Morning, London! Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026. Hope the first day has been gentle so far, with minimal alarms, manageable mess, and at least one decent coffee.
Ultra-short edition today to wish you a great 2026. Back next week with the usual Scoop. Here’s to another year in this beautiful, crazy, messy capital of ours.
Enjoy the week!
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What’s on this week?
I’ve left the ones that are still running to keep it handy, but otherwise no changes from last week. Back with the full line up next week! 🙂
🎭 Festive Play Saturdays @ Young V&A
Date & Loc: Jan 3 (Sat), Bethnal Green E2
A drop in family session focused on movement, music and imaginative play, led by Young V&A’s Play Champions in The Stage space.
Age: Families | Price: No cost | Info
📣 Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart! @ Southbank Centre
Date & Loc: Jan 1-2, Royal Festival Hall SE1
Join TV’s favourite doctors for a dino-mite science adventure to uncover the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history.
Age: Families | Price: £24 | Info
🩰 Nutcracker @ London Coliseum
Date & Loc: until Jan 11, Covent Garden WC2
A sparkling Christmas tradition: over 100 dancers and musicians bring Clara’s magical adventure to life in English National Ballet’s beloved festive classic.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £15 | Info
🎨 Celebrate Saturnalia @ London Mithraeum
Date & Loc: until Jan 4, City of London EC4
A hands-on family drop-in inspired by the Roman festival of Saturnalia, with simple crafts and games inside the atmospheric London Mithraeum.
Age: Families | Price: no cost | Info
⛸️ Disney On Ice @ The O2
Date & Loc: Jan 1–4, North Greenwich SE10
Join Moana, Elsa, Ariel and more as Disney’s most beloved heroes glide onto the ice in a dazzling live show full of music, adventure and skating magic.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £30 | Info
🎅 How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? @ Unicorn Theatre
Date & Loc: until Jan 3, London Bridge SE1
A playful Christmas caper mixing physical comedy, music and festive mayhem, based on Jon Klassen’s adored picture book.
Age: 2+ | Price: from £12 | Info
🎄 The Twelfth Night of Christmas @ Chiswick House
Date & Loc: until Jan 4, Chiswick W4
Step inside Chiswick House for a self-guided festive journey through opulent Georgian-inspired rooms, dramatic installations and magical Christmas tableaus.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £14 | Info
⛄ The Snowman @ Peacock Theatre
Date & Loc: until Jan 4, Holborn WC2A
The beloved Christmas tale returns with enchanting music, festive magic and a soaring Walk-in-the-Air moment for the whole family.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £18 | Info
🐷 Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show @ Theatre Royal Haymarket
Date & Loc: until Jan 4, Haymarket SW1Y
Peppa Pig’s brand new festive theatre show, packed with songs, fun and muddy-puddle joy for little ones and their grown-ups.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £10 | Info
👠 Cinderella @ The Radlett Centre
Date & Loc: until Jan 3, Radlett WD7
A glittering family pantomime packed with music, costumes and plenty of audience participation from Upstage Productions.
Age: Everyone | Price: from £20.50 | Info
🚂 The Polar Express @ Discover Children’s Story Centre
Date & Loc: until Jan 4, Stratford E15
Step aboard a festive adventure inspired by the beloved tale. Enjoy storytelling, creative play and a magical journey to the North Pole.
Age: 1–6yo | Price: from £5 | Info
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