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Truncate at Tide June 2026
Truncate at Tide June 2026 | City Wall Records Truncate touches down at Tide this June, wielding the hard-hitting energy that defines both his sound and City Wall Records’ uncompromising vision of techno....
Crazy P Summer Disco
Crazy P Summer Disco | Sat 4 Jul 18:00 @Quarters Discover chats to iconic duo Crazy P – Chris and Jim – ahead of their Brighton Summer Disco at Quarters in July. Few artists have managed to evolve with club...
Ben Sherman Competition 2026
Ben Sherman Competition | Win a £500 Ben Sherman wardrobe this Father’s Day 2026 We’ve teamed up with Ben Sherman to give one lucky winner a £500 wardrobe refresh - the perfect Father’s Day treat for you or...
#andysmanclub – Men’s mental health
#andysmanclub | DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole partners with men’s mental health charity Every Monday evening, a quiet but powerful movement takes place inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton...
BPO: Nigel Kennedy New Concert
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra | Nigel Kennedy Stars in Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Bold New Concert Season Nigel Kennedy plays Jimi Hendrix, Purcell gets a jazz twist and Brighton Festival Chorus...
October Unpacked 2026
October Unpacked 2026 | When the summer crowds begin to fade and the evenings draw in, Brighton will prepare to prove that the city’s creative spirit doesn’t hibernate when autumn arrives. October Unpacked is set to...
BIMM x The Great Escape
BIMM x The Great Escape | 20th Anniversary The Great Escape is one of the most exciting and busiest weekends of the Brighton music scene. Every May, emerging artists from around the UK and beyond head to the city’s...
Brighton Whisky Weekend
Brighton Whisky Weekend | Sun, sea and whisky land in Brighton this summer as the first Brighton Whisky Weekend docks at multiple venues across the city. Founded by Seb Woolf (owner of Cut Your Wolf Loose,...
Running events Brighton 2026
Running events Brighton 2026 Brighton’s early summer running calendar brings together everything the city does best: sea air, community spirit and a slightly competitive streak wrapped in a lot of fun....
Brighton’s best matcha lattes
Meet your matcha. Brighton’s best matcha lattes Matcha has officially gone from niche wellness drink to full-blown cultural phenomenon. Once reserved for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and the occasional...
One Garden Brighton June 2026
One Garden Brighton June 2026 Summer is in full bloom at One Garden Brighton this June, with a packed calendar of creative workshops, floristry classes and garden-inspired events set within the beautiful...
Central Park returns this June
Central Park returns | Brighton 11 Jun–19 Jul Central Park has outdone itself for 2026, alongside all the FIFA World Cup games, expect Shy FX, Return to Nashville, The Bootleg Beatles, Rum & Reggae Fest,...
Brighton i360 Fanzone
Brighton i360 Fanzone | Open-Air FIFA World Cup Screening The city is getting ready for a summer of football fever on the seafront as Brighton i360 transforms into one of the biggest open-air World Cup...
Storytelling & the silver screen
Storytelling & the silver screen | Brighton Book Festival & Brighton Rocks Film Festival Brighton’s literary scene comes into its own this summer with the return of the Brighton Book Festival, running...
Celebrating a decade Liberty Music PR
Celebrating a decade | Liberty Music PR Ten years ago, Liberty Music PR started in the most Brighton way possible through community, creativity and a genuine love for independent music. Having had a pretty...
Michael John Lewis Mid-life switch
Michael John Lewis Mid-life switch This month we caught up with Michael John Lewis, a life coach who champions mental health and helps people facilitate positive change in their lives. Tell us about yourself…...
The Howard in Hanover
The Howard in Hanover Are you looking for a friendly local pub with delicious tapas, Sunday roasts and a hidden beer garden? Then look no further… Hanover is synonymous for its asthma-inducing hills,...
Free days out in London this summer
Free days out in London this summer On a budget this summer? Fear not, we have found some free attractions in London, meaning all you need to do is worry about the train tickets. London in summer is packed...
Suggs Uncut Interview
Suggs Uncut | Madrophenia, bionic knees and sailing the Seven Seas There’s a warmth to Suggs that hits before the stories do – dry humour, tinged with mischief and that unmistakable north London twang. We’re...
Father’s Day Brighton 2026
Father’s Day Brighton 2026 Father’s Day falls on Sun 21 Jun this year, and Brighton & Hove has a pretty solid mix of options depending on whether your dad is the roast-and-pint type, competitive games...
