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We know, we know, it’s only October. Halloween hasn’t passed yet, never mind Bonfire Night – and yet London is already gearing up for Christmas. Major festive lights displays from Covent Garden and Carnaby Street have revealed their switch-on dates, while Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland has released details about its opening dates and times, too.
Next up is Regent Street. The West End shopper’s paradise has this week confirmed details of the 2025 festive lights for Regent Street and St James’s, two displays which are among the prettiest in London.
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This year’s display will feature 30 ‘spirits’ made up of more than 300,000 energy-efficient LED bulbs. Lights will also return to the likes of Piccadilly, Jermyn Street, St James’s Market, Glasshouse Street, Swallow Street and Quadrant Arcade.
The ‘spirits’ aside, 2025 will see the return of the ‘Wishing Tree’ at St James’s Market, where visitors will be able to donate to food distribution charity The Felix Project.
What date will Regent Street’s Christmas lights turn on?
Festive lights fanatics, mark your calendars for Thursday November 6.
How long are the lights up for?
The lights will stay up illuminating the West End until Sunday January 4 2026.
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