Visit Covent Garden this winter to experience a festive magic takeover of our iconic Piazza, Market Building, Neal's Yard, Seven Dials and surrounding streets!
Last year Covent Garden introduced a brand new decoration scheme for the first time in almost a decade. Inspired by a traditional Christmas, Covent Garden’s world-famous festive installation with over 40 gigantic bells with bows, 12 giant baubles and 8 spinning mirror balls, all displayed in our iconic Market Building will return for thousands to enjoy over November and December this year
Experience the magic of Christmas in London with a visit to Covent Garden. Here's a flavour of our immersive festive period across our neighbourhood:
📍 West Piazza South Hall, Covent Garden
🗓 Throughout November - January
Back by popular demand, the most magical photo moment has returned to Covent Garden, courtesy of Santa Claus himself. The traditionally decorated sleigh is reconditioned 1884 carriage hand painted by British artist James Gemmill. Our sleigh is a free photo opportunity. *Please note no reindeer or Santa himself will be visiting with the Covent Garden sleigh and from 9pm - 9am the sleigh will be roped off.
📍West Piazza
🗓 6th-31st December
Have yourself a white Christmas with Covent Garden's daily snow showers. Adding to the family fun this December, this FREE experience is a sprinkling of festive fun, guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit with flurries on the hour every hour between midday and 9pm daily.
📍East Piazza
🗓 Until 23rd December
Offering a cosy, winter warmer escape this December, visit The Covent Garden Chalet to get into the ultimate festive spirit. Relax in the chalet-style pop-up, indulge in a selection of festive tipples including warming mulled wine, hot chocolate and signature hot cocktails, in addition to small bites like churros, mince pies and more.
With a cosy alpine atmosphere and delicious food and drinks in-store, The Covent Garden Chalet promises to provide the ultimate après-ski vibes.
Celebrate the start of the festive season with our Winter Warmer Festival. From hot chocolate and mulled wine to the SUSHISAMBA Patrón terrace, discover the best spots to celebrate across the neighbourhood.
Discover late night shopping, dining offers and feel good performances every Thursday throughout November and December with the return of Festive Thursdays.
📍 Somerset House
🗓 Until 12th January 2025
Famous for being one of London's favourite winter experiences, SKATE at Somerset House celebrates the festive period with unrivalled skating and Christmas vibes. Enjoy skating on the beautiful ice-rink beside the 40ft Christmas tree, with contemporary music and a selection of great food and drink from pop up restaurants and bars, including The Chalet and rink-side views at Skate Lounge by Whispering Angel.
Hosting everything from skating lessons with Skate School to trailblazing DJs partying into the evening, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Visitors can also do start their festive shopping from the pop-up Shelter Boutique by HSBC UK, stocking a handpicked selection of pre-loved clothing, homewares and gifts.
📍14-15 Henrietta Street
🗓 Open daily through Christmas
This festive season, Henri have bought the Alps to the heart of Covent Garden, right on the doorstrp of Henrietta Hotel. A cosy outdoor escape, Henri Chalet will be serving up Grey Goose and St.Germain cocktails, alongside a menu from chef Jackson Boxer.
As a weekend treat, Henri are also serving a Raclette Duet, available on Saturday and Sunday lunch only. Best washed down with a glass of red, it is the pause for sustenance amid a hectic Christmas shopping spree.
📍Royal Opera House
🗓 Until 6th January
From fairy tale performances to mince pies, festive cocktails, and specially curated Christmas gift-shopping, the Royal Ballet and Opera has Christmas covered.
On stage, enjoy family friendly shows like The Royal Ballet’s Cinderella and The Royal Opera’s Hansel and Gretel, a classic opera and beautiful Christmas love story with La bohème, or a modern twist on a Greek myth with Lost Dog’s Ruination.
Off stage, visit the Royal Ballet and Opera’s first ever tutu tree in the Linbury Foyer and follow the beautiful snow theme through the entire House. Enjoy festive feasts and delicious Christmas cocktails at the Piazza Restaurant and Piazza Terrace Bar, as well as mince pies and specialty hot chocolates in the RBO Café.
