Christmas & New Year

Brighton & Hove is the ideal place for a festive break, get all your Christmas shopping wrapped up ready to enjoy the festive events plus there are plenty of places to go for warming winter meals…

Christmas Shopping

Christmas shopping in Brighton is a breeze with hundreds of independent shops in the twisting alleyways of The Lanes - including the new Hanningtons Lane - and the bohemian North Laine as well as the seafront arches. Big name stores can be found at Churchill Square Shopping Centre plus the outlet shops of Brighton Marina.

For an alternative shopping experience the East Sussex National will be hosting its Christmas Market on 20 & 21 November.

Christmas Events

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink returns in November giving visitors the chance to skate with the exotic palace providing a magical backdrop. Burning the Clocks takes place on 21^st December to mark the winter solstice. The lengthening of days are celebrated with a paper lantern parade through the city followed by a ceremonial bonfire on the beach.

Brighton Dome will host a classic Chrstmas Concert as well as a double bill of Paddington Bear and The Snowman. The Theatre Royal Brighton will help to get everyone into the party mood with a special run of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert starring Joe McFadden.

For more traditional panto visit the Attenborough Centre to see their produciton of The Wizard of Oz or Peter Pan at the Hilton Brighton Metropole.

Just outside the city are the beautiful gardens of Wakehurst and in November and December they will be hosting the magical lantern trail – Glow Wild. Trees, ponds and forest floors will be brought to life with hundreds of glowing lanterns and torches of fire.

There's a chance to get crafty at Ashdown Park Hotel when they host a Christmas decoration workshop and afternoon. If singing is more your thing then book your place on Lucky Voice's Christmas Karaoke Brunch.

Christmas Party Packages

The festive season is the ideal time to get together for a group celebration whether that’s with friends, family or workmates. Brighton hotels, restaurants, pubs and attractions offer a wide variety of party packages and group rates. Visit our Christmas Party Packages page for details.  

For more Christmas in Brighton events and New Year's Eve parties in Brighton browse the listings below and go to our accommodation section to book a Christmas break in Brighton.