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The dark grip of long wintry nights is broken by a flicker of light. Started in 1993, Burning the Clocks represents an alternative to the commercial Christmas. Thousands of people gather to make paper lanterns to carry through the city before burning them on the beach as a token for the end of the year and to greet the lengthening days.- 21 Dec 2026
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Various venues across the city, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EEBrighton
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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…
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Royal Pavilion, 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EETelephone
03000 290 900Brighton
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General event
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Movie Soundtracks under the gentle glow of candlelight. Seating is…
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Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Lower Beeding, Horsham, RH13 6PPTelephone
08718733389Lower Beeding, Horsham
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Childrens Events
“A Midwinter Light’s Dream - A Garden Awakening”
This winter, Leonardslee Lights returns with a dazzling new route and an expanded cast of light, sound and spectacle. Wander through woodland scenes bathed in illumination, music and mystery, where…
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The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WUTelephone
01273 454686Shoreham-by-Sea
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General event
An event that is now a firm favourite in the Sussex Christmas shopping events calendar, it's renowned for its high quality and original selection of makers, artists & foodies and together with a truly festive atmosphere full of vibrancy & joy it's…
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Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UNTelephone
01273 647101Brighton and Hove
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Childrens Events
Long Nose Puppets' show PENGUIN is based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar.
Ben is delighted when he rips open his present - inside is a penguin. "Hello Penguin!" says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin; he pulls his funniest…
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Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UETelephone
01273 709709Brighton
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Childrens Events
Craft workshops for children and their grown ups to enjoy together
Join us at our Christmas arts and crafts workshops for all the family to enjoy! A wonderful opportunity to get crafty making a silhouette shadow lantern to light up those dark…
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Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SDTelephone
0870 060 6650Brighton
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Comedy
Visiting venues across the UK, Christmas Crackers offers audiences the chance to catch a varied comedy line-up that mixes familiar faces with some of the country's most exciting emerging stand-ups.
Each performance features a different combination…
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Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UETelephone
01273 709709Brighton
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Other
Step away from the high street, grab a drink, and get crafty! A unique way to celebrate Christmas with your pals.
The bar will be open so you can purchase a tipple of your choice whilst crafting your Christmas masterpiece! This new activity,…
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The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Brighton & Hove, BN3 7QABrighton & Hove
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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…
Brighton
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The dark grip of long wintry nights is broken by a flicker of light. Started in 1993, Burning the Clocks represents an alternative to the commercial Christmas. Thousands of people gather to make paper lanterns to carry through the city before…
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Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UETelephone
01273 709709Brighton
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Music
Following last year's sell-out smash ‘Beauty and the Bear’, Brighton Gay Men's Chorus are back with ‘A Merry Murder Mystery.’
Six eccentric strangers receive an invitation to a Christmas dinner party where murder is on the menu and nobody has a…
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Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UETelephone
01273 709709Brighton
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Childrens Events
A magical Christmas experience for the whole family.
Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of the much-loved film The Snowman projected on a big screen in Brighton Dome, with its unforgettable soundtrack performed live by a…
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Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UETelephone
01273 709709Brighton
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Music
The Choir with No Name Brighton, a choir involving people impacted by homelessness, returns for their annual Christmas singalong extravaganza - a musical highlight of the festive season!
Expect a unique Choir with No Name take on the Christmas…
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Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ENTelephone
01273 673311Brighton
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Music
After another fantastic show this December 2025 we are delighted to bring back 80's HiFi to Concorde2 for the 80's party of the year!
Imagine stepping in a time capsule back to the dance halls of the 1980's, the sounds of Tears for Fears, Duran…
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Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GRTelephone
0844 847 1515Brighton
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Music
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year. This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love! So Step Into Christmas! as we give you something…
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Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Gardens, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XPTelephone
01444 450326Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath
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Childrens Events
Book a 30-minute experience filled with festive fun and challenges at Elf Training Camp – before heading into Santa’s Grotto to receive a special Christmas gift.
Step into Elf Training Camp
Begin your adventure by joining Elf Training Camp, where…
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Dust Brighton, 77 East Street, Brighton BN1 1NF, Brighton, BN11NFBrighton
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Music
After a sold out Christmas party last year, the premier party for the slightly older party animal, is returning to Brighton for another special daytime Christmas party.
For over 13 years now Don and Reg have been hosting sold out parties in London…
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Royal Pavilion, 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EETelephone
03000 290 900Brighton
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For the ultimate in festive glamour, join us at the Royal Pavilion for a grand Christmas Banquet.
Guests are greeted with Roebuck estates premium English sparkling wine in the beautiful Great Kitchen, before enjoying a traditional carol concert in…Address
Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UNTelephone
01273 647101Brighton and Hove
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Theatre
Oh, we wish it could be Christmas every day….!
And for one evening only, this December, you shall experience the wackiest, most wonderful, and sensationally sparkling Christmas event of your year!
Yes! The Sassy Cabaret Club are back, and we’ve…
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Wagner Hall, Regency Road, Brighton, BN1 2RTBrighton
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General event
Brighton’s Festive Makers Fair returns for a full weekend at one of Brighton's best & central venues for a pop up Christmas Fair - with over 80 exhibitors across the weekend!
Paper Daisy Events will fill the venue, both inside over the hall, stage…
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