Christmas Light Switch On
Schedule
Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
152-154 Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom | Brighton, EN
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Join Shelter Hall and the Focus Foundation as we light up the seafront and start the festive season with a night full of food, fun, and Christmas cheer!Expect delicious winter dishes, seasonal drinks, free warm hot chocolate, children’s arts & crafts, and plenty of panto magic, as the cast of Brighton’s Jack and the Beanstalk bring their trademark mischief to our annual Christmas Light Switch-On.
Before Jack climbs the beanstalk this December, Dame Camilla Trott (David Hill) and friends will be on hand for some Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN, giving you a sneak peek of this year’s udderly spectacular pantomime adventure.
There’ll also be a Focus Foundation Pantomime Raffle, packed with prizes worth shouting “He’s behind you!” about — all in support of grassroots charities and local communities.So, wrap up warm, gather the family, and join us (and our City’s Mayor!) for a very Shelter Hall Christmas to remember.
Event Schedule:
6:00pm – Seating begins, Free Hot Chocolates & Christmas Crafts
6:30pm – Focus Foundation Pantomime Raffle
6:45pm – Christmas Light Switch-On with the Mayor
And don’t miss Jack and the Beanstalk at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, running 23rd–30th December 2025 — a magical one-week adventure full of laughter, love, and giant-sized fun.Tickets are on sale now, so grab your magic beans and secure your seats today!
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Where is it happening?
152-154 Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, 152 King's Road, Brighton, BN1 2PJ, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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