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Things to do in Sussex in December 2026

105 events are on in Sussex in December 2026. 60 of them start in December, 1 is free and 55 run for two weeks or more. The busiest stretch is 1 to 6 December, with 24 events on. Highlights include Little Antlers festive fun at Petworth House, Puss in Boots: The Pantomime at the Pavilion Theatre, Worthing and Arundel's Victorian Christmas. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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Events and seasons that are on for most of the month. Check each listing for the days it runs.

  1. 30 Mar to 28 MarThe Sussex Art ShuttleTowner Eastbourne, EastbourneFrom £3
  2. 1 Jan to 31 DecDisability Audio TourHastings Museum & Art Gallery, HastingsSee website for prices
  3. 1 May to 25 AprSussex Wine Tasting ExperienceRathfinny Wine Estate, Cellar Door, AlfristonFrom £24
  4. 5 Jun to 23 MayHenry Moore and moreWakehurst, ArdinglyIncluded with entry to the Gardens
  5. 21 Sept to 28 MarMini Quilt Competition 2026RSPB Pagham Harbour, ChichesterFrom £8
  6. 26 Sept to 13 FebCathy Lomax, Reflexion: enchantment, self-identity and filmWorthing Museum, WorthingSee website for prices
  7. 26 Sept to 3 JanEdge: Where the Land Meets the SeaHastings Contemporary, HastingsSee website for prices
  8. 17 Oct to 31 DecChristmas LatesPetworth House and Park, PetworthSee website for prices
  9. 17 Oct to 31 DecChristmas Makers Market at PetworthPetworth House and Park, PetworthSee website for prices
  10. 17 Oct to 31 DecFestive Block PrintingPetworth House and Park, PetworthSee website for prices
  11. 17 Oct to 13 MarStargazing at Helen GardenHelen Garden, EastbourneSee website for prices
  12. 17 Oct to 23 MaySurviving or Thriving: An exhibition on plants and usWakehurst, ArdinglyIncluded with entry
  13. 17 Oct to 16 JanTour | Highlights of the CollectionPallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  14. 17 Oct to 17 AprWomen of Graylingwell ChapelGraylingwell Chapel, ChichesterSee website for prices
  15. 19 Oct to 31 DecThe Story SingersStables Theatre, HastingsFrom £3
  16. 23 Oct to 19 MarAge is a StageTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  17. 24 Oct to 27 MarBackstage ToursTheatre Royal Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  18. 30 Oct to 31 JanRachel Howard and Frank Auerbach: NoisePallant House Gallery, ChichesterSee website for prices
  19. 31 Oct to 30 JanWalking With The CrowWorthing Museum, WorthingSee website for prices
  20. 1 Nov to 31 DecSteam Footplate TastersBluebell Railway, Sheffield ParkSee website for prices
  21. 1 Nov to 31 DecTulleys Christmas Light FestivalTulleys Farm, Turners HillSee website for prices
  22. 6 Nov to 9 DecCurtain Up! The World of Toy TheatreBrighton Toy and Model Museum, BrightonSee website for prices
  23. 14 Nov to 3 JanThe Jungle Book Christmas spotter trail at Bateman'sBateman's (National Trust), BurwashFree trail sheet. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  24. 21 Nov to 23 DecChristmas at DrusillasDrusillas Park, AlfristonFrom £19.50
  25. 21 Nov to 4 JanChristmas at NymansNymans (National Trust), HandcrossFree family trail. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  26. 21 Nov to 17 JanChristmas at Nymans: The Gruffalo Art AdventureNymans (National Trust), HandcrossFree event. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  27. 21 Nov to 23 DecChristmas Selling ExhibitionStanden House and Garden, East GrinsteadSee website for prices
  28. 21 Nov to 3 AprCraft Workshops with Sussex Craft StudioLewes Castle & Museum, LewesSee website for prices
  29. 21 Nov to 5 JanDreaming of Christmas at StandenStanden House and Garden, East GrinsteadSee website for prices
  30. 21 Nov to 30 DecSteamLights on the Bluebell RailwayBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park station, Sheffield ParkFrom £35
  31. 21 Nov to 5 JanThe Merry Mice Christmas trail at StandenStanden House and Garden (National Trust), East GrinsteadFrom £4.50
  32. 21 Nov to 24 DecTulleys Christmas ExperienceTulleys Farm, Near CrawleyPrices are shown at booking. The Santa Experience ticket includes the sleigh ride to Father Christmas and all activities except ice skating, which is extra. A Mother Christmas ticket covers the other activities and a toy workshop gift but not the sleigh ride.
  33. 26 Nov to 2 JanGlow Wild at WakehurstWakehurst, ArdinglyFrom £14.50
  34. 27 Nov to 30 DecLeonardslee LightsLeonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Lower BeedingFrom £13.50
  35. 28 Nov to 3 JanA Magical Christmas at Petworth HousePetworth House and Park (National Trust), PetworthIncluded with normal admission (National Trust members free).
  36. 28 Nov to 24 DecBluebell Railway Santa SpecialsBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park station, Sheffield ParkFrom £10
  37. 28 Nov to 24 DecChristmas at Bewl WaterBewl Water, LamberhurstFrom £62
  38. 28 Nov to 3 JanChristmas at Bodiam CastleBodiam Castle (National Trust), BodiamFrom £2
  39. 28 Nov to 10 JanSnowdogs Discover Sheffield Park and GardenSheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, near UckfieldThe trail is free; normal garden admission applies (National Trust members free).
  40. 29 Nov to 3 JanDick WhittingtonThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  41. 30 Nov to 18 DecChristmas Lunch at Bodiam CastleWharf Tea-room, Bodiam Castle, BodiamFrom £25
  42. 1 Dec to 19 DecChristmas DiningWest Dean, West Dean, ChichesterFrom £59.50
  43. 3 Dec to 23 DecGolden Arrow Christmas Dining TrainsBluebell Railway, Sheffield ParkFrom £135
  44. 3 Dec to 3 JanPuss in Boots: The Pantomime at the Pavilion Theatre, WorthingPavilion Theatre, WorthingFrom £15
  45. 4 Dec to 20 DecBreakfast with Santa at Aldingbourne Country CentreAldingbourne Country Centre, AldingbournePrices are shown when booking.
  46. 5 Dec to 3 JanA Family Christmas at Borde HillBorde Hill Garden, Haywards HeathFrom £19
  47. 5 Dec to 31 DecAladdin at The HawthThe Hawth, CrawleySee the box office for seat prices.
  48. 5 Dec to 3 JanChristmas at Lamb HouseLamb House (National Trust), RyeFrom £5
  49. 5 Dec to 27 DecHey! Christmas TreeMinerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, ChichesterFrom £10
  50. 5 Dec to 20 DecTwilights at Standen 2026Standen House and Garden, East GrinsteadSee website for prices
  51. 6 Dec to 22 DecChristmas at UpparkUppark House and Garden (National Trust), South HartingIncluded with normal admission (National Trust members free). No booking needed.
  52. 11 Dec to 17 JanCinderella at Devonshire Park TheatreDevonshire Park Theatre, EastbourneFrom £17.50
  53. 12 Dec to 3 JanSnow White – A Wickedly Fun Family PantomimeThe White Rock Theatre, HastingsFrom £26
  54. 12 Dec to 3 JanSnow White at the White Rock Theatre, HastingsWhite Rock Theatre, HastingsFrom £26
  55. 16 Dec to 30 DecChristmas at the Weald and Downland Living MuseumWeald and Downland Living Museum, SingletonFrom £2.50

