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Maisie Adam: Whasherface?
Maisie Adam on the move: The effortlessly relatable comedian talks self-expression, the ‘brilliant’ Brighton comedy scene and the thrill of headlining the Dome. Since winning So, You Think You’re Funny? in...
Brighton Early Music Festival
Bringers of Dreams: Brighton Early Music Festival Imagine the sound of a time well before your own. Tankards tap on tavern tables as drums spur on the pipe-and-tabor player in the corner. Or instead swirls of...
James Lavelle (UNKLE / Mo’wax)
James Lavelle (UNKLE / Mo’wax) A special one-off show from prominent DJ and producer James Lavelle (UNKLE/Mo’Wax) will see Brighton celebrate the end of the year in style. On Tuesday 29 December 2026, Lavelle...
Red Events: Tim Burton’s Universe
Step inside Tim Burton’s Universe this Halloween There could hardly be a more fitting way to spend Halloween than stepping inside the wonderfully strange, dark and magical world of Tim Burton. This October,...
Jungle Harpies & African Vistas
Jungle Harpies & African Vistas This October, The Regency Town House becomes the beating heart of Brighton’s creative spirit as husband-and-wife duo Inma Vila Solfire and Seth SolFire unveil Jungle...
Brighton & Hove Museums: Autumn
Brighton & Hove Museums is unveiling an exciting autumn programme across its venues, bringing together fashion, popular culture, digital art, photography, history and family-friendly experiences. At...
Zoe Lyons chats to Discover
Zoe Lyons: Brighton, Biblical Rain and the Running Joke Podcast Comedian Zoe Lyons has long been one of the UK comedy circuit’s most recognisable faces, with her sharp observational humour, quick wit and...
BN1 Arts Centre Brighton
BN1 Arts Centre Brighton. Creativity belongs to everyone: what’s happening this October At BN1 Arts Centre CIC, we believe creativity belongs to everyone. Our programme continues this October with...
Aflo. The Poet: Black History Month
Aflo. The Poet: A lyrical take on Black History Month Brighton doesn’t need an excuse to gather around good words – but some months call for something deeper. As Black History Month arrives, the city’s...
Deep Dive: Jazz & Blues Bar
Deep Dive Jazz & Blues Bar For Lonnie, the idea behind Deep Dive Jazz & Blues Bar has been more than three decades in the making. At 18, he worked in a blues bar in central London and, even after the...
The Velvet Crab Brighton
The Velvet Crab Brighton Discover sat down with The Velvet Crab, and the conversation quickly moved beyond seafood. Madeira Place has borne witness to Brighton’s evolution since the late-18th century (the...
October at One Garden Brighton
October at One Garden Brighton As autumn settles over Stanmer Park, One Garden Brighton transforms into an atmospheric escape fitting for the season. The Walled Garden glows with russet tones, the café...
October at Brighton i360
October at Brighton i360: Half-term and autumnal spookiness are just around the corner… and Brighton i360 has two sky-high experiences to kick off the season. Half term is creeping closer, the air’s getting crisp,...
Seven Dials: Local & Independent
Seven Dials in focus: independent, local and full of character There’s something rather special about the Seven Dials. One of Brighton’s most proudly independent neighbourhoods, it’s home to a brilliant mix...
The October Reset: Circadian Rhythm
The October reset – what happens to your body when the light changes? Each month, Discover’s resident herbalist and naturopath, Fee DeFreitas, will be chatting about all things herbs, health trends and the...
London Women’s Clinic Brighton
London Women’s Clinic Brighton: Building a family, your way: trans and non-binary fertility options in Brighton Brighton has long been a city where people can be themselves, and for the trans and non-binary...
Is your property ready for October?
Is your property ready for October? If you own a rental property in Brighton & Hove, October is a good time to check more than the boiler. A new licensing scheme is coming to two parts of the city and it...
BAROQUE Celebrates Twenty Years
BAROQUE Celebrates Twenty Years of Design, Craftsmanship and Community Brighton independent jewellery business BAROQUE is celebrating 20 years of design, craftsmanship and community, marking two decades of...
Cover Story: Print is the New Luxury
Print is the new luxury: Cover Story Brighton is putting magazines back on the high street Brighton is getting a new home for the magazines you actually want to keep. Forget celebrity gossip and supermarket...
Wahaca: School lunch for grown-ups
Wahaca serves up a ‘school lunch’ for grown-ups as england prepares for a new era of school food As the national conversation around the future of school food gathers pace this month, Mexican-inspired...
