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  1. Artist Open House at winter
    Brighton’s Artist Open Houses returns this Christmas for three weekends starting on 28 November. During this time artists and makers across Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Ditchling and beyond will be throwing open the doors of their houses and studios to showcase a hugely diverse selection of artworks.
    1. 28 Nov 202613 Dec 2026
  2. Photo of a Christmas Market taken by Elena Mozhvilo and downloaded from UnSplash
    Get into the festive spirit at Brighton's newest Christmas Market, set in the heart of the city at Valley Gardens, directly opposite the iconic Royal Pavilion.
    1. 26 Nov 202627 Dec 2026
  3. Glow Wild
    1. 26 Nov 20262 Jan 2027
  4. The Snowman
    1. 19 Dec 2026
  5. Christmas Regency Cream Teas
    1. 15 Dec 2026
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  1. Photo of a Christmas Market taken by Elena Mozhvilo and downloaded from UnSplash
    Photo of a Christmas Market taken by Pauline Jurkevicius and downloaded from UnSplash
    Photo of a Christmas Market taken by Elena Mozhvilo and downloaded from UnSplash
    Photo of a Christmas Market taken by Pauline Jurkevicius and downloaded from UnSplash

    Address

    Valley Gardens, Old Steine, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1EN

    Brighton & Hove,

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Get into the festive spirit at Brighton's newest Christmas Market, set in the heart of the city at Valley Gardens, directly opposite the iconic Royal Pavilion.

  2. Artist Open House at winter

    Address

    Various venues across the city, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EE

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Brighton’s Artist Open Houses returns this Christmas for three weekends starting on 28 November. During this time artists and makers across Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Ditchling and beyond will be throwing open the doors of their houses and studios to…

  3. Festive Bauble Embroidery Workshop

    Address

    Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Gardens, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

    Telephone

    01444 450326

    Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath

    Type

    Type:

    Other

    Join Sussex Textile artist Beth Power of Dotty Textiles for a relaxing festive embroidery workshop, taking place inside the Animal Room at Borde Hill House, beautifully decorated for Christmas.

    During the workshop, you will create a beautiful hand…

  4. Neutral wrapping paper with Christmas tree branches and gold scissors

    Address

    Brighton Waterfront Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GS

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Dance / Dancing

    The Soul Survivors' Famous Soul & Motown Christmas Part has beena fixture on the Sussex Soul Social Calendar spanning three decades now - but we feel we're only just getting going!

    Once again it's going to be TWO great Soul sessions for the price…

  5. Colourful close-up of used watercolor paint palette with vibrant hues

    Address

    The Stirling Arms Pub & Rooms, 3 Stirling Place, Hove, BN3 3YU

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    We are painting squirrels in winter woods for this month's painting event Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

  6. Festive Fridays

    Address

    Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NB

    Haywards Heath

    Type

    Type:

    Other

    A new take on our much-loved Festive Friday evenings, bringing you six Fridays of Christmas cheer in the beautifully decorated Wine Bar.

    Join us for a relaxed, casual early-evening get-together filled with live music, festive drinks and a welcoming…

  7. Xmas Melt Your Brains Party

    Address

    Daltons, Under Brighton Zip, Lower Promenade, Brighton, BN2 1TB

    Lower Promenade, Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    A day of Noise Rock, Heavy Psych and more!

    IRK: Noise Rock from Leeds!

    Why Patterns: Noise rock from London

    Amon Acid: Heavy psych from Leeds

    Terse Affection: Country Goth punk rock, performing with their full band for this show.

  8. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

    Address

    St George's Church, St George's Road, Brighton, BN2 1ED

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    BPO’s sell-out festive tradition returns! Acclaimed actor Alistair McGowan narrates Dickens’ timeless Christmas tale, with sparkling musical interludes from pianist Joanna MacGregor and the BPO Brass Quintet.

    Featuring brass arrangements of Ding…

  9. The Adventures of the Little Red Hen

    Address

    Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE

    Telephone

    01273 709709

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farmyard animals got off their reclining sofas and lent a hand!

