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!

The classic tale of the Nutcracker gets a thrilling new take courtesy of Cuban-British ballet superstar Carlos Acosta! Reimagining Tchaikovsky's timeless score into a Cuban style with musician, composer and arranger Pepe Gavilondo, Acosta's Nutcracker is set in the vibrant city of Havana, with breathtaking traditional Cuban choreography at its core as the locals prepare for a Christmas like no other! All enhanced by stunning set design and live visuals by Nina Dunn, costume design by Angelo Alberto and lighting designed by Andrew Exeter, witness the Nutcracker like you've never seen it before.

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.

A brand new chapter that is sure to be more special than the last, Diversity are back on the road in 2026 with their brand new show Soul, an exploration of humanity in the AI age. Created and choreographed by Ashely Banjo, prepare to be captivated and amazed once more by the dance group that has been at the top of the game for over a decade.

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.