Bond Street’s Christmas lights switch on tonight — for the final time in their current form.
More than 80,000 sparkling LED lights will illuminate the Mayfair shopping street, kicking off a seven-week Christmas shopping season among its world-renowned boutiques and flagship stores.
But this is the last Christmas visitors will be able to enjoy the current decorations. Organisers have confirmed the existing lighting scheme will be seen for the final time in 2026, with a brand new festive design planned for 2027.
Key facts
- What: Bond Street Christmas lights switch-on — the final outing for the current design
- When: Tonight, Thursday 12 November 2026 (exact switch-on time not confirmed — check before travelling)
- Where: Bond Street, Mayfair
- Lights: More than 80,000 energy-efficient LED lights
- Cost: Free to enjoy while walking along the street
- What’s next: An entirely new design arrives in 2027 — details not yet revealed
One last chance to see them
While the Christmas lights will return next year, the current design is being retired after Christmas 2026. That means Londoners and tourists alike have one last chance to enjoy the existing decorations before they are replaced.
The installation has sustainability in mind, using reusable, recyclable and long-life materials. Organisers have also reduced the hours the lights will be on during the festive period.
The decorations will provide a backdrop to the street’s luxury shops, drawing in visitors heading into central London for Christmas shopping and sightseeing.
Planning a visit
Organisers have yet to confirm an exact time for the switch-on, so visitors are advised to check for updates before heading out specifically for the occasion.
Bond Street is in London’s Mayfair district, close to Oxford Street and Regent Street. The nearest Underground stations are Bond Street, served by the Central and Jubilee lines and the Elizabeth line, and Green Park, served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
Visitors can enjoy the Christmas decorations free of charge while walking along the street.
The switch-on comes as several other major London Christmas displays return this week, including Covent Garden’s golden bells and giant Christmas tree. Oxford Street’s lights also switch on tonight, and the full list of London’s Christmas lights switch-on dates runs from Carnaby to Covent Garden.
What happens next
With an entirely new display planned for 2027, Christmas 2026 is the last chance to see Bond Street’s current festive lights. If you are a fan of the existing decorations, make sure you pay a visit this festive season.
