London Lites

The Festive Period

Written by Olivia Milne | Sep 17, 2025 10:00:06 AM

Be Seen In London This Festive Season

Where festive footfall and consumer spirit are at their peak

Strategic Timing for Maximum Impact

London’s festive season transforms Oxford Street, Bond Street, Chelsea, and countless other neighbourhoods turn into festive attractions, drawing millions of shoppers and visitors at once. From the Christmas Lights switch-on to Boxing Day sales, your brand can stand out at the very moment consumer intent is at its peak.

  • Oxford Street welcomes over 90 million visitors each year, with footfall surging during Christmas Lights, Black Friday, and Boxing Day.

  • Bond Street saw a 20% year-on-year increase in footfall on Boxing Day 2023, rising 34% above pre-pandemic levels.

  • Sloane Square & Chelsea’s Christmas Lights Switch-On delivers a 58% uplift in footfall compared to normal days.

  • The West End overall hit pre-pandemic shopping levels on Black Friday weekend 2023, with Saturday traffic exceeding 2019.

From Christmas markets and winter wonderlands to exclusive pop-ups and open-air concerts, London’s festive season captivates millions, attracting both visitors and media coverage, and offering advertisers their most powerful stage of the year. 

London Lites deliver campaigns with unmatched reach, creative scope, and rapid activation. In a season full of opportunity, our agility helps brands make the most of London at Christmas.