Arundel's Victorian Christmas
Arundel town centre, Arundel · 4 December 2026
Photo: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0
Arundel's festive evening brings Victorian performers, live music and street entertainment to the historic town. A lantern procession leads to the Christmas lights switch-on, followed by carols around the tree.
Highlights
- Lantern procession and lights switch-on
- Carols with Worthing Silver Band and local choirs
- Meet Father Christmas
- Mulled wine and mince pies
Good to know
- Bring a new unwrapped toy or donation for the Reverse Father Christmas appeal for Home-Start Arun, Worthing and Adur
- Shops and restaurants stay open for the evening
Getting there
Arundel town centre, Arundel town centre
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