Firework displays, music gigs, stand-up comedy, and family-friendly activities to spark that festive spirit — there’s something for everyone at Alexandra Palace this autumn. We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do from now until the new year, including highlights like the Fireworks & Drone Festival, the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, Sleeping Beauty on Ice, and the magical Festive Skate.
1. Ally Pally Fireworks & Drone Festival
The Ally Pally Fireworks & Drone Festival is a little bit legendary, and it’s back again for another bold and spooky edition between October 31 and November 1 this year, just in time to celebrate both Halloween and bonfire night. The fireworks and drone displays up in the sky promise to be suitably Halloween-themed, while autumnal bonfires, creepy ghost tours of the Victorian Theatre, and a fancy dress competition await you on the festival grounds.
At the end of bonfire night, the party continues with 90s anthems at the Café de Pally, a bierkeller in the Great Hall with tribute bands covering Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton, a funfair perfect for families, and over fifty food trucks and bars to keep tummies full.
2. Jyoty’s one-night-only dance club takeover
Mark your calendars for November 15, because dance music powerhouse Jyoty is taking over the Great Hall at Alexandra Palace. This is her only headline show for the year, but it’s quite a bit more than that too, transforming the venue into a one-night-only nightclub with her own curated guest performers. Expect her signature untameable energy as she spins her genre-bending sets, promising a buzzing night out.
3. Festive ice skating under the Christmas lights
Nothing says Christmas time like ice skating, especially when it’s accompanied by twinkling lights, festive music, and a couple of mugs of mulled wine and hot chocolate. Between December 11 2025 and January 5 2026, you can glide around the ice rink in this magical winter wonderland at Alexandra Palace, complete with a towering Christmas tree and the occasional dusting of snow.
4. Paddy Power World Darts Championship
It’s world-famous and it’s back for another year at Alexandra Palace, running from December 11 2025 to January 3 2026: the Paddy Power World Darts Championship. The best darts players from around the world are set to gather at the venue, along with over 100,000 fans who make their way there over 20 days of excitement and adrenaline, in anticipation of witnessing who gets to bring home the Sid Waddell Trophy this time around.
5. Daniel Kitson’s Halloween standup special
Titled ‘Maybe A Ghost Story’, Daniel Kitson’s Halloween special promises a memorable evening at Alexandra Palace Theatre on October 28, combining comedic timing and theatricality to narrate a “funny, potentially frightening” tale perfect for the spooky season.
Reaching back into his childhood memories, Kitson transports us to a Halloween evening in his family home more than forty years ago, inviting us to picture two young boys and their mum brandishing candle-lit vegetables and singing witchy tunes to scare dad on his way home from work — the perfect setup for a seasonal tale straight out of the 80s.
6. Bad Omens on tour: Dark, electrifying metalcore
Energising, genre-bending, and dark — that’s how you could describe the Bad Omens sound. The band has gained quite some recognition, captivating metalcore fans with over 2.7 billion streams from around the world. Now they’re coming to Alexandra Palace, set to perform on November 26 as part of their Europe headline tour. They’ll be joined by fellow metalcore artists Bilmuri and The Ghost Inside for support, tripling up on the adrenaline and the best kind of racket.
7. Film screening with live organ: ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’
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Here’s another fantastically spooky plan in the lead-up to Halloween: a screening of the classic 1922 horror film ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’, accompanied by live organ music. This thrilling screening on October 22 celebrates 150 years of organ music in the Great Hall of Alexandra Palace, with acclaimed silent film accompanist and organist Donald MacKenzie bringing the film to life on the Willis organ. Whether you’re an old film enthusiast or just feel like watching something a little different this spooky season, it promises to be an evening for the books.
8. Europe’s largest yoga gathering, the OM Yoga Show
Yes, you read that right, it’s Europe’s largest yoga gathering, right here in London’s Alexandra Palace. The 21st edition of the OM Yoga Show will take place from October 17 to 19 in the Great Hall, featuring over 120 free yoga and meditation classes for all skill levels, as well as 200 booths offering everything from sustainably designed yoga mats to innovative wellness tech. Lectures by acclaimed yoga teachers will be part of the programme too, along with classes specially designed for children.
As a bonus, a ticket to the OM Yoga Show includes free entry to the Mind Body Soul Experience and Vegan Life Live in the hall next door.
9. Cinematic compositions by Gustavo Santaolalla
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Gustavo Santaolalla is the composer behind some of the most emotional scores of the last few decades, including the soundtrack to The Last of Us, as well as Brokeback Mountain and Babel, both of which bagged Academy Awards for Best Original Score. He’s also won two Grammys, 19 Latin Grammys, two BAFTAs, and a Golden Globe over the years — and you have the chance to see him perform his compositions live at Alexandra Palace this November 12.
This performance commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Argentinian composer’s signature record ‘Ronroco’, which pivoted his career at the time of its release. This concert is the first time the album is being presented live, along with some of his other popular compositions, accompanied by a band of five talented, multi-instrumentalist musicians.
10. A charming retelling, ‘Sleeping Beauty on Ice’
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Between December 4 and 8, head to the ice rink at Alexandra Palace for a heartwarming retelling of Sleeping Beauty, performed by a mix of awe-inspiring local talent and tiny skaters who have been training all year round for the production. Things to look forward to at ‘Sleeping Beauty on Ice’: dreamy choreography fit for this magical fairytale, sparkling costumes perfect for the festive season, and charming storytelling that brings the dazzling narrative to life once more.
11. Metalcore-electronic anthems by Electric Callboy
More metalcore is coming your way at Alexandra Palace with a show by Electric Callboy on November 11, this time sprinkling in a dose of electronic music. The band has seemingly been working on some new songs and special surprises for the tour, promising some unique shows with guests Bury Tomorrow and Wargasm. We’re expecting their famed infectious energy, cheeky attitude, and catchy beats.
12. Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story’
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Catching a production of this classic ghost tale is a seasonal must-do, and Alexandra Palace Theatre makes for a brilliant venue for the show with its historic, carefully preserved architecture. From November 21 this year until January 4 2026, Mark Gatiss’ retelling of Charles Dickens’ most beloved Christmas story will be staged at the theatre, promising an equally frightening and delightful performance by renowned actors Neil Morrissey and Matthew Cottle. Victorian special effects will be par for the course too, adding to the production’s eerie atmosphere.
13. The Mosconi Cup 2025, a global pool tournament
Over 3,000 pool enthusiasts are looking forward to the Mosconi Cup, bringing together the best players from around the world in an intense battle for legendary status. Team USA is particularly keen to fight for its first gold win since 2019, while Team Europe is looking at a potential sixth consecutive title. This fierce rivalry will play out between December 3 and 6 at Alexandra Palace, with an infectious combination of competitive spirit and a crackling carnival atmosphere.
14. Amyl and the Sniffers’ biggest headline show yet
After selling out their UK tour, Amyl and the Sniffers are coming to the Great Hall for their biggest headline show yet on October 25. You can look forward to their characteristic punk rock whirlwind energy, a combination of raw chaos, humour, and social commentary delivered through punchy songwriting. Before the show, give their new album ‘Cartoon Darkness’ a listen, considered by Clash “the most important moment for rock music this year”. Special guests Floodlights and Menstrual Cramps will join the Aussie band for this headline show.