The UK's most popular LGBT+ event featuring the Community Parade and the 'Pride on The Park' festival at Preston Park.
A premier jazz, soul, and funk festival featuring a full Friday programme curated by Ezra Collective under the 'Temple Of Joy' concept, including Samara Joy and Kokoroko.
England's largest curated multi-arts festival, celebrating theatre, music, dance, literature, and debate across Brighton and Hove for three weeks in May 2026.
A 50th anniversary 4K screening of the cult classic featuring a live shadow cast and a Q&A with original stars Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn, and Nell Campbell.
Brutally honest stand-up comedy from star Romesh Ranganathan in his new show, running for five nights at the Brighton Dome.
Annual campaign displaying large-scale banners featuring winning artwork themed 'We Love Brighton' across key city centre streets throughout the summer.
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.
Acclaimed comedian James Acaster performs his brand new show for three nights at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall.
A family festival held on the pitch at the Amex Stadium featuring football activities, live music, and entertainment to celebrate the club's 125th anniversary.
World premiere by NoFit State circus company combining live music and cinematic imagery to explore rebellion and hope.
Classical artist Katherine Jenkins OBE celebrates 25 years in music with a special anniversary tour performance featuring her greatest hits.
Internationally acclaimed open-access arts festival featuring theatre, comedy, dance, music, and experimental performances.
A festival hub at Victoria Gardens featuring the Tivoli Spiegeltent, international productions, cabaret, and family entertainment as part of Brighton Fringe.
World premiere of Peter Quilter's new comedy starring Maureen Lipman as a woman whose spontaneous singing masks a tender story about family and memory.
Weekly Saturday 80s music party at The Green Door Store, featuring retro hits, power pop, and power ballads. Strictly 18+.
A gala awards night celebrating international filmmakers with learning disabilities or autism, featuring a relaxed atmosphere and BSL interpretation.
Global icon Patti Smith returns for a residency with her long-time collaborators as part of the 60th Brighton Festival.
Special 125th anniversary awards gala for Brighton and Hove Albion FC featuring current players, club legends, and a major stage production at the Amex Stadium.
Peppa Pig and friends return in a brand new live stage show featuring music, puppets, and the introduction of baby Evie Pig.
Legendary magician Penn Jillette teams up with Piff the Magic Dragon for a historic night of world-class sleight of hand and comedy.
World premiere adaptation of Michael Kohlhaas by Heinrich von Kleist, exploring the psychology of protest and resistance.
Annual Winter Solstice parade featuring luminous lanterns, culminating in a large bonfire and fireworks display on the beach.
Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Liverpool at the AMEX Stadium.
A brand-new musical production based on the CBBC series, blending comedy and music to tell the story of William Shakespeare creating the world's best show.
A major 90s and 00s music festival in Brighton celebrating its 5th Anniversary, featuring acts like Vengaboys, East 17, and the Clock Work Orange DJ area.
Visit the spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent, featuring Indo-Saracenic architecture and Regency interiors, with summer opening hours starting April 1st.
Aitch headlines a massive Bank Holiday Sunday celebration featuring a full line-up of Hip hop and Drum & Bass artists at East Brighton Park.
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.
Iconic 54-mile charity bike ride, considered the oldest in Europe, from London to Brighton Seafront, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation.
Experience Brighton's unique peculiarities on this classic 80-minute walking tour led by Ric Morris, an accredited Blue Badge Tourist Guide and author.
The UK's essential new-music industry conference and festival, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, featuring 450 emerging artists and attracting over 4000 global delegates.
Detroit techno legends Carl Craig and Octave One perform a live 'Detroit Special' all-dayer at Quarters in Brighton.
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.
British street dance group Diversity presents their 2026 tour 'SOUL', exploring human evolution and connection in a digital world through high-energy dance.
The final touring production from The Akram Khan Company, a collaboration with artist Manal AlDowayan inspired by AlUla's landscapes and mythology.
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.
An exclusive event showcasing Patti Smith's spoken word, poetry, and intimate musical performance as part of the 60th Brighton Festival.
Brighton and Hove Albion take on Chelsea in this Premier League fixture at the American Express Stadium.
Opening of a brand-new permanent gallery exhibition at Brighton Museum dedicated to the 125-year history of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, featuring immersive installations and historical objects.
A three-day festival in Preston Park featuring delicious food, live music from Scouting for Girls and Boyzlife, and hands-on experiences for families.
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.
Annual city-wide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public for viewing and purchasing art throughout May.
Denis Kozhukhin performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 with the LSO under Sir Antonio Pappano.
UK exclusive multi-sensory experience of song, language and visual art by Laurie Anderson exploring the relationship between government and love.
Feel-good, fast-paced night of fantastic new comedy featuring rising stars and a top headline comic at the award-winning Komedia Basement. Strictly Ages 18+.
Feel-good, fast-paced night of fantastic new comedy featuring MCs, rising stars, and a top-tier headliner. Winner of the CHORTLE AWARD in 2024 and 2025.
Norman Cook spins some banging big beats on Brighton Beach as part of the Big Beach Boutique 7 series.
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!'.
Professor Brian Cox presents a preview of his new world tour 'Emergence', exploring particle physics and cosmology alongside co-host Robin Ince.
