The best Christmas parties and events in London

‘Tis the season to be merry. And to attend parties and pop-ups galore.

But don’t settle for just any old event with a touch of tinsel, your Christmas calendar is too precious for that.

We’ve scoured the capital’s shenanigans to create a seasonal shortlist of what’s hot when it’s cold outside.

Browse the gallery above for our pick of London’s finest festive events and seasonal shindigs — from Christmas jumper parties to cinema screenings; smoked food and Scandi festivities to pop music and gospel.

And that’s not all. See below for a whole host of other entertaining options to keep your seasonal cheer high.

The best winter pop-ups in London

London’s best winter rooftops

London’s best ice rinks

London’s best Christmas shows, pantomimes, ballets and musicals

London’s best alternative Christmas shows and cabaret

Season’s eatings: the capital’s newest Christmas dishes

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