1 to 6 December

  1. 16 Oct to 11 DecDinky Dragon's Toddler ClubWeald and Downland Living Museum, SingletonSee website for prices
  2. 21 Oct to 13 DecFair Ground 2026Glyndebourne, GlyndeSee website for prices
  3. 19 Nov to 2 DecChristmas ShopPashley Manor Gardens, TicehurstSee website for prices
  4. 28 Nov to 13 DecArtists Open Houses Winter FestivalArtists' homes across Brighton and Hove, BrightonFree
  5. 1 Dec to 4 DecChristmas Wreath-Making WorkshopGreat Dixter, NorthiamSee website for prices
  6. 1 Dec to 11 DecFestive BrunchPetworth House and Park, PetworthSee website for prices
  7. 1 DecTwas The Night Before ChristmasThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  8. 2 DecChristmas Shopping at the Royal Pavilion with Roebuck Estates: Frost, Fire & Fizz!Royal Pavilion & Garden, BrightonSee website for prices
  9. 2 DecLittle Antlers festive fun at Petworth HousePetworth House and Park (National Trust), PetworthFree event. Normal admission applies (National Trust members free).
  10. 3 DecChristmas Felt Decoration Workshop At Handmadebyhollyuk & Friends!Handmadebyhollyuk & Friends, WorthingSee website for prices
  11. 3 DecSing-along with SantaBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Sheffield ParkSee website for prices
  12. 4 DecAndrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express – Live On Stage (filmed recording)The Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  13. 4 DecArundel's Victorian ChristmasArundel town centre, ArundelNo ticket details are published; it is a town-wide street event.
  14. 4 Dec to 13 DecChichester Festive MarketChichester city centre, ChichesterOpen-air street market run by the council; no ticket details published.
  15. 4 DecRoyal BloodBrighton Centre, BrightonTickets on sale 21 Aug 2026 at 09:30. Seating or standing. Maximum four tickets per person. Age 14 and over in the standing area.
  16. 4 Dec to 13 DecWinter Festival at One GardenOne Garden Brighton, BrightonSee website for prices
  17. 5 Dec to 16 DecAmberley Christmas AdventureAmberley Museum, AmberleyFrom £10
  18. 5 DecChistmas candle arrangementChirpee Flowers, HassocksSee website for prices
  19. 5 DecFather Christmas GrottoKnockhatch Adventure Park, HailshamSee website for prices
  20. 5 DecFestive Wreath Making WorkshopAlfriston Clergy House, AlfristonFrom £30
  21. 5 Dec to 6 DecSussex Christmas MarketRathfinny Wine Estate, AlfristonComplimentary glass of Sussex Sparkling included
  22. 5 DecThe Christmas CarolElsted Village Hall, ElstedSee website for prices
  23. 5 DecVictorian Cookery Club: Christmas SpecialPreston Manor & Gardens, BrightonSee website for prices
  24. 6 DecBritallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute) + SupportKomedia Brighton, Brighton20% off all drinks (excluding bottles of wine) for the first hour after doors open

