Barnes Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Barnes and surrounding areas
Barnes welcomes Christmas 2025 with riverside charm around Barnes Common and the High Street, where Holiday lights and intimate festive events set the tone for cozy evenings. The Barnes Christmas Festival showcases local choirs, festive tours and holiday activities among historic cottages and riverside pubs. Enjoy winter festivals, seasonal parties and community gatherings that turn Barnes into a neighborhood of welcoming holiday attractions and family-friendly celebrations.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsFestive West End destination with shopping and dining.
Christmas Shows
18 eventsPeter Wright's classic production of The Nutcracker ballet.
Christmas Lights
17 eventsIlluminated botanical wonderland with new light installations
Christmas Parties
14 eventsFestive dining experience inspired by 'Arthur and the Midnight Express'.
Christmas Activities
28 eventsAnnual gift of a Norwegian Christmas tree to London.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas at Kew
(Richmond)
Illuminated botanical wonderland with new light installations
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Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(London)
Annual gift of a Norwegian Christmas tree to London.
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The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House
(London)
Peter Wright's classic production of The Nutcracker ballet.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride London
(London)
Immersive theatrical Polar Express train journey with Santa visit.
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Christmas in Covent Garden
(London)
Festive West End destination with shopping and dining.
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Robin Hood Pantomime
(London)
Spectacular Palladium Panto with star-studded cast.
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Barnes Christmas FAQ
The Barnes Community Association hosts several annual Christmas events, including festive light displays and seasonal markets that bring the community together each December.
Barnes is known for its community-led Christmas light displays and neighborhood markets, which reflect local spirit and tradition each year.
Several neighborhoods in Barnes participate in festive light displays, with decorations often concentrated around community centers and main residential streets.
Christmas markets and local makers in Barnes are typically found at community centers, local halls, and seasonal fairs organized by the Barnes Community Association.
Free holiday activities in Barnes include viewing neighborhood Christmas lights, attending community markets, and enjoying local seasonal events organized by the Barnes Community Association.
Families with kids in Barnes enjoy visiting Christmas light displays, attending local markets, and participating in community events that feature crafts, music, and seasonal treats.