The Grand Hall at Christmas, with fairy lights hanging from the cielings, people eating and laughing at long trestle tables, and festive decorations and lighting hanging all around.

BAC Community Christmas Day Party

25 Dec

Come and celebrate the festive season with Battersea Arts Centre

We are delighted to be hosting our annual Christmas Day party in the spirit of bringing our community together. Please join us on Thursday 25th December for a free festive celebration. 

There will be a variety of music, entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus and much more! 

We are thrilled to be partnering with Waste Not Want Not Battersea to provide a sustainable and delicious feast that is sourced from leftover produce donated by the local community.  

RSVP

Please reserve your free space by Wednesday 11th December.

RSVP WITH THIS FORM

You can also reserve your space by email, telephone or in person with a member of our team at the Welcome Desk at Battersea Arts Centre 

Our box office is open Monday to Saturday 5pm-8pm. Our box office will be open throughout the day on weekends in December. 

Email: christmas@bac.org.uk   

Telephone: 020 7223 2223 

We will request the following details from you: 

  • Number of guests and if any children are attending 
  • Contact details
  • Home address
  • Dietary requirements 
  • Access requirements 
  • Transport 

If you need support getting to BAC on the day, we are offering a transport service. This will be via a minibus and taxis depending on your location.  

We will send an itinerary for the day shortly before the event and may reach out to you beforehand via your preferred method of communication if we require further information. 

Thank you to Battersea United Charities for their generous donation, without which this would not be possible. 

ACCESS

This event takes place in person in our Grand Hall. This space is on the ground floor with step-free access via a lift.  

This is a Relaxed event. We invite you to make yourself comfortable and come and go as you need. A temporary Chill Out Space will be available near the Grand Hall auditorium. 

SUPPORT US

This magical day is only possible through the kindness, generosity and support of our local partners and helpers. If you have some time to spare on the day or in the week leading up to it, or would like to provide a donation to the event, please read the information below.  

Volunteering 

Join us on Christmas Day for a few hours to bring festive merriment to all. There are a variety of roles available to support both on the day itself and in the lead up to the event.  

Roles: 

  • Setting Up 
  • Welcoming guests 
  • Serving Lunch 
  • Managing the cloakroom 
  • Socializing with Guests 
  • Grotto Elf 
  • Entertainer 
  • Transport Co-Ordination 
  • Clearing down 
  • Food Preparation 
  • Space Decoration 

If you are interested please fill out the following form below. We will send you our volunteer info pack ahead of the big day.

BAC Christmas Day Volunteer Sign-up Form

If you would like to support in any other way such as performing music, leading an activity, or even being our Santa Claus, please reach out to us at christmas@bac.org.uk.  

Gift Donations:  

We will be providing a raffle on the day and are accepting donations. These can be delivered to BAC at the Welcome Desk Monday to Saturday 9am-8pm. We are looking for the following donations: 

  • Children’s toys, activities or books 
  • Experiences – either individual or group 
  • Quality gifts 

If you would like to offer any other support, please contact us at christmas@bac.org.uk. 

CHRISTMAS DAY 2024

OUR PARTNERS

The exterior of Battersea Arts Centre from across the street. A large Victorian building with arched windows and a weather vane on its roof.