Ideal Home Show Christmas 2023 at Olympia London: Full info on tickets and how to get there

Olympia London welcomed back the annual Ideal Home Show Christmas event this week. Showcasing over 600 stalls selling Christmas gifts and offering decor inspiration, the festive event will take over the grand Kensington spot for a total of five days.

To launch this year’s merry extravaganza the event hosted a Christmas (w)rap battle which saw a mix of local school children show off their lyrical flows and was judged by Britain’s Got Talent star and pantomime dame Mama G. 

Across the five-day event, which will wrap up on November 26, the yuletide fun will continue through an assortment of craft workshops and live entertainment performances. Upcoming talks at the event also include How to stay stylish this Christmas, Discover the ideal wines for Christmas day and Keep calm and relaxed during the stressful Christmas period.

Reflecting on the Christmas vibes of the event, Mama G told London World: “You can’t help but be festive when you get here. I’ve already heard lots of Christmas songs, I’ve met Santa and I’m getting ready for panto. It doesn’t get more festive than that!”

Those wanting to head to the Ideal Home Show Christmas, Cake & Bake Show and Eat & Drink Festival Christmas events this week, here’s how to get tickets and how to get to the Kensington venue. 

Where to buy tickets for Ideal Home Show Christmas 2023

Tickets are available in advance online and include entry to the Eat & Drink Festival Christmas and the Cake & Bake Show.

On weekdays, tickets cost £14 in advance or £20 on the door. Concessions are available for over 60s. Under 15s go free. At the weekend, tickets cost £16 in advance or £22 on the door. Concessions are available for over 60s and children aged 7-15, and children under six go free.

The nearest tube station is Kensington (Olympia) on the London Overground network, with West Kensington and Barons Court also within walking distance.