Last updated: November 11, 2024
Welcome to your comprehensive guide for the holidays in Camden Town! Discover the top festive events and attractions. Whether you've called Camden Town home for years or just for the holidays, this guide ensures a joyful experience.
One of the highlights of the season is the dazzling Covent Garden Christmas lights, which twinkle above the iconic piazza, creating a magical atmosphere for visitors. The vibrant Leicester Square Christmas lights offer a whimsical display, featuring a charming Christmas market that adds to the festive spirit. And the enchanting Christmas at Kew is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it showcases beautifully illuminated pathways and stunning installations throughout the gardens. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Illuminated botanical garden with seasonal cheer and festive delights.
Christmas at Kew is a spectacular light trail through the Royal Botanic Gardens, featuring twinkling lights, seasonal sounds, and festive food vendors.
Where: Richmond | More Info: - Christmas at Kew
Spectacular LED light display with giant bells and baubles.
Covent Garden's Christmas lights feature over 260,000 LED lights illuminating the Piazza, Seven Dials, Neal's Yard, and surrounding streets, including a 55ft Christmas tree adorned with 30,000 LED lights and giant baubles.
Where: London | More Info: - Covent Garden Christmas lights
Immersive festive activities and live music in a historic London village.
Marylebone Village Christmas lights feature an array of festive activities, including artisan market stalls, live music, and immersive workshops like bauble painting and wreath making. The event culminates with the lighting of the village at 6 PM, hosted by BBC Broadcaster Jo Good and a soon-to-be-announced celebrity guest.
Where: London | More Info: - Marylebone Village Christmas lights
Glittering lights and festive shopping in Belgravia's historic streets.
Belgravia's charming streets are illuminated with twinkling Christmas lights, featuring independent shops, Father Christmas, his reindeer, and The Snowman from Sadler's Wells.
Where: London | More Info: - Belgravia Christmas lights
High-altitude mosaic light display on London's tallest building.
The Shard Christmas light display features vibrant mosaic-inspired designs across its top 20 storeys, created by the London School of Mosaic. The dynamic light show includes a larger-than-life snowman, a softly illuminated candle, and a bold green and gold pattern inspired by a Christmas brooch.
Where: London | More Info: - The Shard Christmas light display
Colour-changing LED display on a historic Christmas tree.
Leadenhall Market's Christmas Lights switch-on features a colour-changing LED display on an eight-metre tall real Christmas tree, accompanied by firework fountains and a twinkling light tunnel. The event includes performances by the London Youth Choir and guided walks through the market's rich history.
Where: London | More Info: - Leadenhall Market Christmas Lights switch-on
Circus-themed carnival with live music and puppet shows.
Join Angel Central for a carnival-style Christmas celebration featuring puppets, live music, and elves. The highlight is the Christmas light switch-on at 6:30 PM on Friday, 17th November, accompanied by live performances of songs from The Greatest Showman and Christmas classics.
Where: London | More Info: - Angel Central Christmas Lights switch-on
Spectacular fireworks display and light show.
Join us on King's Road for a day of family fun and festive cheer as we celebrate the start of the holiday season with live entertainment, a Christmas market, and the switching on of the Chelsea Christmas lights.
Where: London | More Info: - Chelsea Christmas Lights Switch On
Live music and dance performances with a firework finale.
Light Up Orpington is a vibrant Christmas celebration in Orpington High Street, featuring live music, dance performances, and a variety of fairground rides. The event includes a Santa's Grotto, free face painting, and craft sessions. The main stage at the foot of Knoll Rise will host a full line-up of live performances, culminating in a firework finale.
Where: Orpington | More Info: - Light Up Orpington
A guided tasting experience of Camden's diverse culinary offerings.
A culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Camden, showcasing the best local eats and hidden gems. Attendees will taste authentic dishes from various cultures, infused with the essence of this eclectic area. With expert guides leading the way, participants will learn about the history and stories behind the food and its makers.
Where: Camden | More Info: Secret Food Tours x Camden Market
Daring acrobatics and eye-popping stunts in a cabaret setting.
La Clique, a world-renowned cabaret show, returns to Leicester Square Spiegeltent for its 20th anniversary. This Olivier Award-winning spectacle features daring acrobatics, eye-popping stunts, and raucous comedy, blending circus, cabaret, and music in a unique and irreverent atmosphere.
Where: London | More Info: - Leicester Square Christmas lights
Hands-on gin-making experience with a professional distiller.
Learn the art of gin distillation at Half Hitch Micro-Distillery in Camden, where you can create your own bespoke gin using a range of ingredients and a modern still.
Where: Camden | More Info: - Half Hitch Gin School
Traditional Mexican performances and crafts.
Camden Market will host a vibrant celebration of Dia de los Muertos, featuring Mariachi el Mexicano, Mestizo Folklore Group, Atlachinolli Aztec Dancers, Colibri Dance Group, Catrinas Parade, Tropical Latin Band, Catufa Folk Dance, Sound Latino Radio, face painting, sugar skulls, and flower making.
Where: Camden | More Info: - Day of the Dead