Brighton Christmas Markets in 2023
Brighton and Hove’s Christmas Makers Market are the perfect place to find unique, lovingly-crafted gifts for your loved ones. Whilst the annual Christmas Market outside St Peter’s Church might not be happening this year, there are plenty of amazing Christmas Markets to get you into the Christmas Spirit.
Palmeira Square at Christmas, photographed by Ashe Walker
24th - 25th November: Sussex Christmas Fair at Brighton Racecourse
Time: Saturday 11.30am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Location: Brighton Racecourse
Price: £3.50 - £4.50 for adults (time dependent), kids go free (under 12)
Find unique Christmas gifts for your loved ones at the annual Sussex Christmas Fair at Brighton Racecourse.
9th December: Brighton Open Market Christmas Maker’s Market
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Brighton Open Market
Price: Free
“Find fabulous makes and festive offerings at our BOM: Christmas Maker's Markets. Shop from an excellent range of super-talented creatives, showcasing handmade art, gifts, crafts, treats, homewares and clothes, on Sat 25 Nov and Sat 9 Dec. Our brilliant range of shops and cafes will also be open.”
25th - 26th December: Brighton’s Weekend Christmas Maker’s Fair
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Wagner Hall & Fig Tree Garden, 2 Regency Rd, Brighton, BN1 2RU
Price: Free
“Join us for a joyful celebration with over 80 local artisans, crafters, creators & foodies, spread across the weekend, who are ready to showcase their unique handmade treasures & designs.”
25th November and 16th December: Rainbow Craft Events Artisan Maker’s Fair Brighton
Time: 11am - 5pm
Location: Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, righton, BN11UF
Price: Free
“Join us for a FREE Artisan Makers fair with approximately 40 stall holders all showcasing quality handmade craft and designs. We will have 2 rooms packed full of our amazingly talented Makers and with so much choice there will be something for everyone too.”
2nd December: Brighton Open Market Christmas Vegan Market
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Brighton Open Market
Price: Free
“Enjoy a brilliant range of plant-based bites and a fantastic range of gifts, crafts, beauty and other treats.”
2nd - 3rd December: Brighton Illustration Fair
Time: 10am - 6pm both days
Location: Wagner hall, 2 Regency Rd, Brighton BN1 2RU
Price: £2.88
“Join us this December for all the usual fun & games! 60+ of the countries best makers and sellers will be under one roof selling art, clothing, ceramics, merch, comics and much more…”
9th December: Independent Christmas Bazaar - PLATF9RM
Time: 12 - 7pm
Location: PLATF9RM Hove
Price: Free
“We are super excited to bring the Independent Christmas Bazaar to Hove Town Hall for the first time on 9th December.
The event will be a celebration of local independent businesses and will showcase a variety of unique stalls from handmade crafts, skincare, artisan foods, prints and jewellery. Confirmed brands include Wag and Wool, Onyx Studio, Studio Everett / Evergood Store, Tiny Human Club, Calavera Club, My Skin Feels, Alice Humphrey and more.”
9th - 10th December: Brighton Etsy Christmas Market
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG
Price: Free
This very popular and beautifully curated Christmas Market is a huge hit in Brighton! Find your loved ones the perfect gift created by the city’s talented Etsy sellers.
Brighton Christmas Events and Activities to get you in the Festive Spirit
The Brighton Lights (One Garden), 15th Dec - 23rd Dec 2023
Brighton Royal Pavilion’s Ice Rink, 28th Oct - 7th Jan 2024
10th December: Brighton Christmas Artisan Market
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Circus Street Market, Circus Street, Brighton, BN2 9QF
Price: Free
Paper Daisy Events are hosting the Brighton Christmas Artisan Market on Sunday 10th December, at Circus Street Marketplace in Brighton! Join the dog-friendly crowd for a day filled with festive joy, local crafts, music, delightful food & drink treats.
16th December: Brighton Open Market Christmas Food and Drink Market
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Brighton Open Market
Price: Free
“Stock up on tasty Christmas treats at Brighton Open Market's first-ever Christmas Food and drink Market. Alongside all our fabulous permanent traders, you'll find a fantastic range of festive goodness from local and independent suppliers.”
We’ll be updating this article as we discover more fantastic festive Brighton Makers Markets!