Pre-theatre dinner at Redroaster
Pre-theatre dinner at Redroaster This month’s food review took me to vibrant New Road in the heart of the city – a bustling hub of bars, boutique shops and iconic cultural venues including Brighton Dome and...
#HackSussex Coders Cup 2026
#HackSussex Coders Cup 2026 | Global audience tunes in as University of Sussex coders battle for top prize Fans from all over the world tuned in to watch students battling it out to be crowned the best...
Charleston Festival 2026: 13-25 May
Charleston Festival 2026: 13-25 MAY There aren’t many places where art, ideas, debate, family fun, comedy and creative workshops collide, but Charleston Festival 2026 is one of them. From May 13–25, the...
A Tribute to Grant Green
A Tribute to Grant Green | Three guitarists. Three perspectives. One legendary sound. Few guitarists have left a mark on jazz and funk quite like Grant Green. Known for his soulful phrasing and infectious...
What’s On Brighton May 2026
What's On Brighton May 2026 | Events Festival season has finally arrived, and Brighton & Hove slowly comes back to life. The days are longer, the terraces are full, there’s a buzz in the air and the...
Kaia Allen-Bevan X Discover
Kaia Allen-Bevan X Discover Brighton: Fundraising Campaign Campaign link Kaia Allen-Bevan is a multi-award-winning TEDx speaker, educator, advocate, founder and director of YouthTheGap, and a multi-hyphenate...
Murder Actually new season
Murder Actually | Announces new season of interactive whodunnits, including one of a kind drag murder mysteries and mysteries for children The UK’s cheekiest Murder Mystery Company has unveiled its latest...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus | Step right into a world where fire meets fantasy and music pulses through every moment. Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus is landing in Brighton from 28th–31st May, and it’s set to be the...
The Ladyboys Of Bangkok
The Ladyboys Of Bangkok | Brighton is about to get a dazzling splash of glamour this May as the internationally celebrated The Lady Boys of Bangkok arrive in town from the 9th to the 31st. Set against the...
C’est Magnifique at Brighton i360
C’est Magnifique at Brighton i360 | In support of the Horizon Fund If you’re looking for something a little magical, a little meaningful, and very Brighton this Fringe, pop C’est Magnifique at the Brighton...
Madness: Madrophenia
Madness Madrophenia 23-24 July 2026 | On The Beach ------------------ If there’s a band that bottles the beautifully chaotic essence of British life and shakes it up with a ska beat, it’s Madness. Equal parts...
Liberty Music PR festival performers
Liberty Music PR Festival performers This month’s featured artists will be performing at some of UK’s most eclectic festivals in 2026 Molly Gone Mad are a taste-led, groove-driven outfit crafting music...
Summer in residency at Concorde 2
Summer in residency at Concorde 2 This Victorian seaside promenade holds the history of dance music within its walls. Born from one of Brighton’s biggest parties and a defining UK festival moment, it carries...
Dave Clarke: Interview
Dave Clarke Interview | The pioneering electronic music DJ, producer and radio presenter talks homecoming, dance music culture and an enduring influence on the underground. In association with City Wall Records...
Land Beyond Festival 2026
Land Beyond Festival If your May bank holiday plans are looking a little too civilised, Land Beyond Festival 2026 is here to politely (read: aggressively) shake things up! Landing on Sun 24 May, this one-day...
Beer & Cider Raceday Brighton Racecourse
Beer & Cider Raceday Perched high above the city with sweeping scenic views, Brighton Racecourse sets the scene for one of May’s most easy-going, sun-soaked socials: The Beer and Cider Festival Raceday. Taking...
Brighton Festival 2026
Brighton Festival 2026 Get ready, Brighton, festival season is about to hit a major milestone. Brighton Festival 2026 returns from 1–25 May with its most ambitious programme yet, celebrating an incredible 60 years...
Claudia: Finding her voice
Claudia: Finding her voice | Emerging artist claudia opens up about growth and finding her voice through her debut single ‘think twice’. Releasing your first single and putting your music out into the world can be a...
The Old Market Brighton
The Old Market Brighton: Of Land, Sea and Sky This May, The Old Market unveils a powerful new offering as part of Brighton Festival, unveiling ‘Of Land, Sea and Sky’, a three-week programme of immersive, sensory and...
Brighton Fringe highlights 2026
Brighton Fringe 2026 Brighton Fringe unveils its spectacular 2026 line-up of comedy, theatre and dance for its 21st year. Brighton, brace yourself: the glorious chaos that is Brighton Fringe is back, and for its...
Mediterranean-inspired meals
One sauce, three Mediterranean-inspired meals Batch cooking is a great way to save time and money, but it can sometimes feel uninspiring if you’re eating the same thing all week. This versatile,...
