Canary Wharf Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Canary Wharf and surrounding areas
Canary Wharf sparkles for Christmas 2025 with dramatic Holiday lights and seasonal installations across the plazas and docks. Events like Canary Wharf Winter Lights and the Urban Makers Christmas Market 2025 offer festive events, boutique shopping and live music in the heart of the business district. Enjoy warm pop-ups, ice rinks and illuminated art pieces as the area provides things to do, holiday attractions and family-friendly activities that brighten the season.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsFestive West End destination with shopping and dining.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsAnnual lantern parade and trail with live stage performances.
Christmas Shows
15 eventsPeter Wright's classic production of The Nutcracker ballet.
Christmas Parties
15 eventsEarly booking incentive for complimentary fizz
Other Christmas Activities
30 eventsAnnual gift of a Norwegian Christmas tree to London.
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The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House
(London)
Peter Wright's classic production of The Nutcracker ballet.
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Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(London)
Annual gift of a Norwegian Christmas tree to London.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride London
(London)
Immersive theatrical Polar Express train journey with Santa visit.
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Christmas in Covent Garden
(London)
Festive West End destination with shopping and dining.
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Next Stop, Christmas
(London)
Festive family activities exploring London's transport history.
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Members-Only Christmas Carol Service at St Peter ad Vincula
(London)
Members-only carol service in historic chapel
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The biggest annual Christmas event in Canary Wharf is the Winter Lights Festival, featuring a trail of light installations and artworks throughout the area. Additionally, seasonal markets and the ice rink in Canada Square Park are popular festive highlights.
Canary Wharf’s unique holiday traditions include its focus on contemporary light art through the Winter Lights Festival and combining urban public spaces with festive markets and an ice rink, creating a modern holiday experience.
The best neighborhoods for Christmas lights in Canary Wharf include Westferry Circus, Wood Wharf, and Montgomery Square, where many of the festival’s key light installations are located.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found within the Canary Wharf estate and nearby public spaces, especially during December when artisan markets and vendor stalls set up for the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting the Winter Lights Festival’s light trail, exploring the permanent public art collection, and enjoying the seasonal markets, many of which have free entry.
Families can enjoy the Winter Lights Festival’s interactive installations, the ice rink in Canada Square Park, and festive markets offering kid-friendly food and activities, making Canary Wharf a welcoming holiday destination for all ages.