From all of us here at Shakespeare’s Globe, we wish you a joyful festive season and look forward to a bright and hopeful 2023. Thank you for all your support this past year: we couldn’t have reopened our doors without you.

If you’re visiting our Bankside site over the next few weeks, see what’s on in our London home below and check our opening hours to make the most of your visit.

Peformances in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Performances of Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights will take a break after 21 December and resume on 29 December 2022. Tickets are still available for the production, which runs until 14 January 2023.

Performances of Henry V will take a break after 22 December and resume on 27 December 2022. Tickets are still available for the production, which runs until 4 February 2023.

The Fir Tree in the Globe Theatre

This year’s Christmas show, The Fir Tree, is a magical reimagination of  Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale, and guarantees a fantastic time for the whole family.  Performances continue to run in our outdoor Globe Theatre until 31 December 2022.

Globe Theatre Guided Tours

Discover the world of an Elizabethan theatre, find out how much you would’ve had to pay to see a show and, of course, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of our beautiful wintry wooden ‘O’ on a Globe Theatre Guided Tour!

If you’re looking for something a little more Christmassy, you can join us for a Festive Family Tour, or a spooky Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour. Uncover the criminal history of Bankside on Shakespeare’s True Crimes Tour or go for some midnight revels on our Twilight Walking Tour.

Tours run from 10.00am until 23 December, and resume on 27 December 2022.

Globe Shop

Our Shop on Bankside is the perfect stop for last-minute stocking fillers, as well as offering a variety of Shakespeare-themed souvenirs to take home with you to mark your visit to the Globe Theatre. Treat thyself until 23 December and be sure to check opening hours over the holiday season below!

Our online Shop is open for orders 24/7, though please bear with our team as it may take a little longer to package and dispatch your purchases during this busy period.

Swan Bar & Restaurant

Our friends at Swan are still open for post-work tipples, festive afternoon teas and all-day dining, as well as serving a delicious tasting menu on New Year’s Eve.

Please note the Bar & Restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

We’re always open online

From new releases on our subscription streaming service, Globe Player, to a feast of articles and stories on our Blog, you can always stay connected to the Globe online.