Covent Garden Christmas Market

Covent Garden Christmas Market

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. Here’s a flavour of our immersive festive period across our neighbourhood:

This November and December

• Enjoy the return of our iconic Christmas bells and baubles
• UK grown, grab the ultimate festive selfie with our 60ft Christmas Tree lighting up the West Piazza
• Discover our magical Wonder Wood on your stroll down James Street
• Drink and be merry with our Mulled Wine stations in Central Avenue & discover our Winter Warmer Festival
• Santa’s sleigh is parked on the West Piazza throughout November and December for your Christmas card photo moment, head to VyTA for a sleigh shot under the iconic bells
• Mouth-watering festive menus will be dropping across over 100 dining destinations
• Explore gift shopping across hundreds of your favourite brands

London International Gospel Choir

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 14th November:  London International Gospel Choir

• 6:30pm – Wonder Wood on the North Piazza
• 7:15pm – Outside Urban Outfitters

Traditionally Decorated Sleigh

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.

Covent Garden’s Christmas market is one of London’s most iconic festive destinations. Set in the heart of the West End, the market opens in mid-November and runs until early January. The area becomes a winter wonderland, with thousands of twinkling lights, a towering Christmas tree, and festive decorations throughout the piazza. In addition to the seasonal décor, the market features charming stalls offering everything from unique handmade gifts to delicious food and drinks, including mulled wine and seasonal treats. During this time, visitors can also enjoy special events like the Winter Warmer Festival and surprise performances