What's On in Covent Garden

🥂 Piper-Heidsieck Winter Garden

This November, the world-famous champagne house Piper-Heidsieck will transform the East Piazza into a sparkling Winter Garden. Visitors can enjoy a chilled glass of the renowned champagne or indulge in festive favourites such as Champagne cocktails and mocktails, including the French 75, Black Velvet, and Bucks Fizz—a perfect place to relax and soak up the Covent Garden atmosphere this winter.

💡 Covent Garden Christmas Lights Switch-On

Covent Garden’s renowned Christmas lights will return on 12th November, brightening the area with over 300,000 sparkling lights, iconic gold bells, and a magnificent 55-foot British-grown tree. This event marks the beginning of The Theatre of Christmas, a seven-week celebration filled with festive magic, performances, and exclusive offers throughout the neighbourhood.

🎶 Festive Thursdays

Enjoy live performances, golden theatre ticket giveaways, and in-store treats every Thursday.

Highlights (Nov 13th):

Performances by The London International Gospel Choir on 13th November:

• 6:30 pm: Bottom of James Street
• 7:15 pm: Seven Dials

🧱 LEGO Presents: The Chalet of Play

Experience a festive wonderland as LEGO presents The Chalet of Play — a free, family-friendly event brimming with creativity and fun. Discover a Christmas market filled with exciting activities, including the Tinsel Toss fairground challenge and gaming-inspired missions in the LEGO Minecraft Zone.

Highlights:

• Build to Give: Create your own LEGO Heart to spread festive cheer.
• Creativi-Tree: Craft LEGO decorations and hang them on the tree.
• Gingerbread House: View a beautifully detailed display.
• Photo Ops: Pose with life-sized LEGO models of Santa and Rudolph.

Opening Times:

• Monday–Saturday: 11:00–19:00
• Sunday: 12:00–18:00

🎄 Christmas in Covent Garden

Christmas in Covent Garden is nothing short of magical. The cobbled streets sparkle under thousands of twinkling lights, and the famous Christmas tree becomes the centrepiece of the neighbourhood.

Highlights:

• Christmas Light Switch-On (Nov 12)
• 'The Theatre of Christmas' theme
• Iconic 55ft British-grown Christmas tree
• Festive markets and daily 'snowfall' on the Piazza