Looking for things to do in Brighton over the next few weeks? Check out our guide to upcoming events at Brighton Open Market, featuring a huge range of fairs and activities for everyone to enjoy!
Street Diner
Try something new as Brighton’s hottest pop-up street food market takes up residency in the plaza at Brighton Open Market.
Every Weds, 11am-3pm, free
Made in Sussex
A brand-new market of local arts, crafts and foods to support the Sussex Heart Charity, all made across the counties of East and West Sussex.
Every Thurs until Christmas Eve, 10am-4pm
Fun with Clay Workshop
Alison is a 3D artist creating organic sculptures handcrafted in natural and reclaimed materials. She also offers workshops, classes, and exhibition space. Please book at: [email protected]
Every Sat, Children’s Workshop: 11am-12pm, £10 / Adult’s Workshop: 2pm-4pm, £20
Friday Market Book & Ephemera Sale
Find everything from vintage publications and fine editions to cheap reads and magazines among the thousands of books set to fill the Open Market’s central area.
Fri 6 Nov, 9am-5pm, free
Film Screening – FLOW: For the Love of Water
Screened by Foodshed Brighton, FLOW is a documentary showing scientists and activists examine the rapidly building crisis regarding the growing privatisation of the world’s dwindling water supply.
Fri 6 Nov, 6pm-8pm, £1
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Lindyhop Dance Lesson
Join the fun as Brighton Lindyhoppers offer up a free hour of swing for all ages and abilities!
Sat 7 Nov, 11am-12pm, free
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The Fairy Tale Fair
Quality craft and makers’ stalls, shops and studios dwell in Brighton Open Market to inspire shoppers, plus a craft making table and face painting for the little ones!
Sun 15 Nov and Saturday 12th Dec, 10am-5pm, free
Turning on the Festival Lights
The cast of Aladdin and The Close Shaves will be joining the Open Market to turn on the Christmas lights, where kids can meet Olaf from Frozen!!
Sat 21 Nov, 11am-5pm
Art Junky
Quirky jumble sale culture blends with local artistic talent through a selection of arts, crafts, illustration, gifts, bric-a-brac jewellery and vintage treasures.
Sat 28 Nov, 10am-5pm, free
#SwitchLocal Christmas Fair
Christmas gifts that support local and artisanal traders, brought to the Open Market by the Brighton Peace and Environment Centre and Goodmoney CIC.
Sat 5 Dec, 10.30am-5pm, free
Brighton Etsy
Over 50 local designers selling a variety of carefully curated festive gifts, from unique jewellery and handmade skincare products to artwork and clothing.
Sun 6 Dec, 10.30am-4.30pm, free
Brighton Craft Alliance
Find handmade contemporary art, craft and design stocking fillers at over 50 stalls at the Craft Alliance’s Craft & Vintage Winter Wonderland.
Sun 13 Dec, 10.30am-4pm, free
For more details on Brighton Open Market events, visit: www.brightonopenmarket.co.uk
