Christmas light switch-on in London – 2024

The start of the festive season has to be all about London’s Christmas light switch-ons – and we’re spoiled for choice with so many amazing festive lights in the city! Take a look at our round-up below, so you can mark the dates in your diary.

Oxford Street - 5th November

On 5th November Oxford Street will kick start the festive season with the switch on of the iconic Christmas lights. 300,000 stars will dangle above Oxford Street, bringing joy to the nation. Visitors will also be treated to street entertainment and in-store offers and activations.

Regent Street - 7th November

Regent Street will be welcoming back the festive twinkling angels to glisten above Regent street, bringing festive cheer and joy.

Carnaby - 7th November

Carnaby Street presents ‘Into the Light’ from Thursday 7th November, the new installation will be a first-of-its-kind approach to Christmas lights in London embodying thoughtful and contemporary design that celebrates the creativity and rebellious nature of Soho.

Wrapping Carnaby Street in a contemporary glow, over 60,000 LEDs will transform Carnaby Street this festive season with mesmerising light shows for visitors to enjoy.

On the same night there will be a shopping and dining event, to stay up to date on what is happening visit

https://www.carnaby.co.uk/archive/christmas-in-soho-carnaby-street/

Covent Garden - 12th November

On Tuesday 12th November, visitors to the area will watch as the neighbourhood’s magnificent decorations and lights are turned on, including the illumination of the iconic 55ft Christmas tree, situated on the West Piazza. 

Last year saw the arrival of Covent Garden’s new decorations, which included 40 gigantic bells with bows, 12 giant baubles and 8 spinning mirror balls, suspended inside the historic Market Building.

This year there will be a brand-new lighting scheme sweeping the streets of Seven Dials, featuring a further 150,000 LED lights across the streets and within Neal’s Yard.  

Visitors can also enjoy a 7 week festive-filled programme, which include pop-ups, family-friendly experiences, exclusive shopping events, surprise performances and drink, dining and entertainment offers.

For more updates visit https://www.coventgarden.london/

Marylebone Village - 13th November

Marylebone Village is hosting its annual Christmas lights switch-on event, Merry Marylebone, on Wednesday 13 November (between 3-8pm). Visitors will enjoy special late-night shopping offers and activations, market stalls, family friendly festive workshops, a Ferris wheel, Santa’s grotto, roaming music, a charity tombola, and more.

The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm by a special guest (TBC).

For more updates visit https://www.marylebonevillage.com/

Savile Row - 14th November

Bespoke tailoring district, Savile Row will be lighting up the sky with the iconic a pair of shears. The golden shears will be cutting through a glittering swathe of ‘fabric’.

The festive lights will illuminate The Row, from the corner of Clifford Street and finishing on the corner of Burlington Gardens, adjacent to the Royal Academy of Arts.  

For more information visit www.onsavilerow.com