A joyous procession featuring fantastical sculptures, choreographed dance routines and music starting on Jubilee Street, marking the start of the Brighton Festival.
Taster session for the Soul of the City Choir, welcoming new members to sing pop, soul and gospel music. No auditions or music reading skills required.
A free organ concert performed by the talented organ pupils of Ardingly College in the school's historic Chapel.
A 1-hour mandatory safety induction session for the Walton workshop at the University of Brighton to gain access to the facilities.
A charming, free Easter-themed nature trail for primary school-aged children at One Garden Brighton.
An evening featuring delicious desserts and a guest speaker discussing whether Jesus is the answer to life's questions.
Fabrica hosts its annual Spring exhibition featuring immersive artworks shaped around the Grade II listed building.
Browse thousands of vinyl bargains and collector's items at Komedia Brighton, featuring specialist sellers.
The Bare-faced Violas perform a diverse repertoire of original works and arrangements for viola quartet, featuring music by Sussex composers.
A series of talks and film screenings exploring colonial histories, Chinese myth, and diasporic perspectives.
Community singing session led by Natasha Graimes, open to all levels with no audition required.
Brighton's favourite musical bingo drag night featuring Ophelia Payne, promising fun, prizes, singing, and dancing, followed by a beach party.
Meet the artists Tiffany Lynch and Natasha Boast at Art5 Gallery for the Brighton Fringe Festival, featuring new collections and free entry.
Annual city-wide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public for viewing and purchasing art throughout May.
The 40th anniversary of Europe's largest children's parade, featuring 5,000 school children showcasing artworks and costumes inspired by the theme 'Read All About It!'.
Dave Pop! opens his home for the Artists Open Houses festival in Kemptown, showcasing his bold Pop Art and works by guest artists, open weekends in May.
A touring art exhibition by Pete McKee exploring identity, childhood, and pop culture, followed by a live performance by The Everly Pregnant Brothers. Free entry.
The 40th annual Children's Parade, opening the Brighton Festival, features 5,000 children, fantastical sculptures, and dance routines based on the theme 'Read all about it!'.
An immersive installation and soundscape by Antonio Jose Guzman and Iva Jankovic exploring Brighton and Hove's hidden legacies of forced migration.
A monumental land art installation and social sculpture built from agricultural materials on Hove Promenade. Created by Ivan Morison and Heather Peak, this world premiere serves as a 'love letter to Brighton' and was built in collaboration with the local charity Making It Out.
A free community celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the Our Place programme, featuring art trails and puppet workshops as part of the Brighton Festival.
Jazz concert by acclaimed French pianist and composer Adrien Brandeis, presenting his new album 'Résurgence'.
Weekly art and music ritual at Helm Gallery featuring live DJ sets, immersive art, cocktails, and live tattooing by Skillip Mitchell.
Browse thousands of vinyl bargains and collector's items at Komedia Brighton, featuring specialist sellers and DJs. Entry is free.
A recurring queer kink and fetish market featuring LGBTQIA+ vendors, strictly for ages 18+, held at Komedia Basement. Entry is non-ticketed/pay-what-you-can.
Live screening of the World Cup football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Black Lion pub, featuring large screens and surround sound.
Live broadcast of the World Cup match between Canada and Qatar at the Black Lion pub in Brighton, featuring large screens and an energetic atmosphere.
Live broadcast of the World Cup football match between Scotland and Morocco at the Black Lion pub.
City-wide commemorations marking the 125th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, hosted at the Seven Stars pub where the club was founded.
Fabrica's annual Summer Exhibition featuring immersive, site-specific contemporary artworks and a program of related events.
Annual festival and protest for trans liberation, recognized as the largest in Europe. Planning for the 2026 edition in Brighton and Hove has just begun, tentatively scheduled for July.
Brighton's favourite musical bingo drag night with Ophelia Payne, featuring prizes, belting ballads, and a late-night beach party. Entry is free, but playing bingo costs £4.
Annual free family festival featuring world-class kite flying displays, kite fighting, and children's workshops in Stanmer Park.
The annual LGBTQ+ community parade will kickstart the Brighton and Hove Pride weekend under the theme 'The Power of Love'.
A curated market in central Brighton featuring over 50 independent artists, photographers, and makers offering high-quality handmade gifts.
A free, family-friendly public art trail featuring over 30 BookBenches designed by local artists across Brighton & Hove, raising funds for Amaze charity.
The Worlds' Coolest Motorcycle Event, featuring the traditional 'Brighton Burn Up' ride-out, culminating in a three-day celebration of motorcycle culture, music, and exhibitions at Madeira Drive.
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.
Browse thousands of vinyl bargains and collector's items at Komedia Brighton, featuring specialist sellers and record shops.
A non-ticketed queer kink market featuring over 30 LGBTQIA+ creators selling erotic and fetish items, held at Komedia Basement, raising funds for trans* charities.
The world's longest-running motoring event, featuring hundreds of veteran cars making the 60-mile journey from London to Brighton.
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.
Browse thousands of vinyl bargains and collector's items at Komedia Brighton, featuring specialist vendors and record labels. Free entry.
Annual Winter Solstice parade featuring luminous lanterns, culminating in a large bonfire and fireworks display on the beach.
Figurative artist Sarah Drewek presents her Spring exhibition 'Women of many worlds' at The Grange Art Gallery in Brighton, showcasing contemporary figurative art.
KMA's annual exhibition showcasing selected contemporary paintings, ceramics, and sculptures from the Artists’ Open Call.
A series of nine free digital history walking tours created by QueenSpark Books, exploring Brighton's social history through local memories and available continuously via smartphone.
A non-invasive eye-tracking study exploring what captures the attention of babies (0u201312 months). Participants receive a book, T-shirt, and 'Baby Scientist' certificate.
