Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds perform a special homecoming concert in Brighton at Preston Park, featuring current and former band members.
A city-wide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public, transforming private spaces into intimate galleries throughout May.
A city-wide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public across Brighton and Hove.
The 13th annual Trans Pride event in Brighton, featuring a protest march, festival activities, and an afterparty celebrating trans lives and equality.
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!'.
The UK's most popular LGBT+ event featuring the Community Parade and the 'Pride on The Park' festival at Preston Park.
Drag superstar RuPaul is scheduled to perform a DJ set during the Brighton and Hove Pride 2026 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 city-wide festival where artists and makers open their homes and studios to the public to showcase and sell their work.
The Brighton Festival Children's Parade is a joyous, large-scale procession that officially marks the opening of the Brighton Festival.
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.
Experience Brighton's unique peculiarities on this classic 80-minute walking tour led by Ric Morris, an accredited Blue Badge Tourist Guide and author.
City-wide commemorations marking the 125th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, hosted at the Seven Stars pub where the club was founded.
The iconic band Scissor Sisters return to Brighton for a live performance at Chalk, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album.
Electronic music icon Moby headlines the closing day of On The Beach Festival with a full band.
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.
A joyous annual parade marking the start of the Brighton Festival, featuring fantastical sculptures, choreographed dance routines, and music performed by local schools and community groups.
Premier League football fixture between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Stadium.
Visit the spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent, featuring Indo-Saracenic architecture and Regency interiors, with summer opening hours starting April 1st.
The former One Direction member performs his solo show as part of his 'How Did We Get Here? World Tour' at the Brighton Centre.
Annual Winter Solstice parade featuring luminous lanterns, culminating in a large bonfire and fireworks display on the beach.
Internationally acclaimed open-access arts festival featuring theatre, comedy, dance, music, and experimental performances.
Brutally honest stand-up comedy from star Romesh Ranganathan in his new show, running for five nights at the Brighton Dome.
World premiere adaptation of Michael Kohlhaas by Heinrich von Kleist, exploring the psychology of protest and resistance.
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.
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.
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.
Peppa Pig and friends return in a brand new live stage show featuring music, puppets, and the introduction of baby Evie Pig.
An exclusive event showcasing Patti Smith's spoken word, poetry, and intimate musical performance as part of the 60th Brighton Festival.
World premiere by NoFit State circus company combining live music and cinematic imagery to explore rebellion and hope.
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.
The final touring production from The Akram Khan Company, a collaboration with artist Manal AlDowayan inspired by AlUla's landscapes and mythology.
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.
A festival hub at Victoria Gardens featuring the Tivoli Spiegeltent, international productions, cabaret, and family entertainment as part of Brighton Fringe.
Detroit techno legends Carl Craig and Octave One perform a live 'Detroit Special' all-dayer at Quarters in Brighton.
A three-day festival in Preston Park featuring delicious food, live music from Scouting for Girls and Boyzlife, and hands-on experiences for families.
Norman Cook spins some banging big beats on Brighton Beach as part of the Big Beach Boutique 7 series.
Paris Hilton performs in the icon slot at Brighton and Hove Pride 2026 as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations.
Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges brings his stand-up comedy show 'Here If You Need Me' to the Brighton Dome.
Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the AMEX Stadium.
UK exclusive multi-sensory experience of song, language and visual art by Laurie Anderson exploring the relationship between government and love.
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.
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.
Legendary magician Penn Jillette teams up with Piff the Magic Dragon for a historic night of world-class sleight of hand and comedy.
A citywide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public to exhibit and sell their work.
Acclaimed comedian James Acaster performs his brand new show for three nights at the Brighton Dome Concert Hall.
Iconic 54-mile charity bike ride, considered the oldest in Europe, from London to Brighton Seafront, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation.
The UK's essential new-music industry conference and festival, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, featuring 450 emerging artists and attracting over 4000 global delegates.
The world's longest-running motoring event, featuring hundreds of veteran cars making the 60-mile journey from London to Brighton.
Classical artist Katherine Jenkins OBE celebrates 25 years in music with a special anniversary tour performance featuring her greatest hits.
