What’s on in Covent Garden.

Covent Garden's famous Christmas lights are switched on for the season across the Piazza and neighbouring streets. This year's 'The Theatre of Christmas' theme brings live festive performances and a countdown to the moment the lights come on.

Look up in Central Avenue for Pauline Loctin's aerial artwork: 25 hand-crafted paper forms translating the movement and grace of ballet into a sculpture suspended through the historic Market Building.

See a wide-ranging snapshot of contemporary portraiture, bringing together work by talented newcomers, gifted amateurs and established artists in a free display.

Plan an evening around STEREO's weekly mix of food, cocktails and music: lounge nights on Wednesdays, hip-hop and R&B on Thursdays, sing-along Fridays, live music and dance sets on Saturdays, and a relaxed Sunday Social.

A landmark loan brings the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum. The nearly 1,000-year-old embroidery tells the story leading to the Norman Conquest in a remarkable sequence stretching about 70 metres.

Covent Garden becomes a useful between-show base during London Fashion Week, bringing British fashion, beauty, wellness, dining and late-night spots together within the neighbourhood.

Discover the Japanese egg sandwich at a two-day pop-up inspired by the country's convenience stores. KEWPIE mayonnaise takes centre stage in a celebration of the creamy tamago sando.

Balthazar teams up with the West End production of CABARET for a limited run of Friday dining events inspired by the Kit Kat Club, designed as a theatrical start to an evening in Theatreland.

The team behind Miracle at Henrietta brings a Halloween cocktail experience to Russell Street. Expect theatrical drinks and unsettling surroundings throughout October, with reservations already open.

Chef Tom Sellers' Neal's Yard restaurant is serving again, centred on rotisserie cooking with charcuterie, house terrine, daily grills, fish and smaller plates on the menu.

Ease into the weekend at GANNI on Floral Street, where Friday-afternoon shoppers can browse the latest collections with complimentary refreshments and a sociable in-store atmosphere.

Step away from the West End bustle for gentle lunchtime sessions and occasional workshops in this community garden near Seven Dials. Check the organiser's latest schedule before making a special trip.

Students can save at dozens of restaurants, shops and lifestyle brands around Covent Garden. The proof required varies by venue, so bring valid student ID and check each offer before ordering or buying.

Turn a theatre ticket into more than a show: participating restaurants, bars, beauty and lifestyle stores offer selected treats or savings when you present a valid ticket for that day.

Join an instructor-led session at Peloton Studios London, with a programme spanning cycling, bootcamp, yoga and meditation at its Floral Street studio.

One Aldwych turns afternoon tea into a playful family experience inspired by Roald Dahl's chocolate-filled story, with imaginative sweet and savoury treats for children and grown-ups.