Hastings Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Hastings and surrounding areas
Hastings welcomes the Christmas season with festive events and markets across the Old Town and seafront, offering a coastal take on seasonal celebrations. The town blends Christmas markets, holiday activities and winter festivals that highlight local artisans, music and community spirit under atmospheric lights. From pop-up stalls to family performances and harbor walks, there are many things to do that capture Hastingsβ unique seaside festive charm this holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsKent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
Christmas Lights
16 eventsImmersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
Christmas Parties
15 eventsFestive bottomless brunch with unlimited Prosecco and live DJ.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsCandlelit performance of Handel's Messiah in a cathedral
Other Christmas Activities
38 eventsOutdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
Editor's Picks (6)
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Lightning Fibre's Ice Rink
(Eastbourne)
Outdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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Christmas at Bewl Water 2025
(Bewlbridge)
Immersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
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Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
(Brighton)
Iconic Royal Pavilion setting for a green-energy powered ice rink
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Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas
(Crawley)
Magical Christmas event
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Eastbourne's Largest Christmas Market
(Eastbourne)
Eastbourne's largest Christmas market with over 100 artisan vendors.
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The Celebration of Lights and the Hastings Holiday Lights Tour are among the biggest annual Christmas events, featuring festive decorations, entertainment, and community participation throughout the holiday season.
Hastings embraces community-driven holiday traditions like the Holiday Lights Tour, where residents and businesses decorate extensively and share their displays on a mapped route, fostering a strong local spirit of togetherness.
Neighborhoods participating in the Holiday Lights Tour are the best places to see Christmas lights, as these areas feature coordinated and well-decorated homes and businesses that create a festive walking or driving experience.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, downtown event spaces, and seasonal artisan markets throughout Hastings, offering a variety of crafts, gifts, and holiday treats.
Walking or driving through neighborhood light displays, attending free community markets, and participating in public holiday events like the Celebration of Lights provide budget-friendly ways to enjoy the season in Hastings.
Family-friendly options include visiting the Celebration of Lights event, exploring the Holiday Lights Tour, and attending local markets with activities like crafts and visits with Santa, all designed to engage children and families.