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Christmas Light Switch-on events

Starting this week, stroll through the City of London to discover beautifully decorated Christmas trees, sparkling lights, and festive installations at iconic locations. Embrace the festive spirit at one of the many fantastic switch-on events, some featuring surprise celebrity guests!

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9 festive activities to do with friends
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9 festive activities to do with friends

Immerse yourself in a world of holiday cheer with this selection of festive experiences across the City of London.
Find over 40 Christmas Carols & Concerts to attend
Get in the Christmas Spirit with Christmas Movie soundtracks, Carol services, festive family concerts and more.
EFG London Jazz Festival at the Barbican
The EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 returns to the Barbican, bringing 10 days of world-class contemporary jazz to the arts centre’s stages alongside cinema screenings and free-to attend public performances.
IlluminoCity Light Festival 2024
Outside Citypoint and Principal Place, the light installations “Glow” and “Trumpet Flowers” invite visitors to interact with an enchanting display of lights and sounds. Designed by Sydney’s Amigo & Amigo studio, these installations create a playful atmosphere, perfect for an evening stroll.
5 family-friendly festive activities
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5 family-friendly festive activities

Find a treasure trove of family-friendly activities in the City this Christmas, including Victorian-inspired workshops, a vibrant lantern parade and Christmas classics singalongs.

18 brilliant things to do this November in the City of London

November is here: and with it the festive season has officially begun!

From the 800-year tradition of the Lord Mayor's Show, to concerts, theatrical performances, Sunday lunches and Christmas markets there is so much to do in the City this month.

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Things to see & do this November

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Christmas in the City
01.11.2024 05.01.2025

Christmas in the City

From enchanting Christmas markets, glorious carolling, and festive feasts, the City of London has something for everyone this season.
10 hidden gems in the City of London for you to explore!
Whether you love art, history or simply a good old snoop around, there’s a treasure trail of hidden gems to find in just one square mile – the Square Mile.
Where to ‘meet’ history’s great characters in the City
You can get to know the City’s famous historical residents on a stroll through the streets – look for the rectangular City of London blue plaques.
A Day in the City: Art-lovers Edition
19 of the best restaurants to eat in the City of London
Why you should stay in the City on your next trip to London
You’re spoilt for choice for accommodation in the City – from chic serviced apartments to grand heritage hotels
Family Fun Activities to Enjoy on the Weekend in the City of London
Traditional pubs for a drink in the City

Visit the City, within a city

As the birthplace of London, we are centrally located and brilliantly connected, wherever you’re coming from.

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