What's On in Covent Garden

🎭 Street Performers in the Piazza

The iconic Covent Garden Piazza hosts live street performances every day. Expect a rotating mix of opera singers, classical musicians, magicians, acrobats and comedy acts performing throughout the afternoon and early evening.

🎼 Opera & Ballet at the Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House remains one of Covent Garden's biggest attractions, with a full winter and early spring programme of opera and ballet. Performances running through early 2026 include major opera productions and celebrated ballet seasons, alongside talks, foyer access and daytime visits to the building.

Current & upcoming productions:

Turandot (opera) • La Traviata (opera) • Boris Godunov (opera) • Woolf Works (ballet) • Giselle (ballet) • Rigoletto (opera)

This makes Covent Garden a key destination for opera and ballet lovers throughout winter and into spring.

🛍️ Covent Garden Markets

Apple Market and Jubilee Market Hall are open throughout the week, offering arts, crafts, jewellery, gifts, antiques and collectables. The mix of traders and stalls changes by day, so there's always something new to discover.

Nearby, Earlham Street Market also runs during the week, selling food, clothing and everyday items.

🍽️ Seasonal Food & Dining Experiences

Restaurants and cafes across Covent Garden are currently showcasing winter menus, tasting menus and limited-time dining themes. January and February bring a strong focus on plant-based dishes and seasonal comfort food, with menus continuing to evolve as spring approaches.

✨ Pop-Ups & Retail Experiences

Covent Garden regularly hosts short-term retail pop-ups and brand activations, particularly around the Piazza, Market Building and Seven Dials. These experiences change frequently and often include fashion, beauty, lifestyle and gift-focused concepts.

🎨 Art, Culture & Creative Spaces

Small galleries and creative venues in and around Covent Garden feature rotating exhibitions throughout winter and early spring. Displays often include photography, illustration, fashion and contemporary art, with many exhibitions free to enter.

🌈 Neal's Yard & Seven Dials

Neal's Yard and Seven Dials remain popular spots for independent shopping, cafes, bars and restaurants. Seasonal decor, extended opening hours and occasional local events make these areas especially lively during evenings and weekends.

🎪 Theatre & West End Shows Nearby

Covent Garden sits at the heart of London's West End theatre district, with multiple theatres just a short walk away. Major musicals, long-running productions and new plays continue to run throughout early 2026, making the area ideal for theatre-goers before and after shows.