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Celebrating live music, culture and the arts all year round. From music gigs, comedy and theatre at iconic venues like the Dome to outdoor festivals, exhibitions and film screenings, Discover Brighton brings you curated listings to keep you connected to the city’s creative scene. Explore art galleries, street art, cultural events, family-friendly activities and LGBTQ+ events, including Pride, Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe. With a trusted city guide, calendar, reviews and ticket information, Discover makes it easy to plan what to do in the city and experience landmark attractions such as the Royal Pavilion, Palace Pier, i360 and the Lanes shopping.

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Khalil Properties

Khalil Properties – How to survive 2026

Khalil Properties - How to survive 2026 - Brighton guide to staying steady in uncertain times   2026 Is Not a Crisis Year - It’s a Control Year If the last few years have taught us anything,...

CMAT Brighton 2026

CMAT Brighton 2026

CMAT Brighton 2026 | Ireland’s unmistakable voice of Euro-country   When CMAT takes the stage at the Brighton Centre on 9 March 2026, it will mark a significant moment in the rise of one of...

International Women’s Day 2026 Brighton

International Women’s Day 2026 Brighton

International Women’s Day 2026 Brighton Hosts a Unifying Gathering Redefining Confidence, Leadership, and Community Brighton, UK — March 2026 This March, Brighton will host a powerful...

so.sauna Brighton

Say hello to so.sauna Brighton & Hove

Say hello to so.sauna Brighton & Hove - the new community sauna on the block.  Nestled in the gardens of The British Engineerium, this new hidden gem allows you to sweat dunk and reset and...

What’s on Brighton January 2026

What’s on Brighton January 2026

What’s on Brighton January 2026   January in Brighton is anything but quiet. As the city shakes off the festive haze, its venues come alive with an exciting mix of music, arts and culture,...

Discover Brighton BlueBlue: Album Launch Show

Blue – Album launch

Blue are back on everyone’s radar and making moves that feel just the right side of nostalgic and exciting. Their brand new album Reflections drops on 9 January 2026, bringing with it that...

Discover Brighton Banksy

Banksy Limitless London

Banksy Limitless: Now open in South Kensington for a limited time! 250 artworks / multiple installations / museum quality   If you wander down to South Kensington this winter, you may...

Discover Brighton Roti King

Roti King Brighton restaurant review

Roti King: Malaysian street food in the heart of Brighton   POV: It’s a freezing cold winter’s day in Brighton and you need some spice in your life that won’t break the bank. Enter Roti...

Veganuary Brighton 2026 – A comfort food trail

Veganuary Brighton 2026: A comfort food trail Brighton is infamous for its vibrant vegan scene, but with Veganuary falling in a cold month, we have curated a Veganuary Brighton comfort food trail...

Discover Brighton Embracing grey at Simon Webster Hair Health and wellbeing Brighton

Embracing grey at Simon Webster Hair

Feature review: Embracing grey at Simon Webster Hair   As a wise woman – namely actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge – once said, “Hair is everything.” And with ‘ageing gracefully’ a motto fed to us...

Discover Brighton Kym Marsh

Kym Marsh – Interview

Kym Marsh - Embracing her villain era in single White Female   There’s something incredibly nostalgic about the title Single White Female. For many of us, it conjures memories of the iconic...

Discover Brighton Anasfaszia

Anasfaszia – debut review

Brighton was in its typical winter mood on Monday evening, spitting rain in fits and starts, trying to convince everyone that staying home was the better option. Hardly an ideal night to pop out...

Discover Brighton Mid Street Lab Flow Mode

Mid Street Lab Flow Mode

Mid Street Lab Flow Mode - Brighton’s creative engine for 2026   Brighton cannot stay a creative city if only a select few can afford to practise. The rising cost of studios, materials,...

Discover Brighton Mid Street Lab

Mid Street Lab: Altruistic Art

Altruistic Art: two years, two spaces, one purpose. A community rising - Mid Street Lab   Two years ago, Mid Street Lab began as a tiny, improvised experiment. A borrowed corner of east...

Discover Brighton Brighton Open Market

Brighton Open Market – Shop Local

Shop local: Make shopping at Brighton Open Market your new year’s resolution   Right in the heart of Brighton’s London Road community, you’ll find a market like no other buzzing with life,...

Discover Brighton features and reviews

Liberty Music PR – bands to watch out for January

January and the artists who will shape my year - Liberty Music PR   January has been a gentle landing back into real life. It is also the moment in the year when I feel most excited about...

Discover Brighton One Garden Brighton

What’s on at One Garden Brighton

What’s on at One Garden Brighton: January and early February 2026   The new year brings a sense of calm to One Garden Brighton, making it the perfect time to reset, wander and enjoy a few...

