Kickstart Christmas at Wembley Park

Winter in Wembley Park Chris Winter / Wembley Park

Wembley Park, North West London’s renowned culture and entertainment hub, transforms into a global festive celebration this winter. 

Winter in Wembley Park 2024 will showcase how cultures worldwide unite through festive music, traditions and vibrant markets.

Kickstarting the winter celebrations on December 7th, Wembley Park’s open-air Sound Shell presents A Global Christmas: A Thousand Years of Festive Music Through Cultures and Time. This unique concert bridges continents and traditions, showcasing the universal spirit of Christmas through music. Starting on the same day, the Wembley Park Festive Market will be a global treasure trove of artisan and festive products. For three weekends in December, visitors can discover unique gifts, international flavours and seasonal treats, from German sausages and Italian Panettone to South American Alpaca crafts and African textiles.

Returning due to popular demand, the From Saint to Santa outdoor exhibition delves into the fascinating evolution of one of the world’s most enduring festive figures. Located in Arena Square from 3rd December, this unique display takes visitors on a journey through centuries of history, exploring how the image of Santa Claus has been shaped by diverse cultures and traditions from across the globe. Meanwhile, younger visitors will be delighted by Festive Fun: A Merry Celebration for Young Ones, a special, free children’s event designed to bring joy and creativity to the season.

With a stunning 15 metre tall, traditional Christmas Tree in Market Square setting the festive scene from 4th December and the launch of Trialogue, a new audio-visual 3D art installation on 27th November as part of the public Art Trail, Wembley Park offers a wealth of free attractions for residents and visitors of all ages to explore.

A Global Christmas: A Thousand Years of Festive Music Through Cultures and Time

Saturday 7th December – Free to attend concert

Kicking off the wintery celebrations, Wembley Park's open-air Sound Shell will host A Global Christmas: A Thousand Years of Festive Music Through Cultures and Time, a one-of-a-kind Christmas concert that brings together festive musical traditions from across the world. Taking place on Saturday, 7th December from 1pm – 6pm, A Global Christmas will be a free, open-air musical journey into global Christmas music traditions on iconic Olympic Way, right in front of Wembley Stadium. 

For more information, visit wembleypark.com