Belgravia Christmas lights switch-on party 2025

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 and charity partner, NSPCC. 

This year, beloved broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth will do the honours of switching on the Christmas lights.  

Taking place on Sunday 16 November from 12pm to 5pm, visitors can meet Father Christmas and his elf, as well as enjoying family-friendly entertainment which will be provided by a juggler and balloon modeller.

Adding to the festive atmosphere will be a line-up of magical performers including Winter Sprites, a Living Snow Globe, Angels on stilts, and a festive hula hooper.

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

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 Gyles Brandreth at 4.45pm on Elizabeth Street. 

Gyles Brandreth is a writer, broadcaster, actor, former MP and Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, Chancellor of the University of Chester and one of Britain's most sought-after award ceremony hosts and after-dinner speakers. 

A star of Celebrity Gogglebox a veteran of Have I Got News for You, a reporter on The One Show, a presenter on Pointless, a guest on Would Lie to you? and Sunday Brunch, a regular on This Morning and since the 1980s one of the mainstays of Just a Minute on BBC Radio 4. 

Seasonal photo corner

Enjoy a 10-minute festive photo shoot with photographer Neli Prahova, who will have a pop-up photo studio at 147 Ebury Street. The shoot costs £35 which includes one image, and the option to buy more.

Pre-bookings are strongly recommended. Contact Neli here. 

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. 

Food and drink 

• Pop into Beulah at 77 Elizabeth Street for mince pies and prosecco.
• Grab a mulled wine and a sausage roll from a stand outside The Elizabeth at 139 Ebury Street.
• Head to Peggy Porschen's pop-up stall and warm up with homemade hot chocolate (there is a Baileys option for the grown-ups) and treat yourself to a freshly baked selection of scones, cupcakes and cookies.
• The Lime Tree Hotel will be serving mulled wine and hot chocolate until 5pm.
• Wild by Tart in Eccleston Yards will be offering complimentary roasted nuts during the switch-on event. If you want to warm up, pop into the lounge bar for a mulled wine or a seasonal Bathtub Gin cocktail.
• Enjoy 10% off items on the main menu at Black Sheep Coffee at 6-10 Elizabeth Street.
• Stullen will be offering a Christmas special on the day: hot chocolate with marshmallows and a selection of sweet seasonal pastries.
• Pop into children and baby clothing boutique Pepa London, where they will be giving away food and drink inside the store.
• Enjoy 25% off the three-course Sunday lunch menu in Boisdale of Belgravia's Auld Restaurant at 15 Eccleston Street. Note that drinks and service charge will be additional and there is no live music in this part of the restaurant.
• Indulge in Tomtom Coffee House's newly launched seasonal winter menu, featuring a variety of hot drinks, including a hazelnut mocha, gingerbread latte, maple chai latte, luxurious hot chocolate, and the crème brûlée latte. 

Discounts, free gifts and activities  

• Get 15% off treatment purchases at Aesthetics Lab at 38 Elizabeth Street.
• Joanna Wood on Elizabeth Street will be offering a lucky dip to customers who make purchases over £100 on Sunday 16 November.
• Head to Wild by Tart's shop for Christmas gifts, treats and Christmas tree ornaments. Enjoy 10% off by quoting "Tart Elf" when you're paying for your items (in the shop only, not the restaurant).  
• Enjoy free crafts and hot drinks at St Michael's Chester Square. Drinks will be available from 2pm to 4pm, while crafting will take place from 3pm to 4pm.
• Get a free gift with every locket purchase at Loquet London at 73 Elizabeth Street.
• Get 10% off all full-sized purchases and get a free gift with purchases over £200 at Les Senteurs at 71 Elizabeth Street.
• Sign up to Hotpod Yoga at 19 Eccleston Yards for a one-month membership on 16 November to get 25% off. The yoga studio will also be handing out free first-class passes.
• Spend more than £20 at Jeroboams Wine Merchants at 50-52 Elizabeth Street and you can pull a bauble ticket to win an instant prize. Top prizes include premium Jeroboams exclusive champagne and a private in-store tasting for two. Other prizes are tiered discount vouchers of 5%, 10% or 15%, valid for three months at the Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Belgravia stores, excluding already discounted products.