The latest news from the city.
Aardman marks its 50th anniversary with the Wallace & Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail at Wakehurst, running 17 October to 1 November. A family-friendly, buggy- and dog-friendly autumn walk with an activity pack, plus garden entry and booking details.
The Big Bowl at 54 Preston Street is Brighton's only Vietnamese restaurant, run by brothers Chris and Brandon Vu since 2015. A look at the menu, from the 16-hour pho to the summer rolls and curries, plus opening hours, dietary options and what people are saying about it.
A Brighton exhibition at St Luke’s Prestonville explores the SS Mendi tragedy, Roque Ferdinand’s rare Sussex memorial and wider Black history in church spaces. The post also highlights related talks, family activities and the October programme.
Fatboy Slim will play two charity shows at Quarters on Brighton seafront on 13 and 14 October 2026. Profits will support the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, with the gigs also marking his first appearances at the recently reopened venue.
The Biba Look: Photography & Fashion exhibition opened on 3 October at the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and runs until 21 March 2027. It features never-before-seen photographs from Barbara Hulanicki's archive, original 1960s Biba catalogues and iconic garments, and is free with museum admission.
A practical look at Books for Amnesty on Sydney Street, covering its second-hand stock, accessibility, donations, events and opening hours. The shop is volunteer-run and supports Amnesty International through book sales.
Erasure play the Brighton Centre on Tuesday 11 May 2027 as part of their UK arena tour, with doors at 6.30pm and Ladytron supporting. Vince Clarke will not appear on stage, and the tour follows the release of their twentieth studio album, Radio!! Radio!!, on 12 March.
A guide to Las Iguanas in The Lanes, Brighton, covering its Latin American menu, halal and vegan options, a range of bottomless brunches and student discounts, opening hours and facilities.
The first Brighton Dome Awards have rated the city’s independent restaurants from one to three Domes, with a Local Favourite category too. Here are the top-rated names, plus details of the OctoberBest menus and two award-winning dishes.
The Haunting of Hill House, a new stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic ghost story, runs at Theatre Royal Brighton from 2 to 24 October. A guide to the cast, the production, ticket prices and content warnings.