Discover Brighton The Regency Tavern

The Regency Tavern

The Regency Tavern – lunch that won’t break the bank   It’s January (meh) but fear not, we have unearthed one of the best-value and most delicious lunch deals (yay)…  Situated a stone’s...

Discover Brighton Seafront dining

Seafront dining tour

Seafront dining tour: Winter indulgence by the sea   Brighton’s iconic seafront isn’t just about pebble beaches and lively bars to be enjoyed during the summer. It’s also a haven for food...

Discover Brighton Winter walks

Wild Wellbeing Winter Walks

A refreshing winter walk can be the perfect palate cleanser during the winter season.   What better place for a winter walk than at Brighton’s very own rewilding project, Wilding Waterhall....

Discover Brighton Sense by Sim

Sense by Sim

Sense by Sim Brighton: Reawaken your intuition   For more than two decades, Simone lived deep in the adrenaline-fuelled world of PR and marketing. “I went to uni for it, built a career,...

Discover Brighton Breathe Wellbeing Brighton

Breathe Wellbeing Brighton

A sanctuary for body and mind: welcome to Breathe Wellbeing Brighton   Situated on Church Street in the creative heart of Brighton’s North Laine, Breathe Wellbeing is more than a spa, it’s a...

Discover Brighton The Life Reset Coach Brighton

The Life Reset Coach Brighton

Coping with life overwhelm: The Life Reset Coach Brighton   For many of us, life can feel louder, faster and increasingly difficult to manage. We spoke with Connor, founder of The Life Reset...

Discover Brighton The Hair Salon

The Hair Salon – New year, new era

A new year, a new era: The Hair Salon Brighton   Stepping into The Hair Salon on Blatchington Road in Hove always feels makes you feel lighter – it’s a relaxed, welcoming space where the...

Discover Brighton Held Together in Harmony: Good Vibe Choir

Good Vibe Choir: Held together in harmony

The Good Vibe Choir   To understand the Good Vibe Choir, start with one song – their rendition of Lou Reed’s ‘Perfect Day’. In the original, its romantic lyrics are tinged with one soul’s...

Discover Brighton Slutcakes

Slutcakes

Super Slutty Cupcakes for the Discretely Deviant   What inspired you to do rude baking? I love to bake and Brighton is full of pervs! I spied a gap in the market of the adult-cake world and...

Discover Brighton January Things To Do in Brighton (2026)

Dry January: 10 things to do in Brighton

10 Dry January Things To Do in Brighton (2026 Edition) From luxurious mocktails to artisan hot chocolates, here are ten brilliant Dry January ideas to keep your social life thriving with zero...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk at Doubletree Hilton Brighton Review    Pantomime is a much-loved Christmas tradition, bringing families and friends together over the festive season and Brighton...

Boundless and National Art Pass

Boundless and National Art Pass

Save on Sussex cultural visits with Boundless and National Art Pass Sussex’s public servants can now enjoy free and half-price entry to galleries, museums and historic houses in the area and...

Bohemia

Roast platters and unrivalled mixology in the heart of the Lanes Our editor visited Bohemia and was blown away by the portion sizes, fell in love with the tiramisu, and marvelled at the wizardry...

The PRam Diaries

This month has been brought to you by the lurgy. The kind of bug that turns your baby into a clingy, wheezy, wide-eyed koala who refuses to sleep anywhere except on your actual face. I have had...

Komedia – Ring in 2026

Four ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Komedia If there’s one place that knows how to throw a party, it’s Komedia. This New Year’s Eve, Brighton’s favourite live entertainment venue is pulling...

Looking for a crowd-pleaser this festive season?

Celebrate with ethical gifts & food that give back this winter and spread the happiness.  Trying to satisfy everyone during the holidays can feel like a minefield. The Brighton & Hove...

Pull & Pump: A Brighton classic reborn

There’s something deeply satisfying about a pub that remembers what it really is. After a few years of reinvention and experimentation under various names, (most recently The Cauldron),...

The Great Christmas Feast

London’s iconic Christmas experience returns after seven sold-out years. Travel back in time to Charles Dickens’ house and witness the moment A Christmas Carol was born. A night of Victorian...

Christmas in Brighton: 10 Festive Things To Do

Brighton truly comes alive at Christmas, from cosy igloos on the iconic seafront to the  twinkling lights and the smell of mulled wine in the stunning Lanes. There’s an unmistakable mix of...

Hot Yoga South

Turning up the heat in Portslade Tucked away on Franklin Road in Portslade, Hot Yoga South is more than just a yoga studio, it’s a warm, welcoming sanctuary where sweat, strength and serenity...

