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!

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.

Some of ballets greatest living performers come together for the 20th anniversary edition of the Ballet Icons Gala at the London Coliseum! Celebrating 20 years of top-class ballet, see stars from all around the world performing pieces both classical and modern, including some exclusive commissions created specially for the event, as well as world premieres of the next generation of masterpieces.

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 critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet return with this magical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale, leaping off on a UK tour in 2026! Set to the wondrous score of Prokofiev's original ballet, Cinderella is the timeless and enchanting love story that will sweep you off your feet, with sumptuous choreography and an infusion of special effects.

As part of their 2025 UK season, Varna International Ballet is bringing back their wonderful imagining of The Nutcracker, offering a little bit of Christmas spirit in a sparkling and classic production that'll delight, even after the big day itself! Expect glittering sets, costumes and traditional ballet, wrapped up in Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score.

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!

You might think you've seen Sleeping Beauty in every possible way, but we're happy to tell you that a new and exciting production of the classic ballet is coming to a stunning venue near you, thanks to our friends at Fever. Prince Charming is waiting for you at this sparkling and spectacular new staging of Sleeping Beauty, with dancers adorned in glow-in-the-dark costumes who shine as they leap across the stage with divine grace. A sensational show of shimmering surprises and spindles that you don't want to miss!

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.

The Queenz are back and this time they're more fabulous and disco than ever. You might have caught them on one of their previous smash hit tours, but this time they're bringing a brand new never before seen show, and it's the glammest thing you've ever seen. Widely regarded as one of the world's best drag shows, prepare to werk, dance, and sing along with the Queenz (who stun with their live vocals) in this eleganza extravaganza diva disco like no other!

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.