An intimate house music event at The Railway Inn featuring Lizzie Curious and Mikee Hollywood with a limited capacity of 99 tickets.
A legendary LGBTQ+ venue revival night featuring a Hi-NRG DJ set by Ian Levine and original disco hits by John Mansell at the original site of The Curtain Club.
A city-wide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public, transforming private spaces into intimate galleries throughout May.
A musical celebration of queer and trans liberation reimagining Bronski Beat's debut album with a live house band.
Two site-responsive, immersive experiences 'Last Haus on Earth' and 'Darkroom' blending moving images, live music, light, and sound-design.
A night of folk, fantasy, and whimsical journeys featuring Dean Lambourne and Ziggy's ethereal sound.
A cabaret and variety event featuring BOM-BEAR with Pete Fij, Jane Bom-Bane and Eliza Skelton as part of Brighton Fringe.
A unique karaoke party hosted by actor Shaun Williamson (Barry from EastEnders) as part of his 2026 tour.
The 40th anniversary of Europe's largest children's parade, featuring 5,000 school children showcasing artworks and costumes inspired by the theme 'Read All About It!'.
A monumental land art installation and social sculpture built from agricultural materials on Hove Promenade. Created by Ivan Morison and Heather Peak, this world premiere serves as a 'love letter to Brighton' and was built in collaboration with the local charity Making It Out.
A joyous annual parade marking the start of the Brighton Festival, featuring fantastical sculptures, choreographed dance routines, and music performed by local schools and community groups.
A three-day festival featuring live music, cooking demonstrations, artisan markets, and family-friendly activities in Preston Park.
A high-energy, interactive family show featuring magic, poetry, and comedy exploring Scottish culture and history.
A city-wide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public across Brighton and Hove.
A play exploring consent, power dynamics, and privilege through a young woman's self-reckoning of her sexual encounters.
The acclaimed ABBA Gold tribute show returns to Komedia Brighton for a sensational standing concert featuring 7 live musicians, classic hits, costumes, lighting, and pyrotechnics. Doors open at 7:30 PM.
A live concert by the Sheffield-based ukulele band The Everly Pregnant Brothers, known for their humorous and eclectic renditions of popular songs.
High energy ska party to kick off the Brighton Fringe.
Friendly, fun drop-in dance workshops featuring feel-good tunes, guided routines, and playful battles.
An interactive cabaret show exploring dating, relationships, and love through monologues, choreography, and original songs.
The Brighton Festival Children's Parade is a joyous, large-scale procession that officially marks the opening of the Brighton Festival.
Launch party for the Of Land, Sea and Sky season, featuring electronic artist Changing Currents as part of the 60th Brighton Festival.
An interactive comedy show for children combining science, music, and games to explore coral reefs and marine life.
An immersive, multi-sensory, intense, and profoundly emotional climate-chaos wake-up call, reimagined for the Brighton Festival 2026.
Dave Pop! opens his home for the Artists Open Houses festival in Kemptown, showcasing his bold Pop Art and works by guest artists, open weekends in May.
World premiere by NoFit State circus company combining live music and cinematic imagery to explore rebellion and hope.
A city-wide festival where local artists open their homes to showcase and sell art, ceramics, and jewellery.
A specific exhibition venue 'House of Pop' participating in the city-wide Artists Open Houses festival, showcasing local art.
A queer history walking tour of Brighton's gay village followed by a 45-minute cabaret show at Queens Arms.
Join Charlie Doodle for a fun and creative online workshop where you will learn the art of making your own nipple tassels from the comfort of your home.
A work in progress comedy show from Funny Women finalist Caitlin Powell at Brighton Fringe, exploring neurotic and petty themes.
Electronic music performance by DJ Eats Everything at Quarters on Brighton seafront as part of the HIVE series.
A visceral solo drama exploring trauma, folklore, and self-discovery, following a young woman's journey to reclaim her story and body.
Multi-award-winning café-theatre experience featuring short plays, coffee, tea, and breakfast treats at the Brighton Fringe.
A night of house, techno, and trance music at the intimate Alphabet venue in Brighton.
A new triple headline show featuring Molly Rose, Fari, and Tabi Gervis, showcasing variations on soulful music.
A DJ club night featuring Jimmy Lager playing a mix of Punk, Ska, Soul, and 80s alternative music.
A unique, site-responsive audio-visual experience blending live music and cinematic installation in a domestic setting.
Grammy-nominated US jazz-fusion legends Kneebody perform their only UK gig outside London, featuring support from the New Generation Jazz Futures ensemble.
Inaugural Italian Street Party featuring regional street food, live bands, talks and DJ sets in Jubilee Square.
Wobbly Records presents a day party featuring electronic music duo System 7 at the Patterns venue in Brighton.
The 40th annual Children's Parade, opening the Brighton Festival, features 5,000 children, fantastical sculptures, and dance routines based on the theme 'Read all about it!'.
A workplace sitcom based on audience suggestions, featuring office politics and absurd situations in a 9 to 5 setting.
England's largest curated multi-arts festival, celebrating theatre, music, dance, literature, and debate across Brighton and Hove for three weeks in May 2026.
Dave Pop! opens his house for the Artists Open Houses festival, featuring colourful pop art and kitsch items for sale.
