8 December / Free
Join the community at Aldgate Square for a jam-packed festival programme including lantern parades, live performances and creative workshops.
From 21 November / Free
Explore the magical trail "Walking with The Snowman™" that pays homage to the animation and the original picture book by the late Raymond Briggs. Discover 12 decorated Snowman sculptures throughout Fleet Street Quarter each individually painted and designed by British artists.
From 5 to 8 December / Free
Capture a gorgeous, insta-worthy picture moment in this giant inflatable Winter Wonderland snow globe at Fenchurch Street Station.
9 December / Free - drop in
Get into the festive spirit by joining Guildhall Art Gallery in making beautiful Victorian style Christmas decorations, just like the ones adorning their 12ft tree. Entry is free but booking is recommended.
22 December 2023 to 7 January 2024 (excluding 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January) / Free - drop in
During the day, the whole family will be able to participate in making a colourful mosaic, perhaps inspired by the Roman’s love of a party at Saturnalia. Come and explore your artistic by making your very own mosaic masterpiece.
16 December 2023 to 1 January 2024. Free / £
It's the most wonderful time of the year, as the Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to the Barbican Hall. Expect festive family fun with some of the very best Christmas songs and seasonal classics, a Horrible Histories Christmas show and more.
Tue 21 Nov 2023 to Sat 23 Mar 2024 / £
Find your spirit with the “awe-inspiring” (Time Out) and “dazzling” (Guardian) My Neighbour Totoro, as this five-star, award-winning production returns to the Barbican for a strictly limited season.
