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📅 Saturday 5 December 2026⏰ 2pm–6pm
📍 Brighton city centre
Get into the Christmas spirit with Brilliant Brighton's Festive Afternoon! 🎅
Join us on Saturday 5th December for an afternoon of festive fun, live music and Christmas cheer in the heart of Brighton.
Whether you're out Christmas shopping, meeting friends or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there's plenty to enjoy as Brighton's city centre gets into the festive spirit.
✨ What's happening?
🎶 Live Christmas music: Enjoy festive performances from some fantastic local choirs, singers and musicians, including Some Voices, Free Brighton Choir, SHE Choir, South Coast Trombone Choir, Hit The Silk and Jessica Hallam.
🎄 Festive entertainment: Look out for our festive elf helpers spreading a little Christmas magic throughout the afternoon, with seasonal surprises along the way.
🏆 Christmas window dressing competition: Our much-loved competition returns! Discover Brighton's festive shop windows, vote for your favourite and be in with a chance of winning a £100 Brilliant Brighton Gift Card. There's also a £100 Gift Card up for grabs for the winning business!
🛍️ Shop local this Christmas: Make an afternoon of it and explore Brighton's brilliant mix of independent shops, high street favourites, cafés, bars and restaurants. It's the perfect opportunity to find a few Christmas presents and support local businesses.
🎁 Make a day of it in Brighton
From festive shopping and delicious food to live entertainment and beautiful Christmas lights, there's plenty to enjoy in Brighton this Christmas.
Bring your friends, family or little ones and join us for a lovely festive afternoon in the city.
Event details
📅 Saturday 5th December 2026
⏰ 2pm–6pm
📍 Brighton city centre (throughout North Laine, The Lanes, East Street and Western Road).
🎟️ Free
Find out more: https://brilliantbrighton.com/news/brilliant-brightons-festive-afternoon-returns-saturday-5th-dec/
Organised by Brilliant Brighton BID.
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Brighton City Centre, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, United Kingdom
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