It might only be October, but London is already getting ready for Christmas. And the city looks so gorgeously glittery when adorned with so many lights… if you ask us, Crimbo can’t come soon enough.
To get properly in the mood, we’ve compiled a list of all the switch-on dates for London’s most dazzling light displays. Carnaby Street was the first to announce its big day, closely followed by Oxford Street and Covent Garden. But those are just a handful of the patches of the city due to be aglow throughout the festive period, so have a look what we know so far about all the switch-on dates across the city.
When do the London Christmas lights get turned on?
Oxford Street
Thursday November 2.
Carnaby Street
Thursday November 2.
Covent Garden
Tuesday November 7.
Regent Street
Thursday November 9.
St James’s
Thursday November 9.
Marylebone Village
Thursday November 9 at 6 pm.
Kew Gardens
Wednesday November 15.
Belgravia
Wednesday November 15.
Mayfair
Thursday November 16.
Chelsea
Saturday November 18.
Trafalgar Square
Thursday November 7.
How long are the Christmas lights on in London?
Christmas lights across the city tend to keep glistening until January 6, better known as the twelfth night. Keep an eye on our list of the best Christmas light displays in London for more details about timings of the big switch-on moments across the city.
Christmas in London
At Time Out, we work hard to keep you up-to-date on all the festive happenings across the city. We’re basically like elves. From the best Christmas shows and carol concerts to watch, to all the top markets for stocking-filler shopping, keep an eye on our Christmas hub for all the capital’s seasonal festivities.
Did you see that iconic ‘90s film ‘Cruel Intentions’ is coming to the West End as a musical?
Listen to Time Out’s brilliant new podcast ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’: episode 12 with Paul Feig in Mayfair is out now.
Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.
