18 festive films for the season
Get wrapped up in the magic of the season with our pick of festive films that will leave you feeling merry and bright in East Sussex.


Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let it Snow
30 Oct 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Family Film + Workshop: The Muppet Christmas Carol
2 Nov 2026
Fabrica (Brighton)

Ghosts: The Possession Of Button House | Picturehouse Recommends
2 Nov 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
2 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Next Level Anime: Tokyo Godfathers
2 Nov 2026
Fabrica (Brighton)

Cosy Christmas Film with an all star British Cast: Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, special pre view screening with post film Q&A
4 Nov 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint with in Person Producer Q&A
4 Nov 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint + Q&A
9 Nov 2026 – 3 Dec 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

Ebenezer
12 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross

Ebenezer
13 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
Picture House (Uckfield)

Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 11
13 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Folkestone Harbour Arm

Festive Fun with Peppa - Meet and Greet
14 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Paddington Bear Winter Warmers - Sensory Friendly Screening
15 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

CBeebies Panto 2026: Treasure Island
20 Nov 2026
ODEON Hastings

Cbeebies Panto: Treasure Island
21 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
Depot (Lewes)

The Nightmare Before Christmas + Pumpkin Party
21 Nov 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

CBeebies Panto Treasure Island – Sensory Friendly Screening
22 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)

Lost Christmas
29 Nov 2026 – 1 Dec 2026
Depot (Lewes)