Christmas Shows Near Chiswick 2026

Audiences watch the classic fairytale of Cinderella brought to life with extravagant costumes, dazzling special effects, and riotous West End pantomime humour. Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite as the Ugly Sisters, joined by Julian Clary as the...

Audiences follow Cinderella as she tries to escape her crumbling castle and her evil captor, Suella. The production combines side-splitting comedy and show-stopping musical numbers with fairy magic and chic glass slippers. Visitors join in the fun to help Buttons...

Attendees experience a festive concert conducted by Sir John Rutter himself. The performance showcases Rutter's own works and arrangements, seasonal symphonic classics, and sing-along carols. On stage, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by The Bach Choir and soprano Lucy...

Visitors experience a festive concert featuring carols old and new, including traditional seasonal favourites to sing along with. The 200-strong Royal Choral Society is accompanied on stage by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the British Imperial Military Band. The event...

Audiences join Santa as he wakes from a dream of sun, sea, and sand only to face his busiest day of the year on Christmas Eve. The stage production follows him preparing his deliveries, feeding his reindeer, and taking flight...

Organist of the Royal Albert Hall Anna Lapwood presents an evening of holiday music and festivities. The performance features new arrangements of Christmas classics alongside music from beloved films of recent decades. She is accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert...

Audiences experience a screening of the festive romantic comedy The Holiday accompanied by a full concert orchestra performing the score live. The film follows Iris and Amanda as they impulsively swap homes between sunny California and the snowy English countryside...

Jamie Cullum takes the stage with his big band and guest musicians Kansas Smitty’s for a seasonal celebration. The performance showcases standout tracks from The Pianoman at Christmas, moving from intimate ballads to upbeat swing arrangements. Audiences can also look...

Visitors experience an atmospheric candlelit service opening with the choir singing Silent Night. The service features a pattern of traditional lessons interspersed with popular carols and choral Christmas motets performed by the Cathedral Choir.

Celebrate the festive season with an evening of live music, spoken word, and celebrity guest appearances. Audience members can sing along to favourite carols and listen to Christmas readings. The concert features performances by the International Staff Band, the International...

Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of musical theatre hits and Christmas classics presented by Magic Radio. Hosted by comedian Tom Allen, the star-studded show features performances by Zoe Birkett, Ben Forster, and Marisha Wallace. Special guests Alfie Boe and Sydnie...

Guests can enjoy a joyful big band performance featuring Rick Astley celebrating his passion for the golden age of swing. The concert features roaring big band sounds, classic songs, and festive favourites.

Audiences step into Victorian London for a festive murder mystery where West End performers suddenly drop dead mid-scene. Sherlock Holmes uncovers a sinister connection to The Twelve Days of Christmas and must race against time to catch the killer before...

Audiences watch the classic holiday film projected onto the big screen while a full live orchestra performs Craig Armstrong's musical score. The story follows an ensemble cast through intertwined London love stories in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Seating...

Held under the vaulted ceilings of the candlelit cathedral, this festive concert showcases choral music, readings, and carols for both choir and audience. At the heart of the programme, the Guildford Cathedral Choir performs Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols...

Families can enjoy an uplifting concert blending soul, gospel, and Motown tunes with festive favourites like 'Winter Wonderland' and 'Jingle Bells'. Designed to be baby-friendly, the performance invites children, parents, and grandparents to sing and clap along to timeless carols...

Guests enjoy a festive evening of uplifting carols, audience favourites such as Jingle Bells, and captivating readings from special guest speakers. The performance showcases music from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty performed by a full orchestra alongside the Vivace Chorus, soprano Abigail...

Conductor Georg Tormann leads the audience through festive hits such as Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, White Christmas, and Jingle Bells. The performance features a live band, a full choir, and a guest star West End vocalist. Guests will also...

Families can sing and dance along to festive showtunes from hit musicals and beloved holiday films, performed by West End singers. The performance includes songs from Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. The interactive concert also features bubbles, bells,...

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the holiday season with festive orchestral delights, blazing brass fanfares, and crooning under the Christmas tree. Conductor Stephen Bell and vocalists Katie Birtill and Oliver Tompsett present a programme of seasonal chart-toppers both old and...

Visitors experience a concert of uplifting carols and cherished seasonal classics staged in the gentle glow of candlelight. The performance features the Mozart Festival Orchestra under conductor Steven Devine, soprano Harriet Eyley, and the choir Coro Spezzato. The programme includes...

The Kingdom Choir takes the stage to perform beloved Christmas classics infused with their signature warmth, energy, and community spirit. Directed by founder and conductor Karen Gibson MBE, the performance invites audiences to join in an uplifting celebration featuring clapping,...

