brighton festive
makers fair

12 - 13 December | 10:30am–4:30pm

Wagner Hall, Brighton

Free entry

75+ independent makers, artists

& designers across the weekend

The Brighton Festive Makers Fair returns to Wagner Hall on 12th - 13th December 2026, bringing together more than 75 independent makers, artists, designers and small businesses from Brighton, Sussex and beyond.

Set across Wagner Hall, the stage and the beautiful Fig Tree Garden, this curated Christmas makers fair is the perfect place to shop small, discover original handmade gifts and meet the people behind the products.

Expect art and prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares, fashion and accessories, textiles, self-care, festive food and drink, Christmas gifts and plenty more.

Take your time browsing the stalls, enjoy something delicious from the festive pop-up café or bar, and discover thoughtful gifts you simply won’t find on the high street.

Free entry | Family friendly | Dog friendly

what to expect:

  • Independent artist stall with visitor at a Paper Daisy makers fair, with colourful handmade earrings and necklaces on display

    75+ CURATED MAKERS

    Independent makers, artists, designers and small businesses from Brighton, Sussex and beyond across the weekend.

  • a visitor picking up a homemade cup on a ceramics stall at Wagner Hall

    UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

    Art, jewellery, ceramics, homewares, fashion, self-care, decorations, food and drink and plenty more.

  • Seashore Bakes hosting the pop up cafe at Paper Daisy Christmas Fair

    FESTIVE FOOD & DRINK

    Seashore Bakes pop-up café with homemade sweet and savoury treats.

  • A customer outside looking at a wooden art display

    WAGNER HALL + FIG TREE GARDEN

    Shop indoors and outside in one of Brighton’s loveliest independent event spaces.

  • The pop-up bar pouring a mulled wine in the fig tree garden

    MULLED WINE & FESTIVE BAR

    Warm up with a festive mulled wine or cider at the pop-up bar in the Fig Tree Garden.

Meet the makers

75+ brilliant independent businesses will be joining us across the weekend. Here’s a little preview of who you’ll find…

Design by Julie Ingham
Deadbeat Distillery
Obobobu
Curing Rebels
Juliet Walters Ceramics
Maxine & Boss
Katherine Wilsey Jewellery
Made by Shannon
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Lloren
VIEW THE FULL EXHIBITOR LINE-UP →

Festive food
AND drink

Christmas shopping is always better with something delicious in hand.

Take a break from browsing and visit the Seashore Bakes pop-up café for homemade cakes, sweet treats, savouries, festive specials, hot chocolates and coffee.

Outside in the Fig Tree Garden, soak up the festive atmosphere with a warming mulled wine or cider from the bar.

There’ll be plenty of space to stop, refuel and enjoy the atmosphere before heading back in for another round of Christmas shopping.

 

Christmas shopping in the heart of Brighton

Wagner Hall is tucked just behind Western Road in central Brighton, moments from Churchill Square and within easy walking distance of Brighton Station, the Lanes and the seafront.

Wagner Hall, 2 Regency Road, BN1 2RU - find us right next to The Bright Helm (Wetherspoons) in West Street and Churchill Square Orange Car Park.

Approximately a 15-minute walk from Brighton Station and 5-minute walk from multiple bus stops (Churchill Square)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Entry to the fair is completely free - no tickets required.

  • Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2026, 10:30am–4:30pm both days.

  • Wagner Hall, 2 Regency Road, Brighton, BN1 2RU

  • The majority of the event is wheelchair accessible, except there are steps leading up to the stage area (which will feature 10 exhibitors)

    The wheelchair accessible entrance is located through the rear entrance at the top of Russell Place off Russell Road.

    Toilets: Level access toilets are available, but they have limited space and are only partially accessible for some wheelchair users.

  • Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

  • Art, prints, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, homewares, accessories, fashion, self-care, food, drink, Christmas decorations and gifts and more.

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