The latest news from the city.
Brighton's first storybook art trail, the Story Trail, runs from 12 September to 8 November with more than 30 BookBenches across the city. It's free to follow, supports the charity Amaze, and comes with an app, a map and a series of events.
The Great Escape returned to Brighton from 13 to 16 May 2026, with around 450 artists performing across more than 30 venues. The Kooks, Kingfishr and Peaches led the Spotlight Shows, alongside partner showcases and the late-night programme.
The Ivy Brighton is running a limited-edition 'Cool Britannia' menu celebrating the 1990s from 2 September to 6 October, at £19.96 for two courses. A look at the dishes, the opening hours and the restaurant's Lanes setting.
A practical look at Pen To Paper in Brighton’s North Laine, covering its stationery, art materials, fountain pens, gifts and creative activities. Includes example prices, the shop’s atmosphere, ownership, opening hours and location.
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.
