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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.

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A Christmas Carol Brighton: The Immersive Dining Experience

Dates:

From:

3 Dec 2019to29 Dec 2019

Location:

The Windmill
69 Upper North Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 3FL

Type:

Theatre

Brighton's newest immersive dining experience featuring a festive feast created by MasterChef champion Natalie Coleman

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Carols by Candlelight

Dates:

From:
19 Dec 2019

Location:

St George's Church
St George's Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1ED

Type:

Christmas

Join us for Carols by Candlelight on Thursday 19th December at St George's Church in Kemp Town, Brighton.
A carol service for everyone, featuring NHS Community Choir Brighton and the Choir of St George's Church, we will be serving drinks and & mince…

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Festive Treat with Friends & Family

Dates:

From:
21 Dec 2019

Location:

The Brighton Beach Club
26 Kings Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2LN

Type:

Food

Scrumptious & rambunctious Christmas Lunch with friends on this fun filled day at The Brighton Beach Club.
Get in early for a festive lunch and enjoy all of the days festivities with Songlab our local youth choir, our very own Gingerbread House,…

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The Treason Show Christmas Special

Dates:

From:

27 Dec 2019to30 Dec 2019

Location:

The Old Ship Hotel
31-38 Kings Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1NR

Type:

Comedy

Comedy review. That Was The Year That Was 19 our 'best of' review of the year edition.

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Bingo Lingo Christmas Special

Dates:

From:
12 Dec 2019

Location:

Pryzm
West Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2RE

Type:

Club Nights

Bingo Lingo Christmas Special- Christmas Shared Party Night
£30 per person includes the following:
Bubbly & beer drinks reception
Festive buffet
Drinks tokens
Bingo & prizes
After party until 4am

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Krater Comedy Club New Year's Eve

Dates:

From:
31 Dec 2019

Location:

Komedia
44-47 Gardner Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1UN

Type:

Comedy

See in the New Year in style at our Krater NYE Special! Get yourself a glass of bubbly, some tasty food from our menu and enjoy comedy from Jen Brister, Michael Fabbri, Paul Sinha and MC Rob Mulholland.
18+

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An Elizabethan Feast

Dates:

From:
11 Dec 2019

Location:

St George's Church
St George's Road
Kemptown
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1ED

Type:

Christmas

Brighton Consort (director James Dixon)
with The Ashdown Consort of Viols
An Elizabethan Feast - music for Advent, Christmas and Candlemas
Seasonal choral works by Byrd, Gibbons, Weelkes and Sheppard – plus music for viol consort

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Tales Around the Tree

Dates:

From:

18 Dec 2019to20 Dec 2019

Location:

Brighton Dome
Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1UE

Type:

Theatre

Come out of the cold, snuggle up and let Old Mother Holle warm your heart with stories of the wild woodland, and help her to decorate her special festive tree. A delightful moment in time for children to share with their grown-ups during the…

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Flint Barns Christmas Celebration Evenings

Dates:

From:
14 Dec 2019
From:
20 Dec 2019
From:
21 Dec 2019

Location:

Flint Barns - Rathfinny Wine Estate
Alfriston
BN26 5TU

Type:

Christmas

Celebrate the festive season at the Flint Barns. Our 'home away from home' welcoming atmosphere allows you, your colleagues, friends and family to celebrate in a relaxed setting.

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Christmas Rocks Party Nights

Dates:

From:

6 Dec 2019to19 Dec 2019

From:
21 Dec 2019

Location:

Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU

Type:

Christmas

Looking for the perfect party without the fuss? Then look no further - our Moment Makers are on hand to organise a night to remember.
For a smaller office, organisation or group looking to enjoy the atmosphere of a big Christmas party, join our fun…

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Dive-in Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol - VR and a movie

Dates:

From:
19 Dec 2019

Location:

GOVR Cafe
First floor
114-115 London Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 4JG

Type:

Film

You'll get unlimited play time in VR ahead of the start of the movie, sharing turns with other Dive-in Movie night attendees. When its time for the movie to begin, the VR headsets will be put away, the projector screen pulled down and the theatre…

