Chelsea Announces Christmas Lights switch-on

Marking the start of the most magical time of year, the Chelsea Christmas Lights Switch-On will take place on Saturday, 16 November 2024 with an enchanting celebration for family and friends.

The King’s Road will be partly pedestrianised from Sloane Square to Walpole Street, featuring a Christmas market and pop-ups from many local businesses, face painting and Christmas cookie decorating, mulled wine and festive fizz, as well as entertainment, across two stages and roaming the neighbourhood. A third stage alongside the Sloane Square Winter Pavilion and, for the first time, performances along Sloane Street will ensure the fun continues throughout the day.

At 5pm, Father Christmas will take to the main stage at Duke of York Square with his special helper, a local child in need of a special treat, to switch on the lights, culminating in a 360-degree explosion of lights, music and fresh snow.