It's been a long time coming but now it's official: Oxford Street will finally go car-free... for one day, at least.
While consultations and conflabs about the possible traffic-free future of London's premier shopping street continue, Londoners will get a flavour of what an Oxford Street sans cars would look like, courtesy of 'This Is Oxford Street', an event that will see half a mile of the thoroughfare — from Orchard Street (next to Selfridges) to Oxford Circus — go traffic-free between 12pm-8pm on Sunday 21 September 2025.
A number of buses will be re-routed and truncated as part of the plans.
Spearheaded by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan — who is pushing hard for the permanent pedestrianisation of Oxford Street by 2027 — the day will see a flurry of activity, including pop-ups from brands including Major League Baseball; food and drink stalls; live music and performances; a wellness village hosted by Holland and Barrett; selfie spots; and a 'This is Future' area, offering a glimpse into the plans to transform Oxford Street into a full-time pedestrian-friendly destination.
Says Sadiq Khan: "This is a fantastic opportunity to see Oxford Street in a whole new light, traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups and entertainment for everyone. As Mayor, I'm determined to unlock Oxford Street’s true potential and deliver a world-class, accessible, clean, avenue."
World Car Free Day falls on Monday 22 September this year, although at the moment, it's unclear what plans there are for other streets across London.
Oxford Street goes traffic free, Sunday 21 September 2025, free
