A Regency Christmas Sparkles at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion

This winter, Brighton’s most dazzling landmark will be at the heart of the city’s festive celebrations. The Royal Pavilion is opening its doors to a season filled with music, feasting, storytelling and sparkle, offering visitors the chance to step into a Christmas straight out of a period drama.

From 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, the palace will be dressed for A Very Austen Christmas, where the spirit of Jane Austen meets the splendour of George IV. Glittering trees, scented garlands, carols and playful costumed characters will bring the Royal Pavilion alive with the charm of a Regency Christmas. Families can follow a festive trail through the palace and soak up the atmosphere of an Austen-inspired celebration.

For those in search of a grand occasion, the Royal Pavilion’s Christmas Banquets return on 12, 13, 19 and 20 December. The evening begins with canapés in the Great Kitchen, continues with music in the gilded Music Room, and culminates in a three-course dinner with wine beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Banqueting Room.

Music lovers can look forward to the Christmas Carol Concert on 17 December, when the Royal Pavilion’s opulent Music Room provides the setting for two of Sussex’s finest choirs. Guests will be treated to soaring seasonal harmonies, with wine and mince pies served during the interval in the palace’s Banqueting Room.

Children will find plenty of festive magic too. New for 2025, Storytime with Father Christmas invites families into the cosy Red Drawing Room on selected dates from 6 to 24 December. There, Father Christmas will share an enchanting interactive tale, written especially for the occasion, before posing for photos and presenting every child with a small keepsake.

For a more traditional experience, Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion offers private audiences in the Adelaide Suite on dates from 29 November to 24 December. Families can enjoy time with Father Christmas, capture the moment with a professional photograph, and take home a special gift. Tickets also include Royal Pavilion admission and a festive trail, making for a complete day out.

With its glittering interiors, festive traditions and magical experiences for all ages, the Royal Pavilion promises to be Brighton’s most atmospheric destination this Christmas.