Final display of all Story Trail BookBench sculptures gathered in one location before they are auctioned to raise vital funds for the Amaze charity.
The Olivier Award-winning musical tells the hilarious true story of a secret mission that won World War II using a corpse and fake letters.
The main 26.2-mile race of the Brighton Marathon Weekend 2026, starting at Preston Park. General entry is sold out, but charity places are still available.
The 30th Anniversary UK tour of the dazzling musical, following three friends on a heartwarming road trip across Australia.
City-wide commemorations marking the 125th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, hosted at the Seven Stars pub where the club was founded.
Crazy P return to Brighton for a Summer Disco featuring House, Funk, and Disco House music, following a sold-out debut.
Scottish band The Twilight Sad performs an intimate acoustic show and signing session for their new album 'It's The Long Goodbye'.
Akala presents an evening of truth, history, and hope, exploring British culture, politics, colonial legacy, and structural inequality.
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds performs his genre-bending music in an interactive concert where the audience requests songs by throwing paper airplanes onto the stage.
FME HOUSE celebrates 5 years with its first Drum and Bass boat party featuring headliners Kleu and an all-inclusive drinks package.
The UK's longest-running comedy night showcasing new female and non-binary stand-up talent. Ages 18+.
Olivier award-nominated live stage show featuring puppets of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli, based on an original story by Joe Brumm.
Live stage show celebrating 75 years of The Archers, featuring cast performances, live sound effects, Q&A, and hosted by Angela Barnes.
Major annual music showcase festival in Brighton focusing on new talent across various genres like Rock and Indie.
Born On Road takes over Quarters for a night rooted in pure and uncompromising drum & bass pressure, featuring Crossy and Gray.
Monthly queer and alternative comedy night held in the intimate Komedia Basement, featuring diverse stand-up, character acts, and drag. Winner of the Chortle 'BEST COMEDY FORMAT' 2024 award.
The longest-running comedy night at Komedia Brighton, showcasing the best new female and non-binary stand-up talent. Ages 18+.
Award-winning, feel-good, fast-paced night of stand-up comedy featuring rising stars and a top headline comic at Komedia Brighton. Strictly 18+.
A gloriously chaotic comedy bingo and bottomless brunch session, featuring 90 minutes of unlimited selected drinks, brunch, and a post-show DJ set.
A gloriously chaotic comedy bingo and bottomless brunch session featuring Bogan Bingo, 90 minutes of unlimited drinks, food, and an 80s/90s afterparty.
Feel-good, fast-paced night of fantastic new stand-up comedy featuring emerging stars and a top headliner.
Monthly alternative 80s club night in Brighton featuring Goth, Post-Punk, New Romantic, and New Wave classics. Strictly 18+.
Fabulous drag brunch hosted by Boss featuring 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, food, and entertainment at Komedia Brighton. Strictly 18+.
Spellbound hosts an Alternative 80s New Year's Eve party at Komedia, featuring DJs Simon Price and Jayney BlamBlam playing Goth, Post-Punk, and New Wave classics.
Happy Mondays celebrate the 35th anniversary of 'Pills ‘N’ Thrills And Bellyaches' on their UK tour, joined by special guests The Farm and Northside at the Brighton Dome.
New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak featuring a story about a bench at Theatre Royal Brighton.
Comedian Jen Brister performs her show 'The Optimist' at the Brighton Dome, exploring her reactive nature and the challenge of finding zen in a chaotic world.
Brighton's biggest and oldest monthly Alternative 80s club night, featuring Goth, Post-Punk, New Wave, and Alternative Rock classics.
Monthly queer and alternative comedy night at Komedia Brighton, winner of the Chortle 'Best Comedy Format' 2024 award, featuring diverse acts and resident MC Lee Peart.
A very special acoustic show featuring Mark Morriss and Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones, performing hits like 'Slight Return' and 'Bluetonic'.
The annual Homegrown Festival returns to Brighton on 11th April 2026, celebrating the local music scene across nine grassroots venues, featuring a diverse range of genres.
Intensive five-day stand-up comedy course hosted by renowned instructor Jill Edwards at Komedia, Brighton, aimed at beginners and new comedians aged 18+.
Live stand-up comedy show featuring Ria Lina (MC), Darran Griffiths, Celya AB, and James Ellis.
A two-day Thai Festival to experience the taste and culture of Thailand, featuring food, music, Muay Thai, and traditional massages.
Goofy drag king character comedy show from award-winning British comedian Kathy Maniura, exploring male toxicity through the character Oliver, a newly single man obsessed with cycling gear. Best reviewed show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
Award-winning comedian Cerys Bradley presents a bonkers, interactive choose-your-own-story comedy show, designed as a 'Relaxed Performance' for neurodiverse and queer audiences.
Literary phenomenon and 'Punk Poet' John Cooper Clarke performs his unique poetry, classic material, and hilarious ponderings on modern life as part of his 'Have It Tour 2026'.
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.
Guided tours of the unique surviving WWII air raid shelter at Downs Junior School, featuring exhibitions, a museum, and veteran chats, as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival.
The Bootleg Beatles perform their 'ICONIC' tour featuring re-enactments of legendary Beatles performances with a live orchestra.
Major art fair returning in September 2026 at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, showcasing Brighton's status as a creative hub.