A laugh-out-loud, thought-provoking comedy hour from award-winning comedian Dian Cathal exploring identity, culture, and politics.
A drag-hosted bottomless brunch experience featuring cabaret, interactive games, and unlimited drinks for 90 minutes.
A three-day festival in Preston Park featuring delicious food, live music from Scouting for Girls and Boyzlife, and hands-on experiences for families.
A monthly Latin American fiesta featuring Salsa classes and social dancing, suitable for all levels from beginners to intermediates.
A night of garage, gothabilly and 60's nuggets featuring The Smoggers, Mystery Action and Thee Sherbert Peardrop Explosion at The Prince Albert.
Concert by House of All, a band composed of former members of The Fall, performing post-punk music in Brighton. Tickets cost between £20 and £22.
A pioneering dub-reggae ensemble led by Bonjo Lyabhinghi Noah performs a live show at Chalk venue in Brighton as part of their 45th Anniversary Tour, featuring special guest Gaudi.
A comedy-cabaret poetry party featuring sharp wordplay, outrageous gags, trivia, and rhyming mentalism by Ben Dali.
A city-wide festival where artists and makers open their homes and studios to the public to showcase and sell their work.
A specific exhibition space, House of Pop, participating in the city-wide Artists Open Houses festival, showcasing local art.
A perfect introduction to Theatre Royal Brighton for little ones featuring the Caterpillars & Butterflies story.
A club night dedicated to the music of Taylor Swift, featuring hits, deep cuts, and fan favourites.
Join us for another trip downstairs to the fabulous Grove Theatre for Northern Soul.
An immersive installation and soundscape by Antonio Jose Guzman and Iva Jankovic exploring Brighton and Hove's hidden legacies of forced migration.
Food lovers, music fans and families are in for a treat as Foodies Festival returns to Preston Park.
A citywide festival where artists open their homes and studios to the public to exhibit and sell their work.
An improvised Shakespeare play created on the spot from audience suggestions, performed by the Impromptu Shakespeare cast.
The band JOANovARC performs live at Pipeline with a supporting cast including Not The Face and Crowgod as part of the 'Girls Wanna Rock' event.
An all-day event featuring 70s and 80s dance grooves on vinyl, including Soul, Funk, Boogie and Disco, hosted at the King And Queen venue.
Alternative comedy show featuring spoken word, performance art, and interactive elements by Scott Manley Hadley as part of Brighton Fringe.
A daytime rave and queer extravaganza party returning to Brighton, featuring various DJs across multiple rooms at Horizon Nightclub.
A Northern Soul alldayer featuring legendary DJ Ian Levine at the Queens Hotel for the May Bank Holiday.
An immersive ultraviolet party at The Spiegeltent featuring 80s dance classics, fluorescent paints, and retro disco outfits.
A three-hour workshop for songwriters to formulate work drawn from their families, friends and communities, exploring how to turn personal anecdotes into songs.
Detroit techno legends Carl Craig and Octave One perform a live 'Detroit Special' all-dayer at Quarters in Brighton.
A high-energy, laugh-filled musical celebration of words for families featuring Michael Rosen and MC Grammar.
A May Bank Holiday day-into-night special at Patterns featuring BBC 6 Music DJ Jamz Supernova, with support from local labels Mr Bongo and Tru Thoughts.
A historical comedy play about infamous monarchs in a group therapy session at the Brighton Fringe.
Early May bank holiday special music event featuring M-High at Concorde 2 in Brighton.
A two-hour introductory stand-up comedy taster workshop hosted by renowned UK coach Jill Edwards at Komedia Brighton. Suitable for all levels, minimum age 18+.
Pigeon perform a live set and signing to celebrate their new album 'OUTTANATIONAL' at Resident Music in Brighton.
A night of synth-driven music and live AV performances featuring AK/DK, Danalogue, and visual artist Innerstrings at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre.
A debut theatre work by Beth Paterson exploring the Holocaust survivor story of her grandmother, Niusia, addressing themes of identity and generational trauma.
A multimedia comedy show exploring the education crisis from the perspective of a teacher, featuring new material.
A children's workshop exploring plant life cycles and hands-on planting activities at Dobbies Brighton.
A triple bill of contemporary dance work exploring female archetypes, purpose, and the complex role of women, presented as part of Brighton Fringe.
A wild, chaotic stand-up ride that flips everything you expect from a comedy show.
Award-winning neo-jazz star Ni Maxine brings her contemporary blend of Jazz, Soul and RnB to Brighton.
Comedian Alexander Bennett presents his new work in progress show featuring songs and strong feelings, exploring personal and emotive themes.
A family portrait photography workshop led by Vivek Vadoliya at the Brighton Dome.
A reader's theatre and live storytelling performance based on the novelette by C.J. Carter-Stephenson, featuring steampunk themes, visual elements like a model airship, and an automaton puppet.
Tadiwa Mahlunge's second hour of stand-up comedy exploring how his experience as a Zimbabwean political refugee forged his ambition and self-confidence, addressing the British class system.
The Urban Voodoo Machine perform live at The Prince Albert, offering a bizarre and energetic musical experience described as a riot for the eyes and sensation for the ears.