Charleston: Intimate in-conversation
Charleston: intimate in-conversation events with David Shrigley, Nigel Slater, Sarah Price, Kate Mosse, Roland Mouret, Jo Baring and more. Charleston has just announced an exceptional lineup of speakers for...
DJ James Lavelle at Komedia
Internationally renowned DJ James Lavelle To play end of year show at Komedia Brighton A special one-off show from prominent DJ and producer James Lavelle (Unkle / Mo'Wax) will have Brighton celebrate the end...
Wilkinson Interview: Beyond Boundaries
Wilkinson Interview: Beyond Boundaries & more Few artists have had as much impact on current drum and bass as Wilkinson. Renowned for blending euphoric melodies with heavyweight production, his music has...
Brighton Psych Fest 2026
A trip to the bright side: Brighton Psych Fest 2026 What is psych music? If you take the word ‘psychedelic’ itself, its origins can be traced to two words: ‘mind’ and ‘reveal’. Specifically, it is music...
The rise of the day festival
The rise of the day festival Forget the camping, the mud and waking up on Monday morning with your tongue stuck to the roof of your mouth wondering what happened to your dignity. Day festivals are having a...
Brighton Cocktail Festival 2026
Brighton Cocktail Festival: Raise a glass at Brighton Cocktail Festival this September Cocktail lovers are in for a treat this month as Brighton Cocktail Festival returns from 18–27 Sept, transforming the...
One Garden Brighton welcomes autumn
One Garden Brighton welcomes autumn As summer starts to fade and the first signs of autumn appear, September is a wonderful time to explore one of Brighton’s most beautiful green spaces. One Garden Brighton...
BPO launches its 2026–27 season
BPO launches its 2026–27 season Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) launches its 2026–27 season this month with new projects, bold performances, and opportunities for young musicians, showcasing...
Hand In Hand Holidays
Hand In Hand Holidays: Accessible travel for those with disabilities For Neil, travel has always been about adventure, independence and creating memories, and now he’s making sure people with visible and...
Budget-friendly weddings 2026
Budget-friendly weddings 2026 How to have a Brighton wedding without blowing the budget: You don’t need a £30,000 budget, a stately home or enough peonies to fill a football stadium to have a brilliant...
Wedding Fayres 2026
Wedding Fayres 2026 Planning a Sussex wedding? Four wedding events to know about. Planning a wedding can feel like a full-time job. From finding the perfect venue to choosing a photographer, florist and...
Brighton Dome Comedy Festival
Brighton Dome Comedy Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet Laughs are guaranteed this October as Brighton Dome Comedy Festival returns from 16–25 Oct, teaming up with comedy powerhouse Komedia for the...
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival is back
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival is back...and it’s bigger than ever Autumn is officially calling, and one of Sussex’s most anticipated seasonal attractions is getting ready to welcome visitors back for another year...
Stanmer House Weddings
Stanmer House Weddings: Effortlessly elegant, uniquely yours Welcome to the magical fairytale setting of Stanmer House, a romantic Grade I listed Georgian Manor steeped in history and surrounded by nature...
Brighton Running Girls
Brighton Running Girls This month we chat to Aimee and Elle, organisers of Brighton Running Girls, a free run club that takes place twice a week. You can catch them every Sunday morning at 9:00 and on...
So Sauna’s new home in Hangleton
There’s something rather magical about discovering a sauna hidden away in a secret garden. That’s exactly what awaits you at So Sauna’s new home in Hangleton, where the much-loved mobile sauna has found a permanent...
BN1 Arts: Creativity belongs to everyone
BN1 Arts: Creativity belongs to everyone Brighton has long been the life and soul of the arts scene. But seeking out an affordable, welcoming space to find your feet can be a bump in the road when it comes to...
October Unpacked… 1–31 Oct 2026
October Unpacked: 1–31 Oct 2026 October might traditionally be the month when summer is officially packed away, but in Brighton there’s no chance of things going quiet. In fact, October is shaping up to be...
Chao Ban: Vietnamese food
Chao Ban: Vietnamese street food comes to George Street, Brighton Are you looking to level up your lunchtime game? Then you need to check out Chao Ban for some seriously delicious Vietnamese street food....
Day Fever: Daytime disco phenomenon
Day Fever: Daytime disco phenomenon What if your next big night out started at 3pm and you were still home in time for bed? That’s the brilliantly simple idea behind Day Fever, the daytime clubbing phenomenon...
