The Best Christmas Ever 2026

TAM’s festival of live music: scene takeovers, the young artists of TAM Open Music Academy, and Dana Gillespie’s song as its theme, at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant & Castle.

Friday 4 December

The Big Christmas Hootenanny

Opening night of The Best Christmas Ever: Baker’s Dozen and special guests, two sets of originals, covers and Christmas classics. VIP doors 6pm, GA 6:30pm, show 7pm, after party until 1am (included with every ticket).

Wednesday 16 December

Dana Gillespie Live

Dana Gillespie live at TAM: Bowie's friend, the first London Mary Magdalene and the Queen of the Blues.

Every other night

Festival nights from £10

Live music, takeovers, young artists and festive nights. Team Tables and the Party Wall for parties.

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