One of the most popular events in the Sussex calendar is back for another year! Come along to watch the Library Square Christmas tree lights being switched on Wednesday 2 December.
This year the illumination event is set to be bigger and better than ever. Keep an eye out for:
- Festive food and drink from Sussex Uni Food and IDS including mince pies, bagels, sausage rolls, Christmas bakes, snacks, mulled apple and hot chocolate.
- A Christmas craft stall run by the young people supported by Downs Syndrome Development Trust, perfect for grabbing some last-minute cards and gifts.
- The countdown to the big switch on at 5:30pm.
- Carols from 5:35pm, led by the University of Sussex Chamber Choir
- A special lantern-making workshop, hosted by Same Sky, the team behind last year’s amazing Glimmer event on campus!
Lantern making workshop
Drop in to the Meeting House any time between 4:30pm and 6:30pm to help make some of the lanterns that will be used in this year’s Glimmer, scheduled to take place on campus in February 2027. Be warned – the decorating process can be quite messy, so don’t wear your best clothes!
Timings
4:30pm – music starts and stalls open in Library Square. Glimmer workshop begins in the Meeting House
5:30pm – Christmas tree lights switch on
5:35pm – carols led by the University of Sussex Chamber Choir.