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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Burger & Beyond review
Burger & Beyond review Does Brighton need another burger joint? The short answer is yes… Burger & Beyond has officially landed in Brighton, taking over the former Patty & Bun site on Ship Street...
One Garden Brighton: August events
One Garden Brighton: August events 2026 Looking for ways to make the most of August? One Garden Brighton is bursting with family-friendly events, creative workshops, delicious food and outdoor entertainment,...
The Ivy Asia Sushi Push Pops
The Ivy Asia launches playful new Sushi Push Pops for the summer holidays A fun new twist on sushi gives young diners a hands-on way to enjoy one of the UK's fastest-growing family food favourites Just in...
Draw to Perform Festival
Draw to Perform Festival spotlights the creative relationship between drawing, performance & disability Draw To Perform Festival 2026: Drawing On Disability 25-26 July 2026 Dream Centre, Chailey Heritage...
Discarded / Divine: A Solo Exhibition
Discarded / Divine: A Solo Exhibition by BeauBottletops | Jessie Marie Astill Private View: Saturday 18 July 2026, 5pm Exhibition: 18–31 July 2026 The Vault, 42–43 Kings Road Arches, Brighton (by the i360)...
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...
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