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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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Festive gift guide Brighton 2026
Festive gift guide Brighton 2026 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...
The Wanted 2.0: Interview
The Wanted 2.0: Interview For a generation of pop fans, The Wanted soundtracked the 2010s. Now, founding members Max George and Siva Kaneswaran are back as The Wanted 2.0, returning to the stage on their own...
Sound Affects: The art of being inspired
Sound Affects: The art of being inspired Sound affects us – just look around. To the attuned Brightonian, music is everywhere: 1970s icons soundtracking North Laine’s vintage shops, mod crews gathering down...
Ropetackle, Shoreham’s flagship arts venue
Looking for a great night out that’s easy to get to and won’t break the bank? Ropetackle, Shoreham’s flagship arts venue, is just 20 minutes by train or 30 minutes by bus from Brighton, with free parking nearby, and...
Filthy Gigdog comedy Brighton
Filthy Gigdog comedy Brighton: Angela Barnes with Anthony Ayton + Joe Foster Every day, NHS staff across Sussex go above and beyond for their patients. Supporting them every step of the way is My Charity, the...
Joe Marler Will See You Now
Former England rugby international Joe Marler is taking his podcast, Joe Marler Will See You Now, on a live theatre tour this November, bringing its mix of celebrity interviews, unusual challenges and unpredictable...
Cosy November: One Garden Brighton
Cosy November: One Garden Brighton November at One Garden Brighton brings a welcome shift into the cosy season. The walled garden takes on its winter palette, the air has that crisp Stanmer Park feel, and...
Brilliant Brighton’s Festive Afternoon returns
Brilliant Brighton’s Festive Afternoon returns Brighton city centre will be filled with Christmas cheer on Saturday 5 December as Brilliant Brighton’s Festive Afternoon returns, bringing an afternoon of...
Paper Daisy Brighton Christmas Markets
Paper Daisy Brighton Christmas Markets. A decade of festive joy supporting small local business with Paper Daisy Paper Daisy is celebrating ten years of supporting independent businesses with three festive...
Christmas gifting with Jules Emporium
Christmas gifting with Jules Emporium With the Christmas shopping season on the horizon, we spoke with Jules of Jules Emporium about the charms of independent shopping and why thoughtful presents are making a...
Discover Portland Road, Hove
Discover Portland Road, Hove’s independent hidden gem In case you missed it, Portland Road has quietly become a destination in its own right, full of the independent spirit and hidden gems that Brighton and...
Drift Brighton: Sunday roasts
Drift Brighton: Sunday roasts with stunning coastal views With the waves rolling in and Brighton i360 towering overhead, Drift Bar & Kitchen offers a seaside setting for a proper Sunday roast. Overlooking...
The Meeting Place Kitchen Brighton
The Meeting Place Kitchen Brighton We were invited to experience a refurbished Meeting Place Kitchen, and from the moment of arrival it was clear this beachfront favourite has undergone a thoughtful...
Winter menus and cosy spots Brighton
Winter menus and cosy spots Brighton Brighton tends to hit the headlines for the hordes of tourists covering the beach in the summer. Autumn, by comparison, can always feel a bit quiet. But don’t be fooled –...
Brighton’s unique branding problem
Brighton’s unique branding problem How to make your business stand out in a sea of sameness uniqueness. If everyone is a disruptor, nobody is. Brighton is a walking contradiction when it comes to branding. In...
Men’s mental health: Andy’s Man Club
Men’s mental health: How Andy’s Man Club is changing the conversation We caught up with Dominic White, area lead at Andy’s Man Club, to find out more about the weekly meetings and how they encourage talking....
Winter resilience: your nervous system
Remember, remember, why winter resilience starts with your nervous system With Bonfire Night just around the corner, winter bugs and the pressures of everyday life, our nervous systems can equally spend a lot...
Looking after yourself through fertility treatment
Looking after yourself through fertility treatment By Anya Sizer, patient advocacy lead, London Women’s Clinic Fertility treatment can place considerable demands on a person’s emotional and physical...
Khalil Properties: Get winter-ready
Khalil Properties: Get winter-ready If you own a rental property in Brighton and Hove, autumn is a good time to check more than the boiler. A new licensing scheme is coming to two parts of the city and it may...
Cover Story @Artist Residence Brighton
Cover Story @Artist Residence Brighton Love magazines? Come and discover Cover Story Brighton, an independent magazine pop-up celebrating the best of print, culture and creativity. Browse our carefully...
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone. Be transported into the many worlds of David Bowie. Through iconic performances, rarely-seen interviews and never-before-exhibited material, discover the creative mind, spirit and soul...
Where We Are (Movement Two)
Where We Are (Movement Two) - A participatory photography exhibition led by Kathy Williams 22-31 October 2026 Artist Talk + Q&A on Friday 30 October at 4pm, open to all. The Vault, 42-43 Kings Road Arches,...
Legacy: A Pink Floyd Show 2027
Roger Waters Presents Legacy: A Pink Floyd Show 2027 UK Tour The father's legacy. The son's band. The music that defined a generation. Triple A Entertainment and ICON LIVE today announced Roger Waters...
Hear’Say & Liberty X 2027
25 years later…the stars of the groundbreaking ‘Popstars’ TV talent show reunite for an unmissable huge arena tour ‘Popstars: The Originals' Hear’Say & Liberty X are back for a 13-date arena tour performing...
24th CINECITY Brighton Film Festival
Adventures in world cinema: 24th CINECITY Brighton Film Festival 6-15 Nov 2026 Brighton’s annual celebration of cinema and the big screen experience features the very best in international cinema with a...
Dinosaurs and Daydreams
Billy Murphy Turns Art Gallery Into a 90s Kid's Bedroom for Dinosaurs and Daydreams Billy Murphy brings a brings a playful, poignant solo show about nostalgia and adulthood to Gloucester Road, 10-15 November...
Kew Wakehurst wins Bloom Awards
Kew Wakehurst wins at South & South East in Bloom Awards after first-ever entry Kew Wakehurst has been named Best Heritage Park or Garden at the South & South East in Bloom awards, held at RHS Garden...
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...
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