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A guide to family-friendly activities in Brighton and Sussex for the February 2026 half-term, focusing on themed events involving Lego, stars, and fossils at Hastings Museum, alongside free and low-cost options at Brighton & Hove Museums.


Indie, alt-rock, and math-rock concert featuring Brighton/South-London quartet Muttering, supported by M. Woodroe and ALY. Tickets start from u00a39.00. Strictly 18+.

Jo Whiley brings her popular 90s Anthems club night, featuring Britpop, Indie, and Dance hits, back to Concorde 2.

Club night featuring the all-female DJ collective Girls Don't Sync at Brighton's Concorde 2, playing House, UK Garage, and Bass Music.

Free entry Hip-Hop DJ night bringing sweet hip-hop jams, featuring music from artists like Lil Wayne and Mac Miller. 18+ event.

Experience unique, award-winning escape rooms in Brighton, featuring hand-built puzzles, sustainable design, and four distinct themes including 'Lock & Rock' and 'The Lift Shaft'.
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Hastings and St Leonards has been named a top UK destination for 2026 by Time Out, making it the perfect day trip from Brighton. Explore its bustling Old Town, independent shops, and arts scene, including Hastings Contemporary and the Electric Palace. Discover Norman history, ride the East Hill Cliff Railway for views, and enjoy the town's vibrant food and event calendar.

The South Downs Dark Skies Festival runs from February 12–22, 2026, celebrating its 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky Reserve. Highlights include Star Parties on Brighton seafront, unique biofluorescent night walks at Seven Sisters, and a new family-friendly Dark Skies Explorer Trail.

American folk and blues musician Charlie Parr performs live at the Green Door Store, presented by Love Thy Neighbour.

Exhibition by Chinese-born artist Xin Harper-Little exploring human emotion, resilience, and imperfection using fluid ink lines and layers of coffee washes.

A specialized Turps Surgeries workshop offering critique and tutoring for artists, featuring mentors Laura Wormell and Aimee Parrott.

Spotlight talk series featuring Phoenix Studio Artists Denise Harrison and Marcelina Amelia, discussing their artistic practices, memory, heritage, and contemporary themes.

A quiet ink drawing workshop with coffee, held alongside the 'Traces of Being' exhibition, focusing on slowing down and tracing what remains.
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The annual Children's Parade, featuring 5,000 children from 80 schools, starts at 10:30 am on Jubilee Street and proceeds to Madeira Drive, officially kicking off the Brighton Festival.

Weekly Saturday 80s music party at The Green Door Store, featuring retro hits, power pop, and power ballads. Strictly 18+.

The 30th Anniversary UK tour of the dazzling musical, following three friends on a heartwarming road trip across Australia.