Uncover the must-see holiday events in Brighton! Explore our guide for all the top festive highlights. For Brighton natives and newcomers alike, our guide illuminates the path to festive fun.
One eagerly anticipated attraction is the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, where skaters glide gracefully against the backdrop of the stunning Pavilion. You'll also find the enchanting glow of Glow Wild at Wakehurst, featuring illuminated gardens that create a magical atmosphere. And the vibrant Burning the Clocks event is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings the community together in a celebration of light and fire. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Brighton
- Burning the Clocks
- Brighton Open Market Christmas Food and Drink Market (Brighton and Hove)
- Organoke at Brighton Dome
- Brighton Christmas Market
- Starchitects Save Santa
- Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
- Rick Astley's Swinging Christmas at The Brighton Centre
- Hayling Winter Wonderland (Hayling Island)
- Brighton Santa Dash
- Sussex Christmas Market
🎃 Explore all 10+ featured events below!
Brighton Events Events
Burning the Clocks (Brighton) • 0.1 miles
Community lantern parade and bonfire on the shortest day
Brighton Open Market Christmas Food and Drink Market (Brighton and Hove) • 0.3 miles
Festive food and drink market with local artisan vendors.
Organoke at Brighton Dome (Brighton) • 0.3 miles
En-masse karaoke with a live band and the venue's organ.
Brighton Christmas Market (Brighton) • 0.3 miles
A curated market for local independent companies
Starchitects Save Santa (Brighton) • 0.3 miles
Gravity-defying choreography and digital projections in a space mission.
Royal Pavilion Ice Rink (Brighton) • 0.4 miles
UK's most picturesque ice rink setting
Rick Astley's Swinging Christmas at The Brighton Centre (Brighton) • 0.6 miles
Rick Astley performs classic swing and festive tunes with a big band.
Hayling Winter Wonderland (Hayling Island) • 0.6 miles
Enchanting Elfology Walkthrough and festive train ride.
Brighton Santa Dash (Brighton) • 0.7 miles
Thousands of Santas running along the coast
Sussex Christmas Market (Brighton) • 1.2 miles
Discover handmade and thoughtful gifts from local businesses.
A Christmas Carol with Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (Brighton) • 1.3 miles
Acclaimed actor narrates Dickens' timeless Christmas tale with musical interludes
View All Locations
View all of Brighton on our interactive map!
Explore Other Cities
Find events in different locations
Our Process
With 20 years of experience, we use AI technology to build the most comprehensive list of events events.
Our goal is complete coverage—from major festivals to small community celebrations, ensuring you never miss anything happening in your area.
Learn More About Our Process