We’ve rounded up the best events and one-of-a-kind London experiences in Covent Garden to help you plan your next visit to the West End. Whether it’s exclusive pop-ups on the Piazza, in-store events, artist installations or discovering the latest new openings in the neighbourhood, we’ve got you covered for the ultimate day out in Central London.
Whether you're planning for your West End itinerary, visiting internationally or staying in the loop as a local, add these goings-on to your Covent Garden must-see list and check out all of the very best things to do in London.
📍Monmouth Street and surrounding neighbourhood
🗓 Saturday 26th July
Join us as we celebrate with a Summer Street Party takeover of Monmouth Street, Seven Dials and the surrounding neighbourhood this July. Expect exclusive shopping discounts, gifts, dj sets, pop-ups and more. Stay tuned for more information coming very soon...
📍29 Henrietta Street
🗓 Opening Saturday 19th July
Drawing from over 100 years of innovation and design, Stackers was created from a love of organisation, starting as a solution for beautiful and flexible jewellery storage which has grown to include travel, home and cosmetic organisation.
Visit the Stackers pop-up on Henrietta Street to browse their much-loved customisable jewellery boxes, bestselling bags, travel organisation favourites and exclusive early access to new arrivals in-store. Visitors will also be able to build their own jewellery boxes, with Stackers' iconic stacking design. With plenty of sizes, colours and layers to choose from, create a jewellery box that's perfect for you.
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
📍Floral Court: enter via King Street or Floral Street
🗓 Until 11th September
This summer, Roseblood is bringing the heart of Provence to Covent Garden with their beautiful Floral Court wine terrace. Renowned for their rosé wine from Château d'Estoublon in the heart of Provence, France, the Roseblood pop up is the perfect place to enjoy a chilled glass of rosé this summer.
From world-renowned musicals to one-man plays, comedies, cabaret and more, get the latest offers on theatre tickets for your favourite West-End shows.
With over 1300 al-fresco seats available in Covent Garden, where better to spend the summer heatwave? From balconies overlooking the iconic Covent Garden Piazza to rooftop bars and Piazza terraces, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
With the hot weather finally hitting London (summer is here!), make the most of the heatwave in Covent Garden. From cocktails to mocktails, bubble teas to iced coffees, soft serves and seasonal shakes, discover our curated line-up of summer treats and spots to escape the heat.
📍Covent Garden & London-wide
🗓 From 17th July
Visit Covent Garden this summer to explore the Tusk Turtle Trail. Featuring 16 life-sized turtle sculptures displayed across iconic London locations including Neal's Yard, Carnaby Street and Covent Garden, each sculpture is uniquely decorated by globally renowned artists and celebrities including the likes of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood & Dragons' Den entrepreneurs Deborah Meaden and Steven Bartlett
Raising awareness of the threats to marine turtles and the importance of their conservation, the trail aims to raise to use creativity, public art and storytelling for good.
Stay tuned for the trail map and more information
📍Somerset House
🗓 10th-20th July
This July Somerset House brings you Somerset House Summer Series in partnership with American Express, an exciting eleven night line-up of unmissable performances in the iconic open-air courtyard. In celebration of Somerset House's 25th Birthday, the festival promises to be the best yet with powerful performances and some of the world's most influential artists.
This year's line up includes Rizzle Kicks, Freya Ridings, St. Vincent, FLO and more.
Make a day of your visit with hotel stays, dining in Covent Garden and a spot of shopping, plan your visit here.
Embark on the Spyscape experience, now open in Covent Garden. Explore hidden worlds, break codes, run surveillance, dodge lasers and more in a thrilling 90 minute brain-teasing experience. Face real-word spy challenges and take home a personalised 42-page spy profile developed with top psychologists and experts from MI6!
Booking now at Drury Lane, Theatre Royal
This summer SUSHISAMBA's Piazza terrace has been transformed into an enchanting summer retreat. In collaboration with Veuve Clicquot, say hello to sunshine, sorbets and champagne at the new terrace, a lush oasis of golden blooms and greenery. It is the perfect spot to indulge in specially curated Veuve Clicquot cocktails, refreshing champagne sorbets and a spot of al-fresco this summer.
