The latest news from the city.
VegfestUK, Brighton's biggest plant-based festival, returns after a three-year break on Saturday 7 November at the Hilton Metropole. Three halls, 120 stalls, 50 speakers and a vegan food village, with tickets £10 plus booking fees.
A guide to North Laine Café on Jubilee Street in Brighton, covering its all-day British bistro menu, Sussex suppliers, opening hours and accessibility, plus its place within the North Laine conservation area.
Brighton's Latino Fest takes over Concorde 2 on 2 and 3 October with its two-room reggaeton, salsa and bachata format. Tickets are £7 to £13.10, it's strictly 18+, and there's free entry for birthdays between 22 September and 12 October.
Deep Dive Jazz & Blues Bar opens on 4 September at 36 St George's Road in Kemptown Village, run by the team behind Nanima Asian Kitchen, which stays on as the resident café. Expect live music three or four nights a week, plus a full kitchen and a bar of bourbons, whiskies and cocktails.
British Touring Shakespeare brings an open-air Dracula to Brighton Open Air Theatre on Thursday 3 September at 7:00pm, with Mina Harker as the driving force. Tickets are £17 full price, £16 concession and £12 for young adults, suitable for ages 12 and up.
Brighton's winter light trail, run by the city council, returns with its most ambitious display yet, taking in the seafront, the historic Lanes and an extension onto Brighton Palace Pier. A guide to the route, the history of the Lanes and what to expect on the pier.
A look back at the 2026 Brighton Mod Weekender, which ran 27-30 August across the Komedia, The Volks and Patterns Gigs. Covers the 21st anniversary, the evening and daytime programmes, the scooter rideout and competition, and how tickets work.
Brighton’s Rhythm & Soul Weekend brings live bands, DJs and dance floors across the city from 28 to 30 August 2026. The programme includes Ian Levine and Colin Curtis, with weekend passes listed at an earlybird price of £30.
A practical look at Lagom Design’s Brighton shop on Bond Street, covering its cards, stationery, gifts and homeware. Includes prices, customer feedback, accessibility notes, opening hours and delivery information.
The Brighton Cocktail Festival runs from 18 to 27 September 2026, with 50+ bars, 150+ exclusive cocktails at £6 and a new app to build your own trails. A guide to the bars involved and how to make the most of the ten days.
