Free Halloween-themed open-ended art activities, including mask-making and ghostly decorations, for children up to 11 and their families at Hopscotch Art Space.
The Black Lion transforms into a haunted house with DJs from 6pm to 3am; Halloween fancy dress encouraged. Over-18s only.
Free Halloween cabaret night with burlesque, close-up and psychological magic, hypnosis and a deco-disco set of electro swing.
The world's longest-running motoring event, featuring hundreds of veteran cars making the 60-mile journey from London to Brighton.
Free, hands-on children's gardening workshop at Dobbies Brighton to explore the science of leaves and make a paper plate wreath.
A drop-in book launch for the illustrated children's book 'When my Mummy Bleeds' by Amy Dyer, with herbal tea and cake served.
Live music gig featuring alt-emo band Pillow Fort and shoegaze quartet Looseleaf at The Hope & Ruin.
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Free live music gig with Scab, [Brick], Make Way and Feud, for all ages, at Daltons.
Free-entry over-18s dance music party at Grassroots with some of Brighton's most sought-after local DJs.
DJ Jimmy Lager plays a mix of punk, ska, soul and alternative 80s music at The Rossi Bar.
A family day celebrating diaspora communities through food, workshops and performances at the Brighton Dome.
A group painting exhibition bringing together five artists exploring the instability of home through memory and landscape.
Interactive stand-up comedy where the audience co-creates a choose-your-own-adventure story with Juliette Burton.
A night of new music discovery with Dumbhead, presented by Volks Brighton. 18+ event.
Figurative artist Fabian Perez presents a new collection of atmospheric originals and limited editions with drinks, a live DJ and conversation.
A free afterparty takeover by Junebabies in the bar at Concorde 2 following John Digweed's live gig.
Annual musical evening with performances from the Calvary Church community, with all donations going to the local charity Just Life.
Free gig by Los Angeles fuzz pop band Belcher and Calista Morgan's indie project Miler at The Hope & Ruin.
Over-18s drum and bass night curated by Degs, with a line-up of artists, sounds and influences from across the genre.
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.
A peaceful, local, mindful walk led in Preston Park to improve wellbeing, weaving simple mindful practices into a stretch of nature.
Music event Slumber presented by JOY x Volks Brighton at the Volks Club, strictly for over-18s.
Open-air Brighton seafront photographic performance and exhibition on meditation by Dr Eva Kalpadaki, part of the Brighton Photo Fringe 2026 Festival.
Two free festive weekends with local makers, street food, live music, wreath-making and a wine and cheese night at One Garden Brighton.
High-energy drum and bass night featuring DJ and producer Anaïs alongside Particle at the Quarters venue.
The Brighton Etsy Team's 11th annual Christmas market, with over 90 local designers, artists and makers selling handmade gifts.
Free exhibition of more than 36 guitars signed by musicians and reimagined as artworks by local artists, with proceeds supporting music therapy in Sussex hospitals.
Browse thousands of vinyl bargains and collector's items at Komedia Brighton, featuring specialist vendors and record labels. Free entry.
A Christmas games night with stand-up, interactive games, theatrical experiments and board games, hosted by comedian Juliette Burton.
A new material comedy night featuring professional and semi-professional acts, competition winners and brand-new comedians road-testing material.
A pop-up Christmas fair with over 80 exhibitors, a cafe and mulled wine bar at Wagner Hall, featuring handmade goods and a wreath-making workshop.
Annual Winter Solstice parade featuring luminous lanterns, culminating in a large bonfire and fireworks display on the beach.
Over-18s Boxing Day late-night party with a DJ at The Black Lion, part of the venue's 'boxing day at the black lion' series.
Free lofi-folk gig by Brooklyn artist Hudson Freeman, playing his 2025 record 'Is A Folk Artist' at The Hare & Hounds.
A family-friendly one-mile run held in Preston Park as part of the Brighton Marathon weekend, featuring superhero costumes and inclusive activities for all ages.
Live music gig by Gen & The Degenerates at The Hare & Hounds in Brighton.
The House of Pop! is an annual exhibition by Brighton-based artist Dave Pop! as part of the Artists Open Houses festival.
The Brighton Children's Parade is a vibrant, large-scale community procession that traditionally marks the opening of the annual Brighton Festival.
An exhibition featuring new collections by artists Tiffany Lynch and Natasha Boast as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival.
Concert by Hang Massive, pioneers of the handpan, with immersive visual projections at the Chalk venue.
Weekly storytime sessions for under fives at Jubilee Library, helping to develop language skills and foster a love of reading.
A community celebration with live entertainment, food, charity stalls, family activities and volunteering opportunities, organised by the Brighton & Hove Soirée Rotary Club.
A curated exhibition showcasing contemporary works by emerging and established artists at Sullington Manor Farm.
Free collective textile-making sessions led by Siqing Zhan, drawing on the Queer Heritage South archive to create a piece for a 2027 exhibition.
Open-air, site-specific photographic performance and exhibition by Dr Eva Kalpadaki, part of the Brighton Photo Fringe 2026 Festival.
A Halloween scavenger hunt trail of supposedly haunted vintage objects hidden throughout the antiques shop Snoopers Paradise, with clues and a mystery to solve.
Exhibition bringing together 24 full costumes and seven character heads from seven seasons of The Masked Singer, showcasing the costume design and fabrication process.
A family Halloween trail with spooky scenes and clues for little witches and wizards at One Garden Brighton, with additional children's workshops and street food.
A trail to spot 25 hidden Minifigures in shop windows across the city centre, with a chance to win a Brighton gift card.
Exhibition featuring original Biba catalogue photographs and fashion celebrating Barbara Hulanicki and the Swinging London aesthetic.
A photographic exhibition by Murray Ballard exploring the environmental and social changes in Salento, southern Italy, as part of the Brighton Photo Fringe.
Major photography festival with exhibitions in galleries and community venues across Brighton and Hove, featuring the Mindful Photography Workshop with Eva Kalpadaki.
Fabrica's annual Autumn exhibition features the immersive film installation 'At Home in the Water' by artist Vanessa Daws, exploring long-distance swimming and Brighton's heritage.
A free, family-friendly public art trail featuring over 30 BookBenches designed by local artists across Brighton & Hove, raising funds for Amaze charity.
Futsal academy for children aged 8-13 focusing on technique, quick thinking, and high ball contact.
