We’ve rounded up the best events and one-of-a-kind London experiences in Covent Garden to help you plan your next visit to the West End. Whether it’s exclusive pop-ups on the Piazza, in-store events, artist installations or discovering the latest new openings in the neighbourhood, we’ve got you covered for the ultimate day out in Central London.
Whether you're planning for your West End itinerary, visiting internationally or staying in the loop as a local, add these goings-on to your Covent Garden must-see list and check out all of the very best things to do in London.
Visit Covent Garden this weekend as Prada Beauty invites shoppers to discover the luxury collection of beauty and fragrance in their limited time Prada Picnic pop-up. To celebrate the start of spring, guests can enjoy complimentary ice cream and a chance to win Prada Beauty prizes throughout the day - plus shop the brand’s Paradoxe Eau de Parfum and the sell-out Astral Pink Lip Balm.
Opening times:
Friday 11am - 7.30pm, Saturday 10am - 7.30pm, Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm
📍Covent Garden East Piazza
📍Across Covent Garden
🗓 Until 30th March
Celebrate Ramadan throughout the month of March in Covent Garden. From halal-friendly dining to luxury sweet treats and gifting, experience a month of fasting and reflection in our neighbourhood.
Break your fast with Covent Garden's favourite halal-friendly spots, including special Iftar menus from Dishoom, Ramadan sweet treats from Laduree and plenty of halal dining options across Seven Dials and the Piazza.
📍Somerset House
🗓 Open until 13th April
Unearthing soil’s vital role in our planet’s future.
To celebrate World Soil Day, Somerset House announces new artists, additional details of contributing works, new digital programme, and an expansive public programme as part of its landmark exhibition, SOIL: The World at Our Feet, which opens on 23 January 2025 in the Embankment Galleries.
Inviting the audience to think about soil as much more than just dirt, this exhibition seeks to unlock the secrets of soil, emphasising how it is the priceless foundation of all life on Earth, and celebrating the everyday encounters that most of us don’t typically realise come from the soil.
This exhibition will also mark the launch of Somerset House at 25 – a milestone year as they mark the coming of age as the home of cultural innovators.
📍Across Covent Garden
🗓 30th March
From the ultimate shopping day out to fine-dining experiences, Covent Garden has plenty in store to make Mother's Day extra special. Whether you're celebrating with a grandma, aunt, a motherly figure or friend, treat her to a day of pampering, personalised experiences, foodie feasts and more.
📍9b Royal Opera House Arcade
🗓 Sunday 23rd March, 2pm-6pm
Visit the Molton Brown store in Covent Garden for a luxury event celebrating the launch of their new product "Bluebell and Wild Strawberry".
The store will play host to a calligrapher who will be offering beautiful bluebell illustrations onto fragrance bottles, gift bags and gift boxes - complimentary with any purchase. You can also personalise your purchases with bespoke names, initials and messages to add that extra special touch.
📍10 Henrietta Street
🗓 Monday 31st March
Mrs Riot is back with Musical Mondays, a riotous night packed with killer vocals from your favourite musical theatre performers, chats, games and endless fun. Hosted by West End superstar Grace Mouat (SiX, & Juliet, Mean Girls the Musical and more), Musical Mondays will play host to a line-up of some of the biggest names in musical theatre. Occurring on the last Monday of every month, Musical Mondays is the perfect opportunity to see your favourite musical theatre performers perform up close and personal like never before, then hit the stage for free open mic after the show!
Upcoming dates: 28th April, 26th May & 30th June
📍London Transport Museum
🗓 Until October
Visit the London Transport Museum this year for an afternoon of live performances from some of London's most talented, young classical and jazz musicians. Set against the unique backdrop of the museum's iconic collection, the performances are equipping young musicians at the start of their careers with real-world performance experience, and adding an unmissable bonus to your visit.
Visit on Friday afternoons for the Museum’s Transported by Culture: Music programme, where you can experience the stories of London and its transport history, whilst enjoying a musical performance from a future rising star.
Upcoming performances: 7th,14th,21st, 28th March: 2pm-3pm
📍Somerset House
🗓 10th-20th July
This July Somerset House brings you Somerset House Summer Series in partnership with American Express, an exciting eleven night line-up of unmissable performances in the iconic open-air courtyard. In celebration of Somerset House's 25th Birthday, the festival promises to be the best yet with powerful performances and some of the world's most influential artists.
This year's line up includes Rizzle Kicks, Freya Ridings, St. Vincent, FLO and more.
Make a day of your visit with hotel stays, dining in Covent Garden and a spot of shopping, plan your visit here.
📍29 Henrietta Street
🗓 Open now
Discover Nespresso's range of tastes and flavours at their Henrietta Street pop-up store. Browse the latest selection of coffee products, including capsules, machines and accessories to elevate your at-home coffee experience. You can even recycle your old coffee capsules in-store!
📍Trafalgar Square
🗓 21 - 22 June
Celebrate 20 years of West End LIVE with a weekend of outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.
Theatre’s biggest stars will perform some of London’s leading musicals and must-see new shows.
Saturday 21 June, 11am – 5pm & Sunday 22 June, 12 midday – 5pm
📍Bow Street Police Museum
🗓 Throughout April
The Bow Street Police Museum welcomes you to discover their new Suffragettes at Bow Street - The Fight for Hope programme and temporary exhibition, Museum after dark, Rosette workshops and the chance to #StandwithHope, the life-sized Lego suffragette.
Launching on Saturday 8th March to mark International Women's Day, the programme emphasises the importance of taking steps to acheive gender equality. Witness Maria Beadell in a live performance as Kitty Marion; listen to author Jennifer Godfrey talking about her book ‘Secret Missions of the Suffragettes’, and handle objects generously lent by the Glasgow Women’s Library and much more.
📍Across Covent Garden
🗓 12th-15th June
Celebrating London's creative scene and one of the West End's most fashionable neighbourhoods, head to Covent Garden this London Fashion Week. Create your own catwalk style with fashion from Ganni, Free People, A.P.C, Theory and many more fashion flagships.
As London's Beauty Quarter, shop some of the biggest beauty names starting with favourites from CHANEL, Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury and Glossier
Open daily 10am - 6pm
Whether you're new to ballet and opera or you've loved them all your life, Royal Opera House something for you.
From incredible tours, free family activities to extraordinary lunchtime experiences there is always something happening in the Royal Opera House.
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With over 200 stores to choose from, Covent Garden is one of London’s hottest shopping destinations.
From complimentary beauty makeovers to monogramming and personalisation services, we’ve rounded up the very best services and experiences on offer in the area.
Enjoy over 55 locations and 1,300+ seats available
📍1 Aldwych Hotel, London
Experience the ultimate afternoon tea for the whole family, from big kids to children, immerse yourself in the world of Roald Dahl's magical literature with the Charlie and Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych.
📍8-9 James Street
🗓 Every Friday and Saturday evening
Immerse yourself in an evening of delicious dining and entertainment at at Gaucho Covent Garden. Enjoy a three-course meal paired with a glass of Chandon upon arrival at the restaurant, alongside a half bottle of wine per guest. In your evening of dance and dining, watch enchanting tango performances, while you enjoy your main.
Post-performance, head down to the restaurant basement and indulge in a selection of cocktails, wine, and sparkling fizz.
