If you are looking for exciting things taking place in Brighton this December, we have got you covered.
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Check out our guide on fun things to do in Brighton this December.
For a bumper list of everything festive, check out: Things To Do This Christmas In Brighton. We’ve also got a big list of Pantomimes And Christmas Shows In And Around Brighton.
Dec 3 to 21: The Gift
The Gift is an immersive midwinter feast-meets-performance where audiences co-create an evening of live music, playful cabaret and shared experiences. Inspired by Theatre of the Senses, Burning Man, and Berlin’s Social Muscle Club, each night unfolds differently as guests choose their own adventure of feasting, creating, giving and receiving. Expect food from local makers, unreserved cabaret seating and a uniquely communal celebration of the absurdity and wonder of being alive.
More info and tickets: https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/the-gift
Dec 5: Sofar Sounds – Christmas Church show
Experience an intimate night of live music as three exceptional acts perform in one of Brighton’s beautiful churches, making full use of the venue’s stunning natural acoustics. Taking place on Friday December 5, doors open at 7.30pm with the show beginning at 8pm. The event is hosted in The Lanes, with the exact address revealed 36 hours beforehand; the nearest station is Brighton. Please note that latecomers may be held at the door until a suitable break in the performance.
More info and tickets: https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/63388
Dec 7: Why God Created Lesbians!
Comedian Clare Summerskill brings her brand-new one-woman show to Komedia on Sunday December 7. With standup, storytelling, and songs, Clare explores why lesbians exist, delivering silliness, satire, and self-deprecating humour along the way. Expect outrageous tales, including a lesbian squirrel on Noah’s Ark, and Clare’s trademark wit that has won fans across the UK and US.
Tickets | Komedia Studio | 8pm (7.30pm doors)
Dec 11: The Whole Pack Theatre’s The Tempest
The all-female Whole Pack Theatre brings a fresh, energetic twist to Shakespeare’s The Tempest at The Actors Theatre, Brighton, on Thursday December 11 at 7:30pm. Expect a magical, piratical adventure packed with mischief, sea shanties and the company’s signature haunting harmonies.
Founded to create more opportunities for women in Shakespeare, The Whole Pack is touring across the UK this winter with their daring, ensemble-driven productions.
Address: The Actors, 4 Prince’s St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1RD
Tickets: Eventbrite
Dec 13 and 14: Festive Makers Market
Paper Daisy Events brings the Brighton Festive Makers Fair to Wagner Hall for an entire weekend of Christmas shopping, creativity and community. Taking place on Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14, the fair transforms the central Brighton venue, including its magical Fig Tree Garden, into a coourful hub of independent makers, artists and small-batch producers. Entry is free.
Brighton Festive Makers Fair Returns
Dec 15: Drunk Women Solving Crime
Taylor Glenn and Hannah George are back at the Komedia with their hit true crime comedy podcast. Solve historical crimes over a drink with special guest Emma Kennedy, plus a festive double show and a chance to win for your best crime tale. Book now!
Tickets | Komedia Brighton | 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN
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Dec 17: Rotunda Comedy
Get into the festive spirit with Rotunda’s Christmas Show, featuring a packed bill of acclaimed comedians including Tom Toal, Katie Green, Stuart Laws and Thomas Green, alongside great street food and a licensed bar.
Tickets | Rotunda Cafe Bar Brighton, BN1 6HN
Dec 18: Get Lost In Music at Lost in The Lanes
Acclaimed Brighton singer-songwriter Kit Rice brings his soulful vocals and festive favourites to a special one-night performance at Lost In The Lanes restaurant on Thursday, December 18, 7 to 10pm. Diners can enjoy free seasonal cocktails courtesy of local distillers Goldstone Rum and Franklin & Sons, as Kit headlines an intimate evening of community, creativity and Christmas cheer.
Book a table: Lost In The Lanes
Address: 10 Nile Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1HW
Dec 21: Revudeville Festive Fantasy
Billed as a “Christmas Variety Spectacular”, Revudeville brings its glitter-soaked Christmas cabaret Festive Fantasy to Brighton’s Komedia on December 21, serving drag, burlesque, circus and camp festive chaos hosted by Soho star Heiress Blackstone. Expect showgirls, international burlesque icon Jolie Papillon, clown sensation J’aiMime and plenty of surprises. Tickets from £20.
Tickets | Komedia Brighton | 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN
Dec 21: Magicada Reveal
Brighton’s much-loved winter tradition, Burning the Clocks, will not take place this year. But while the parade, performances, fireworks and beach bonfire are on pause, the spirit of the event is very much alive.
On Sunday December 21, Same Sky will unveil Magicada, a striking new large-scale lantern sculpture created by artist Nikki Gunson, giving the city a powerful glimpse into the future of Burning the Clocks and the theme for its much-anticipated return in 2026.
More information: Magicada Brings Burning the Clocks Spirit To Brighton
