Seven Dials Christmas Light Switch On

Seven Dials is partnering this Christmas with housing and homelessness charity Shelter. Londoners will have the chance to switch on the interactive Christmas light installation by making a donation to Shelter.

The event will be taking place on Thursday 14th November 2019 from 5-9pm in Seven Dials. Shoppers experience a festive evening filled with free seasonal activities, live music and beautiful decorations. The Christmas light installation will feature a “Starry Night” design: 650 giant stars across the interconnecting streets of Seven Dials. The installation will provide a memorable festive experience for visitors, whilst reminding us all that sleeping under the stars remains a harsh reality for thousands of homeless people in England and Wales.

There will be a charity “tap” point located on Earlham Street, where visitors can directly donate £3 to Shelter by tapping their bank cards. Upon receiving the donation, stars at each entrance to Seven Dials will twinkle to create a special sequence of lights. The switch-on moment will be at 6:30pm, with House Gospel Choir creating an electrifying fusion of house and gospel tunes featuring a group of incredible singers and a house band and DJ.

Get a fun head start on your Christmas shopping too, as participating shops in the area will be providing a 20% discount for ticket holders – several restaurants will be offering this discount as well. Grab a free glass of prosecco from the Seven Dials Prosecco Truck and enjoy free festive activities including wreath-making and eco-friendly glitter make-overs. Neal’s Yard Remedies will be offering complimentary skin consultations and goodie bags; offers and activities can also be found at Astrid & Miyu, Benefit, Duke & Dexter and Skinny Dip amongst many others. Shelter will also have an exclusive pop-up shop providing a full line up of upcoming events and activities.

To register for a free ticket please visit SevenDials.co.uk/Christmas and follow #SevenDialsChristmas for all updates.