Central London

20 August 2009 to 31 December 2009

Imperial War Museum London SE1 6HZ[map]

Seventy years after World War II began, the Imperial War Museum London looks at how Britain prepared for war. 20 Aug-31 Dec

28 December 2009 to 30 December 2009

Royal Festival Hall SE1 8XX[map]

Delightful animated family film with live orchestra accompaniment at Royal Festival Hall on Southbank. 28-30 Dec

10 December 2009 to 3 January 2010

Barbican EC2Y 8DS[map]

Contemporary hip-hop show at London's Barbican, combining street dance with a bold urban soundtrack. 10 Dec-3 Jan

30 October 2009 to 7 March 2010

British Library NW1 2DB[map]

London's British Library brings its remarkable photography collection to light. Until 7 Mar

1 October 2009 to 17 January 2010

Tate Modern SE1 9TG[map]

Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons at Pop Life: Art in a Material World at London's Tate Modern. Until 17 Jan

18 November 2009 to 7 March 2010

Design Museum SE1 2YD[map]

Discover the importance of ergonomics and how good design affects our everyday life in this new exhibition. Until 7 Mar

3 December 2009 to 6 February 2010

Donmar Warehouse WC2H 9LX[map]

The Donmar Warehouse presents a portrait of Mark Rothko in a play by John Logan, directed by Michael Grandage. 3 Dec-6 Feb

30 September 2009 to 10 January 2010

Barbican Art Gallery EC2Y 8DS[map]

Explore Robert Kusmirowski's Second World War bunker at London's Barbican. Until 10 Jan

30 June 2009 to 30 December 2009

Victoria and Albert Enterprises Limited SW7 2RL[map]

The remarkable Gilbert collection arrives at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Open now

15 December 2009 to 24 December 2009

Queen Elizabeth Hall SE1 8XX[map]

Comic legends Ronnie Corbett and Sandi Toksvig host a festive variety show at London's Southbank Centre. 15-24 Dec

3 November 2009 to 3 January 2010

151 – 189 Harper Road SE1 6AE[map]

Roger Hiorns has transformed a derelict London flat, encrusting the interior with glittering blue crystals. Until 3 Jan

5 December 2009

Regent Street and Oxford Street W1B 4PH[map]

Are you a VIP – a Very Important Pedestrian? Then make your way down to Oxford Street and Regent Street this Christmas. 5 Dec

17 September 2009 to 22 December 2009

Somerset House Trust WC2R 1LA[map]

Explore the glamorous world of fashion and discover how fashion images are made at London's Somerset House. Until 22 Dec

4 December 2009 to 30 December 2009

Leicester Square Theatre WC2H 7BX[map]

An ex-Big Brother housemate and drag queen Bette Rinse star in this alternative panto at Leicester Square Theatre. 4-30 Dec

11 December 2009 to 13 December 2009

Queen Elizabeth Hall SE1 8XX[map]

London's Queen Elizabeth Hall hosts an exhilarating festive concert of traditional and modern Christmas music. 11-13 Dec

30 March 2010 to 24 April 2010

London Coliseum WC2N 4ES[map]

Top dance companies perform at the London Coliseum, including special guest appearances by Carlos Acosta. 30 Mar-2 May

30 November 2009

Various venues [map]

Celebrate St Andrew's Day – Scotland's national day – in London. 30 Nov

1 March 2010

Various venues [map]

Celebrate St David's Day – the Welsh national day – in London in 2010. 1 Mar

15 October 2009 to 31 March 2010

London Transport Museum WC2E 7BB[map]

Discover how transport shaped suburbia in a fascinating new exhibition at London Transport Museum. Until 31 Mar

16 November 2009 to 28 November 2009

Sadler's Wells EC1R 4TN[map]

Don't miss this dazzling new festival of Indian music and dance at London's Sadler's Wells. 16-28 Nov