Brilliant Brighton's Festive Afternoon returns: Saturday 5th Dec

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Brilliant Brighton's Festive Afternoon will be bringing Christmas cheer to the city centre on Saturday 5th December (2–6pm) and everyone’s invited to join the celebrations!

Shoppers and visitors can look forward to a magical afternoon filled with festive fun, with our cheerful helpers handing out goodies and Christmassy performers including choirs, singers and a brass band popping up throughout the Brilliant Brighton area. Performers include: Some Voices, Free Brighton Choir, SHE Choir, South Coast Trombone Choir, Hit The Silk, and Jessica Hallam filling the streets with carols and festive favourites.

The much-loved festive window dressing competition trail also makes its return, with businesses across the city centre creating spectacular seasonal displays. The public will be invited to vote for their favourite, with both a lucky voter and the winning business each scooping a £100 Brilliant Brighton Gift Card, to be spent in 60+ Brilliant Brighton businesses. The trail will launch on Saturday 5th December 2026 and run until Sunday 3rd January 2027.

All of this will take place against the sparkling backdrop of our Christmas lights, proudly funded by the 500+ businesses of the city centre BID, and this year, supported by Costa Coffee. Twinkling above the streets from 19th November, they’ll provide a warm and welcoming glow throughout the festive season.

Join us for an afternoon of festive fun, community spirit and Christmas magic – and help us celebrate both the season and Small Business Saturday in style!