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Christmas at Crystal Palace Park

Christmas at Crystal Palace Park

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Join us for festive Sundays on the iconic Concert Platform, with free music and family activities. Sunday 3, 10 and 17 December 2023

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As part of Crystal Palace Park Trust's commitment to providing free events, we're delighted to invite you to a series of free family workshops and concerts, bringing the community together at Christmas.

Mornings: indoor children's activities and workshops inside the 'Rusty Laptop'

Afternoons: music performances and a bar serving mulled wine and warming drinks.

All day: The Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs stall offering unique Christmas gifts and the popular Concert Café will also be open.

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The Crystal Palace Bowl and Concert Platform is a historic site in the North of the Park with a rich heritage in live music performances.

The venue has been renewed in recent years with support from the Mayor of London, Backstage Trust and the Back The Bowl community campaign.

Full line up:

Sunday 3 December

09:30am and 10:30am: Storytime with Parakeet Books. An interactive storytime session aimed at 3-8 year olds. Held indoors but feel free to bring cosy blankets and cushions. Free! Places are limited and should be pre-booked via Eventbrite

1.30pm to 3pm: Sunday Sounds at Christmas with local band Panash Steel Orchestra playing a festive programme to welcome in the Christmas spirit. Free! Two 40 minute sets.

Sunday 10 December

09:30am and 10:30am: Storytime with Parakeet Books. An interactive storytime session aimed at 3-8 year olds. Held indoors but feel free to bring cosy blankets and cushions. Free! Places are limited and should be pre-booked via Eventbrite

1.30pm to 3pm: Sunday Sounds at Christmas with local choir Sing All Together Beckenham Playing festive favourites and some surprises too. Free! Two 30 minute sets.

Sunday 17 December

09:30am and 10:30am: Under 5s singing workshop with Little Folk Nursery Rhymes. Join us for a merry morning of Christmas singing mixed with nursery rhymes old and new with Cat Bateman. This in-person event is tailored for children under 5 years old, providing a fun-filled experience for little ones. Held indoors but feel free to bring cosy blankets and cushions. Free! Places are limited and should be pre-booked via Eventbrite

1.30pm to 3pm: Sunday Sounds at Christmas with local community choirs Palace Acapella and Crib Notes who will sing some Christmas tunes and some of their favourite songs. Free! Each choir will play two 30 minute sets.

Each Sunday (3, 10 and 17 December)

10am to 3.30pm: Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs will be bringing their stall offering unique Christmas gifts and information about the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs

11am to 1pm: Dino decorations and Christmas crafts! Get creative with local artist David Vallade and make your own Crystal Palace Park inspired decorations to take home. Indoors. Free! Drop-in so no need to book. Places are limited so there may be a wait until the next available place. Suggested age 5+.

1pm to 3.30pm: Hopscotch Taproom bar. Serving favourite Christmas drinks including mulled wine and a warming boozy hot chocolate

Any questions? Get in touch with our Events Team