Covent Garden Christmas Lights
Visitors can experience more than 300,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Piazza and surrounding neighbourhood. The celebration features live festive performances and a countdown leading up to the button push moment. Displays include a British-grown Christmas tree on the West Piazza alongside gold bells, mirror balls, and baubles decorating the Market Building. Guests can also stop by The Box Office Bar on the Piazza for seasonal drinks like mulled wine.
What to Expect
Over 300,000 sparkling lights illuminate the Piazza and surrounding neighbourhood.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Organizer
Covent Garden London
Food & Drink
The Box Office Bar on the Piazza serves winter-inspired seasonal drinks, including mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas light lovers and families
Vibe
Festive and sparkling
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Nearby parking garages are available; opening hours vary, and fees and the Central London Congestion Charge apply.
Tips & Advice
- Use Covent Garden Tube station for the shortest approach; it is a one-minute walk from the event area.
- Consider Leicester Square Tube station as an alternative, five minutes’ walk away, or Charing Cross, six minutes away.
- Cycle visitors can use docking stations on Southampton Street, Bow Street, or the corner of Russell and Wellington Streets.
- If driving, budget for nearby garage fees as well as the daily Central London Congestion Charge.
- Wrap up warmly for the outdoor Piazza and neighbourhood displays, especially if staying for the performances and countdown.
Special Events & Promotions
- Festive-season deals on West End theatre tickets.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the lights switch-on?
There are live festive performances and a countdown to the button push.
What can I see around the Piazza?
The displays include more than 300,000 lights, gold bells, mirror balls and baubles on the Market Building, and a British-grown Christmas tree on the West Piazza.
Where can I get a seasonal drink?
The Box Office Bar on the Piazza serves seasonal drinks, including mulled wine.
How can I get to Covent Garden by public transport?
Covent Garden is the closest Tube station. Leicester Square, Charing Cross and Holborn are also within walking distance; buses serve Trafalgar Square and Aldwych.
Where can I park nearby?
There are parking garages nearby; opening hours vary, and parking fees and the Central London Congestion Charge apply.
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