visited exhibitions.
South Kensington Museums
The Natural History Museum and the Science Museum sit side by side, with dinosaurs and hands-on galleries where kids learn by doing.
Tate Modern and the Serpentine
Tate Modern’s modern art collection on Bankside is free for everyone, and the Serpentine galleries in Kensington Gardens show free contemporary art exhibitions.
London Transport Museum
In Covent Garden, children aged 17 and under go free with a timed ticket. The collection shows how buses and trains shaped city life in London.
Films at BFI Southbank
BFI Southbank, under Waterloo Bridge, is the British Film Institute’s home cinema. Its four screens show classic films, director seasons, previews and new films, which makes it a good way to experience London’s film culture on a rainy Sunday.
Family Activities in London
For family activities, group things by area so you can discover more and travel less. South Kensington puts three big museums within a short walk, with Hyde Park close by. On the South Bank, explore the riverside walk and pair the London Eye with the winter market – The London Eye is 135 metres high, offering city views. A Winter Wonderland visit with a circus show is a full family experience and fills an afternoon on its own.
Christmas Events in London
The city starts to celebrate in November, and these are the London events most families look for.
- Hyde Park Winter Wonderland: every day from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, apart from Christmas Day, with an ice rink, the Magical Ice Kingdom, rides, bars and Christmas markets.
- Southbank Centre Winter Market: 2 November 2026 to 4 January 2027 on the Queen’s Walk, daily from 11am to 10pm except 25 and 31 December.
- Christmas lights: walk from Oxford Circus down Regent Street to Piccadilly Circus to see several of the best displays.
Soho and Covent Garden have restaurants at every price before a show, and Borough Market, near London Bridge, is open Tuesday to Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s on in London this weekend?
Theatre, concerts, films and exhibitions run every weekend, and from 19 November Winter Wonderland and our circus are open daily except Christmas Day. Check London venues to find this weekend’s events.
What’s on in London for families this Christmas?
West End family shows, the free South Kensington museums, the Southbank Centre Winter Market and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus has no age limits. Perfect for family fun this Christmas.
Do you need a ticket for Winter Wonderland?
Yes. Entry must be pre-booked, and it’s free with a £25 spend on attractions in the same booking.
Is Gandeys Circus coming to London?
Yes, to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland from 19 November to 3 January. See our tour dates page for booking links and visit our social media or website for news updates and offers.
