Festival spirits are bright across London this November, and there is truly something for every listener starting today and carrying on through the weekend. If you’re in the mood for festive music and a bit of holiday cheer, the New Wimbledon Theatre is hosting Step Into Christmas this evening. With a fantastic live band and vocalists bringing your favourite holiday songs to life, it’s a guaranteed way to get in the seasonal groove, according to London Theatreland.

For listeners who want to catch a world-class performance, the EFG London Jazz Festival is in full swing all week, featuring big names and new stars in jazz. The Barbican and Southbank Centre are buzzing with performances, including dynamic collaborations, film screenings about jazz history, and a host of free events. Highlights include Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater’s unique show, experimental jazz from the likes of Tortoise, and dazzling emerging talent, all outlined on the Barbican and Southbank Centre event lists.

Comedy fans should head over to the Top Secret Comedy Club this week for the long-running So You Think You’re Funny showcase, bringing the UK’s best new comic talents to the stage, as featured on Events for London. For something a bit different, the Aussie comedian Neel Kolhatkar will be performing in London for the first time, promising sharp, quick wit and energetic delivery.

If you’re after a cultural hit, on Friday, Alexandra Palace reopens its doors with A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, Mark Gatiss’s atmospheric reimagining of Dickens’s timeless classic. The production combines supernatural thrills with Victorian charm, running through the holiday season, based on previews from London Theatreland.

Art lovers are in luck too. The N22 Open Studios returns all week, as reported by Collage Arts, offering a rare chance to explore local creatives’ workspaces and pick up unique art. Wimbledon Windmill will also be holding an open day, perfect for families and history buffs, and the iconic Hampton Court Palace Gardens are still glorious, making for a scenic afternoon stroll as described by Ian Visits.

To add a touch of nostalgia or pick up a one-of-a-kind gift, check out vintage fairs at Bloomsbury and Camden, along with the Midcentury Modern fair. For those who want to tap into London’s quirkier side, there are classic car meet-ups in Waterloo and a chance to see the ancient tradition of locking up the Tower of London in person.

And don’t forget, the Being Human Festival wraps up today with a series of free talks and creative activities celebrating the humanities, according to the festival’s official site.

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