The north London landmark will transform into a festive wonderland from November 21, 2025, to January 4, 2026, offering a packed schedule of events for all ages.
Returning to the Alexandra Palace Theatre for its third season is Mark Gatiss’s spine-tingling adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, running from November 21, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
The production stars Neil Morrissey as Jacob Marley and Matthew Cottle as Scrooge.
Fans of ice skating can enjoy the annual Sleeping Beauty on Ice at the Alexandra Palace Ice Rink from December 4 to 8, 2025.
Festive public skating sessions will also take place from December 11, 2025, to January 5, 2026, with seasonal music, mulled wine, and mince pies on offer at the fairy-lit East Court Café.
Santa’s Grotto returns to the East Court from November 28 to December 23, 2025, giving families the chance to meet Father Christmas, snap a photo, and receive a gift.
Theatre-goers can enjoy Philharmonia Festive Brass at Christmas on December 15, 2025, an evening of seasonal music at the Alexandra Palace Theatre.
Free carol performances will be held in East Court from December 9 to 20, 2025, featuring community and school choirs performing around the venue’s 20ft Christmas tree.
The Haringey Music Service Christmas Band will perform at 1.30pm on December 13, followed by The Hap’ning Place Christmas Choir at 6.30pm.
On December 20, the Bowes Park Community Choir takes the stage at 1.30pm, with The Rock Choir closing the day at 6.30pm.
For those seeking last-minute gifts, a Waterstones pop-up bookshop will be open, alongside the Ally Pally Gift Shop, which will be stocked with exclusive Christmas cards and treats.
Sports fans can look forward to the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, returning from December 11, 2025, to January 3, 2026.
A spokesperson for Alexandra Palace said: “Since opening in 1873, the People’s Palace has been bringing people together through entertainment, culture and recreation; and that spirit is still at the heart of everything Ally Pally does today.”
