London's best Christmas film screenings, 2019
The 2019 CW round-up of the best Christmas film screenings and immersive experiences in London: find the ultimate night in when you're going out this festive season
London's best Christmas film screenings, 2019
The nights are beginning to draw in, cinemas are popping up all over London to offer cosy, festive experiences in unusual settings. We've scouted out the city's most exciting locations so you don't have to.
And as temperatures drop, what better way to explore fresh corners of London than in new places that feel just as comfortable as home? And, in some cases, even more comfortable...
Christmas at the Prince Charles Cinema
The Prince Charles Cinema never disappoints when it comes to screenings that are themed, immersive, interactive or just a bit different in any other way. While their full festive programme is still being finalised, there's still already plenty to bookmark including singalongs of The Muppet Christmas Carol, quote-alongs of Elf, reruns of Die Hard, Love Actually, The Holiday and more. The central London location boasts a cosy and familiar atmosphere and its audiences are the most vocal cinema lovers we've found in the big smoke.
Our pick: A hidden gem from 1940, The Shop Around the Corner has become a firm staple in the PCC programme and for good reason. The charming romantic comedy stars Margaret Sullavan and Jimmy Stewart on top form, as director Ernst Lubitsch proves that, really, they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
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The Rivoli Ballroom Christmas Pop-Up Cinema
Did you know that the Rivoli Ballroom is the only intact 1950s ballroom remaining in London? With regal reds and glittering golds, it sets the perfect scene for a one-off festive film screening this Christmas period. With a select number of classics, from Home Alone to Die Hard, the space is offering extremely affordable (tickets start at just £5) pop-up events from Monday 9 and Friday 14 December. It's some kind of Christmas miracle.
Our pick: Amidst all the usual big hitters, a familiar classic has made its way into the festive mix – don't miss the screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to bask in the regal settings, onscreen and off, of a mid December festive celebration.
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Love Actually: film with live orchestra, Eventim Apollo
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Love Actually, so why not kick off December with a particularly classy viewing of the festive rom-com. Back due to popular demand after last year's magic, the film is touring the UK again for live screenings in sumptuous settings. On Sunday 1 December, Richard Curtis’s 2003 classic will be accompanied by live orchestra, amidst the epic setting of the Eventim Apollo. Tickets are already running low, but you can get ahead of the game now for a Christmas to remember.
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Festive Film & Fizz with Curzon, One Aldwych
Film & Fizz graces One Aldwych all year round, but come November and December the luxurious experience complete with a three-course dinner at Indigo is given a festive twist too. Booking now, from the feelgood factor of The Holiday to the timeless magic of It's A Wonderful Life, there's sure to be something to add a bit of sparkle to your festive season this year.
Our pick: For the new release this year, One Aldwych are screening Last Christmas, a brand new comedy penned by Emma Thompson and starring Emilia Clarke. It's showing in cinemas from 15 November onwards, but will certainly still fit the mood when it screens on 20, 21 and 22 December as part of Film & Fizz.
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And as temperatures drop, what better way to explore fresh corners of London than in new places that feel just as comfortable as home? And, in some cases, even more comfortable...
Christmas at the Prince Charles Cinema
The Prince Charles Cinema never disappoints when it comes to screenings that are themed, immersive, interactive or just a bit different in any other way. While their full festive programme is still being finalised, there's still already plenty to bookmark including singalongs of The Muppet Christmas Carol, quote-alongs of Elf, reruns of Die Hard, Love Actually, The Holiday and more. The central London location boasts a cosy and familiar atmosphere and its audiences are the most vocal cinema lovers we've found in the big smoke.
Our pick: A hidden gem from 1940, The Shop Around the Corner has become a firm staple in the PCC programme and for good reason. The charming romantic comedy stars Margaret Sullavan and Jimmy Stewart on top form, as director Ernst Lubitsch proves that, really, they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
Click here for more information
The Rivoli Ballroom Christmas Pop-Up Cinema
Did you know that the Rivoli Ballroom is the only intact 1950s ballroom remaining in London? With regal reds and glittering golds, it sets the perfect scene for a one-off festive film screening this Christmas period. With a select number of classics, from Home Alone to Die Hard, the space is offering extremely affordable (tickets start at just £5) pop-up events from Monday 9 and Friday 14 December. It's some kind of Christmas miracle.
Our pick: Amidst all the usual big hitters, a familiar classic has made its way into the festive mix – don't miss the screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to bask in the regal settings, onscreen and off, of a mid December festive celebration.
Click here for more information
Love Actually: film with live orchestra, Eventim Apollo
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Love Actually, so why not kick off December with a particularly classy viewing of the festive rom-com. Back due to popular demand after last year's magic, the film is touring the UK again for live screenings in sumptuous settings. On Sunday 1 December, Richard Curtis’s 2003 classic will be accompanied by live orchestra, amidst the epic setting of the Eventim Apollo. Tickets are already running low, but you can get ahead of the game now for a Christmas to remember.
Click here for more information
Festive Film & Fizz with Curzon, One Aldwych
Film & Fizz graces One Aldwych all year round, but come November and December the luxurious experience complete with a three-course dinner at Indigo is given a festive twist too. Booking now, from the feelgood factor of The Holiday to the timeless magic of It's A Wonderful Life, there's sure to be something to add a bit of sparkle to your festive season this year.
Our pick: For the new release this year, One Aldwych are screening Last Christmas, a brand new comedy penned by Emma Thompson and starring Emilia Clarke. It's showing in cinemas from 15 November onwards, but will certainly still fit the mood when it screens on 20, 21 and 22 December as part of Film & Fizz.
Click here for more information
