11 magical London Christmas light switch-ons you don't want to miss in 2024
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... (or at least it will do soon)
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Hide AdThe festive season is one of the most magical here in London.
In just a few weeks the streets will be adorned with twinkling lights and fun events will be taking place all across the capital.
From ice skating rinks to Christmas markets, you will be feeling festive af.
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Hide AdHere you will find a useful guide to London’s (confirmed) Christmas light switch-on events for 2024.
We’ll be updating this as and when more come in, so don’t forget to bookmark the page.
1. Oxford Street
The famous Oxford Street lights will be lit up from Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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There will no official ‘switch-on’ event this year, instead people are being encouraged to visit Oxford Street all throughout the festive season.
2. Regent Street and Carnaby Street
Both will have their lights switched on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Expect dazzling displays across these iconic streets.
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Hide Ad3. Covent Garden
The lights here, including a massive 55ft Christmas tree, will be illuminated from Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
4. Leadenhall Market
Their switch-on event will be on Thursday, November 14, 2024, with a large tree and colour-changing lights.
5. Trafalgar Square
The annual lighting of the Norwegian Christmas tree will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
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Hide Ad6. Old Spitalfields Market
Christmas lights will switch on in Old Spitalfields Market on Wednesday, November 13.
7. Marylebone Village
London’s stunning Marylebone Village will be lit up on Wednesday, November 13.
8. Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland on Wednesday, November 13.
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9. The Shard
The Shard’s Christmas lights will be switched on during a special service on Thursday, November 14.
Gareth Malone will lead a choral performance from the magnificent building.
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Chelsea Christmas Light Switch-On will be taking place on Saturday, 16 November 2024
In celebration of the day, the King’s Road will be part-pedestrianised, featuring a local Christmas market, face painting, cookie decorating, and delicious mulled wine.
Father Christmas will once again take centre stage for the 5pm light switch-on, accompanied by his little local helper, for a dazzling 360-degree display of lights, music and fresh snow.
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Leicester Square
Leicester Square’s Christmas lights will be illuminated from 7th November 2024 - 7th January 2025. They will coincide with the Christmas Market.
Coventry Street
The lights will be illuminated from 7th November 2024 - 7th January 2025.
Cranbourn, Irving & Bear Street
The lights will be illuminated from 7th November 2024 - 7th January 2025.
These lights will also be lit up from 7th November 2024 - 7th January 2025.
The Piccadilly Christmas lights will be switched on from 7th November 2024 until 5th January 2025.
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