Artists Open Houses

The Artists Open Houses 2026 Winter festival

Winter 2026 festival listing go live here on Monday 26th October

AOH Winter 2026 Festival weekends:
Nov 28&29| Dec 5&6| 12&13|

Brighton and Hove’s Winter Artists Open Houses return with 70 amazing venues, including artists’ homes, studios and workshops, each inviting you inside to explore work by artists and makers across the city, out along the coast and deep into the countryside. For three weekends, you will find every area of the city and beyond brimming with an array of original arts and crafts.

With a focus on Christmas, the Winter festival offers handmade cards, baubles and festive delicacies alongside artworks, crafts and other unique gifts; in some venues you are invited to view the work whilst warming yourself by a log fire with a glass of mulled wine or juice.

Each year there are some new surprises: this winter, explore themes of flight in the Art Deco surroundings of Shoreham Airport; gather round to hear Winter Stories, new and old; see images from the famous Brighton and Hove calendar – a love letter to the city.

By buying Christmas gifts from Open Houses, you are helping support local artists and makers. You can choose from a fantastic range of work including ceramics, textiles, paintings, jewellery, original prints and many other artworks by both emerging and established artists.

The AOH Winter festival provides a great opportunity to discover new work from Sussex makers whilst meeting members of the local creative community. All in all, a day spent visiting Open Houses is the perfect outing for a winter weekend.

Simply look at the map in this guide and plan your route for a great day out exploring all areas of the city, from Portslade to Rottingdean and beyond. Houses are also listed online, so take a look for your favourites on https://aoh.org.uk/ , or follow along on social media.

Opening times:

Most Open Houses are open weekends from 11.00-17.00, but opening times may vary from venue to venue, to so it is best to check individual brochure listings. Some venues are also open on weekdays.

For more information contact [email protected]

Whether you’re just starting out in your career, returning after a break, or are a professional and established artist, the Artists Open Houses is a great place to exhibit and be noticed.

“Artists Open Houses connect artists and makers with an audience of art-lovers, buyers and industry professionals – and is also fun to take part in, exhibiting with your friends in your own home.”
Judy Stevens, Artists Open Houses Festival Director