Christmas in the square

All are welcome to attend the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square on Thursday 4 December, which for many people signifies the start of the festive season. The annual carol-singing programme runs each evening from Monday 8 to Friday 19 December, with most of the organisations taking part raising money for good causes.

Mayor Boris Johnson said: 'I can't wait to see the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lit up in all its festive glory to mark the countdown to Christmas in London. I’d like to encourage all Londoners and visitors to the capital to come to Trafalgar Square to hear some of their favourite carols throughout December, donate to good causes and get in the mood for Christmas.'

Fourth Plinth

The 'Fourth Plinth' in Trafalgar Square is the location for specially commissioned art works - currently Thomas Schütte's Model for a Hotel 2007. Antony Gormley and Yinka Shonibare have been selected from a shortlist of six artists for the next two commissions. Read more about the Fourth Plinth.

Café

What better place to enjoy a drink or snack than in London’s most famous public square? The Café on the Square offers a range of freshly-made and locally-sourced food, as well as hot and cold drinks, and is open every day. The café is also available for hire.


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Visiting the square In and around Events Managing the square Transformation History	Christmas in the square All are welcome to attend the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square on Thursday 4 December, which for many people signifies the start of the festive season. The annual carol-singing programme runs each evening from Monday 8 to Friday 19 December, with most of the organisations taking part raising money for good causes. Mayor Boris Johnson said: 'I can't wait to see the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lit up in all its festive glory to mark the countdown to Christmas in London. I’d like to encourage all Londoners and visitors to the capital to come to Trafalgar Square to hear some of their favourite carols throughout December, donate to good causes and get in the mood for Christmas.' Fourth Plinth The 'Fourth Plinth' in Trafalgar Square is the location for specially commissioned art works - currently Thomas Schütte's Model for a Hotel 2007. Antony Gormley and Yinka Shonibare have been selected from a shortlist of six artists for the next two commissions. Read more about the Fourth Plinth. Café What better place to enjoy a drink or snack than in London’s most famous public square? The Café on the Square offers a range of freshly-made and locally-sourced food, as well as hot and cold drinks, and is open every day. The café is also available for hire.	Booking the square If you wish to organise an activity in Trafalgar Square there is an application process for Booking the square. Video of the square The Trafalgar Square video shows views of the square and provides information on its facilities: Trafalgar Square video (3 mins). Parliament Square The Greater London Authority also manages Parliament Square.