Belgravia Christmas lights switch-on party 2024

Join the celebrations at Belgravia's Christmas lights switch-on event

Save the date! See Belgravia's Elizabeth Street illuminated with twinkling Christmas lights during its magical switch-on party in partnership with the Belgravia Traders Association. 

Taking place on Sunday 17 November from 11am to 4pm, visitors can meet Father Christmas, his elves and live reindeer, say hello to The Snowman from Sadler's Wells, and spot characters from the Nutcracker, who will all be roaming Elizabeth Street throughout the event. Family-friendly entertainment will also be provided by a juggler and balloon modeller. 

Enjoy performances from the London Gay Men's Chorus, the Fulham Brass Band and steel band Solid Steel on stage in Elizabeth Street. 

Take a selfie next to a giant Christmas wreath display on Elizabeth Street, created by world-famous florist Moyses Stevens. 

And don't miss the nearby pop-up Christmas Market in Eccleston Yards where you can shop for stocking fillers, sip mulled wine and indulge in seasonal menus. 

Christmas light switch-on times

The glittering Christmas lights will be switched on by Principal Ballerina Marianela Nunez at 3.45pm on Elizabeth Street. 

Special offers and events during the switch-on party

Expect seasonal offers, in-store events, complimentary treats and hot drinks in Belgravia's independent shops and leading brands during the Christmas light switch-on party. Here are some of the highlights: 

• Get 10% off full-price items of clothing at NRBY on Elizabeth Street on 17 November. Shoppers will also be given a free glass of bubbles. 
• Enjoy free mulled wine at independent food shop Bayley & Sage on Ebury Street. 
• Book a table for Sunday jazz lunch at Boisdale of Belgravia on Eccleston Street, who will be launching its new menu with sharing roasts. The restaurant will also be serving festive cocktails in the Negroni bar.   
• Sip a free glass of champagne at handmade jewellery brand Catherine Best on Elizabeth Street. 
• Visit the Zapp cart near 49 Elizabeth Street to receive a complimentary Zapp tote bag and a choice of delicious sweet treats, including cookies and gingerbread men. The cart is brought to you by Zapp, London's leading premium convenience service in collaboration with Daylesford Organic.  
• Tuck into wine and mince pies at With Nothing Underneath on Elizabeth Street. 
• Snap a selfie with two friendly dogs outside Jo Loves from 2pm to 4pm.
• Get 10% off Christmas products at Biscuiteers, who will be offering mince pies and mulled wine. 
• Enjoy 10% off personal training programmes at Absolute Body Solutions.
• Buy a mulled wine for £3 from Morena in Eccleston Yards. Available to takeaway from 11am.
• Grab a discounted £5 cocktail at Wild by Tart in Eccleston Yards, who will be launching its new Wild by Tart X Lockdown Liquor & Co winter courtyard takeover.  
• Order new seasonal drinks at Tomtom Coffee House, including the chestnut mocha, peppermint white hot chocolate, pistachio matcha and creme brûlée latte. New on the winter food menu are black forest pancakes. 
• NRBY on Elizabeth Street will be donating 5% of their profits on 17 November to the NSPCC. 
• Indulge in mulled wine, sausage rolls and mince pies from outside Jones Family Kitchen in Eccleston Yards. 
• Buy amie Crémant by the glass for £7 at amie wine studio in Eccleston Yards, who will also be offering a gift with takeaway purchases. 
• Get a 10% discount off glasses and sunglasses in-store at Cubitts on Elizabeth Street. 
• Spend more than £100 at Joanna Wood in Elizabeth Street to be entered into a lucky dip. The store will also be donating 5% of their profits on 17 November to the NSPCC. 
• Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, mini Ka'ak and Zaatar Croissants at Common Breads on Buckingham Palace Road.  
• Pick up a mulled wine from the Lime Tree Hotel on Ebury Street.  
• Dine at The Alchemist to enjoy 20% off food from the a la carte menu for parties of one to six. 
• Bring a friend to Nailuxury and you will both enjoy a 10% discount off treatments. The nail salon will also be serving mulled wine.  
• Visit Aesthetics Lab to enjoy a complimentary mini LED facial worth £120 with any treatment purchase on 17 November. 
• Buy mulled wine and mince pies at The Thomas Cubitt pub on Elizabeth Street. 
• Children can write letters to Father Christmas at Pepa London's in-store Santa station. The store will also be offering sweet treats and drinks during the event, as well as collecting money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. 
• Enjoy free mulled wine and champagne at Jeroboams on Elizabeth Street, who will also be offering 15% off all wine in-store during the event.