The latest news from the city.
On The Beach returns to Brighton's seafront for its seventh edition across eleven days in July 2027, with Pete Tong and Sonny Fodera as the first confirmed headliners. Ticket sales open in late October, and the festival's scale and practical rules are worth knowing before you commit.
The Coal Shed celebrates its 15th anniversary with a three-course menu at 2011 prices, £35 a head, running until Sunday 25 October at its Brighton and London sites. A look at the menu, the restaurant's fire-cooking and its place in Brighton's dining scene.
The Ghost of Frighton Rock is a Halloween murder mystery dinner show at The Grand Hotel on Brighton's seafront, combining a play by Pier Pressure with a full meal. It is part of a wider line-up of spooky events across Brighton and Hove.
The Brighton Dome Comedy Festival runs from 16 to 25 October, and for the first time teams up with Komedia to spread its line-up across two venues. A guide to the headliners, the smaller rooms, the family shows and the new Komedia strand.
A guide to family Halloween activities in and around Brighton for the October half term, from free LEGO hunts and craft workshops to pumpkin trails and themed treats.
Clue the Looking Glass, run by Solve the City, turns central Brighton into an Alice in Wonderland escape game played on foot. Teams follow a phone-guided trail, solve puzzles and meet agents across a 4.5 km route. The post covers the story, timings, booking and group options.
Hot Fox Pottery is a women-run pottery studio in Brighton offering 6-week courses, one-off workshops and woodland Raku sessions. This post covers the prices, the November and December 2026 class dates, and how to get to the Raku site.
The Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus & Mary Chain play a rare double bill at Brighton Dome's Concert Hall on Thursday 28 January 2027, part of a 2026/27 co-headlining tour. Tickets are £51.50, with members saving £2 and a six-ticket limit.
Sleeper bring their UK tour to the Brighton Dome on 1 April 2027 with Turin Brakes as special guests, with tickets on sale from 16 October. A look at the Britpop-era band and their folk-rock support.
The Brighton Italian Festival returns for its third edition from 11 to 18 October, opening with a free street party in Jubilee Square. The week adds Spaghetti Disco at Hotel Pelirocco, Opera Viva on the pier and a closing multimedia performance.
