A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show: Brighton

Witness Charles Dickens’ timeless Christmas classic come to life in the night sky for a captivating new 45-minute animated drone light show display, narrated by Matt Lucas.

A Christmas Carol, the drone light show, presents the latest creative entertainment with a magical celebration of the Christmas spirit. In this 45-minute aerial display, witness famous characters brought to life in the sky, as you’re taken on a heart-warming narrated journey through the immortal tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve and his ghostly visitors who lead him to profound transformation.

Have an unforgettable time with your friends and family. Enjoy magic in the sky, festive favourites in the food village and a world-class stadium experience where every seat is a front row view to the world’s biggest stage – the sky.

Show timings:

Early show:

  • Gates open: 16:00
  • Food village opens and DJ starts: 16:00
  • Show starts: 17:30
  • Show ends: 18:15
  • Gates close: 18:30

Late show:

  • Gates open: 19:30
  • Food village opens and DJ starts: 19:30
  • Show starts: 21:00
  • Food village closes: 21:00
  • Show ends: 21:45
  • Gates closes: 22:30

A Christmas Carol, the drone light show will take place at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove. Doors will open 2 hours before the show so that you can enjoy the food and preshow build up!

What to expect:

  • This is a 45-minute drone light show display.
  • Heart-warming storytelling with narration from well-known actor and comedian, Matt Lucas.
  • Festive food village and refreshments.
  • A Christmas Carol, the drone light show is a family-friendly, disability-accessible event.

Premium seating & Hospitality:

Want to make your evening more special? Treat yourself to premium seating or a hospitality package at the show. More on what's included can be found on our FAQs page.

Please see  A Christmas Carol FAQs. for information on accessibility, weather-related rescheduling and more frequently asked questions.

Standard seated
Adult (aged 18+)
£24
Adult + child under 3 (under 3s go free, sat on adult’s lap)
£24
Child (aged 3 and over )
£19
Concession (Student | Over 65 | Armed forces | Bluelight card holder (ID required))
£19
Concession + child under 3 (under 3s go free, sat on adult’s lap)
£19
Companion | Carer (registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
Free
Standing
Adult (aged 18+)
£15
Adult + child under 3 (under 3s go free)
£15
Child (aged 3 and over )
£10
Concession (Student | Over 65 | Armed forces | Bluelight card holder (ID required))
£10
Concession + child under 3 (under 3s go free)
£10
Companion | Carer (registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
Free
Wheelchair
Wheelchair user adult (aged 18+)
£15
Wheelchair user child (aged 3 and over)
£10
Wheelchair companion
Companion | Carer (registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
Free
Premium seated
Premium adult (aged 18+)
£35
Premium adult + child under 3 (under 3s go free)
£35
Premium child (aged 3 and over )
£27.50
Premium concession (Student | Over 65 | Armed forces | Bluelight card holder (ID required))
£27.50
Premium concession + child under 3 (under 3s go free)
£27.50
Companion | Carer (registered ID required, please refer to FAQs)
Free
Hospitality
Hospitality adult (aged 18+)
£44
Hospitality child over 3
£29
Hospitality child under 3
£10
Companion | Carer (registered ID required, please refer to FAQs)
£20

How to get there

Facilities

  • Experience takes place outdoors
  • Family friendly
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible

On the day

  • Ensure you bring your QR code ticket and allow plenty of time to get through the gates.

  • The main public entrance gate is located via Gate 1.

  • There is no public or blue badge parking at the venue. Please refer to our FAQs about drop off points for customers with mobility issues. We encourage use of public transport to reach the venue or to use nearby parking alternatives.

Rescheduling and cancellation policy for A Christmas Carol Brighton

There is the possibility that this experience may need to be rescheduled for weather-related reasons. If we need to reschedule, you will be contacted by SMS and email to let you know that the experience has been moved to a contingency date. The primary contingency dates are the Sunday 15 December, Monday 16 December and Tuesday 17 December and other dates as may be identified. In the event that you change your mind, this experience is not eligible for refunds other than in exceptional circumstances. For details, see Customer Terms and Conditions displayed at the point of booking.

You'll be hosted by

A Christmas Carol Brighton

A Christmas Carol is brought to you in Brighton by a collaboration between Celestial, Yuup and Sussex County Cricket Club.

About Celestial
Celestial has a reputation as one of the top drone show companies in the world and has consistently delivered super-premium shows for some of the biggest names, including Eurovision, Amazon Prime’s Lord of the Rings, London New Year’s Eve, Manchester City Football Club and many more.

About Yuup
Yuup, the local experiences company, helps people find and book exciting things to do in their community. Yuup has earned a reputation for curating unique experiences for everyone to enjoy, building a place where people follow their passions, create memories, and discover things that make life awesome.

About The 1st Central County Ground
Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest professional sports club in the world and one of the eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales.

Any questions?

FAQs for this experience