Covent Garden Christmas Lights Switch-On
November 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Covent Garden kicks off Christmas with its annual switch-on, with live festive performances, a countdown and the big button-push moment as the Piazza and its giant tree light up.
Dates: Thursday 12 November 2026
Schedule: early evening (check the official page for timings)
Venue: Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 8RF
Free, no tickets needed: https://www.coventgarden.london/event/covent-garden-lights-switch-on
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