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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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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…
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Royal Pavilion, 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EETelephone
03000 290 900Brighton
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Other
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…-
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Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SDTelephone
0870 060 6650Brighton
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Childrens Events
You are cordially invited to Grandpa Elf’s Christmas party, the most spectacular event of the season!
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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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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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Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UNTelephone
01273 647101Brighton and Hove
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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… -
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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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Starling Studio, 107 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GLBrighton
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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…
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St George's Church, St George's Road, Brighton, BN2 1EDBrighton
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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…
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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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Wakehurst, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TNTelephone
01444 894066Haywards Heath
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General event
This year's Glow Wild invites visitors of all ages on an unforgettable journey in search of Nature's Gift. Sail across enchanted waters, venture through frozen landscapes and encounter extraordinary creatures, characters and illuminated worlds along…
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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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All Saints Church, The Drive, Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3QETelephone
01273 733331Eaton Road, Hove
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Theatre
A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life.
Returning after last year's sold-out shows, this is ‘A Christmas Carol’ as Charles Dickens performed it himself, drawn directly from his original reading script. Through…
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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…
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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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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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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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Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UNTelephone
01273 647101Brighton and Hove
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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… 
Brighton
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Show / Display
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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