It’s feeling more festive by the day. Chocolates have lined the supermarket shelves since August, we’ve pre-ordered our advent calendars, we’re preparing to deck out our living rooms and soon London’s most iconic streets are about to light up for Christmas. 
From Oxford Street to Carnaby Street, Marylebone Village to Covent Garden, read on to find out where to see the most spectacular light displays in London this year and when they’ll be turning on.

Carnaby London

A crowd favourite since 1997, Carnaby will once again be lighting up this Christmas with a myriad of inventive and magical lights. This year’s installation will celebrate the iconic moments from the past 25 years – think oversized robins, giant snowmen, colourful palm trees, neon lyrics from Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Rolling Stones’ famous tongue motif and underwater scenes. 
The installation will be illuminated from Tuesday 8th November with an exciting shopping and dining party, from 5-9pm. Expect discounts across Carnaby’s fashion and lifestyle brands, live performances, complimentary cocktails and free glitter makeovers.
FROM 8TH NOVEMBER 
WWW.CARNABY.CO.UK

Oxford Street

A blanket of twinkling stars is set to take over Oxford Street once again this year. The epic light switch-on will take place on Wednesday 2nd November and will see the stars criss-crossing along the iconic shopping destination. 
In a bid to be more eco-friendly, this year’s installation will run with reduced operating hours and energy-efficient LED lights to cut energy consumption by two-thirds compared to last year.

FROM 2ND NOVEMBER 
WWW.OXFORDSTREET.CO.UK

Covent Garden
Bringing the festive spirit to life this season is Covent Garden. From Wednesday 8th November, the space will be transformed with over 115,000 lights, mirror balls, giant mistletoe sprigs and giant baubles, as well as the iconic 60ft British-grown Christmas tree lighting up the estate. 
And that’s not it: the London destination will be giving Londoners a white Christmas, covering the piazza with fake snow every day in the lead up to the big day.

FROM 8TH NOVEMBER
WWW.COVENTGARDEN.LONDON

Marylebone Village
Marylebone Village’s Christmas light switch on will take place on Thursday 10th November, in support of mental health charity partner, Mind in Brent Wandsworth and Westminster. 
The area is known for its simple yet stylish light display that graces the area every year, as well as the annual party. Think special in-store discounts, charity tombola, food and drink stalls, Santa’s Grotto, fairground rides and even a special celebrity switch on moment.

FROM 10TH NOVEMBER
WWW.MARYLEBONEVILLAGE.COM

Regent Street & St James’s

The Spirit of Christmas’ returns to Regent Street and St James’s for yet another year, bringing with it 45 large scale ‘spirits’ that’ll float above the high street.
Designed by James Glancy Design, the 300,000 LED lighting scheme will operate on a timer for a more sustainably lit Christmas. Head down to soak up the lights, do some Christmas shopping and of course snap a photo underneath the twinkling spirits.
FROM 9TH NOVEMBER
WWW.REGENTSTREETONLINE.COM

Chelsea
Chelsea’s festive season will be kicking off on 18th November, bringing with it all of the festive cheer and hope to end the year. The display, which covers Sloane Square, Duke of York Square, King’s Road and Pavilion Road, will all be decked out with lights, from dazzling stars to giant neon signage. Their festive fine food market will also return to Duke of York Square, while Christmas cocktails will be served up in Sloane Square.

FROM 18TH NOVEMBER
WWW.CADOGAN.CO.UK

Seven Dials

Seven Dials is preparing for another busy festive season. This year’s theme is yet to be announced but they have just announced they will be hosting a ‘Winter Warm Up’ event on the 17th November, filled with on-street entertainment, workshops, exclusive discounts and seasonal food. 
FESTIVE WARM UP EVENT 17TH NOVEMBER 
WWW.SEVENDIALS.CO.UK

Royal Exchange
Christmas commences this December at the Royal Exchange. Previous years has seen glistening trees inside the courtyard dressed in red and gold, creating a traditionally festive atmosphere within the iconic architectural backdrop.
DATE TBC
WWW.THEROYALEXCHANGE.CO.UK

Mayfair
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and Mayfair is preparing to put on quite the performance. Kicking off the light display magic will be South Molton Street which will be transformed with its much-loved blue light archways and magical fairy lights on Wednesday 2nd November. Expect an evening of festivities including late night shopping until 8pm. 
Mount Street will be lighting up from Thursday 17th November, with over 63,000 sparkling lights and big blue blows running up and down the street. The Connaught will also unveil its world famous Christmas tree designed by a yet to be confirmed designer. Previous years include Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. 
SOUTH MOLTON STREET FROM 2ND NOVEMBER
MOUNT STREET FROM 17TH NOVEMBER

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