From the big boys on Oxford and Regent Streets to the down-home festivals in your ‘hood, we’ve got the low-down on lighting up the holidays.
What: Covent Garden Christmas Lights
When: Wednesday 6 November
Details: gospel choir, 60-foot tree, topiary reindeer
More info: website
What: Chelsea Christmas Lights
When: Saturday 9 November
Details: carols, procession with camels
More info: website
What: Regent Street Christmas Lights
When: Saturday 9 November
Details: performances by Leona Lewis, Eliza Doolittle, Passenger
More info: website
What: Oxford Street Christmas Lights
When: Tuesday 12 November
Details: Switching on outside Selfridges, celebrities TBA
More info: website
What: Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre Christmas Lights
When: Thursday 14 November
Details: rock choir, Christmas market
More info: website
What: Carnaby Christmas Lights and Party
When: Thursday 14 November
Details: party with shopping discounts, free AW13 trend talks
More info: website
What: Portobello Road Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Saturday 16 November
Details: festive music
More info: website
What: Chiswick Christmas Lights
When: Thursday 28 November
Details: Outside the George IV pub, mulled wine, carols
More info: website
What: Putney Christmas Lights & Market
When: Friday 29 November
Details: live music, school choirs, craft workshops
More info: website
What: Richmond Christmas Light Switch On
When: Saturday 30 November
Details: TBA
More info: website
What: Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Thursday 5 December
Details: gigantic Norwegian spruce, carol singing
More info: website
