Hammersmith Christmas 2025: Winter Festival & Jack and the Beanstalk

Key Points

• Hammersmith’s Christmas celebrations officially start on Saturday 15 November 2025.
• The Winter Festival runs from 10 am to 4 pm at Lyric Square and King Street, featuring over 100 market stalls, seasonal food, live music, and street entertainment.
• King Street will be traffic-free during the event, with local diversions and bus route changes.
• The Lyric Hammersmith opens its seasonal pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, on 15 November, starring Joey James as Jack.
• Writer Sonia Jalaly and director Nicholai La Barrie return, following last year’s successful Aladdin.
• A family favourite, Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas, co-produced with Pins & Needles Productions, runs from 19 November to Christmas Eve.
• Additional seasonal events at The Lyric include two Christmas Comedy Nights on 1 and 15 December, and A Merry Lyric Christmas fundraising event on 8 December.
• The annual Christmas Tree Switch-On in Lyric Square takes place on Wednesday 19 November, featuring live music, carols, and mulled wine from Outsider Tart.
• Ticket prices at The Lyric increase with demand, so early booking is advised.

What is the schedule for Hammersmith’s Winter Festival?

As reported by Hammersmith Today, fulham/hammersmith/">Hammersmith’s Winter Festival will take place on Saturday 15 November 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm in Lyric Square and along King Street. The festival will offer a pop-up market with over 100 stalls selling gifts, crafts, jewellery, home accessories, boutique fashion, and art. Additionally, there will be a seasonal food quarter, live music performances, and street entertainment to enhance the festive atmosphere.

King Street will be closed to traffic during the event, with local diversions and alterations to bus routes implemented for the day. These measures aim to provide a safe and enjoyable space for festival-goers.

What inaugurates the festive season at The Lyric Hammersmith?

The Lyric Hammersmith will mark the festive season with the opening of this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk on 15 November. According to the theatre’s official announcement, Joey James stars as the lovable hero Jack, who embarks on a mission “of gigantic proportions” to defeat a nemesis and save the people of Hammersmith.

The show promises a blend of a show-stopping musical medley, jaw-dropping magic, and festive fun and laughter, with the creative team from last year’s successful Aladdin pantomime back on board. Writer Sonia Jalaly and director Nicholai La Barrie return to the helm, ensuring continuity in the production’s quality that captivated local audiences previously.

What other family events are happening at The Lyric this Christmas?

Besides the main pantomime, The Lyric presents Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas from Wednesday 19 November through to Christmas Eve. This family favourite, co-produced with Olivier Award-nominated Pins & Needles Productions, explores Santa’s hectic Christmas Eve after waking from a dream of sun, sea, and sand.

In December, The Lyric will host two Christmas Comedy Nights on 1 and 15 December, along with a charity event titled A Merry Lyric Christmas on 8 December. The latter promises an evening full of festive enjoyment and fundraising activities.

The theatre advises audiences to purchase tickets early, as prices rise with increasing demand.

When is the Christmas Tree Switch-On and what can attendees expect?

As detailed by Hammersmith Today, Hammersmith’s annual Christmas Tree Switch-On will occur on Wednesday 19 November 2025 in Lyric Square. The event runs from 5.30 pm to 8 pm, featuring the Mayor of Hammersmith and a special guest from The Lyric Hammersmith who will officially switch on the Christmas tree lights.

The ceremony will include live music led by the Steel Pan Band Trust playing Christmas classics and carols performed by the West London Choir. Outsider Tart will warm the crowds by serving mulled wine, available while stocks last. The event is open to all members of the community to come together in celebration.

Why should visitors book early for The Lyric’s festive shows?

According to The Lyric Hammersmith’s communications, ticket prices for their shows, including the pantomime and other seasonal events, increase as more tickets are sold due to high demand. Early booking is recommended to secure preferred seats and to avoid disappointment, especially given the popularity of productions like Jack and the Beanstalk and Father Christmas.