Choose between two mouth-watering sorbets: the zesty Yuzu with Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label or the Strawberry with Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose, alongside the Solaris, Pandan Spritz and Verbena Spark cocktails. The terrace also serves the Coconada mocktail, a citrus-boosted orange and pineapple juice shaken with homemade Brazillian lemonade!
📍Neal's Yard
🗓 11th-14th July
Hidden away in Neal's Yard, La Compagnie explores some of the world's best wines, highlighting small producers and hard-to-find bottles.
This July La Compagnie presents Wine & Dine Volume 7: Bastille Edition. Toast to the best of French wine in honour of Bastille Day - a revolutionary experience.
📍St Paul's Church Courtyard
🗓 Monday 28th July, 12pm-5pm
For one day only Vauxhall City Farm are coming to Covent Garden! Making for the ultimate family day out, enjoy an afternoon of petting goats, sheep and alpacas. You can even have snuggles in the Cuddle Corner with the rabbits and guinea pigs, learn how to make musical instruments from vegetables, get your face painted, take part in fun educational workshops and more.
Entry is free, however as a small charity donations are always appreciated.
Kickstart your family adventure this summer holidays in Covent Garden. From the iconic Covent Garden Piazza, to the historic Market Building, family friendly dining and West End shows, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
A long weekend deserves the right celebration, and what better way to celebrate an extra day with friends and family than with luxurious shopping and world class dining in Covent Garden. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
📍36 Monmouth Street
🗓 Monday-Friday 12pm-3:30pm
Fancy a bite to get you out of the midday slump? The Crudo x Lunch pop-up on Monmouth Street is available for both eat in and takeaway, Monday-Friday. Featuring Latin-inspired tacos and sandwiches such as Roasted Pork with salsa verde, Chicken Tinga, and Roasted Cauliflower with mint crema, along with popular sides like guacamole and totopos, Crudo is the perfect break from a busy day in Covent Garden.
📍Across Covent Garden
🗓 18th-22nd September
Celebrating London's creative scene and one of the West End's most fashionable neighbourhoods, head to Covent Garden this London Fashion Week. Create your own catwalk style with fashion from Ganni, Free People, A.P.C, Theory and many more fashion flagships.
As London's Beauty Quarter, shop some of the biggest beauty names starting with favourites from CHANEL, Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury and Glossier
📍Across Covent Garden
🗓 9th-19th October
Enjoy the world's greatest celebration of cocktail culture this October in Covent Garden. Championing independent operators and expert mixology, London Cocktail Week is the perfect way to discover the exciting London bar scene, and delicious new concoctions. Discover exclusive cocktail events, signature drinks and one-off experiences happening in Covent Garden throughout the festival in 2025.
Stay tuned for more information coming soon...
📍Across Covent Garden
🗓 20th-26th October
Spotlighting the power of innovation, technology and the growth of the beauty industry, this year's British Beauty Week celebrates the theme of 'Future of Beauty'. Bringing together the best of technology, innovation and more in the beauty industry, where better to celebrate British Beauty Week than in Covent Garden's Beauty Quarter. As a destination for luxury beauty and fragrance, discover Covent Garden's best in-store experiences, revolutionary makeup and skincare, and newest openings. From CHANEL and Charlotte Tilbury to Glossier, Aesop and Dolce&Gabanna, there's something for everyone.
Discover Covent Garden's full offering of iconic beauty brands here.
Discover exclusive offers from your favourite brands
📍London Transport Museum
🗓 Until October
Visit the London Transport Museum this year for an afternoon of live performances from some of London's most talented, young classical and jazz musicians. Set against the unique backdrop of the museum's iconic collection, the performances are equipping young musicians at the start of their careers with real-world performance experience, and adding an unmissable bonus to your visit.
Visit on Friday afternoons for the Museum’s Transported by Culture: Music programme, where you can experience the stories of London and its transport history, whilst enjoying a musical performance from a future rising star.
📍1 Aldwych Hotel, 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.
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