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Pride 2026 Interview: Paul Kemp
Pride 2026 Interview: Paul Kemp managing director of Brighton Pride For decades, few people have shaped the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife and cultural landscape quite like Paul Kemp, managing director of Brighton...
Brighton Pride on the Park 2026
Brighton Pride on the Park 2026 | August heralds the return of Brighton Pride as the city unites to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community with an entire weekend of spectacular events. The weekend kicks...
Brighton Pride Street Party 2026
Brighton Pride Street Party 2026 Every August, Brighton transforms into one giant open-air celebration and nowhere captures the energy of Pride weekend quite like the legendary Pride Street Party. Returning...
Brighton Trans Pride 2026
Brighton Trans Pride 2026 | A powerful day of visibility, protest, celebration and community spirit Returning this July, Brighton Trans Pride 2026 once again brings thousands together for a powerful day of...
Avoiding the crowds during Pride
Avoiding the crowds during Pride | Brighton Pride is one of the biggest and best weekends in the city’s calendar, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to Brighton for an unforgettable celebration of love,...
Beyond Boundaries launches September
Looking for a late festival as part of your hedonistic summer roster? Then look no further, because Beyond Boundaries launches this September, bringing together some of the biggest names in house and drum and bass...
Liberty Music PR Ones to watch: A/K
Liberty Music PR Ones to watch: A/K Norwegian DJ duo A/K (Henning Astrup & Joakim Kaspersen) are moving through 2026 in style with their latest single, ‘Through You’, featuring UK disco and soul icon...
Brighton Pride with City Wall Records
Brighton Pride with City Wall Records | Pride is celebration and protest. Individuality and community. Joy and resistance. At Brighton Pride, we speak our truths, lift our community up, and look for the light....
DJ duo Wildblood & Queenie
This month we caught up with Brighton queer legends DJ duo Wildblood & Queenie to talk Pride, iconic gigs and why inclusive lineups matter How did you get into DJing? Kate (Wildblood): Inspired by Venus...
The Devil Wears Prada Musical
The Devil Wears Prada has gone down as one of the most quotable films of all time, (“Did someone eat an onion bagel?”) and now fans can experience the live stage production in London’s West End at the Dominion...
Charleston: Summer conversations
Charleston has unveiled an exciting new programme of intimate live events for Summer at Charleston, bringing together some of the world’s most celebrated creative minds for a series of thought-provoking...
One Garden Brighton July 2026
July at One Garden Brighton is shaping up to be a celebration of creativity, nature and community, with a packed programme of workshops and family-friendly events taking place throughout the month in the stunning...
The Velvet Crab: A new chapter
The Velvet Crab | A bold new chapter for a Brighton favourite There’s a fresh energy on St James’s Street as seafood favourite The Velvet Crab (formally The Gothic Crab) emerges with a brand-new identity,...
Sora at Malmaison Brighton
Sora at Malmaison Brighton | Perched above the waterfront at Malmaison Brighton, Sora is bringing something refreshingly different to Brighton’s dining scene – a sophisticated Japanese-inspired sharing concept that...
Brighton & Hove’s best Beer Gardens
Brighton & Hove's best Beer Gardens | When the sun decides to show up in Brighton, there’s only one thing locals immediately start thinking about: beer gardens. Fortunately, Brighton and Hove is packed with...
Ball Park Brighton football tech arena
Ball Park Brighton | Sussex’s first football tech arena Head down to Brighton Marina for some wholesome football fun for the whole family this summer. Football fans, families and competitive spirits alike now...
A new chapter for Hózhó Wellness
Hózhó Wellness is entering an exciting new chapter, having recently relocated to a peaceful new premises just a stone’s throw from Preston Park, offering clients an even more tranquil escape in the heart of the...
Hike for the Clock Tower Sanctuary
Hike for the Clock Tower Sanctuary | Have you ever fancied doing a challenge for charity, but running a marathon feels like a step too far? Hike for the Clock Tower Sanctuary is the perfect fundraiser for you!...
A personal journey with Rise Brighton
A personal journey with Rise Brighton I’ve never spoken about this publicly before, but I am a domestic abuse survivor. For a long time, I felt embarrassed that someone who prided herself on being a...
Holiday lets with Khalil Properties
Holiday lets with Khalil Properties | Turn your property into a high-performing holiday let with Khalil Properties. Earn more. Stress less. Let the experts manage everything. The short-term rental market has...
On The Beach Ticket Giveaway!
On The Beach Ticket Giveaway! | Get ready for an unforgettable summer on Brighton Beach! We’re giving you the chance to win tickets to two huge nights at On The Beach Festival this July! Prize includes: 4 x...
Brighton i360 Family Saver Package
Brighton i360 Family Saver Package | Make family time go further with the Brighton i360 Family Saver Package, from £25, designed to give you better value on unforgettable days out together. Take in...
Plumpton Revival 2026
Plumpton Revival 2026 | The forgotten festival is coming home on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 at Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL. In 1969 and 1970, Plumpton Racecourse played host to one of the...
BITE Brighton Oyster Festival
BITE Brighton Oyster Festival | Friday 19 - Sunday 28 June 2026 2026 sees the inaugural BITE Brighton Oyster Festival presented by BITE Sussex, a contemporary re-imagination of the Brighton and Hove Food and...
Brighton Festival & Fringe: Reviews
Brighton Festival & Fringe: Reviews Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit A delightful show perfect for the Open Air Theatre. It was a beautifully sunny evening which made it even more special,...
Media Sales & Partnerships
We're Hiring | Part-time Media Sales & Partnerships Executive Ideal for an experienced salesperson looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity. Discover Brighton is looking for a motivated and...
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...
The Royal Sovereign: Roasts Review
The Royal Sovereign: Roasts Review As every Brightonian knows, Preston Street has no shortage of restaurants ready to satisfy any international craving you can throw at it - but I’d never considered it a...
#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...
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