Christmas circus in London
Two shows. One heated big top. Twenty minutes from Oxford Circus.
Revel Puck's Winter Festival is back on Walthamstow Town Square, E17, from Thursday 3 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Quentin Blake's CLOWN in the daytime, Fête du Puck in the afternoons and evenings. Last Christmas we sold out.
Sold out
across last Christmas, so book early
20 min
from Oxford Circus on the Victoria line
2 min
walk from Walthamstow Central
0 animals
Just people doing brilliant things
Pick your Christmas circus
Bringing little ones?
- Daytime shows
- 55 minutes
- Ages 2+
A little toy clown is thrown in the bin and sets off to find a new home. Aerial, acrobatics, physical comedy and costume puppets bring Quentin Blake's story of hope, friendship and kindness to life.
Directed by Sean Kempton, a long-time clown for Cirque du Soleil (Varekai, Kooza, Quidam).
First shows: Thu 3 Dec, 11am and 1pm. Adults from £13.
Pick a date for CLOWNAfternoons and evenings
- Afternoon and evening shows
- 100 minutes with an interval
- All ages
Back with an all-new cast of international and homegrown talent. A foot-stampingly audacious celebration of circus, up close in our cosy mini big top. Here for a good time, not a long time.
First shows: Thu 3 Dec, 4pm and 6.30pm. Adults from £19.50.
Pick a date for Fête du PuckAward-winning circus from East London
We are The Revel Puck Circus, a not-for-profit big top company from East London. Our show The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular won Best Circus in Theatre Weekly's Best of the Fest at Edinburgh Fringe 2026, and a Revel Puck act took the Prix spécial and the Trophée Bretagne Circus at Cirque de Demain in Paris in 2024.
"This is circus at its finest. A masterclass in engagement, tricks, talent and entertainment, wrapped in a heartfelt story about belonging, resilience and finding joy in the journey itself."
Getting there
- Walthamstow Town Square, E17 7JH, beside 17&Central.
- Victoria line to Walthamstow Central: about 20 minutes from Oxford Circus, then a two minute walk. The Overground stops there too.
- Walthamstow bus station is right next door.
- The big top is heated and step-free. Outside, a covered, heated beer garden with East London food trucks, mulled wine and cider, and a pop-up bar from Signature Brew.
Questions
- Where is the Christmas circus?
- In our heated big top on Walthamstow Town Square, E17 7JH, beside 17&Central. It runs from Thursday 3 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
- How do I get there from central London?
- Take the Victoria line to Walthamstow Central, about 20 minutes from Oxford Circus. The big top is a two minute walk from the station.
- Which show should we see?
- Quentin Blake's CLOWN is the 55 minute daytime show, made for ages 2 and up. Fête du Puck is the 100 minute afternoon and evening show for all ages.
- How much are tickets?
- Adults from £13 for CLOWN and from £19.50 for Fête du Puck, with all fees included. Book 4 together as a Chosen Family and save more.
- Is the big top heated?
- Yes. The tent is heated, and so is the covered beer garden outside, with food trucks and a pop-up bar from Signature Brew.
- Did it sell out last year?
- Yes. We sold out across Christmas last winter, so book early.
More Christmas ideas
A panto alternative
Not a panto. Oh no it isn't. Real circus, up close.
Christmas shows for kids
A first Christmas show for ages 2+: Quentin Blake's CLOWN.
Christmas in Walthamstow
A family day out on and around the Town Square.
Quick facts
Who we are, awards, this season and contacts.
On sale now
Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Fri 23 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
Adults from £12.50.
Walthamstow Town Square
Thu 3 Dec to Sun 3 Jan
Afternoon and evening shows. Adults from £19.50.
Walthamstow Town Square
Thu 3 Dec to Sun 3 Jan
Daytime shows, most days. Adults from £13.