Davina McCall lights up London’s tallest Christmas tree, then belts out Mariah Carey

Davina McCall switched on London’s tallest Christmas tree outside the Pan Pacific Hotel near Liverpool Street, then sang Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” with Eastern City BID chief executive Kate Hart. The event marked the start of a festive installation intended to bring people together in the City.

The 67ft tree has more than 100,000 lights and is surrounded by six figures inspired by Charles Dickens; a large Christmas wreath is displayed in the hotel window opposite. The ceremony also featured a gospel choir, stilt-walking nutcracker characters, mulled wine and mince pies. The tree will remain on display until 9 January 2027; the BID says its events over the past five years have drawn more than 180,000 people.