The English Chamber Orchestra and the VOCES8 Foundation Choir present Handel's iconic oratorio under the direction of Nicholas Kraemer. Soprano Julia Doyle, mezzo-soprano Polly Leech, tenor Andrew Staples, and bass-baritone Benjamin Bevan join the orchestra as featured vocal soloists. The...

Visitors gather inside the Cathedral for bite-sized festive services filled with communal carol singing. The services feature performances from various local choirs, including the Cathedral Youth Choir and Lay Clerks. It provides a welcoming musical pause during the Christmas season.

Surrey Brass presents a programme of festive favourites and contemporary seasonal music alongside award-winning storyteller Giles Abbott, who shares magical tales between performances. Choral accompaniments feature the Vaughan Williams Singers and the Harlequin Chamber Singers. The performance concludes with an...

The City of London Choir joins brass and percussion musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a joyful programme of traditional carols and contemporary classics. Conducted by Daniel Hyde with Andrew Lumsden on the organ, the performance features works by...

Conducted by Harry Christophers, choral ensemble The Sixteen and harpist Joy Smith present Benjamin Britten's festive compendium alongside seasonal works spanning from the medieval era to the present day. The musical journey features Renaissance motets by Palestrina and Victoria, traditional...

Audiences experience a seasonal concert performed by the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, featuring a big band accompanied by strings. Conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith leads top vocalists and instrumentalists through stories and arrangements of vintage holiday and...

Audiences experience an irreverent cabaret-style variety show combining dance, drag, mime, lip-sync, and satire. The performance features an eccentric nativity cast including the Virgin Mary, Father Christmas, Judy Garland, and Melania Trump alongside show tunes and quick costume changes. The...

Visitors enter an interactive theatrical world to help Clumsy the Elf find the lost code to the Christmas Safe. Audiences solve clues alongside the performers, dance the Number Rumber, and tackle challenges before time runs out. The vibrant and musical...

The carol service features music performed by the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory, directed by Charles Cole with organ and brass ensemble accompaniment. Readings are delivered by media and advocacy figures to support and pray for persecuted Christians worldwide....

Audiences can enjoy a family-friendly holiday concert featuring the 50-piece Basement Orchestra alongside a choir. The performance includes classical Yuletide favourites, popular festive hits, and singalong carols. Guests also have the option to reserve a table for lunch in the...

Santa's elves team up with Mrs Claus and the audience to save Christmas through singing, dancing, magic, silliness, and a surprise guest. Following the performance, children can meet the elves and Mrs Claus, receive a signed certificate, and search for...

Audiences experience a celebratory programme of Viennese orchestral and vocal masterworks performed by chamber ensemble London Concertante and soprano Sofia Kirwan-Baez. The concert highlights famous waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss II, including The Blue Danube, alongside Shostakovich's Waltz No....

Audiences watch Charles Dickens' classic tale brought to life on stage by theatre company This Is My Theatre. The performance follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley and shown visions of Christmases past, present,...

The English Chamber Choir performs a selection of classic and contemporary Christmas choral works accompanied on the organ by Richard Hills. Under the direction of conductor Rufus Frowde, the programme includes carols arranged by John Rutter, Jonathan Rathbone, and Peter...

The London Mozart Players Brass Ensemble and choirs perform a holiday repertoire spanning classic carols, gospel, and pop anthems. Audiences are encouraged to join the singing alongside a dedicated chorus and the hall's organ. The show features immersive lighting, seasonal...

Children's author and poet Michael Rosen reads from his favourite stories in a live performance. Following the show, audiences can browse a book stall and take part in a book signing with Michael.

Fronted by singer Joanna Eden and featuring the Chris Ingham Quartet, this festive entertainment showcases jazzy holiday favourites made famous by stars like Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, and Bing. Audiences can enjoy an evening rich with swing, sophistication, and...

The Landmark Singers unite with the woodwind, brass, and percussion of the Barnes Concert Band for a collaborative Christmas celebration. Both community ensembles showcase individual repertoires ranging from classical and folk to big band and festive tunes before coming together...

Opera Holland Park principals present a semi-staged musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost story directed by Martin Duncan. Scored for eight singers, an actor, and an instrumental trio of piano, double bass, and accordion, the performance weaves Victorian carols...

Twickenham Choral presents an evening of festive choral music conducted by Howard Ionascu. The choir performs alongside the professional orchestra Musica Tamesis, accompanied by soprano Amy Carson and baritone James Geidt. The repertoire includes Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Ralph...

The concert features an evening of Christmas carols alongside readings from special celebrity guests. Hosted by MS Society UK, the charity performance raises funds for multiple sclerosis research. General admission provides unreserved seating inside the church.

The annual concert features musical performances by the I Dodici Choir and seasonal readings from guest speakers. Guests learn about Anthony Nolan's work matching stem cell donors with patients in need of transplants. The evening concludes with a serving of...

