Christmas in Covent Garden

Covent Garden is the West End’s most magical destination at Christmas. The neighbourhood’s 60 foot tree shimmers with 50,000 red LED lights and the Market Building glows with mirror balls turning in the vaulted ceilings. The pedestrianised cobbles are ideal for strolling and soaking up the festive atmosphere picking up treats from the Real Food Market or taking time to pat the live reindeer in residence each Saturday from 12 - 4pm on the Piazza.

In addition to the traditional loveliness that is a Covent Garden Christmas, the area will be hosting a brand new event this year and teaming up with LEGO to create the first advent calendar made entirely of bricks. The advent calendar will launch on the 1 December and each day at 4pm a door will open to reveal a bespoke LEGO surprise in the run up to Christmas.

Also new for this year the shopping streets of Russell Street, James Street, King Street and Henrietta Street will be adorned with a glittering lights display which includes over 150,000 pea lights leading the way to the Piazza. It all starts on the 7th November, when the lights are switched on and the famous London Gay Men’s Chorus will serenade visitors with its traditional and not so traditional tunes. With all the activity alongside some of the best restaurants in the West End and fantastic market stalls, coming to Covent Garden is the perfect day out this Christmas.