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Christmas in Covent Garden

Festive decorations, a Christmas tree and the Market Building make this an easy stop on a West End walk.

Christmas decorations in Covent Garden, December 2012.
Tony Hisgett
WhenLights switch-on: 12 Nov 2026
WhereWest End
Season statusSwitch-on confirmed

Planning your visit

Combine the piazza with dinner or a theatre visit. It works well as a flexible stop between booked activities.

Tickets: what to check

The Christmas lights switch on on 12 November. Walking through the piazza is different from booking an individual performance, meal or experience; check those separately.

Check event details and ticket availability

Nearby ideas and further reading

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

An evening at the theatre

Add a musical to your Covent Garden visit

After the decorations and a meal, continue to The Lion King at the Lyceum or Mamma Mia! at the Novello. Matilda at the Cambridge is another option around Seven Dials. Choose your performance before deciding how long to browse.

Compare all 12 musicals and find performance availability →