Devised by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, this Christmas oratorio retells the nativity story using adapted movements from Handel's oratorios alongside highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli’s full Baroque orchestra and professional singers are joined by schools and youth choirs from across...

Visitors can experience a screening of the beloved 1982 animated film The Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra. The performance features the movie's lyrical soundtrack, including the festive classic 'Walking in the Air'. Audiences will also hear a selection of...

Goldsmiths Choral Union presents an annual concert featuring modern and traditional music for both choir and audience. Each admission includes a programme and mince pies, with proceeds supporting The Lily Foundation.

Giacomo Smith’s Big Band brings Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's celebrated jazz adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite to life. Audiences will hear bombastic full-band arrangements such as 'Peanut Briddle Brigade' alongside sparser selections like 'Sugar Rum Cherry' and 'Chinoiserie'. The...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson celebrates 15 years of her career with an intimate festive concert. Accompanied by pianist Tom Seals, she delivers soulful performances of signature songs including 'Glitter & Gold', 'Nothing's Real but Love', and 'Shoulder to Shoulder', along...

The Choir of Merton College, Oxford, collaborates with ensemble Florilegium and harpist Cecily Beer for an evening of festive British choral music. Conducted by Benjamin Nicholas, the performance celebrates the works of Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell, featuring Britten's A...

Families can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from classic musicals and popular Christmas movies, all performed by West End singers. The interactive performance features songs from hits like Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. Little ones and...

The inclusive 'R' Voices choir takes the stage with up to 80 voices performing in unison. Audience members are invited to sing along to a high-energy set packed with iconic anthems spanning generations.

Visitors join pianist Tom Carradine for an interactive family singalong filled with festive medleys and holiday songs. The performance features bubbles and puppets designed to entertain audiences of all generations. Attendees can also stay after the show to enjoy seating...

This concert series presents live music designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and their adult carers. Attendees watch musicians perform a variety of musical genres, instruments, and styles in a church setting.

A live string quartet performs a programme of seasonal classics and arrangements from holiday films surrounded by candlelight and festive décor. The musical performance runs for 70 minutes inside St Stephen’s Church.

Actor Mat Jones delivers a solo theatrical presentation of the holiday classic using Charles Dickens' own unaltered reading script. Performed on a bare stage without modern adaptations, the production relies solely on voice to depict Ebenezer Scrooge, the Cratchit family,...

Audience members experience Schubert's song cycle Winterreise staged in the round, with the musicians performing in the centre of the hall surrounded by listeners. Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Paul Cibis bring the story of a heartbroken wanderer's journey through...

Music historian Jeremy Summerly traces the historical development of the Christmas carol through the ages. The presentation includes live vocal performances by a quartet of singers from the Special Service Choir of Westminster Abbey.

Musicians perform festive live music spanning various genres, instruments, and styles in a family-oriented concert setting. The performance is structured specifically for babies, toddlers, and their adult carers to attend together.

Join vocal group ManSong for an uplifting end-of-term Christmas concert celebrating the close of the year. The ensemble fills the venue with a varied programme of choral music and festive warmth. Visitors can settle in for a relaxed evening hearing...

Guests watch a screening of the holiday film inside the hotel's cinema. Freshly prepared food and drinks are served during the event.

Live musicians, strings, and vocalists unite to deliver festive favourites alongside major pop, R&B, and soul anthems. Audience members can sing along to feel-good party classics and seasonal hits reimagined live in a celebratory atmosphere.

Families can sing and clap along to festive favourites, soul and Motown hits, gospel tunes, and nursery rhymes accompanied by bubbles. The uplifting performance features the vocal talents of the CK Gospel Choir in a baby-friendly setting. The concert is...

Families sing and dance along to festive showtunes from hit musicals and beloved holiday films such as Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. The performance features West End singers alongside interactive elements including bubbles, bells, puppetry, and flying babies....

Embark on a gigantic adventure with Jack as he climbs into the clouds to save Hammersmith. This pantomime features a show-stopping medley of musical numbers, jaw-dropping magic, and whip-smart comedy, all from the acclaimed writer and director duo behind last...

The Royal Classical Ballet presents a magical rendition of The Nutcracker. This timeless holiday ballet brings to life the enchanting tale of Clara, her brave Nutcracker, and a whimsical journey through the Land of Sweets. Prepare to be captivated by...

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Sinfonia Smith Square Christmas Festival. This enchanting event features a dazzling lineup of renowned orchestras, choirs, and soloists presenting a rich tapestry of holiday music. From classical Christmas carols to spectacular renditions...

Sinfonia Smith Square's Christmas Festival presents orchestras, choirs, and soloists performing holiday music, including Handel's Messiah, Ellington's Nutcracker, and 'The Snowman.'

Experience Disney's "The Muppet Christmas Carol" like never before with this special "live to film" concert. A full orchestra will perform the film's enchanting musical score while the classic holiday tale unfolds on screen. Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy,...