All Points East London 2026
All Points East London 2026 All Points East returns to Victoria Park London for it’s eighth year this August. Over the years we’ve been blown away by Chemical Brothers, LCD Soundsystem, and treated to...
Pinterest + Brighton & Hove Albion Women
Pinterest Partners with Brighton & Hove Albion Women to bring inspiration to every matchday Discover Brighton is spotlighting a major new partnership in the city’s sporting and creative landscape, as...
Interview: Melanie C talks new album
Interview: Melanie C talks new album SWEAT ahead of her DJ set at Brighton Pride We caught up with Melanie C, an artist needing zero introductions, to talk about new album SWEAT ahead of her forthcoming DJ...
Filthy Gigdog at The Old Market
Filthy Gigdog Launches at The Old Market in aid of NHS ‘My Charity’ Every day, NHS staff across Sussex go above and beyond for their patients. Supporting them every step of the way is My Charity, the...
Valtos at Volks Brighton
From Skye to the sea: Valtos at Volks Brighton Valtos is a clash of alternate universes in perfect harmony: the pumping euphoria of electronic dance music blended with the braw freedom of Scottish folk. Call...
Darvish Fakhr: Brighton-based artist
Darvish Fakhr: Brighton-based artist This month we chat to Darvish Fakhr, a Brighton-based artist whose celebrated work ranges from painting to movement art. Much of his performance work explores ‘The...
FACESOUL at The Old Market
FACESOUL brings a soul-stirring live experience to The Old Market. If you’re craving an evening that goes beyond live music, make a date for Thu 3 Sep, when London-based artist FACESOUL takes to the stage at...
Kit Rice: New album Deep Waters
Kit Rice dives into a soulful new era with new album Deep Waters. Brighton-based artist, songwriter and producer Kit Rice is making waves with the launch of his deeply personal new project Deep Waters – an...
Natty’s Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop
Natty’s Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop Review Chances are you’ve driven past Natty’s Jerk Kitchen & Rum Stop on Preston Road, just a short walk from Preston Park. This award-winning eatery serves authentic...
Something old, something new…
Something old, something new…But where did the tradition come from? If you’re planning a wedding, chances are you’ve already heard the age-old rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed,...
Riot Crrrl: A curly journey
Riot Crrrl: A curly journey Hands up if you remember the late 90s? Jennifer Aniston of Friends fame was peak hair inspo, with the ‘Rachel’ cut being emulated on a global scale. Even Sex and the City’s curly...
Brighton i360: Celebrating 10 years
Brighton i360: Celebrating 10 years Brighton’s iconic i360 is marking a major milestone this summer as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, with a programme of special offers and events designed to thank the...
Jessie Marie AKA Beau-Events
Jessie Marie AKA Beau-Events & BeauBottletops The second half of this year is about pushing the boundaries within the Brighton art world and facing the challenges we are up against as independent artists...
Wild Roots: The Intentional Table
Wild Roots: The Intentional Table Slow Down and savour the moment at Wild Roots: The Intentional Table. In a world that rarely stops moving, Wild Roots is inviting Brighton and Hove locals to do the exact...
Derma: Skin health and beauty
Derma: Skin health and beauty We chat to Derma Brighton proprietor Alison about her passion for supporting the trans community and why you don’t need filler to tackle the signs of ageing. For Alison, beauty...
The Revel Puck Circus
The Revel Puck Circus Brighton The Revel Puck Circus returns to Brighton with a spectacular new big top show. If you’re looking for something a little different to round off the summer holidays, The Revel...
The Gayby Doctors in Brighton
The Gayby Doctors in Brighton For over 40 years, London Women’s Clinic (LWC) has helped LGBTQ+ people and same-sex couples build the families they wanted, on their terms. It’s an approach built on listening...
Dynamo: more than a gym
Dynamo: more than a gym Why Dynamo is building a space where everyone belongs. For many people, walking into a gym can feel intimidating. It’s not because they don’t care about their health – previous...
Hove Hair Clinic founder’s mission
Hove Hair Clinic How personal experience inspired Hove Hair Clinic founder’s mission to restore confidence. For Sarah, founder of Hove Hair Clinic, hair loss isn’t just something she treats every day – it’s...
Deck the System Brighton
Deck the System Brighton The Brighton DJs breaking down barriers for women behind the decks. When Brighton DJs Charlene From Neighbours and Lisa Douglas met for a coffee to discuss their experiences in the...
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