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.

Christmas Events

The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink returned 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 welcome Super Sunday a contemporary circus blending chaotic comedy with uncompromising acrobatics. 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.

There's traditional panto fun with 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.

For a Christmas get together with a difference 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.