Elf’s Wonderland at Stanmer House

Step into the magic of the festive season this December with the enchanting Elf’s Wonderland at Stanmer House, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Stanmer Park, Brighton. This year, the...

One Garden Brighton: events in December

As December unfolds at One Garden Brighton in Stanmer Park, the garden transforms into a warm and immersive space of seasonal celebration, where shopping, eating and thoughtfully curated events...

Resident Music

A truly independent record shop in the North Laine In record shop land, every day is like Christmas if you love spending time browsing the racks, absorbing the vibes, and chatting to the folks...

Unbothered at Christmas

A Guide to protecting your peace The Christmas season can be a magical time – lights, mulled wine, and the promise of slowing down and celebrating with family and friends. But for many of us, it...

What’s it all about, Alfie?

Alfie Ordinary on ten years of drag, The Big Drag Pageant and playing a cow at Christmas. If you’ve been anywhere near Brighton’s cabaret scene in the past decade, you’ll know the name Alfie...

New Year’s Eve in Brighton 2025

10 Unmissable Ways to Ring in the New Year Brighton really knows how to show up for New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re after dancing till dawn, a relaxed dinner by the sea, or something unique and...

Hove Christmas Trail

Bringing magic to our streets This December, Hove is set to sparkle a little brighter with the launch of the Hove Christmas Trail, a brand-new festive community initiative designed to bring...

Brisa Tapas & Bar

Christmas cheers Tucked away in Bartholomew Square, Brisa Tapas & Bar brings a festive Spanish breeze to Brighton’s Christmas season and its 2025 celebrations prove it’s certainly no...

Hot Rats – Brighton’s basement revival

In a dark Brighton basement only lit by fairylights and the glow of a tape deck, four students strip back their recording process, desperately chasing an authentic sound that’s older than their...

Christmas magic at Jules Emporium

Nestled on Brighton’s vibrant New Road in the theatre district, Jules Emporium has established itself as the go-to destination for quirky, unique, handmade items that will delight your loved...

Mutations Festival 2025

Lost, found and mutating again On the 7–8 November, Brighton once again became the UK’s capital of underground sound as Mutations Festival 2025 brought nearly 100 different bands/artists to nine...

What 2026 will bring for Brighton landlords

As 2025 draws to a close, Brighton’s rental market is entering one of the biggest shifts in over a decade. The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (previously the Renters’ Reform Bill) has now...

Gift ideas

Not sure what to buy this Christmas? We’ve partnered with some of our favourite Brighton and Hove businesses to bring you a curated collection of thoughtful gifts and unforgettable experiences....

The North Star

The UK’s First Pub Training Young People with Learning Disabilities - Team Domenica Opens The North Star in Brighton on 19 November  On Wednesday 19 November, Brighton-based charity Team...

The Legends Of Them

BY SUTARA GAYLE AKA LORNA GEE Supported by Arts Council England  Developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme   Written and performed by award-winning reggae star,...

City of Stars

Local musical theatre choir featured in Marks & Spencer’s nationwide Christmas campaign Brighton, Sussex – City of Stars, a Sussex-based musical theatre choir, is thrilled to announce that...

The Gift

THE OLD MARKET CELEBRATES THE SEASON OF GOODWILL AND GIVING WITH THEIR VERY OWN “GIFT” Brighton and Hove’s much loved, independent and premiere grassroots venue is delighted to announce their...

Review: The Brighton Imposters Dinner Experience

A Traitors-inspired immersive Christmas party with fine dining, laughter, and festive intrigue. If, like me, you’re utterly obsessed with The Traitors, then this immersive Christmas party...

Brighton Women Artists

Brighton Women Artists Debut Exhibition: CANcELLEd - Adjust the Focus Brighton Women Artists is delighted to announce its debut exhibition, CANcELLEd : Adjust the Focus, sponsored and hosted by...

From Lips to Liberty

Landmark new exhibition explores Passion, Power & Protest at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Passion, Power & Protest Opens Saturday 25 October 2025 CENTRAL GALLERY, BRIGHTON MUSEUM...

Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Brighton Toy and Model Museum brightens Trafalgar Street again The Brighton Toy and Model Museum, which is currently lighting up the Trafalgar Street underpass with major regeneration works, can...

Lambrini Girls 

Fizz, fury and feminism: inside the world of Lambrini Girls  There are few bands quite like Lambrini Girls – loud, funny, furiously political and proudly queer. Fronted by vocalist/guitarist...

Brighton, BIMM and creative resistance

“I want to die with memories, not with dreams.” Brighton’s cultural scene thrives on the back of the young people within the creative industries, the city long being synonymous with celebration...

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