Christmas markets and events

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Horsham District will host a variety of Christmas markets and festive events this season. Many of the events listed below are those taking part in our Buy Local Gift Happy campaign in 2026. This is not a comprehensive list of all festive events in the District.

Horsham town centre

Horsham Market: Christmas dates

Discover amazing local produce, crafts, festive gifts and seasonal streetfood and drink. Music on the bandstand every weekend.

Carfax

Where: Horsham Carfax

When: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout December, PLUS: Sunday 6th, 13th and 20th; Monday 21st; Tuesday 22nd; Wednesday 23rd December; Boxing Day (Saturday 26th December).

West Street

Where: West Street, Horsham

When: Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout December, PLUS: Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Sunday 27th December.

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Horsham Piries Place Christmas Vegan Market

Bringing you small independent traders offering the best in festive plant-based food. Enjoy live Christmas music bringing some festive cheer while you shop for your vegan gifts and food for your vegan Christmas feast!

Where: Piries Place, Horsham

When: Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 9:30am - 3:30pm

Organiser: Vegan Fest Horsham

Piries Place Xmas Vegan Market

Horsham Fairtrade Christmas Market

Explore lots of stalls showcasing a wide range of unusual and quirky items from small-scale Fairtrade suppliers alongside established Fairtrade brands. Discover luxurious toiletries, stunning textiles, colourful bags and much more!

Sales help workers and farmers in the developing world to improve their lives, and help the planet too.

Where: St John’s RC Church Hall, 3 Springfield Road, Horsham

When: Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 10am - 4pm

Organiser: Fairtrade Horsham

Horsham Fairtrade Christmas Market

Billingshurst

Billingshurst Annual Christmas Fayre

Join this festive event filled with fun, shopping, and Christmas cheer! Explore around 50 stalls from local businesses and charities. There will be a Santa's grotto, carol singing and refreshments.

Where: Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, RH14 9QW

When: Saturday, 5 December 2026 | 10am –3pm

Organiser: Billingshurst Parish Council

Billingshurst Annual Christmas Fayre

Henfield

Henfield Charities Christmas Fair

Local and national charities all joining together to raise much needed funds for a variety of different causes.

Where: The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, BN5 9EQ

When: Saturday, 21 November 2026 | 10am-1pm

Organiser: Charities Christmas Fair Committee

Henfield Hall Christmas

Pulborough

Pulborough Christmas Market

Join us for a festive evening in the heart of Pulborough at our annual Christmas Market. Browse a wonderful selection of local stalls offering unique gifts, crafts and seasonal treats, enjoy live music throughout the evening, warm up with mulled wine, and visit Santa's Grotto for some Christmas magic.

Taking place across the village and bringing together local businesses, community groups and residents, the event celebrates everything that makes Pulborough special while encouraging visitors to shop local and support the community this Christmas.

Where: Pulborough Village Hall, Swan View, Pulborough RH20 2BF

When: Friday, 4 December 2026 | 5-8pm

Organiser: Pulborough Parish Council

Pulborough Christmas Market

Southwater

Southwater Christmas Festival

Join us as Lintot Square transforms into a magical winter wonderland for the annual Southwater Christmas Festival!

The event will include Santa’s Grotto and around 40 Christmas market stalls, offering a wide range of festive products, crafts and gifts with a proportion of the stalls allocated to local charities, schools and community organisations. There will be live entertainment throughout the event, including a disco, brass band and choir performances.

Where: Lintot Square, Southwater, RH13 9LA

When: Saturday, 28 November 2026 | From 12pm

Organiser: Southwater Community Partnership

Southwater Christmas Festival

Steyning

Steyning Late Night Shopping

Join us for an evening of festive fun and late-night shopping in Steyning.

Browse unique gifts and seasonal treats from our independent High Street and Cobblestone Walk businesses, while enjoying festive stalls, food and drink, carol singers, Father Christmas, a funfair, and the popular Christmas Tractor Convoy passing through the town between 7:30pm and 7:45pm.

Where: Steyning High Street, Cobblestone Walk & High Street Car Park

When: Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | 4-8pm

Steyning Annual Christmas Celebrations

Storrington

Storrington Christmas Festive Evening

Enjoy late-night shopping, festive food and drink, Christmas carols, the Lantern Parade, artisan stalls, family activities, a gingerbread trail and the magical tree lights switch-on. There will also be the opportunity to meet Santa Claus at Storrington Library. Bring the children along, share the festive excitement, and make some wonderful Christmas memories.

Where: The main streets throughout Storrington: Church Street; High Street; Old Mill Drive; North Street; Place Villerest; West Street; centred on The Square, RH20 4DJ

When: Thursday, 3 December 2026 | 5-8pm

Organiser: Storrington & Sullington Parish Council

Storrington Festive Evening