Big Plans For Christmas In Brighton & Hove

The launch of this year's Christmas Festival will take place at the Royal Pavilion this Thursday (Oct 21) as the City Council attempts to boost the winter economy.

Events company E3 Events, based in Palmeira Square, have secured a three-year contract to put on the Brighton Christmas Festival and market lasting five weeks.

It runs from Friday November 26 until Friday December 31 and includes:
 
•    A traditional Christmas Market with more than 100 stalls and attractions
•    The Elves Save Christmas - a 45-minute show for the family
•    Eurovibes, Brighton's Biggest Christmas Party Night
•    Christmas panto Aladdin at the Brighton Centre starring EastEnders legend Anita Dobson
•    A 50-metre Observation Wheel with views of the entire city
•    A Community Celebration Square with live entertainment all day
•    Jongleurs stand-up comedy night
•    Santa's Grotto for the children
•   Artisan food and drink stalls including German Bratwurst.
 
E£ founder David Hill said:

"This is going to be an absolutely amazing Christmas for Brighton and Hove.

"Christmas was effectively cancelled last year due to Covid, but we are planning something special for 2021.

"We are delighted to have secured a three-year contract to run the Brighton Christmas Festival - and now we want the city's people involved.

"There will be so much going on across Brighton and Hove, and the response so far has been fantastic. 

"Now we want to increase that momentum and spread the word far and wide."
 
The Brighton Christmas Festival is also seen as a way of boosting the city's winter visitor economy.
 
David said:

"Yes, it is so vital that we include all the communities within the city, but we also want to send the message further afield.

"We want to attract people from London, Kent, the Home Counties and beyond to experience Christmas here.

"We want them to come for the day or stay in our hotels and really give our city the boost it needs after a challenging time.

"We all know what a great place Brighton and Hove is, and we are going to show everyone how magical Christmas really is here."
 
At the launch, David - joined by key community figures and festival partners - will explain the full content of the festival and how people and businesses can be involved.
 
Go to Brighton Christmas Festival for more details.