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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
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    1. 26 Nov 20262 Jan 2027
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    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. 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…

  4. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

    Address

    St Anne's Church, 18 Western Road, Lewes, BN7 1RJ

    Lewes

    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…

  5. White dress with ruffles and bright flowers

    Address

    Madeira Drive, Opposite Concorde 2, Brighton, BN2 1EN

    Telephone

    01273 917272

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Babesss, we’re ending the year with a whole lotta HEAT! Join us at Daltons for a festive takeover of Afro, Latin & Caribbean riddims and bass.

  6. Crafty Christmas: Splendid Seasonal Spoon Puppets

    Address

    Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE

    Telephone

    01273 709709

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    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 fun and accessible workshop to make festive puppets to bring the stories of the season alive,…

  7. 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…

  8. The Sussex Peasant’s Big Christmas Market

    Address

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

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    The Sussex Peasant’s Big Markets return this November & December. With the Big Christmas Market bringing the abundance of the Sussex seasonal harvest directly into local communities across the county.

    The Big Christmas Markets bring together Sussex…

  9. Longnose Puppets Presents: Penguin

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273 647101

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  10. 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…

  11. Festive Christmas Bauble Lettering and Painting Workshop

    Address

    Starling Studio, 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GL

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    Create beautiful personalised Christmas baubles to treasure for years to come.

    Join me for a relaxed and festive workshop where you'll learn how to transform plain ceramic baubles into elegant keepsakes using modern monoline lettering and botanical…

  12. Buff Bingo Festive Slay-Ride Xmas Drag Brunch

    Address

    Revolution, 77 West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RA

    Telephone

    01273 806090

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Step aboard the Buff Bingo Festive Slay-Ride, grab your drinks, warm up those bingo dabbers and get ready to jingle those balls! Whether you've been naughty, nice or somewhere fabulously in between, this is your chance to eat, drink, dance and…

  13. 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…

  14. 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…

  15. Do All The Christmas Things

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273 647101

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Consider this your official invite to the most unhinged Christmas party in town. Part cabaret, part house party,Do All The Christmas Things wraps up, chaos, and pure joy in one big sparkly bow-and gives a glittery middle finger to festive burnout…

  16. The Christmas Cracker

    Address

    Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD

    Telephone

    0870 060 6650

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    You are cordially invited to Grandpa Elf’s Christmas party, the most spectacular event of the season!

  17. Taste Film presents Elf (2003)

    Address

    Brighton Harbour Hotel, 64 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    Don't just watch the film. Taste it. A bespoke cinematic dining experience where iconic film moments come straight to your table as they appear on screen, course by delicious course.

    Highlights

    - Don’t just watch the film… savour it!
    - Enjoy a…

  18. The Dark Origins of Christmas: Demons, Witches & Twelfth Night

    Address

    Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, 53 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    Delve into the ancient spiritual origins and lesser-known histories of European midwinter festivities. Followed by Q&A. Step into midwinter and discover Christmas in a new light - not only a Christian holiday but as a festival shaped by ancient…

  19. Christmas Craft and Chat: Fabulous Festive Shadow Lantern

    Address

    Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE

    Telephone

    01273 709709

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    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,…

  20. Four kids with muddy boots

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01444 450326

    Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath

    Type

    Type:

    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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