

Christmas is now just days away, so you've missed the chance to get anything delivered that's in our Christmas Gift Guide, and who has time to actually go to the shops? If you've still got people to buy for, fear not! As there are lots of presents you can buy online and print out in seconds.
Whether it's that secret Santa in a few hours or present swapping with the family in the morning, you can still produce something impressive that looks like you've really made an effort. Of course, if you really don't know what to buy, you can always opt for a seasonal gift card or voucher, but if you want something more heartfelt, these instant gifts are the way to go.
Experiences and events rule when it comes to instant gifting. You can also look at a range of subscription options, from magazines to vinyl to clothing. Here are some of our favourite options available to order now.
Best instant gifts for 2025
Has someone you know always wanted to learn to play the guitar (or bass or ukulele)? Well, now they can with the help of Fender's dedicated app. The subscription service costs £9.99 or £89.99 a year, so you can gift someone a membership that will have them striking the right chord in no time.
You like a drink but can you really mix your drink? These Mixology courses guide you through the concepts of cocktail making and let you create four drinks of your own (that you can then enjoy). The courses are available in cities across the UK with prices from £75 per person.
Here's a way to ensure that this person doesn't always turn up in that same old outfit. Stitch Fix allows you to set your own monthly budget (plus a £10 admin fee). It will then send you clothes to try on and buy if you like them – or send back if you don't. Maybe not the easiest to buy for someone, unless you're willing to trust them with your credit card details, but good for close family.
Qobuz is a high-quality streaming service that delivers music at 24-bit and up to 192kHz. The Studio package give you access to over 90 million tracks with offline listening too. Membership is just under £11 a month but you can gift a 3-month subscription for just £38.97.
One of my favourite gifts is getting tickets for a gig or show that the person will really love. It's easy, it's instant and it's personal. There are a range of sites for tickets, both straight from the venue or buyer-to-buyer. Ticket swap is designed purely for the latter, and promises a cap of 20% above face value on all tickets.
What better gift than the world's most essential tech and lifestyle upgrade advice delivered right to you? T3 magazine is filled with reviews of the hottest new gadgets, as well as incredible technology you've never heard of, but you need to know. It's the perfect gift, whether that's for someone else or just for yourself… and you can get it now at a special price from just £2.62 an issue!
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As T3's Editor-in-Chief, Mat Gallagher has his finger on the pulse for the latest advances in technology. He has written about technology since 2003 and after stints in Beijing, Hong Kong and Chicago is now based in the UK. He’s a true lover of gadgets, but especially anything that involves cameras, Apple, electric cars, musical instruments or travel.
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