New details about this year’s Christmas fair have been announced.

Brighton Winter Fayre will run for three long weekends in the build-up to Christmas.

Running every Thursday to Sunday, from December 5 until December 22, and set in the heart of the city in St. Peter’s Church Square, it will have a packed programme of entertainment.

This will include workshops, a covered food and drink area, ‘Winter Nights’ and an immersive grotto.

On Sundays ‘The Venue’, a timber framed yurt where the entertainment takes place, will turn into a Maker’s Market filled with local artisan food producers and crafters selling gifts, decorations and local produce.

Brighton Winter Nights highlights include Happy Mondays star Bez playing Madchester anthems and Indie favourites at “A Very Merry Bezmas” on December 6, an edition of Black Deer Live presents Blue Rose Code, the headliner from this year’s Cambridge Folk festival on December 8, and “Barrioke” with Shaun Williamson, who is Barry in EastEnders and the star of Extras, on December 15.

(Image: Brighton Winter Fayre) There are also dance nights that start at 7pm, Big Quiffy Bingo from Brighton legend Boogaloo Stu, Bollywood dance classes, and carol singers.

 Councillor Mitchie Alexander, acting Cabinet member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism at Brighton and Hove City Council, said: “We can confirm there will be a full programme of festive events taking place in the city this December.

“We’re really excited at the organiser’s plans for the winter fayre and love that it will focus on local producers, local entertainers and have the local community at its heart.

“The fayre at St Peter’s Square is taking place over three long weekends in the lead-up to Christmas and will include family activities, live shows, cabaret, food and drink, music, DJs, creative workshops and makers markets.

“This will be a real celebration of our city’s reputation for welcoming hospitality and creative flair.” 

 Organisers Anne Marie, Becky and Lisa said: “We are committed to giving Brighton a great Christmas pop-up in the centre of town that celebrates everything our eclectic and fabulous city is about.

“Championing local food traders, local businesses and local entertainment talent, all tickets have accessible price points with loads of free entertainment for everyone to enjoy reflecting our truly diverse community.”