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Brighton's Christmas Makers & Street Food Market

Dates:

From:
14 Dec 2019

Location:

The Brighthelm Centre
North Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1YD

Type:

Food

Paper Daisy Events are taking over the Brighthelm Centre & Gardens, both inside & out to bring you the largest Christmas Craft & Street Food Market in Brighton. Inside will be packed with up to 40 specially selected local artists & makers selling a…

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Suspiciously Elvis Christmas Special

Dates:

From:
22 Dec 2019
From:
23 Dec 2019

Location:

Komedia
44-47 Gardner Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1UN

Type:

Christmas

Eat, drink, dance and worship at the altar of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with a themed Christmas night to remember as Ivor Potter and a six-piece band re-create one of Elvis' early 70s Vegas era shows.
AGES 9+

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Ugg 'n' Ogg and the World's First Dogg

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From:
21 Dec 2019
From:
21 Dec 2019
From:
22 Dec 2019
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22 Dec 2019
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23 Dec 2019
From:
23 Dec 2019
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24 Dec 2019
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24 Dec 2019
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27 Dec 2019
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28 Dec 2019
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28 Dec 2019
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29 Dec 2019

Location:

Komedia
34-37 Gardner Street
East Sussex
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1UN

Type:

Family

A wonderful CHRISTMAS theatrical treat for families and dog-lovers of all ages
Perfect festive fun for families and dog-lovers of all ages.
Ugg 'n' Ogg and the World's First Dogg
The truly, mind-boggling story of how a long, long time ago two…

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Soul Train New Years Eve Party at The Winter Foragers

Dates:

From:
31 Dec 2019

Location:

The Winter Foragers
3 Stirling Place
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 3YU

Type:

Free Event

Welcome aboard the Soul Train
Jive your way down to The Winter Foragers this New Years Eve and join us as we dance our way into 2020
We will be joined by DJ Josh Dean who will be playing all of the best motown, funk, soul and disco
Prizes for…

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Christmas Joiner Parties at The Grand Brighton

Dates:

From:

30 Nov 2019to21 Dec 2019

Location:

The Grand Brighton
97-99 Kings Rd
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2FW

Type:

Food

Dress to impress and celebrate together in style at our magical Christmas joiner party nights. Sit down to a mouth-watering three course dinner, fine wine and the traditional trimmings whilst enjoying the wonderful atmosphere of our magnificent…

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Magical Wonderland comes to the Marina

Dates:

From:

20 Dec 2019to24 Dec 2019

Location:

Brighton Marina
The Marina Square (aka The Village)
The Waterfront, Brighton Marina
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 5WA

Type:

Family

Step into a World of Fantasy this Christmas with our immersive event. Walk through the Wardobe in a Frozen World. Be part of the experience, meet the characters, taste the treats, see the snow and enjoy a drink watch the performances.

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Christmas Celebration Dinners with a Cocktail Tasting at the Tasting Room

Dates:

From:
13 Dec 2019
From:
14 Dec 2019

Location:

The Tasting Room - Rathfinny Wine Estate
Alfriston
BN26 5TU

Type:

Food

To celebrate the festive season, our very own Seven Sisters Brand Ambassador, Archie Driver, has created a series of celebratory cocktails to help you get the party started.

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New Year's Eve Empress Suite Black and White Ball

Dates:

From:
31 Dec 2019

Location:

The Grand Brighton
97-99 Kings Rd
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2FW

Type:

Christmas

You are invited to welcome in 2020 with style and sophistication at The Grand Brighton's famous New Year's Eve ball. You and your group of friends or family will be greeted with a champagne reception, followed by a delectable five course menu of…

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Secret Life of Carols

Dates:

From:
21 Dec 2019

Location:

St Andrew's Church
Church Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2FN

Type:

Christmas

This December, distinctive medieval group The Telling comes to St Andrew's Hove to celebrate Christmas in words and music in candlelight.
A magical way to spend a winter evening, The Telling perform a mix of uplifting and intimate medieval English…

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