London's iconic Alexandra Palace has unveiled its spectacular Christmas programme for 2025, promising North London residents and visitors an unforgettable festive season packed with entertainment, sport and traditional celebrations.
Winter Sports and Spectacular Shows
The legendary Paddy Power World Darts Championship returns to anchor the festive calendar, running from 11 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. This twenty-day sporting extravaganza has become synonymous with London's Christmas season, drawing crowds for its electric atmosphere and world-class competition.
Theatre lovers can immerse themselves in Mark Gatiss's acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, which returns for its third season from 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. This year's production features Neil Morrissey as Jacob Marley and Matthew Cottle as Scrooge, bringing Dickensian chills to the historic Alexandra Palace Theatre.
Ice skating enthusiasts have double the excitement with both the return of the beloved ice rink and a special pantomime production. Sleeping Beauty on Ice will enchant audiences from 4-8 December 2025, presented by the talented Alexandra Palace Ice Rink Amateur Productions troupe.
Festive Music and Family Activities
The seasonal skating sessions run from 11 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, offering visitors the chance to glide across the ice while enjoying festive music and warming refreshments in the beautifully decorated East Court Café.
Music fills the palace throughout December, beginning with the Philharmonia Festive Brass ensemble on 15 December 2025. Their performance of Christmas classics in the Alexandra Palace Theatre promises to create a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
Families can visit Santa's Grotto in the East Court from 28 November to 23 December 2025, where children can meet Father Christmas, receive a small gift and capture the magical moment with photographs.
Community Spirit and Festive Shopping
From 21 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, the palace grounds will echo with the sound of free community carol performances featuring local school choirs and community groups. These gatherings around the palace's magnificent 20-foot Christmas tree have become a cherished North London tradition.
For those seeking the perfect Christmas presents, a Waterstones Pop-Up Bookshop will join the palace's own Gift Shop in the East Court. Both will stock exclusive Christmas cards, unique gifts and reading materials for everyone on your list.
With this diverse programme of events, Alexandra Palace continues its legacy as London's premier Christmas destination, blending sporting excitement, cultural enrichment and community festivities to create magical winter memories for all ages.
