What's On in 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 lively neighbourhoods, with something happening every day of the year. From street performances and world-class opera to historic markets, pop-ups and seasonal dining, there's always plenty to see and do.

Whether you're here for a show at the Royal Opera House, browsing the famous markets, or simply soaking up the atmosphere in the Piazza, this guide covers everything happening in Covent Garden right now.

What to See & Do

🎭 Street Performers in the Piazza

Daily performances
Covent Garden 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.

Free to watch: All performances take place at approved pitches and are free to enjoy, adding to the area's unique atmosphere.

🎼 Opera & Ballet at the Royal Opera House

Winter & Spring Season 2026
Royal Opera House, Bow Street

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.

πŸ›οΈ Covent Garden Markets

Open throughout the week
Apple Market & Jubilee Market Hall

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

January - February 2026
Throughout Covent Garden

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

Rotating throughout the year
Piazza, Market Building & Seven Dials

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

Winter & Spring exhibitions
Galleries around Covent Garden

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

Extended evening & weekend hours
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.

πŸŽͺ Theatre & West End Shows Nearby

Performances throughout 2026
West End theatres

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.

Why There's Always Something On

Covent Garden never stands still. Between daily street entertainment, world-class performance venues, historic markets, rotating pop-ups and an ever-changing food and retail scene, visitors will always find something happening - even without a headline event.

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