{"id":591261,"date":"2025-11-24T18:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/591261\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T18:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:26:24","slug":"these-magical-cinemas-and-pop-ups-in-london-are-presenting-special-christmas-movie-screenings-throughout-the-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/591261\/","title":{"rendered":"These Magical Cinemas And Pop-Ups In London Are Presenting Special Christmas Movie Screenings Throughout The Festive Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the true delights of the Christmas season is the excuse to watch Christmas movies on repeat<\/a> throughout the winter. Whether you love Love Actually or constantly rewatch The Muppet Christmas Carol, \u2019tis the season to curl up and get cosy in front of a festive flick. But what if you fancy getting out of the house so you can watch them on the big screen? Well, you\u2019re in luck, because these cinemas and movie-focused pop-ups are hosting special Christmas movie screenings this winter<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ranging from rooftop cinemas to intimate venues and retro theatres, these venues are serving up festive cheer (and popcorn) by the sleigh-load this winter. So grab some snacks and settle in; the film\u2019s about to start!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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London\u2019s iconic Prince Charles Cinema will be screening an extensive collection of Christmas movies throughout the festive season. They\u2019re showing The Muppet Christmas Carol almost every single day through December in the run-up to Christmas.<\/strong> They\u2019re also programming a special selection of \u2018Alt. Xmas\u2019 films<\/strong> \u2013 aka \u201cFestive favourites that aren\u2019t very festive\u201d. These include everything from Tokyo Godfathers to Batman Returns, Eyes Wide Shut, and, of course, Die Hard.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings from November 28 \u2013 December 26.
Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This December, the Royal Albert Hall is treating Macaulay Culkin fans to two extremely special Christmas screenings of Home Alone. These concert screenings will see the film\u2019s iconic score being performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus. It just might be the most magical way to watch a Christmas movie in London.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings on December 6 & 13.
Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pair your Christmas movie screening with a special festive meal<\/a> at Kitchen at Holmes. They\u2019re inviting guests to join them at their extremely intimate movie showings, with space for just 8 people at a time<\/strong>, for a magical experience this winter.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings from December 4 \u2013 20.
Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Backyard Cinema <\/p>\n

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Backyard Cinema is enhancing Christmas movie screenings with an immersive experience that \u201cbrings the festive spirit roaring to life\u201d. It all starts with live performances in the Christmas Cabaret Room before you make your way through the towering trees of the Enchanted Forest. Then, it\u2019s time to warm up in The Cosy Forest Cinema, \u201ca retro-style theatre where it snows before every screening\u201d. <\/strong>How\u2019s that for a truly special Christmas cinematic experience?<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings from November 26 \u2013 December 31.
Find out more and grab tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Christmas Pop-Up Cinema at Rivoli Ballroom <\/p>\n

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Add some flair to your festive film-watching at this South London ballroom<\/strong>, which will transform into a pop-up cinema this December. They\u2019ll be screening classics like Elf and Home Alone alongside alternative picks such as Die Hard and Gremlins. (Because, yes, they are both Christmas movies!)<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings on December 20 & 21.
Find out more and grab tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Clapham Grand <\/p>\n

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The Clapham Grand is accenting its schedule of festive-themed club nights and raucous parties with a handful of film screenings. But don\u2019t expect these to be any less raucous than a typical night out at the venue! These events will feature singing, drinking, and Xmas Disco tunes<\/strong> \u2013 oh, and a snow machine, of course!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings on December 7, 11 & 13.
Find out more and grab tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7. The Arzner <\/p>\n

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This hidden gem of a cinema in South London\u2019s Bermondsey (London\u2019s only cinema dedicated to screening LGBTQ+ films) is queer-ing up the holiday season. Through December, their range of \u201dTis the Season to Be Queer\u2019<\/strong> screenings will treat guests to a variety of Christmassy cinematic experiences. Enjoy some \u2018ho-ho-horror\u2019 film such as Carnage for Christmas or Anna and the Apocalypse, or settle in for a cosy LGBTQ+ flick such as Happiest Season or Make the Yuletide Gay<\/strong>. Psst\u2026 they also do puppy-friendly screenings so you can take your dog along with you!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings from December 13 \u2013 24.
Find out more and get tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Battersea Power Station\u2019s art\u2019otel is also treating us to Christmas movie screenings this winter. Following the success of last year\u2019s events, they\u2019re inviting you up to the JOIA restaurant rooftop for some jaw-dropping cinematic experiences against the backdrop of the iconic power station chimneys<\/strong>. Catch holiday classics such as The Holiday, Love Actually, It\u2019s a Wonderful Life, The Santa Clause, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and more.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Screenings from November 20 \u2013 December 21.
Find out more and grab a ticket here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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