Events

Family Carols – 9.30AM & 11.30AM A service with contemporary carols, family drama and a chance for everyone (even adults!) to join in the Christmas story. Come in your best Nativity themed dress, it promises to be fun for all ages. Carols by Candlelight –  5PM & 7PM Carols in a tradtional style accompanied by […]

December 15, 2024

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December 15, 2024
9:30 am

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9:00 pm
St Peter's Church, York Place, Brighton BN1 4GU

  The musical theatre version of the hilarious hit movie ELF will be hitting the road in a handful of the UK’s most prestigious venues. The show is produced and directed by legendary panto and musical comedy producer Jon Conway, for The World’s Biggest Productions Limited. With a book by Bob Martin and Thomas […]

December 17, 2024

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December 18, 2024
6:30 pm

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9:00 pm
Brighton Centre, Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2GR

Live at Theatre Royal Brighton This classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with spectacular puppetry, show-stopping choreography, witty songs and irresistible puppies! Book your tickets now – you’d be barking mad to miss it!Music and Lyrics by Douglas HodgeBook by Johnny McKnightFrom a stage adaptation by Zinnie HarrisBased on the book by […]

December 17, 2024

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January 5, 2025
11:00 am

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9:00 pm
Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD

Don’t Miss Out On Brighton’s Biggest Family Panto! Make your Christmas magical with our most spectacular show to date! Sleeping Beauty is fun-packed with magic, adventure, and hysterical comedy sketches, making it the perfect family panto this December. Festive Fun for the Entire Family Hilarious Comedy Routines Dazzling Costumes Magical Special Effects Panto Souvenirs Cast […]

December 19, 2024

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December 30, 2024

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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, King's Road , Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2FU

A Festive Adventure in Space ‘an exciting, fun & awe-inspiring show’ – ★★★★★ Small house big trips Catastrophe strikes! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa has gone missing… Join the Starchitects on their daring mission into space to save him. A brilliant festive show for families from world renowned dance circus company Motionhouse comes to Brighton […]

December 20, 2024

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December 22, 2024
11:00 am

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3:30 pm
Brighton Dome - Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE

After sell-out Brighton Festival shows BAKKHAI and Romeo & Juliet, ThirdSpace Theatre welcomes you to Brighton Dome, for the world premier of a spectacular and moving winter’s tale. We are all formed of stories. We all carry our stories with us and pass them down. When someone dies, we keep their memory alive through stories. […]

December 20, 2024

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December 22, 2024
3:30 pm

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9:00 pm
Brighton Dome - Studio Theatre, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE
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Ukeboxbaby tell a musical rendition of Stick Man, using immersive theatre.Under 1s go free, and there is a visit from Santa. Ukulele lessons, giant balloons, silly string, bubbles, water guns, snow balls and more, give children the chance to interact with the Christmassy story. Children’s and Christmas songs are given a Dance music twist, keeping […]

December 11, 2024

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December 11, 2024
2:15 pm

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3:30 pm
Bishop Hannington Community Cntre,
Holmes Av,
Hove,
East Sussex,

Dot Dot Spot is a joyful seasonal experience for families with little ones, designed and created by artist and Early Years expert Abigail Horn in partnership with Brighton Creative Learning. Explore, imagine, create, and play together around Theatre Royal Brighton – Dot Dot Spot is as enjoyable for adults as it is for children so […]

December 11, 2024

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December 20, 2024

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3:10 pm
Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 1SD

This December, step into a world of enchantment and wonder as you embark on an experience through The Brighton Lights, a captivating winter light show. Immerse yourself in a mesmerising display of festive lights, carefully curated by local artists and brought to life by the creative spirit of Brighton. thebrightonlights.co.uk/

December 7, 2024

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December 23, 2024

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One Garden, Stanmer Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton BN1 9SE

Dates: Dec 7, 8, 14, 15 Boat Times: 10.30 am through 3 pm Child: £15 plus regular centre admission Adult: £3 plus regular centre admission Regular centre admission is FREE for WWT members Once again families can board an elf-powered boat for a gentle ride through the reedbeds to visit Father Christmas. Check-in at the […]

December 7, 2024

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December 15, 2024
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel, East Sussex BN18 9PB

Fiveways Minifigure Trail is back this Winter. Starting 7th December You can get entry forms via Wigwam Toys or The Pet Shed https://brightonbricks.com/legominifiguretrails

December 7, 2024

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January 19, 2025

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Brighton - Fiveways

The Box of Delights – A magical and festive adventure in which the future of Christmas itself is at stake! Nearly 90 years after the book was published, and exactly 40 years since the iconic BBC TV Series, the wolves are running again, can you stop their bite? 70% of tickets gone with some performances […]

December 7, 2024

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December 14, 2024
2:15 pm

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9:00 pm
Brighton Little Theatre, 9 Clarence Gardens, Brighton BN1 2EG

Daily Kids Trail in the Garden This winter, children aged 3–8 years old can ignite their imaginations while exploring the Garden on our magical story trail, ‘Ivy’s Sparkling Snow Ball Adventure’. The Duchess of Winter is returning home early from Snowland where she has been visiting her family, and Ivy’s surprise Snow Ball is at […]

November 30, 2024

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December 22, 2024
10:00 am

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3:30 pm
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP

30 November – 12 January (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)9am – 4pm, last entry 3.30pm Families are invited on a festive walk, re-living the magic of Raymond Briggs’ heart-warming picture book. Look out for twelve decorated sculptures of The Snowman™, along a winding wintry path, past beautiful lakes and trees. Games and activities add […]

November 30, 2024

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January 12, 2025
9:00 am

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4:00 pm
Sheffield park and Garden NT, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, Sussex, TN22 3QX

Join us for this festive event with breakfast for the whole family Each child will get to build their very own festive soft toy to take home, meet Santa Claus and take part in storytelling and family-friendly activities   You’ll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa […]

November 30, 2024

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December 24, 2024
8:30 am

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Dobbies Garden Centre Brighton, Warren Rd, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XX

Saturday 30th November to Sunday 12th January 2024 Newest trail is our trail around Shoreham. Where we have lots of great shops hiding a LEGO minifigure in their window. You can get entry form via Chapter 34, on Brunswick Road, or via link: https://brightonbricks.com/shop/the-shoreham-minifigure-trail

November 30, 2024

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January 12, 2025

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Shoreham area BN43

Explore a woodland trail of lights and lantern installations at Glow Wild 2024. As darkness falls at Wakehurst, the garden is transformed into an illuminated wonderland, inspired by the hidden world of trees. Escape to over a mile of light installations, handcrafted by leading artists. Discover the iconic Christmas tree, giant flying owl, and fiery […]

November 28, 2024

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January 1, 2025
4:15 pm

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10:00 pm
Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6TN

Free admission Upstairs in Hove Museum the Christmas mice have come out to play! How many can you find? brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/christmas-mice-at-hove-museum/

November 21, 2024

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January 2, 2025
10:00 am

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5:00 pm
Hove Museum of Creativity, 19 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4AB

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