7 to 13 December

  1. 8 DecBeer and Carols | 8th December 2026Firebird Brewing, RudgwickSee website for prices
  2. 8 DecCharlotte Tilbury Festive Masterclass at Restaurant IscaRestaurant Isca, Borde Hill, Haywards HeathSee website for prices
  3. 8 Dec to 16 DecChristmas Wreathmaking WorkshopsBodiam Castle, BodiamFrom £50
  4. 8 Dec to 10 DecOne Voice Festival of Singing 2026Glyndebourne, GlyndeFrom £2
  5. 9 DecDick Whittington: 16+The Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  6. 9 Dec to 16 DecGolden Arrow Festive Afternoon TeaBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Sheffield ParkSee website for prices
  7. 10 DecLutyens, the Lloyds & the LegacyGreat Dixter, NorthiamSee website for prices
  8. 11 DecGreat ExpectationsThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  9. 12 DecCliffe Christmas FairLewes Town Hall, LewesSee website for prices
  10. 13 DecAn afternoon with SantaHart Country Stores, Haywards HeathFrom £32.50
  11. 13 DecCarols in the Park, Bognor RegisHotham Park Bandstand, Bognor RegisThe town council listing does not mention a charge.
  12. 13 DecChristmas Gift Market in aid of Friends of the Conquest HospitalThe Masonic Hall St Leonards, St Leonards-on-SeaSee website for prices
  13. 13 DecShepherds Arise! carol concertSt Nicholas' Church, ArundelSee website for prices
  14. 13 DecStorytime with Santa and Woodland Christmas CraftsFurzefield Scout Campsite, AngmeringSee website for prices
  15. 13 DecWillow Weaving Workshop - Christmas AngelChequer Mead Theatre, East GrinsteadSee website for prices

14 to 20 December

  1. 14 DecChristmas Jumper RacedayPlumpton Racecourse, PlumptonSee website for prices
  2. 16 DecAvengers: DoomsdayThe Capitol, HorshamSee website for prices
  3. 19 Dec to 20 DecA Regal Visit to Anne of Cleves HouseAnne of Cleves House, LewesFrom £4.50
  4. 19 DecThe Return of the Light 2026 - Lantern WorkshopOscar's on the Square, St Leonards-on-SeaSee website for prices
  5. 20 DecA New Park ChristmasNew Park Community Centre, ChichesterSee website for prices

21 to 27 December

  1. 21 DecBurning the ClocksCentral Brighton and the beach, BrightonCheck the Same Sky website for details.
  2. 26 DecBoxing Day Racing 2026Fontwell Park, FontwellSee website for prices
  3. 26 Dec to 3 JanWagging Walkies in the gardenStanden House and Garden, East GrinsteadSee website for prices

28 to 31 December

  1. 29 DecJames Lavelle (Unkle / Mo'Wax)Komedia, BrightonSee website for prices
  2. 31 DecGolden Arrow New Years Eve DinnerBluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Sheffield ParkSee website for prices
  3. 31 DecNew Year's Eve with the mighty Iron TygerThe Smugglers Return - Worthing, WorthingSee website for prices