Free Carols this year again at Brighton Bandstand

For the second year running – last year's was judged a success – Brighton's historic seafront bandstand (aka 'The Birdcage') will be holding an open-air carol concert on Saturday December 17 from 3pm to 5pm.

The Salvation Army Band will be playing a mix of Christmas carols and festive music at the free event, which has been organised by Brighton & Hove City Council.

Restoration of the Grade II listed bandstand, originally built in 1884, was completed by the council in 2009 and since then it has become an increasingly popular venue for a variety of events, from weddings and civil partnerships to concerts, poetry readings and dance sessions.

*PS we were delighted to see it featured in this pop video from 1971. Terrific song but the lads look very cold.