What's On in Covent Garden

Name: Christmas in Covent Garden
Start: 2025-11-12
Location: Covent Garden

Your essential guide to the latest events, pop-ups, and seasonal celebrations in London's most vibrant neighbourhood.

Covent Garden is one of London’s most vibrant and lively neighbourhoods, bursting with energy all year round. This November, the Piazza comes alive with festive pop-ups and the first sparkle of Christmas. Whether you’re looking for seasonal celebrations, family-friendly activities, or dazzling new openings, there’s always something happening.

From the famous Piazza to its charming side streets, Covent Garden brings together world-class entertainment, shopping, dining, and culture. This is your ultimate guide to what’s on in Covent Garden right now.

Current & Upcoming Events

📸 LEGO Festive Photo Spot

Runs until 2 January

West Piazza, Market Building

Two impressive LEGO builds of Santa and Rudolph have arrived in the West Piazza, set amongst a cluster of Christmas trees and framed by the Market Building’s seasonal decorations. It’s an ideal place to capture a festive photo during your visit.

Note: Please note that this spot is available only during daylight hours and closes after dark.

🧁 Ladurée Christmas Pop-Up

Open until 1 January

Central Avenue, Market Building

Head to Central Avenue, where Ladurée has set up a charming festive stall serving rich takeaway hot chocolate, buttery, warm pastries, and their classic assortment of luxurious macarons.

🥂 Piper-Heidsieck Winter Garden Experience

Open until 29 November

East Piazza

This November, the celebrated champagne house Piper-Heidsieck has transformed part of the Piazza into a cosy Winter Garden. Visitors can enjoy a glass of their premium champagne, along with seasonal champagne cocktails and mocktails such as the French 75, Black Velvet, and Bucks Fizz.

🧱 LEGO ‘Chalet of Play’

Open until 30 November

East Piazza

The Chalet of Play is free to explore and features a festive market atmosphere. Visitors can try their hand at fairground-style games like the Tinsel Toss, complete missions in the LEGO Minecraft Zone, and craft a LEGO Heart in the Build to Give area.

Don’t miss the Creativi-Tree, where guests can build a Christmas-themed creation and hang it alongside decorations made by other LEGO fans.

A Gingerbread House display, a range of interactive building stations, and larger-than-life LEGO models of Santa and Rudolph — found inside the Market Building — make this a must-visit for families.

Opening hours:

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

Covent Garden is a destination that never stands still — every season brings something new to discover. Whether it’s festive pop-ups, family adventures, or Christmas sparkle, make sure to add these events to your London plans and experience the very best of the West End.

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