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Christmas lights

Carnaby Christmas Lights

Carnaby’s 2026 display takes a 1990s-inspired direction with Press Play on Christmas. Its compact streets make a natural stop on a Soho and West End evening walk.

WhenSwitch-on: 4 Nov 2026
WhereCarnaby, Soho
Season statusConfirmed

Planning your visit

Combine Carnaby with Regent Street after both displays have switched on. Leave space for crowds and a warm stop rather than timing every street precisely.

Tickets: what to check

The street display can be enjoyed without buying a guided tour. Individual shops, restaurants and ticketed activities have their own prices.

Check event details and ticket availability

Nearby ideas and further reading

Explore our christmas lights guide and ticket-buying advice before choosing your next stop.

An evening at the theatre

A Soho evening with a musical

Carnaby works well as a flexible stop before dinner and a show. Compare Moulin Rouge! at the Piccadilly and Oliver! at the Gielgud. Book the performance first, then fit the lights around it.

Compare all 12 musicals and find performance availability →