Bringing the Christmas magic to Seven Dials Market with snowfall like you’ve never seen before, the Banana Warehouse is transforming into London’s biggest indoor snow globe!
Snowfall timings until Christmas:
Wednesday - 8:30
Thursday - 8:30
Friday - 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30
Saturday - 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30
Covent Garden’s iconic 60-foot British grown handpicked Christmas tree is decorated with over 30,000 lights and wrapped up with a picture perfect tag and bow.
📍 Covent Garden, including Seven Dials
🗓 Every Thursday until 19th December
Take a break from your Christmas shopping and festive dining to revel in the live performances of the London International Gospel Choir and The London Gay Men's Chorus throughout November and December, raising donations for Save the Children.
Spreading festive cheer throughout the streets of Covent Garden, these performances are guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit.
Thursday 19th December: The London Gay Men's Chorus
Wax Seal: Wednesday 18th December
Add a touch of festive magic to your gift box. In-store stylists will be on hand to finish your gift with a bespoke Merry Christmas stamp in your choice of red or green wax, adding a personalised touch to make it truly showstopping.
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This Christmas welcomes the arrival of a brand-new festive lighting scheme throughout the Seven Dials!
Featuring brand-new canopies of 150,000 LED twinkling lights, it is not one to miss this festive season.
Sweeping through the cobbled streets of Seven Dials, Christmas magic has taken over creating the ultimate festive feeling
Tucked away in Seven Dials, visit Neal's Yard for a glimpse of it's Christmas makeover, with a magnificent tree and adorned with stunning lights
Make everyday feel like Christmas!
Until 31st December
Visit Seven Dials Market this Christmas to get your hands on the tastiest dishes this festive season including:
📍Seven Dials Market, enter on Earlham Street or Short's Gardens
🗓 18th December 6:30pm-12am
Sleigh your way into the Christmas season at Slay Bells in Seven Dials Market, an unmatched festive takeover.
Expect surprise performances, Instagram opportunities, and the best of festive food and drinks! Gather your friends and family, don your best holiday outfit and get into the festive feels with a night of pure joy.
Take a step back in time at Miracle at Henrietta. With a nostalgic take on Christmas décor, Miracle is the perfect pitstop for a Christmas inspired cocktail or a hot drink. This year Miracle have magicked up a delicious menu of festive cocktails, guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit... and very merry!
Adorned with frosted Christmas trees and twinkling lights, visit SUSHISAMBA to enjoy a curated selection of festive cocktails, mocktails and signature dishes. Cocktails are available to drink in or takeaway, making for a comforting winter warmer to sip while you shop.
Uncover the best of festive feasts at some of Covent Garden's most popular dining destinations this Christmas:
All aboard for family fun at London Transport Museum with their 2024 series of winter festivities, perfect for the whole family, with kids going free!
With over 50 locations and 1,000+ seats, Covent Garden is still the ultimate al fresco dining destination this winter. With heated dining areas, enjoy the Piazza views at some of your favourite eateries this festive season.
From Friday 29 November the rooftop Piazza Restaurant and Terrace Bar will offer a festive three-course set menu serving Christmas classics made with the best local ingredients (£65pp).
The menu has festive favourites including a traditional turkey roast with pigs-in-blankets, duck fat roast potatoes, roast vegetables, gravy and chestnut stuffing, and a mouth-watering wild mushroom tart with an artichoke, spinach and goats cheese salad. Decadent desserts include cherry and amaretto Christmas pudding, and dark chocolate and pecan nut tart with mulled wine poached pears.
Looking for the ultimate Christmas Market in London this festive season? Did you know the Apple and Jubilee Markets in Covent Garden are available to shop all year round for gifting, not just throughout November and December. Find handmade and antique gifts for your loved ones in and around our iconic Market Building.
Feeling hungry? Head to Seven Dials Market for a range of Christmas menu specials this Winter with a variety of vendors serving cuisine types from all over the globe.
Christmas without the cost...
Monday 16th December - Piedmont's Joy: Barolo & Truffles. Visit The Petersham for an exclusive evening celebrating the classic union between Barolo and White Truffle, as the sommelier guides you through six wines. Book here.
