Christmas Lights Switch-On · London
Covent Garden Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: Date, Time & What's On
Reported by coventgarden.london; not yet confirmed by the council or organiser.
Christmas lights switch-on dates, times and locations across the UK, taken from council, Business Improvement District and organiser announcements. Every value shows its source and the date we last checked it.
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday 12 November 2026
Source: coventgarden.londonreported by press· checked 22 Oct 2026 - Switch-on time
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
- Event starts
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
- Where
- Covent Garden
Source: coventgarden.londonreported by press· checked 22 Oct 2026 - Free or ticketed
- Free
Source: coventgarden.londonreported by press· checked 22 Oct 2026 - Performers
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
- Fireworks
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
- Road closures
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
- Parking
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
“On Thursday 12th of November, Covent Garden will commence its 2026 festive season with its annual switch-on event.” — coventgarden.london
Date history: Wed 11 Nov → Thu 12 Nov (18 Sep 2026)
Where: Covent Garden
Getting there and getting home
- Nearest station
- London Charing Cross · place record
- Road closures
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
- Parking
- Not yet announced — checked 22 Oct 2026
Last year: 2025
2025: Wednesday 12 November 2025, Covent Garden Piazza.
More in Covent Garden
Nearby Christmas lights switch-ons
Sources
- https://www.coventgarden.london/event/covent-garden-lights-switch-on (press) — checked 22 Oct 2026
- westminster.gov.uk (council)
Source: coventgarden.london· checked 22 Oct 2026 · Last updated 22 Oct 2026