Hove Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Hove and surrounding areas
Hove centers the Christmas season on its town centre and seafront with festive events and coastal Holiday lights. The unique Burning the Clocks ceremony and seasonal attractions add a reflective, community-focused feel to local celebrations. Enjoy winter attractions, carol concerts and seasonal markets along Church Road and the promenade where Hove’s lights and activities create a memorable holiday atmosphere for families and visitors.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsEnchanting Christmas village with ice rink and Santa visits.
Christmas Lights
18 eventsImmersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
Christmas Parties
8 eventsFestive bottomless brunch with unlimited Prosecco and live DJ.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsFestive family pantomime with spectacular songs and dancing.
Other Christmas Activities
36 eventsIconic Royal Pavilion setting for a green-energy powered ice rink
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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Fabulously Festive Christmas Event
(EWHURST)
Enchanting Christmas village with ice rink and Santa visits.
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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 Christmas Carol Drone Light Show and the Brighton Winter Fayre are among the largest annual events, drawing crowds with festive lights, markets, and entertainment.
Hove celebrates with a mix of local traditions, including festive light displays, community markets, and seasonal events that bring neighbors together for holiday cheer.
Areas around The 1st Central County Ground and along the seafront are known for their festive decorations, but many residential streets also feature charming neighborhood displays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the Brighton Winter Fayre and in various community venues and parks throughout Hove during the holiday season.
Free activities include exploring neighborhood Christmas lights, visiting local parks with festive displays, and attending open-air markets and community events.
Families enjoy the drone light show, the Brighton Winter Fayre, and local craft workshops, all of which offer entertainment and activities suitable for children.