The latest news from the city.
A practical look at Chemistry Film Lab in Brighton, covering its 35mm and 120 processing, scanning, printing, film sales and membership. It also includes prices, location and the occasional service issue mentioned in reviews.
Artwave, the open-studio festival run by Artists Open Houses, wraps up today after running since 5 September. Entry to the houses is free, with work to buy directly from artists across 14 trails, plus a winter edition to come.
A guide to the Hove Record Fair at The Brunswick, a free vinyl event run by Keyring Records with a DJ set from J.D. O'Kill. Covers the next date on 8 November, the happy-hour perk for buyers, and the venue's bar, restaurant and nearby Hove attractions.
A guide to Brighton's street art, following a free expert-led tour from the station through Trafalgar Lane, Jew Street and Hanningtons Lane, with a wider map of murals across North Laine, Kemptown and London Road.
The Rod Stewart Songbook, fronted by Pete McCall and backed by a full live band, plays Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead on Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm. Tickets are £27 from chequermead.co.uk.
Brighton and Hove’s 2026 pub-capital ranking reflects a long history of inns, beerhouses and independent venues. This guide covers historic pubs in The Lanes, North Laine and the seafront, plus Brighton breweries and taprooms.
A look back at the free Steampunk Festival held on the Wish Tower Slopes in Eastbourne on 5 and 6 September, organised by the Eastbourne Bonfire Society for its 25th anniversary, with parades, live music and a guide to the steampunk genre.
A guide to Brighton's independent bookshops across the North Laine and The Lanes, from Books for Amnesty and The Feminist Bookshop to Goldsboro Books and The Kemptown Bookshop, with opening hours and what each one carries.
A look at The Flint House on Hanningtons Lane in Brighton, run by the Gingerman Group. Covers the tapas-style small plates, the counter and rooftop spaces, prices, and its place on the city's best-restaurant lists.
A look back at the 2026 Artists Open Houses, which opened 197 venues and 1,000 artists across Brighton and Hove for free in May, and a guide to the Winter 2026 edition, with registration open through September.
