Upcoming Shows & Events for 2026

Brighton Festive Makers Fair – Paper Daisy

12th & 13th December | 10.30am–4.30pm
Wagner Hall, Brighton
My final fair of 2026 – a wonderfully festive weekend of independent makers, handmade Christmas gifts, food and drink. Free entry.

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Christmas Maker’s Fair

Saturday 5th December
All Saints Church, Hove
A festive selection of ceramics, jewellery, textiles, prints, artwork and handmade gifts from independent makers.

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Grand Winter Makers Fair – Paper Daisy

21st & 22nd November | 10.30am–5pm
The British Engineerium, Hove
A large festive fair featuring more than 120 artists, makers and creative businesses in this spectacular historic venue.

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The Maker’s Fair – Kemptown

Saturday 14th November
St George’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton
A festive gathering of independent artists and makers in one of Brighton’s beautiful historic churches.

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Autumn Makers Fair – Standen

11th–13th September | 10am–4pm
Standen House & Garden, East Grinstead
Contemporary craft and handmade work in the beautiful Arts & Crafts surroundings of this National Trust property.

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Brighton Makers Fair – Paper Daisy

Saturday 5th September | 11am–5pm
Jubilee Square, Brighton BN1 1GE
A popular central Brighton fair showcasing original work from independent artists, makers and small creative businesses.

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Late Summer Makers Fair

14th–16th August
Sheffield Park & Garden, East Sussex
A curated gathering of artists, designers and makers in the beautiful National Trust gardens at Sheffield Park.

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Potfest Suffolk

7th–9th August | 10am–4.30pm
Haughley Park, Suffolk
A three-day festival devoted entirely to ceramics, with more than 90 selected makers exhibiting in the grounds of Haughley Park.

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Atelier Open 2026 – Atelier Beside the Sea

24th July–13th September | Daily, 11am–5pm
Atelier Beside the Sea, 165 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB
A vibrant summer exhibition on Brighton seafront showcasing selected work by established and emerging artists across a wide range of disciplines.

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Beyond the Studio – Phoenix Art Space

11th July–13th September | Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5pm
Phoenix Art Space, 10–14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB
A major group exhibition celebrating Phoenix Art Space and its creative community, featuring work by 85 of its studio artists across painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography and more.

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Celebrating Ceramics

10th–12th July
Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire
One of the UK’s leading ceramics events, bringing together around 140 selected ceramic artists in the beautiful grounds of Waterperry Gardens.

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Makers Festival – One Garden Brighton

4th & 5th July | 10am–4pm
One Garden Brighton, Stanmer Park
A relaxed weekend of independent makers, demonstrations, food and drink in the beautiful walled garden. Free entry.

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Summer Solstice Makers Fair

20th & 21st June | 10.30am–4.30pm
Middle Farm, West Firle, Lewes BN8 6LJ
A beautiful summer gathering of independent makers and contemporary craft in the Sussex countryside.

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Brighton Makers Fair – Paper Daisy

Saturday 6th June | 11am–5pm

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Jubilee Square, Brighton BN1 1GE
A curated outdoor fair bringing together independent artists, designers and makers in the heart of Brighton.

Brighton Open Houses

Part of the Brighton Festival, this open house exhibition runs across multiple weekends in May.

Dates:
2nd–4th May (Bank Holiday)
9th–10th May
16th–17th May
23rd–25th May (Bank Holiday)

Location:
Art at 202
202 Ditchling Road
Brighton BN1 6JE

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Phoenix Open Studios

A working studio event offering a chance to see where and how the work is made.

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Dates & Times:
15th May, 6pm – 8pm (Preview Evening)
16th–17th May, 11am – 5pm

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Location:
Phoenix Art Space
10–14 Waterloo Place
Brighton BN2 9NB

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