We’ve rounded up the best events in Covent Garden to help you plan your next visit. Whether it’s events on the Piazza, seasonal collections in-store or discovering the latest new openings in the neighbourhood, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you're searching for day trips to Covent Garden or planning ahead, add these goings-on to your Covent Garden bucket list...
📍East Piazza
🗓 2nd-27th May
Pioneering English winemakers, The Uncommon, are returning to the Covent Garden Piazza this May with their rosé-tinted English Wine Bar. With rosé season well underway, the bar will be offering a selection of their delicious canned wines, including the iconic Bubbly Rosé ‘Eleanor’, a light English rosé made using the finest Pinot Noir grapes from its Kent vineyard.
Providing the perfect sunny pit-stop from a day of shopping in Covent Garden, don't miss out on The Uncommon's award-winning range of wines and spritzers, brand new wines, and a series of exciting events.
📍East Piazza
🗓1st-8th May
Returning to the East Piazza for May bank holiday weekend, Blondies Kitchen is serving up a delicious selection of American-style cookies from their pop-up cookie van.
Offering a variety of their chunky, gooey cookies, including additional sweet treats that are not currently stocked in-store, Blondies Kitchen pop up is the place to be for a sweet treat fix.
📍35-37 Monmouth Street
🗓 Open now: Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Originally born in 1984, Hunza G has been flattering all body types for the last 40 years with their signature, crinkle-stretch fabrication and high-cut leggy designs.
Returning to Seven Dials with another pop-up, discover Hunza G's exclusive in-store-only styles, enjoy unique brand experiences and discover the iconic Original Crinkle™ in-person.
📍St Paul's Church Garden
🗓Sunday 12th May: 11am-5:30pm
Celebrating Mr Punch's 362nd anniversary, Punch & Judy professors and puppeteers from all over the world will gather at St Paul's Church where Samuel Pepys first recorded sighting Mr Punch in 1662.
Start the day with a procession on foot around the Covent Garden neighbourhood, led by a marching brass band, followed by a church service with Mr Punch in the pulpit, shows, stalls, workshops, music and plenty more. You can even have a dance around the maypole!
The event is completely non-commercial, with all the work done to put the May Fayre together being voluntary, with free admission.
📍29 Henrietta Street
🗓 Open now: Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Popping up in Covent Garden, Anne-Louise Boutique is bringing their stunning selection of womenswear pieces, as well as some exclusive items to Henrietta Street.
As the brands first ever standalone alone bricks and mortar store, having been only online, visit Covent Garden this spring for the opportunity to browse and try the clothes you love on Instagram, in person.
📍55 Monmouth Street
🗓Now open
Visit the Peachaus pop up on Monmouth Street to shop environmentally responsible lingerie, activewear and sleepwear. Peachaus are committed to making everyday beautiful products that are long lived, versatile and creative. Shop the latest collections of sustainable clothing and lingerie made with low-impact fabrics for comfort and performance. Each Peachaus piece is crafted with subtle details, elevated comfort and a fluid fit, guaranteed to make you feel your best self.
Enjoy Bra Fits and Fizz Thursdays at the Peachaus pop-up every Thursday from the 9th May. Get fitted by founder, Gilly and experience the meaning of true comfort.
📍East Piazza
🗓 1st-14th July
Returning to Covent Garden this summer, visit the iconic Piazza for a chance to watch the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament worldwide, on a giant immersive screen.
Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of London, enjoy two full weeks of head to head competition, whilst pitched up in a lawn chair, and of course with a glass of chilled Pimm's in hand at all times!
📍8-9 James Street
🗓 Launching 30th April
Inspired by the history of Covent Garden (which in year 1200 was a collection of fields) and the bustling market scene found in Palermo, Argentina, Gaucho is introducing it's brand new Garden menu, exclusive to Covent Garden.
Focusing on seasonal and sustainable ingredients, the menu celebrates the British summer, but thankfully more reliably references the vibrant Buenos Aires alfresco dining culture.
Climbing lovers gather around, internationally renowned, lifestyle and climbing brand, Gramicci, has announced the launch of a community library in the Earlham Street store.
The Gramicci Library is a fully-stocked, fully-functioning library, filled with over 100 climbing guidebooks, covering the whole of the UK.
The library is permanent and free of charge, just like any other, with library cards issued for the books that customers would like to "take out of the wilderness".
📍1 Aldwych, London
Experience the ultimate afternoon tea for the whole family, from big kids to children, immerse yourself in the world of Roald Dahl's magical literature with the Charlie and Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych.
Open daily 10am - 6pm
Whether you're new to ballet and opera or you've loved them all your life, Royal Opera House something for you.
From incredible tours, free family activities to extraordinary lunchtime experiences there is always something happening in the Royal Opera House.
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With over 200 stores to choose from, Covent Garden is one of London’s hottest shopping destinations.
From complimentary beauty makeovers to monogramming and personalisation services, we’ve rounded up the very best services and experiences on offer in the area.
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