Denis Kozhukhin performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 with the LSO under Sir Antonio Pappano.
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.
Annual city-wide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public for viewing and purchasing art throughout May.
The annual LGBTQ+ community parade will kickstart the Brighton and Hove Pride weekend under the theme 'The Power of 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+.
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 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!'.
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 UK's original and favourite family science show, Brainiac Live, is back, featuring explosive experiments, liquid nitrogen clouds, and live stunts.
Tadiwa Mahlunge's second hour of stand-up comedy exploring how his experience as a Zimbabwean political refugee forged his ambition and self-confidence, addressing the British class system.
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.
The live 2026 tour of the BBC One show, featuring 11 professional dancers, live music, and high production values.
Brighton's new monthly Reggae Dance Party club night featuring Reggae, Roots, Ska, Rocksteady and Lovers Rock.
One-day edition of the Land Beyond festival featuring House, Drum and Bass, Dancehall, and Rap music, restricted to 18+.
Comedian Phil Wang returns with his new stand-up show 'Uh Oh', discussing the 'Vibe Shift' and affirming that 'the right thing is fashionable'. The show is full of wisdom and humour.
A highly-rated live stand-up comedy show featuring three acts and an MC in the Komedia Basement. Strictly 18+.
Comedian Michael Spicer brings his new satirical stage show, Hope All's Well, to The Old Market in Brighton.
Steve Steinman presents the acclaimed tribute show 'Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story', featuring a 10-piece live band performing over 25 Meat Loaf hits.
Enthralling family fun, featuring Bill Bailey's unique blend of comedy, musical virtuosity, and surreal observations.
Stand-up comedy show by Jack Dee, titled 'Small World', where he promises to tackle big social issues but instead focuses on the trivial, nonsensical aspects of modern life.
Biscuit Barrel presents 'The 69-Sketch Show', a fast-paced, award-nominated comedy featuring 69 sketches in 60 minutes, suitable for ages 14+.
Daytime comedy club featuring top UK acts performing adult material, specifically designed for parents to bring babies under 15 months.
Award-winning monthly queer and alternative comedy night featuring stand-ups, drag, and cabaret acts, strictly 18+.
Concert by the 11-piece folk big band Bellowhead celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Burlesque' at Brighton Dome.
Live stand-up comedy show featuring top acts Jeff Innocent and Zoe (Nicola Mantalios) at the award-winning Komedia Brighton. Strictly 18+.
Award-winning live stand-up comedy show featuring five top acts including Ahir Shah and Stuart Laws, held at the renowned Komedia Brighton. Strictly 18+.
Award-winning, fast-paced night of stand-up comedy featuring rising stars and a top headline comic, strictly for ages 18+.
Men's T20 Vitality Blast cricket fixture between Sussex Sharks and Middlesex, marking the Sharks' first home game of the 2026 season.
Live stage show celebrating 75 years of The Archers, featuring cast performances, live sound effects, Q&A, and hosted by Angela Barnes.
Live show by author Jon Ronson based on his book 'The Castle', exploring a darkly comic search for truth about a mysterious castle, including Q&A and audiovisual clips.
Browse thousands of vinyl bargains and collector's items at Komedia Brighton, featuring specialist sellers and DJs. Entry is free.
Indiepalooza, an indie-rock tribute festival featuring The Kopycat Killers (The Killers tribute) alongside Subarctic Monkeys, Oasis 96, and other top indie tributes at Chalk.
Neo-prog rock legends Marillion perform at the Brighton Dome as part of their 2026 UK tour, with support from Haunt The Woods. Doors open at 18:15.
New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak featuring a story about a bench at Theatre Royal Brighton.
Guided tours of the unique WWII air raid shelter beneath Downs Junior School, participating in the annual Heritage Open Days.
Legendary American hardcore hip hop group Onyx perform live at Chalk for the first time as part of the Brighton Hip Hop All-Dayer.
FME HOUSE celebrates 5 years with its first Drum and Bass boat party featuring headliners Kleu and an all-inclusive drinks package.
