Check Out The Groove!

If you are looking for something to do on the evening of May 16, 2026, the roadshow known as 'Check Out The Groove!' is returning to Brighton for its 20th season. It is a long-running event that has been touring for two decades, and this year it is setting up at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel, located at 149 Kings Road. It is worth noting that this is a new venue for the roadshow, though the organisers did host a Northern Soul event there back in October, which seemed to go well enough to bring them back to this specific space.

The event is scheduled to start at 19:30. The venue itself features a Regency-style ballroom, which provides a distinct setting compared to the usual spots you might find for this kind of gathering. If you are planning to attend, the standard entry price is currently listed at £8.00. Keep in mind that this is a guide price, as costs for these types of events can sometimes fluctuate depending on the day or booking conditions, so it is worth checking the current status before you head out.

Since this is the 20th season, the format is well-established, focusing on the roadshow experience that has kept it running for so long. It is a straightforward setup: a night of music and dancing in a central Brighton location. Whether you are a regular attendee of these types of events or just curious about what the 20th-anniversary tour looks like in a new venue, the logistics are fairly simple. The combination of the ballroom setting and the established nature of the roadshow makes it a specific type of evening out, distinct from the usual pub or club scene in the city.