Canterbury Christmas Market
When: Thu 12 Nov – Thu 24 Dec 2026 Open now
Daily for 43 days; closes 4pm on Christmas Eve
Canterbury, Kent
Brighton Christmas Market
Thursday 26 November – Sunday 27 December 2026 Opens in 13 days
Daily 12 noon–9pm (2026)
Valley Gardens, opposite the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex · South East England
A new, small traditional Christmas market open every day for a month in Valley Gardens, the new public space opposite Brighton's Royal Pavilion.
Brighton gets a new Christmas market in 2026, set up in Valley Gardens, the newly finished public space in front of the Royal Pavilion. The city council describes it as a small traditional market, open every day from late November until 27 December.
Stalls sell Christmas crafts and gifts from local and independent traders, and food cabins offer a Bavarian grill, cheese dishes and desserts alongside hot chocolate and mulled wine. There is live music on selected dates.
Entry is free. The market is close to the city-centre shops, the Pavilion and the seafront.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Thu 26 Nov – Sun 27 Dec 2026 | Coming up Add to calendar (Thu 26 Nov – Sun 27 Dec 2026) |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 8 November 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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