The Blackhorse Lane beerhall will host events including bingo, a curling competition, and an orchestral show this festive period
Walthamstow’s enormous social venue, Big Penny Social, has announced its jam-packed Christmas events programme.
On Friday 20th November, Big Penny Curling Club – which in its fourth year is becoming a regular fixture on many a Walthamstow local’s festive to-do list – returns to the Big Penny Studio, transforming the space into an incredibly festive, ice-free curling experience.
With four ice-free lanes, families, friends and co-workers can get together and get invested in some light hearted Christmas competition. Expect especially festive food, mulled wine, retro cheer. Guests can also squeeze in a visit to games hall, Flukes.
Big Penny Social’s hit games hall Flukes will offer guests and locals the opportunity to belt out their favourite Christmas chart topper, with bookable karaoke booths and festive cocktails, all throughout the season. A great location for Christmas parties, get togethers and on Sundays – family friendly games, Flukes also offers darts, shuffleboard and pool, on a pay per play basis.
For groups of 10+ looking to go the extra mile for friendsmas, the festive family get together, or the team Christmas party in Walthamstow – Big Penny Social offers party packages for groups and businesses starting from just £35pp, including: Big Penny’s wide range of beverages (with a no and low alcohol range and gluten free options on tap), a seasonal festive menu for sit down celebrations complete with Christmas table dressings, and a few rounds of festive fun at Flukes or Big Penny Curling Club.
For arts, crafts and lovers of all things festive decor – Big Penny Social plays home to several workshops, bazaars and fairs. Locals can pick and purchase their Christmas tree at the Christmas Tree Market from 27th November, get creative at Big Penny’s Christmas Workshop Bazaars on Monday 30th November and Monday 7th December, and make their very own festive wreath with Bloom of the Block on Tuesday 1st December.
Other festive entertainment highlights at Big Penny Social include: The Merry Drop – a take on Big Penny Social’s regular free Saturday night party for adults – The Penny Drop. Expect the biggest floor fillers, guaranteed to get the whole group up and dancing, plus the very best Christmas hits, of course.
With Sounds Familiar’s Music Quiz on 10th December, Eve Wrestling returning with ‘A Night On The Naughty List’ on Friday 11th December, and R Voices Choir hosting a Christmas Number 2’s Singalong on Saturday 19th December – the festive fun starts at Big Penny Social this Christmas.
For music loving families, Big Penny Social will host musicians united by their passion of bringing quality music to children and their families – Mrs H and the Singalong Band with their Christmas Special performance on Saturday 28th November 2026.
The iconic film The Snowman will be played Live in Concert with the London Graduate Wind Orchestra on Sunday 6th December 2026, Basement Orchestra return with their sell out singalong Christmas special on Sunday 13th December, and baby friendly concert – Baby Gospel Christmas Special will bring young families together Sunday 20th December.
As is tradition, Big Penny Social will also open on Saturday 26th December for the venue’s legendary Boxing Day Quiz and of course it’ll be the best place to catch the Boxing Day football on the big screen.
For bookings and more information on Big Penny Social’s Christmas season go here
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