94 ways to eat, drink and shop in East Sussex
East Sussex's festive spirit is in full swing, with a packed calendar of seasonal eats, drinks and shopping treats to get you in the holiday mood.
£2 M&Ms Cookie Dough pouches
11 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)
BALLIN' Brunch Events
14 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
11 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Las Iguanas - Brighton
Christmas
11 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Las Iguanas - Brighton
Christmas
24 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
Rockwater Hove
Christmas
19 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Alcampo Lounge (Brighton)
Christmas at Las Iguanas
10 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Las Iguanas - 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)
Christmas at The Lanes
23 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Riddle & Finns The Beach (Brighton)
Cocktail Lab
12 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Stargazer (Brighton)
Faversham Christmas Artisan Crafts and Gift Market
7 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
The Alexander Centre (Faversham)
Festive Afternoon Tea
11 Nov 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)
Festive Bottomless Brunch
11 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Las Iguanas - Brighton
Festive Estate Tour and Lunch 2026
27 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Gusbourne Estate (Ashford)
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
11 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Festive Oasis by the sea
13 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Folk & Bespoke Market
15 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre
Folkestone Marketplace
5 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Gusbourne Members' Christmas Lunches 2026
27 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Gusbourne Estate (Ashford)
Gusbourne x Fordwich Arms 2026
1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Gusbourne Estate (Ashford)
Happy Hour
10 Nov 2026 – 5 Feb 2027
Revolution Brighton
I Heart Whitstable Makers Market
29 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2027
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre
Kent’s craft and gift products
7 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026
The Alexander Centre (Faversham)
Lighthouse Keepers Sunday Roast
15 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Lunch at Revs!
10 Nov 2026 – 5 Feb 2027
Revolution Brighton
Margate Xmas Night Market
25 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026
Tom Thumb Theatre - Margate
NOTES: A Wine and Music Pairing Night
1 Nov 2026 – 20 Apr 2027
The Old Market (Hove)
Robert’s Bar
26 Nov 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
Depot (Lewes)
SATURDAYS AT REVS
14 Nov 2026 – 26 Dec 2026
Revolution Brighton
St Leonards Church Weekend Market
14 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
St Leonards Church (St Leonards-on-Sea)
Sunset Sessions @ The Tasting Rooms
13 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Tasting Menu Weekend
13 Nov 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
Artelium Wine Estate (Hassocks)
The Ivy Sunday Roast
11 Nov 2026 – 28 Mar 2027
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)
Whitstable Antiques & Vintage Fair
7 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre
Whitstable Brocante
21 Nov 2026 – 16 Oct 2027
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre
Whitstable Foodies Market
31 Oct 2026 – 29 Sept 2029
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre
Whitstable Wine Club
26 Nov 2026 – 8 Dec 2026
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)
Wine Wednesday
11 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Stargazer (Brighton)
Christmas
2 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
Christmas Shopping at the Royal Pavilion with Roebuck Estates – Frost, Fire & Fizz!
2 Dec 2026
Royal Pavilion (Brighton)
Pre Christmas Dinner Menu Wild Mushroom 2026
2 Dec 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
Webbes Cookery School (Rye)
Pre-Christmas Luncheon Menu Wild Mushroom 2026
2 Dec 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
Webbes Cookery School (Rye)
Rother Young Creators Christmas Market
2 Dec 2026
De La Warr Pavilion (Bexhill-on-Sea)
Christmas Feast Supper Club
3 Dec 2026
Rockwater Hove
Laurent-Perrier Breakfast
3 Dec 2026 – 22 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 10
4 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
The Ultimate Christmas Party Evening Brunch
4 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)
Bad Santa Bottomless Brunch
5 Dec 2026
Revolution Brighton
Christmas
5 Dec 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)
Eastbourne Farmers Market
5 Dec 2026
Towner (Eastbourne)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 11
5 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
The Ultimate Christmas Pop Party & Cheese Special Bottomless Brunch
5 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)
Victorian Cookery Club: Christmas Special!
5 Dec 2026
Royal Pavilion (Brighton)
Christmas Markets
6 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
St Leonards Church (St Leonards-on-Sea)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 12
6 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Sourdough Bread Baking & Lunch with Nutrilicious — December
6 Dec 2026
Classroom on the Coast (Hastings Old Town)
Yotam Ottolenghi: Simple Too LIVE
8 Dec 2026
Theatre Royal Brighton
Christmas Brunch
11 Dec 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 13
11 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Tasting Menu Weekend — Artelium Wine Estate
11 Dec 2026 – 12 Dec 2026
Artelium Wine Estate (Hassocks)
Big Festive Drag Brunch
12 Dec 2026
Revolution Brighton
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 14
12 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
The Ultimate Christmas Brunch Festival
12 Dec 2026
Ballin' Maidstone (Kent)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 15
13 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Christmas Regency Cream Teas
15 Dec 2026 – 22 Dec 2026
Royal Pavilion (Brighton)
Christmas Banquets 2026
18 Dec 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Royal Pavilion (Brighton)
Christmas Menu at The Picture House Restaurant
18 Dec 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)
Christmas Party Nights
18 Dec 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)
Christmas Party Nights
18 Dec 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 16
18 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Christmas Craft Fair presented by TKS Events
19 Dec 2026
The Tenterden Club
Faversham Christmas Market
19 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
The Alexander Centre (Faversham)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 17
19 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 18
20 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
THE ACTORS WINTER MARKET
20 Dec 2026
The Actors (Brighton)
Whiskey and Wine
20 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 19
21 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Santa Brunch
21 Dec 2026
Rockwater Hove
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 20
22 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 21
23 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Christmas
24 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Riddle & Finns The Beach (Brighton)
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 22
24 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Christmas & NYE
25 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Artist Residence Brighton
Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026
The Pavilion (Broadstairs)
Christmas Day Lunch
25 Dec 2026
Artist Residence Brighton
Christmas Day Menu
25 Dec 2026
The Belgian Cafe (Eastbourne)
Boxing Day Brunch
26 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)
New Year's Eve
31 Dec 2026
Riddle & Finns The Beach (Brighton)
New Year’s Eve Bottomless Brunch
31 Dec 2026
Las Iguanas - Brighton
New Years Eve
31 Dec 2026
The Ivy In The Lanes (Brighton)
New Years Eve at The Beach
31 Dec 2026
Riddle & Finns The Beach (Brighton)