    This festive season, join our plucky little hen as she finds her own way to get stuff done in this energetic…

  10. Jazz At St Andrews presents; Christmas Special

    Address

    St Andrew's Church, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2AD

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    In what has become a cherished St Andrew's tradition, we once again ring in the festive season with a joyful evening of swing, seasonal cheer, and perhaps a carol or two with a jazzy twist! Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with mince pies and…

  11. Bottle Painting Workshop

    Address

    Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NB

    Haywards Heath

    Type

    Type:

    Other

    Get creative this Christmas with a festive bottle painting workshop at Bolney Wine Estate. Enjoy a relaxing two-hour painting session in the beautiful vineyard surroundings, sipping English sparkling wine as you transform your own bottle into a…

  12. Scummy Mummies - Christmas Show

    Address

    Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN

    Telephone

    01273 647101

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    This
    Event will take place in the komedia basement
    Unreserved seating
    Ages 18+
    Snack menu available (at the 7pm show only, please note the kitchen will be closed for the 9:30pm show)
    Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the
    Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to…

  13. Busy and snowy cobbled street

    Address

    The Lantern Theatre, 77 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA

    Telephone

    01273 818266

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Join us for a traditional, candle-lit, Midwinter's Eve of Victorian Ghost Stories.
    Settle down with mulled wine and mince pies, as our company of fine-voiced actors regale you with classic tales of the spooky, the whimsical, of spectral horror, of…

  14. Christmas tree display with naughty and nice list

    Address

    St Mary's Church, 61 St James' Street, Brighton, BN2 1PR

    Telephone

    07434 121659

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Get ready to make your Christmas a little Merry & Bright(on)!

    Join Actually Gay Men's Chorus for a sparkling celebration of music, laughter and festive cheer at our 2026 Christmas concert. Expect seasonal favourites, beautiful harmonies, singalong…

  15. ABBA Re-Bjorn at Christmas

    Address

    Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN

    Telephone

    01273 647101

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    This event will take place in the komedia basement
    CABARET SEATING (all seating is allocated on arrival)
    Voted UK’s TOP ABBA tribute act
    Get ready for one of the most authentic-sounding ABBA tribute acts around! With Swedish accents, high-energy…

  16. Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop at Rooted & Co

    Address

    Rooted & Co., Unit 4, Marshalls Row, Brighton, BN1 4JU

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    Looking for a creative and festive wreath-making workshop in Brighton? Join the botanical team at Rooted & Co for a cosy, hands-on craft evening.

    We are skipping the standard supermarket look and going big on wild, botanical foliage. You will get…

  17. Grand Winter Makers Fair

    Address

    The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Brighton & Hove, BN3 7QA

    Brighton & Hove

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    Paper Daisy Events return to a beautiful & iconic venue in Hove for a spectacular & much anticipated Grand Winter Makers Fair over a full weekend in November, showcasing in excess of 120 small creative businesses, all specially selected for one the…

  18. Christmas Pottery Workshop - Full Day

    Address

    Hot Fox Pottery, 133 Hartington Road, Brighton, BN2 3PA

    Telephone

    07733028434

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Spend a relaxing day creating a beautiful tea-light Christmas tree and adorable tea-light house. You may even have time to make an extra little gift or two.

    The full-day version of this workshop runs from 10am - 5pm. (If you only want to book a…

  19. 12 Djs of Christmas

    Address

    Black Lion, 14 Black Lion Street, Brighton, BN1 1ND

    Telephone

    01273 711884

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    THE 12 DJs OF CHRISTMAS

    Consider this your official excuse to stay out a little longer this December.

    We’re bringing you DJs from 10pm, soundtracking the festive season with all the bangers, party anthems and late-night chaos you need to get you…

  20. Christmas Pottery Workshop - Make a Tea-Light Festive House - Half Day (Afternoon)

    Address

    Hot Fox Pottery, 133 Hartington Road, Brighton, BN2 3PA

    Telephone

    07733028434

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Spend a relaxing afternoon creating a beautiful tea-light Christmas House to keep or give as a present. You may even have time to make an extra little gift or two from the off-cuts such as a soap dish, incense holder or spoon rest.

    Finish your…

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