Events for 2 March 2026

Project Uncut – A Celebration of Queer Identity & Joy. Project Uncut brings together portraits and stories from more than 40 LGBTQIA+ people who speak openly about queer joy. The exhibition will run from 09 February - 08 March on Brighton seafront next to the i360 for LGBTQ+ History Month. The seafront gallery is free, public and visible. Composed of 9 square stone gabions, the 36 sides allow for a wide range of portraits and stories to be shared in an open air, accessible and free location.

Open View at George Gallery George Gallery invites you to Open View, our late night gallery and wine bar, held Thursday to Saturday from 4pm to 11pm at our Brighton space on Duke Street. Open View offers a relaxed opportunity to experience the gallery after hours, with six contemporary artists currently on display. Visitors are welcome to explore the exhibition at their own pace, whether discovering the gallery for the first time or returning to spend more time with the work. Our in gallery wine bar is open throughout the evening, creating an informal setting to engage with the artworks and atmosphere. No reservations are required, and guests are welcome to arrive at any time during opening hours. Artists currently on view include Richard Berner, Estes Hansen, Bob & Eve, Daisy Doig, Ali McNally, and Matt Eley. George Gallery is located at 31 Duke Street, Brighton, in the heart of the city. 5 February to 21 March 2026 Thursdays to Saturdays, 4pm to 11pm

STATUS FLO: International Women's Day AFLO, the poet, hosts an uplifting night of spoken word where artists challenge the status quo with rhythm and flow. At each event, fresh local talent and special guests from across the UK are invited to pick up the mic. Our 'powerful, emotive and urgent' evening returns for an International Women’s Day Special. Ayan Aden, Birmingham’s 24th Poet Laureate (2024–26), joins us as the featured artist, weaving Somali oral tradition into contemporary poetics to explore heritage and belonging. Joining us as our local act is Naomi Wood, a spoken word performer and theatre maker whose bold, rebellious work fuses rage and humour.