If you’re looking for after dark Christmas mischief there is nowhere quite like Vauxhall! We’ve got nightlife in our DNA.

Whether you want glitter, live music, camp chaos or a proper Christmas night out, you’ll find a floor to move on.

Our guide pulls together the best spots for dancing your way through December, celebrating the season Vauxhall-style: loud, proud and full of energy.

The Swinging Mandarins Christmas at Tamesis Dock

A floating jazz party on the Thames featuring an 11-piece band, sparkling views and proper festive classics. It’s upbeat, a bit nostalgic, and all for a brilliant cause — raising funds for Equal Aqua Uganda. Come aboard for a Christmas night with heart.

The Swinging Mandarins Christmas at Tamesis Dock
When Wed 3 Dec, Doors 6:30pm, music 7:30pm
Where Tamesis Dock, Albert Embankment, SE1 7TY
Price £10
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The Big Gay Cancer Quiz & Disco at The Eagle

Hosted by the incomparable Just May, this quiz is loud, camp, and absolutely iconic. Expect irreverent questions, disco bangers, drag energy and a big community heart — all supporting cancer awareness in LGBTQ+ spaces.

The Big Gay Cancer Quiz & Disco at The Eagle
When Wed 4 Dec, Doors 7pm, Quiz 8pm
Where The Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY
Price £10
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Doggie Sunday Social at The Cock Tavern

Dogs in jumpers. Humans with cocktails. Portrait sessions. A vet on hand. This is the ultimate festive social for Vauxhall’s four-legged community — an adorable, mildly chaotic, heart-melting evening celebrating pups of all shapes and sizes. Bring your dog or simply come to admire.

Doggie Sunday Social at The Cock Tavern
When Sun 7 Dec, 5pm
Where The Cock Tavern, 23 Kennington Road, SE1 7QA
Price Free
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‘Growled’ at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern

The RVT panto is absolute Vauxhall royalty — hilariously camp, brilliantly written, and packed with jokes-per-minute. This year, they’re taking on Beauty & The Beast (but make it twisted), with a killer cast and proper queer sparkle. Book early: It always sells out.

'Growled' at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern
When Late Nov – Early Jan, Doors 7pm, show 8pm
Where Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY
Price £20 to £23
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Unlimited Karaoke Mondays at Jihwaja Vauxhall

Mondays in December = unlimited karaoke for £15. Bring your mates, order Korean BBQ, and belt Mariah with zero shame. It’s rowdy, joyful and exactly the kind of festive fun Vauxhall excels at.

Unlimited Karaoke Mondays at Jihwaja Vauxhall
When Mondays in Dec, 5pm-3am
Where 353 KENNINGTON LANE, SE11 5Q
Price £15
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Christmas at The Garden Vauxhall

A heated winter garden packed with comedy, live music, DJs, mulled wine, 2-for-1 cocktails and themed events. It’s the perfect place for those nights  when “one quick drink” turns into five.

Thursday Night Live, from 6pm
Thu–Sat: Vauxhall Comedy, doors 5pm, show 8pm
Sleigh Fridays, from 5pm
Sat: Sports & themed events from 12pm

Christmas at The Garden Vauxhall
When Thurs – Sun, 6pm till late
Where The Garden Vauxhall, 6A South Lambeth Place, SW8
Price Various
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