November in Vauxhall is full of festive fun and unique events! Start your Christmas celebrations with the Vauxhall One tree lighting on 28 November, followed by the hilarious pantos at The Garden and RVT.

Get creative with wreath-making workshops, or test your knowledge at The Pilgrim’s lively Sunday pub quiz. Vauxhall City Farm’s Young Farmers event kicks off on 9 November, and you won’t want to miss Myra DuBois bringing her cabaret brilliance to the RVT.

With Sunday roasts, Beefeater Tours, creative workshops at the Handbag Factory, and £8 swims at Vauxhall Leisure Centre, there’s plenty to keep you entertained this November!

Sunday 3rd

Pub Quiz Sunday at The Pilgrim

Head down to The Pilgrim Pub for 2-for-1 burgers, new cocktails, and a chance to win a £130 jackpot in their Pub Quiz! Bring your mates, show off your trivia skills, and enjoy a cracking night out in the heart of Vauxhall this November. Be there from 7pm—don’t miss it!

7.00pm | The Pilgrim Pub, 247 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QU | FREE

Thursdays 7th & 14th

Beefeater’s Christmas Distillery Tours – Local Discount!

Get into the festive mood with a special Christmas edition of Beefeater’s famous Distillery Tours! On Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th December, Beefeater is giving their classic tour a holiday twist—perfect for gin lovers and locals alike. Exclusive offer for BeInVauxhall followers: use code VAUXHALLONE24 for 10% off when booking. Not ready for the full tour? You can still pop by for some shopping or a drink at the bar. Tickets are limited though, so get yours soon!

With only 25 spaces per tour, book now and enjoy:
🍸 A welcome cocktail
🎄 A gin exhibition & tasting of 3 gins in the Christmas grotto
🏭 A full distillery tour
🎶 Live music at the bar after your tour!

11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm | Beefeater Distillery, 20 Montford Pl, London SE11 5DE | £25 per person 

Saturday 9th 

Vauxhall City Farm Young Farmers 

Curious about farming or love animals? Vauxhall City Farm is running a 6-week programme this November, where you can learn about farming, animal care, and sustainability, all while having fun! The programme is packed with activities on animal care, gardening, and well-being, with funded places available for children from low-income families, especially those receiving free school meals. Every Saturday, from 9th November – 14th December. 

9.00am–11.30am | 165 Tyers St, London SE11 5HS | Price: £72 per child for the 6 week programme. 

Sunday 17th  

Real Voices Sunday Sessions

Real Voices launches its Sunday Sessions—one-off scratch choir events right here in Vauxhall. Whether you love singing but can’t commit to a weekly choir or you already sing and want to do more, this is your chance! Create a special cover of a popular song in stunning 6+ part harmony and film the end result. Singing with others is a brilliant way to lift your spirits, and Sunday Sessions are a perfect way to end your week on a high. Open to anyone with a bit of group singing experience who fancies a challenge. Founded in Vauxhall in 2016, Real Voices now has 400 members singing across South London

5.30-7.30pm | Wheatsheaf Community Hall, SW8 2UP | FROM £10 

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th

Symposium: Strangelet at Gasworks

Join artists and curators including May Adadol Ingawanij, Mariam Elnozahy, AZ OOR, Jessica Kwok, Iris Long, Erik Martinson, Luigi Monteanni, Riar Rizaldi, and Stefan Tiron for a weekend of talks, screenings, and performances at Strangelet. Exploring the “weird and strange” through the lens of Sufism, this weekend is curated alongside Riar Rizaldi’s Mirage exhibition.

11am-5pm | 155 Vauxhall Street, SE11 5RH | FREE 

Friday, 22nd – Monday, 2nd December 

New Exhibition: Wendy Brooke-Smith at The Handbag Factory

Pop over to The Handbag Factory and explore a beautiful exhibition from contemporary landscape artist Wendy Brooke-Smith. Her stunning paintings and drawings capture the passage of time, the changing tides of the Thames, and scenes from the British and Irish coastlines.

11am–5pm | The Handbag Factory, 3 Loughborough Street, Vauxhall, London SE11 5RB – Gallery 1 | FREE

Sunday 24th 

Sunday Cabaret with Myra DuBois at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern!

Don’t miss out on a Sunday cabaret spectacular with the one and only Myra DuBois at the legendary Royal Vauxhall Tavern! Known for her sharp wit and incredible performances, Myra’s show guarantees an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and top-tier entertainment. This exclusive London show is one not to miss!

4:00pm-11:00pm | RVT, 372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY | Advance tickets are £11 plus booking fee.

Thursday 28th

Christmas is officially back in Vauxhall!

Join us as we kick off the festive season with our annual Christmas light switch-on! From 5pm, warm yourself up with hot chocolate and a freshly baked pastel de nata—the ultimate winter treat. Gather round for the big countdown at 5:15pm when we’ll light up Vauxhall with a dazzling display of Christmas lights. Stick around for live performances from the talented Boury Academy. Let’s get the festive cheer started—Merry Christmas, Vauxhall!

5.00pm- 6.00pm | Vauxhall Tube Station Entrance | Free

From Friday 29th

Pantomime Season in Vauxhall: Two Shows You Can’t Miss! 

Get ready for the 2024 festive season in Vauxhall with not one but two hilarious and outrageous pantos that will have you lol’ing all the way through Christmas!

Royal Vauxhall Tavern presents ‘Wolfed’

Join the RVT for its 2024 panto, Wolfed, a cheeky and unique take on the Big Bad Wolf story. Expect an evening full of campy characters, clever twists, and bold performances that will leave you in stitches. Known for its signature flair, the RVT’s pantos are always a must-see, so grab your tickets early and get ready for a riotous night of fun!

7:00pm-11:45pm | RVT, 372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY| £20 to £23

The Garden Vauxhall presents the Pantomime ‘Snow White’

For something a bit spicier, head to The Garden Vauxhall for Snow White: London’s Naughtiest Adults-Only Pantomime! Following up on last year’s hit Jack And His Giant Bigstalk, this raucous production is packed with raunchy humour, outrageous characters like Queen Chlamydia and Prince Donkey Dick of Vauxhall, and feel-good anthems. Expect plenty of laughs, dazzling sets, and cheesy singalongs in this over-18s-only panto.

7:30PM-10:00PM | The Garden, SW8 1QZ | £40.00 + booking fee*

Ongoing 

Swim for Just £8 at Vauxhall Leisure Centre!

Looking for a fun way to stay active? Head to Vauxhall Leisure Centre, where you can enjoy a swim for just £8! Whether you’re keen to swim some laps or just relax in the water, this affordable option makes it easy to fit some exercise into your routine. Grab your towel, book your session, and dive into a splash of fun and fitness!

Everyday | Various | 50 S Lambeth Rd, London SW8 1DY | £8

From Monday 25 November to Thursday 5 December 2024

Christmas Wreath Workshops Windmill Florists

Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas wreath-making workshops, where you’ll create your wreath from scratch using a variety of seasonal foliage. The two-hour workshops include a demonstration, full tuition, all materials, and festive refreshments to keep you cosy. Book your spot soon—these workshops book out quickly!

11.00 am to 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, and 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm  | Windmill Flowers, Kennington, SE11 5DW | £65