The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Visitors step into an indoor recreation of Victorian London spanning over 140,000 square feet of lamplit lanes, bustling playhouses, and traditional pubs. Guests can interact with hundreds of costumed Dickensian characters, enjoy continuous stage performances, join period ballroom dances, and watch Punch and Judy puppet shows. The event also features a bustling handcraft marketplace, international holiday delicacies, and craft ales.
What to Expect
Immersive Victorian London holiday adventure with costumed players, pubs, and theatres.
Event Details
Duration
10 am to 6 pm.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Red Barn Productions LLC
Food & Drink
Pubs and eateries offer hearty foods, and visitors can book Port and Chocolate or Champagne tastings.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy immersive history, live entertainment, and holiday shopping
Vibe
Immersive and festive
Energy Level
High
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 2026 Early Bird (available October 16–31, valid for the first two weekends only): Adult $40.00 ($45.62 total); Youth $25.00 ($30.17 total); children under 5 free. General admission (sales beginning November 1): Adult $50.00 ($55.92 total); Youth $30.00 ($35.32 total); children under 5 free. Twilight admission (entry after 3 pm; sales beginning November 1): Adult $35.00 ($40.47 total); Child $20.00 ($25.02 total). 2026 Season Pass: $200.00. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10am–6pm.
- Parking: Parking costs $20 per vehicle; use the main Cow Palace entrance at 2600 Geneva Ave. for parking. Accessible parking and vehicle escort directions are provided.
- Accessibility: The indoor fair is fully wheelchair accessible, with courtesy shuttles, designated parking, and first-come, first-served wheelchair rentals.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed inside the venue, except trained and registered service animals.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online before you go, because there is no box office on site and Red Barn Productions is the only official seller.
- If you use a wheelchair, find a London Guest Services member in a dark green jacket outside the white tent before unloading, so they can escort your vehicle.
- Check the board outside each stage for the ASL symbol if you need interpreted shows, since signed performances run only on special days.
- Get a hand stamp if you step out, because that is what lets you back into the Fair on the same visit.
- Smokers should note the Cow Palace is non-smoking, so use the smoking tent outside near the lower entrance.
Special Events & Promotions
- ASL interpreters sign selected shows on special days; the 2026 schedule comes out in November, and signed shows are marked on the board outside each stage.
- Bookable Experiences cost extra: a Port & Chocolate Tasting, a Champagne Tasting, the Jekyll & Hyde Pub Crawl and the Dark Garden Corset Experience.
- New this year: new immersive experiences, plus a live miniature steam train in the Victoria Station lobby that you ride with a separately purchased 'ticket to London'.
- Early Bird tickets go on sale October 16 and are valid for the first two weekends only.
- Twilight tickets for late-afternoon entry and a 2026 Season Pass are also sold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a good outing for children?
Yes. Kids can enjoy Punch and Judy puppet shows, Victorian fairies, Father Christmas, interactive theatre, games, the Adventure Carousel, hands-on holiday activities and Victorian arts and crafts.
Do I have to come in costume?
No. Victorian costume is encouraged but not required, and you are welcome to come as you are. Even a hat or bonnet helps. Please don't dress as Father Christmas, Ebenezer Scrooge or any other principal Dickens character.
What is there to eat and drink?
Food from around the world, including English bangers, fish 'n' chips, Greek delicacies, French onion soup and desserts. Five pubs pour craft ales from local breweries, and wine and champagne are sold by the glass.
Where do I park?
All vehicles, including those with a disabled placard, use the main Cow Palace entrance at 2600 Geneva Ave. and park as directed. The Cow Palace collects a parking fee at the lot entrance and takes cash or card.
Can I leave and come back in?
Yes. Get a hand stamp when you leave and you can re-enter.
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