The Yards Covent Garden Brought Ballet & Classical Magic Outdoors for ‘Strings of the Season’

LONDON, UK – On Thursday 4 December, 5pm–8pm, The Yards Covent Garden invited Londoners to experience the enchantment of Christmas ballet and classical music – live and outdoors – with Strings of the Season, a free immersive performance evening.

World-renowned harpist Valeria Kurbatova created a spellbinding soundtrack beneath The Yards’ glowing lantern canopy, accompanied by exquisite ballet performances from Pineapple Dance Studios dancers in Nutcracker-inspired costumes.

Families and festive day-trippers alike enjoyed a magical taste of the Christmas ballet experience in a unique open-air setting – no theatre ticket required. Audiences were treated to enchanting festive classics, elegant choreography and atmospheric lighting throughout the neighbourhood, including Slingsby Place and Mercer Walk.

This marked the second event in The Yards’ Lantern Light Nights series, celebrating Christmas with world-class performances in the heart of Covent Garden.

Event Details:

📍 St Martin’s Courtyard, The Yards, Covent Garden, WC2H 9EF

📅 Thursday 4 December, 5pm–8pm

💫 Admission: FREE

For more information, visit theyardscoventgarden.co.uk or follow @TheYardsCoventGarden.

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Editors notes

The Yards is a hidden gem in the heart of Covent Garden offering a curated collection of unmissable shopping, dining and lifestyle brands.

Comprising St Martin’s Courtyard, Mercer Walk, Neal Street, Long Acre and Old Brewer’s Yard, the interconnected courtyards and characterful streets regularly host pop-ups and exciting events.