From all of us here at Shakespeare’s Globe, we wish you a joyful festive season and look forward to a bright and hopeful 2022. 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.

Measure for Measure in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Performances of Measure for Measure until 31 December 2021 have now been cancelled, and we’ll be taking a short break and reopening the doors to our Sam Wanamaker Playhouse from 4 January 2022. If you had a ticket for one of our cancelled performances, our Box Office team will have been in touch.

Measure for Measure will continue to run from 4 – 15 January 2022 and tickets are still available. We cannot wait to welcome you into our candlelit Playhouse once more in the New Year!

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 30 December 2021, with  Covid-19 health & safety measures in place.

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! Tours run from 10.00am until 23 December, and from 27 to 31 December, before resuming in the New Year from 6 January 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 our newly relaunched subscription streaming service, Globe Player, to a feast of articles and stories on our Blog, you can always stay connected to the Globe online.