The Spirit of Christmas 2025

The Spirit of Christmas lights are back for 2025!

For another year, the world-famous Spirit of Christmas lights are soaring above Regent Street and St James’s which means the festive season is in full swing in Central London. As the Spirits light up the skies each night, they bring that unmistakable festive magic that transforms our neighbourhood into one of the capital’s most enchanting destinations.

This year’s display, designed by James Glancy Design Ltd, features over 30 radiant Spirits stretching across St James’s Market, Glasshouse Street, Swallow Street and Quadrant Arcade — dazzling displays you won't want to miss.

Make sure you also pay a visit to our beautiful Wishing Tree in St James's Market. With a donation point to raise funds for The Felix Project, London's largest food redistribution charity, each gift makes the tree glow in a plethora of colours.

The lights switch on from early evening, creating a more sustainable and beautifully atmospheric start to the season - and plenty of time for you to gaze up in awe as you wander our neighbourhood.

Check out the below highlights of some of our favourite pictures from the past. We’d love to see your festive photos from our neighbourhoods - to share, please use #StJamesLondon and tag @stjameslondon.

Regent Street is going traffic-free for a day of festive fun! Join our neighbours on the 6th December - find out more here and explore the Festive Mile Map here.