The Firefly Festive Forest
12 November – 1 December 2026 · Chelsea
About this event
More than 30 artist-designed Christmas tree sculptures line Sloane Street in a free outdoor art trail. The trees are auctioned online over the same period for the Quintessentially Foundation's Firefly Project, which supports charities working with disadvantaged young Londoners.
Getting there
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