Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The Rod Stewart Songbook, fronted by Pete McCall and backed by a full live band, plays Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead on Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm. Tickets are £27 from chequermead.co.uk.
An illustrated walk uncovering the notorious history of Kemp Street, including the Trunk Murders of 1934 and the last large-scale smallpox outbreak in England.
Isthmian League Premier Division football fixture between Whitehawk and Three Bridges.
Sussex face Nottinghamshire in a four-day County Championship Division One cricket fixture at the County Ground, Hove.
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Brighton and Hove’s 2026 pub-capital ranking reflects a long history of inns, beerhouses and independent venues. This guide covers historic pubs in The Lanes, North Laine and the seafront, plus Brighton breweries and taprooms.
A look back at the free Steampunk Festival held on the Wish Tower Slopes in Eastbourne on 5 and 6 September, organised by the Eastbourne Bonfire Society for its 25th anniversary, with parades, live music and a guide to the steampunk genre.
Grammy-nominated songwriting and performance by Richard Walters, featuring new work and fan favourites.
A grand Christmas banquet with sparkling wine, a carol concert and a three-course Indian-inspired feast in the historic Royal Pavilion.
Concert by the pop band Welly, who channel their observations on suburban life into songs.
A musical journey through Renaissance Florence, narrated as Maria de' Medici, with works by Dufay, Verdelot, Isaac and Caccini.
A relaxed panel morning with six practitioners demystifying wellness and woo practices within the WOWWW festival.
Brighton's first storybook art trail, the Story Trail, runs from 12 September to 8 November with more than 30 BookBenches across the city. It's free to follow, supports the charity Amaze, and comes with an app, a map and a series of events.
The Great Escape returned to Brighton from 13 to 16 May 2026, with around 450 artists performing across more than 30 venues. The Kooks, Kingfishr and Peaches led the Spotlight Shows, alongside partner showcases and the late-night programme.
The Ivy Brighton is running a limited-edition 'Cool Britannia' menu celebrating the 1990s from 2 September to 6 October, at £19.96 for two courses. A look at the dishes, the opening hours and the restaurant's Lanes setting.
A practical look at Pen To Paper in Brighton’s North Laine, covering its stationery, art materials, fountain pens, gifts and creative activities. Includes example prices, the shop’s atmosphere, ownership, opening hours and location.
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Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Stadium.
Ricky Gervais brings his new stand-up show 'Legend' to the Brighton Centre as part of his UK tour.
Annual campaign displaying large-scale banners featuring winning artwork themed 'We Love Brighton' across key city centre streets throughout the summer.
A major cultural festival held twice yearly, allowing visitors to explore artists' homes and buy art, photography, ceramics, textiles, and jewellery directly from local artists.
Visit the spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent, featuring Indo-Saracenic architecture and Regency interiors, with summer opening hours starting April 1st.
