Matthew Bourne's Olivier award-winning The Red Shoes makes a welcome return to Sadler's Wells this Christmas. Based on the 1948 Powell and Pressburger film, which is in turn based on the tragic fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson, The Red Shoes is the story of a talented young dancer who finds herself torn between love and her career, with heartbreaking consequences.

Towering walls, war-torn landscapes, and ghostly revenge - this is Akram Khan's Giselle, a socially charged, contemporary meditation on the 1841 ballet that has inspired dancers worldwide for generations. Since its premiere in 2016, Akram Khan's version has been hailed as one of the most exciting productions of the past decade - featuring eerie, evocative visuals from Oscar-winner Tim Yip and a driving, live score by Vincenzo Lamagna. Don't miss the show, performed by the English National Ballet Philharmonic.

Wayne McGregor's Olivier Award-winning meditation on the remarkable life and works of Virginia Woolf enjoys another acclaimed revival from The Royal Ballet. Set to a specially commissioned score from Max Richter, this compelling triptych is a must for fans of exhilarating choreography and moving spectacle.

The Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to the glorious surrounds of the Royal Albert Hall with its glittering Nutcracker production - specially created for the iconic venue. An elegant Christmas outing, don't miss this wonderfully festive adventure, with thrilling choreography and lavish sets and costumes, all set to Tchaikovsky's unimitable score!

A tale of adventure and magic, The Nutcracker is one of the Christmas season's must-see shows and who better to perform this cherished classic than the English National Ballet? Back this Christmas with 2025's brand new production with choreography by the company's Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, be prepared to fall in love with The Nutcracker all over again when it steps into the London Coliseum from December 11th!

The wildly successful live stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs' best-loved children's cartoon marks its 28th year at the Peacock this Christmas! On a cold winter's night, a young boy gets the surprise of his life, when the snowman that he built that day magically comes to life! Together, they embark on a wondrous adventure and escape peril from the troublesome Jack Frost. A must-see for youngsters and adults alike, this will relight your Christmas spirit!

Join the world's most famous purveyors of fantastical and unforgettable Cirque when they return to London in 2025. Once again taking over the breathtaking surrounds of the Royal Albert Hall, Cirque Du Soleil present OVO, a dazzling glimpse into the insect world at our feet, imagined with their memory making flair. Expect an energetic and vivid show complete glittering costumes, awe-inspiring acrobatics, and a 14-metre high-flying trapeze act.

After mesmerising audiences with their illuminated presentation of Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights is back to cast its spell as they bring you the greatest fairytale of all time, the one and only Cinderella! Wearing costumes lit up by 1000s of LEDs, watch as world-class dancers pirouette and leap across the stage in a dazzling display, adding further enchantment to Cinders' magical story. Perfect for all the family, don't miss this glittering new production - it's going to be the sparkliest show in town!

Much loved Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke hits the road this holiday season for a special showstopping evening of dance, festive music and Christmas razzle-dazzle, in Christmas With Anton Du Beke! Joined by a troupe of dancers, a smashing live band and special guest singer Lance Ellington, you're in for a night you won't forget!

Olivier Award nominee and West End star Adam Garcia presents this glorious night of high-calibre dance fusion, thundering its way into the Emerald Theatre this Winter! Featuring an innovative mix of traditional Irish dance and cutting edge urban tap, Emerald Storm is co-choreographed by Garcia and is full to the brim with irresistible energy, world class performances and peerless passion.

A glorious celebration of five thousand years of Chinese culture, Shen Yun presents colourful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music, integrating technique and influence from both East and West. A performance by Shen Yun presents traditional Chinese culture as it once was: a study in grace, wisdom, and the virtues distilled from an ancient feudal period.