Nostos Restaurant Brighton review
Nostos Restaurant Brighton Review For me, Greek dining conjures images of clinking glasses, generous plates laden with vibrant flavours and that unmistakable Mediterranean welcome. A recent meal at Nostos delivered...
Sussex Butterfly Gardens
Sussex Butterfly Gardens at One Garden Brighton This May, a quietly magical new experience unfolds within the grounds of One Garden Brighton, as the Sussex Butterfly Gardens open their doors and invite visitors into...
Guide Dogs volunteers
Guide Dogs volunteers | Guide Dogs calls for volunteers in Sussex to help care for adorable puppies like Gus and Atlas An appeal has been launched in Sussex, calling for volunteers to help raise guide dog puppies...
Flying Circus Art Fair May 2026
Flying Circus Art Fair | Get ready Brighton, something BIG is rolling into town! Housed within the beautiful Brighton Unitarian Church, local artists Jessie-Marie (BeauBottletops/Beau-Events) and Bobby Dazzler are...
Great Escape Festival Soundwaves stage
Discover Brighton Magazine to Sponsor BIMM Soundwaves stage at Great Escape Festival Discover Brighton is taking centre stage at this year’s Great Escape Festival 2026 and it’s easily one of the most exciting...
Festival recovery top tips
Festival Recovery Festival season is brilliant while you’re in it, but the real skill is how you recover afterwards. Between late nights, loud sets and questionable life choices, your body inevitably takes a hit....
Lucy Davies CEO of Brighton Festival
Lucy Davies Brighton Festival With festival season finally here, this month we chat to Lucy Davies, CEO of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival. Tell us about your personal journey to becoming Brighton Festival...
Festival Essentials for this season
Festival Essentials Festival season is almost upon us and for many it’s the opportunity to lose yourself to a weekend of pure unadulterated hedonism as you escape the responsibilities of adult life. Whether you’re a...
Lucky Beach Café Brighton: Review
Lucky Beach Brighton Sun-soaked dining by the sea POV: You have an ice-cold Aperol Spritz in hand, as the warm sea breeze caresses your skin. You gaze out at crystalline waves rolling over the pebbles. Life is good....
SpiegelGardens Brighton
SpiegelGardens Brighton returns The glitter, the glamour, the gloriously unhinged energy of springtime in Brighton can mean only one thing: SpiegelGardens is back, and it’s ready to take over your May. Returning as...
MCM Comic Con London
MCM Comic Con London Comic Con is where superfans bring their favourite comic book heroes and screen icons vividly to life, a cosplay celebration like no other. Here, Spider-Man mingles with Gandalf, while Wonder...
Brighton Open Air Theatre 2026
Brighton Open Air Theatre 2026 1 May – 20 Sept 2026 | Brighton’s only outdoor theatre, BOAT, opens for 2026 Summer Season Brighton’s famous open-air theatre opens its gates on Friday 1 May for a jam-packed...
Ben Sherman SS26 Tailoring
Ben Sherman SS26 Tailoring Arrives in Brighton: Mods, Seafront Style and a Father’s Day Treats. Brighton has always had a soft spot for sharp dressing. Maybe it’s the sea breeze, maybe it’s the swagger, or maybe...
Sussex Gardens Landmark Events
Sussex Gardens Landmark Events 2026 Record displays and landmark events make 2026 a standout year for Sussex gardens From 1.4 million bulbs at Arundel Castle to landmark anniversaries at Nymans and Borde...
What’s On Brighton April 2026
What's on Brighton April 2026 Brighton’s April calendar is packed with vibrant events spanning music, comedy, theatre, arts, food, and family experiences, making it the perfect month to explore the city’s cultural...
The Maccabees: On The Beach 2026
The Maccabees - On The Beach 2026 The Maccabees were once reportedly banned from playing Brighton after a chaotic early gig at Concorde 2. Fans were said to be literally hanging from the ceiling, with...
The Great Escape Festival 2026
The Great Escape Festival 2026: 20 years of musical revelation Two decades in and the Escape is greater than ever. Yet the question remains: who is escaping – and what are we escaping from? A quick Google search...
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone at London Lightroom Opens 22 Apr Be transported into the many worlds of David Bowie. Through iconic performances, rarely-seen interviews and never-before-exhibited material,...
Sean Alexander: Cooler than you
Sean Alexander - Cooler than you This month we chat to Sean Alexander, a stylist with 19 years in the game and zero interest in playing it safe. Known for fearless colour and sharp cuts that accentuate, Sean...
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