46 Christmas markets and festive food events
Get into the holiday spirit with our pick of the region's most magical Christmas markets and festive foodie happenings in East Sussex this winter.


Black Friday
12 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
Las Iguanas - Brighton

Christmas
12 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Las Iguanas - Brighton

Christmas party
11 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Revolution Brighton

Experience The Christmas Set Menu
12 Nov 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)

Faversham Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift Market
7 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
The Alexander Centre (Faversham)

Festive Afternoon Tea
12 Nov 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)

Festive Bottomless Brunch
12 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Las Iguanas - Brighton

Festive Catch-ups
12 Nov 2026
Fitz Regent (Brighton)

Festive Marketplace 2026
12 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Private Hire Christmas Parties
12 Nov 2026
Revolution Brighton

COMMUNITY BAKES & CRAFT SALE
13 Nov 2026
Caroline of Brunswick (Brighton)

Festive Marketplace
13 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 1
13 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Festive Oasis by the sea
13 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Festive Marketplace 2026 Day 2
14 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Where to enjoy Gusbourne this autumn
14 Nov 2026
Gusbourne Estate (Ashford)

Festive Marketplace 2026 Day 3
15 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Christmas
19 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Alcampo Lounge (Brighton)

Christmas At Lounge
19 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Alcampo Lounge (Brighton)

Christmas At Lounge Is Nearly Here
19 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Alcampo Lounge (Brighton)

Festive Events
19 Nov 2026 – 1 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)

Festive Events at The Ivy This Christmas
19 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 4
20 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Kent Festive Gift & Food Show
20 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026
Kent Event Centre (Maidstone)

Christmas Craft Fair
21 Nov 2026
Sheppey Little Theatre (Sheerness)

Church Christmas Fayre
21 Nov 2026
St Mary the Virgin Church, Ashford

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 5
21 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 6
22 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Christmas at The Lanes
23 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Riddle & Finns The Beach (Brighton)

Christmas
24 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Rockwater Hove

Margate Xmas Night Market
25 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026
Tom Thumb Theatre - Margate

Volo Lounge
25 Nov 2026
Alcampo Lounge (Brighton)

Festive Wines
26 Nov 2026
Depot (Lewes)

Robert’s Bar
26 Nov 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
Depot (Lewes)

Christmas Party
27 Nov 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
The Pavilion (Broadstairs)

Festive Estate Tour and Lunch 2026
27 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Gusbourne Estate (Ashford)

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 7
27 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Gusbourne Members' Christmas Lunches 2026
27 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Gusbourne Estate (Ashford)

Christmas Fair
28 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
St Mary's Arts Centre - Sandwich

Christmas Fair
28 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
St Mary's Arts Centre - Sandwich

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 8
28 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Christmas Bazaar
28 Nov 2026
The Alexander Centre (Faversham)

PCA Christmas Fair
28 Nov 2026
Polegate Community Association

Christmas Makers Market
29 Nov 2026
Artelium Wine Estate (Hassocks)

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 9
29 Nov 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Wine Tasting Christmas Makers Market 2026
29 Nov 2026
Artelium Wine Estate (Hassocks)