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The Ladyboys Of Bangkok

The Ladyboys Of Bangkok

The Sabai Pavilion Preston Park, Preston Rd, Brighton

The Ladyboys Of Bangkok | Saturday 9th May to Sunday 31st May Tuesdays to Thursdays – 7pm daily Fridays/Saturdays – (4pm)* 6.30pm & 9pm Sundays – 6pm Step into the dazzling glow of the Full Moon — where glamour meets illusion and every heartbeat dances to the rhythm of the tropics! The Ladyboys of Bangkok return with their most spectacular show yet — Full Moon, a sensational new celebration of life, love, and liberation under the silver Thai sky. Expect a cosmic fusion of stunning choreography, sparkling couture, and jaw-dropping cabaret artistry, as our world-famous performers light up the stage with an electrifying mix of pop hits, showgirl classics, and a little lunar magic. From moonlit beaches to neon Bangkok nights, this is a journey of transformation, empowerment, and pure entertainment — a carnival of colour and charisma that shines brighter than ever before. Full Moon 2026 — where the night is young, the stars are fierce, and the Ladyboys will leave you glowing. Want to make your night even more fabulous? Thai food, Prosecco, Celebration packages Add-ons are available in the booking process so you can bring the party vibes! Hen party or group booking? We have got you […]

£20.00
Brighton Music Conference

Brighton Music Conference

Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event. Taking place from 20th to 23rd May 2026, the award-winning event will once again take over some of Brighton’s best-loved seafront venues set against the backdrop of Brighton beach and the iconic pier, with a packed programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. BMC, is the place to keep up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices, build and grow your network, make new connections, and immerse yourself in all things related to the electronic music scene and culture. Taking place across 4 theatres, BMC has a packed programme of insightful talks, workshops with plenty of practical tips and takeaways. Top local and international artists confirmed include Andy Barlow (Lamb), Alan Fitzpatrick, Anja Schneider, Angie Brown, Arielle Free, Beardyman, Brandon Block,, Coco Cole, Dave Seaman, Denis Sulta, Dykes on Decks, Greg Wilson, Irvine Welsh, Jemma Bolt (DISCOLISCIOUS), Jess Bays, JFB, Jumpin Jack Frost, Just Her, Kenny Dope (Masters At Work), Lisa Maffia, Madame Electrifie, ORBITAL, Saytek, Solah, The Shapeshifters, Tom Middleton, Wideboys, Wildblood & Queenie and many more.

£175.00
Southwick Beer Festival

Southwick Beer Festival

Southwick Community Centre 24 Southwick St, Southwick

Southwick Beer Festival | Friday 22nd May 2026 – Saturday 23rd May 2026 Once again, there will be a great selection of over 30 cask and keg beers, as well as a dedicated Cider Bar. And our regular Centre Bar will also be open for wines, spirits and soft drinks. Beer price just £5 a pint the same as the last 2 years!! There will be loads of tasty food options including our famous curries and BBQ. The annual festival helps to raise funds for Southwick Community Centre. But mainly it’s about welcoming people to an event that is very sociable and enormous fun. There are three separate sessions over the Friday and Saturday. Amazing music from Cool Britannia Lee Pryor Shoreham Allstars and Echo Chamber So come and enjoy a session or two – or all three ! If you want to come to both of the Saturday sessions, you can buy an ‘all-day’ (two sessions) Saturday ticket. Just click the “book now” button for Saturday afternoon – and then select the “all day” option at £13 (a £2 saving!) Children under 16 free on Saturday afternoon. No other concessions. UNDER-18s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Please note: […]

£10.00
Ongoing
NOHACA-Tequilatini-Month

NOHACA Tequilatini Month

This May, Brighton’s cocktail scene moves with intention. NOHACA Tequilatini Month is a city-wide collaboration between NOHACA Tequila and a curated selection of local bars, hotels, and hospitality destinations, inviting guests to discover a more elevated tequila ritual across the city. At the centre is the NOHACA Tequilatini: a refined, martini-inspired serve built around NOHACA Plata - stirred, served up, and finished with a house twist or accompaniment that reflects their venue identity. Whether you’re planning an evening out or stepping into a new favourite bar, Tequilatini Month is designed to spotlight Brighton’s best hospitality spaces - through atmosphere, craft, and a quietly confident tequila moment.

Artists Open Houses

Artists Open Houses (weekends)

Artists Open Houses 2026 Now celebrating an impressive 45th year, the event showcases a remarkable 197 venues. Taking place across the first four weekends of May (May 2–4, May 9–10, May 16–17 and May 23–25), Brighton Open Houses once again promises a spectacular, citywide celebration of creativity, bringing together artists, makers and visitors with a unique and interactive cultural experience. Artists Open Houses takes place across Brighton & Hove, extending to Rottingdean and Ditchling and offers visitors and residents a fresh way to explore Brighton and Hove beyond the usual routes. Weekends only: 2–4 May 9–10 May 16–17 May 23–25 May For a list of participants visit: https://aoh.org.uk/

Free
Vibrations from Mars

Vibrations from Mars

Flow State Hove 48 Brunswick Street, Brighton

Vibrations from Mars is a space-themed guided storytime meditation show that takes you on a journey through the cosmos. Led by certified yoga & sound meditation instructor and drag artist Gaylien de Mars, you'll be teleported around the universe, visiting distant planets before returning safely back to Earth. This is an immersive, sensory experience with live music using crystal bowls, koshi chimes, tuning forks, steel drums and ethereal vocals. Explore how vibration is experienced as sound and sensation, helping to relax the nervous system and rest. Explore the deep connection humanity has with the cosmos. This experience is crafted with *accessibility and neurodivergent comfort in mind, and is a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. No yoga experience needed – just curiosity, and a willingness to float through an otherworldly, soothing adventure. *Please note the venue is accessed via 1 step and is not wheelchair accessible.

£15.00
Something! Sometime! Someone!

Something! Sometime! Someone!

Grania Dean Studio, Lantern Theatre 77 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton

Something! Sometime! Someone! | A debut comedy hour by Rushali - a comedian & improviser based in Amsterdam. An autobiographical eccentric how-to tutorial on making your own Indian Action Comedy Movie. 22-24, 29-30 May 11pm 25 May 7pm 26-28, 31 May 9pm

£8.00

Flying Circus Art Fair

Flying Circus Art Fair

Brighton Unitarian Church New Road, Brighton

Flying Circus Art Fair | Brighton Unitarian Church 23-30 May 2026 Applications are already open for UK-based artists to apply Get ready Brighton, something BIG is rolling into town! Flying Circus Art Fair is Brighton’s first affordable art fair. It’s being organised by two Brighton artists, both themselves veterans of multiple exhibitions, BeauBottletops (Jessie Marie / Beau-Events) and Bobby Dazzler. You’re going to be spoilt for choice as we showcase incredible art from over 150 artists as we aim to make this a standout on the arts calendar and must-see venue this Artists Open Houses (AOH) season. The week-long art show also coincides with the Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe, a month-long celebration of arts, culture and entertainment that brings thousands of tourists to the city every year. The duo decided to start an affordable art fair in Brighton after noticing a lack of truly inclusive artist opportunities in the city. “Housed within the walls of the historic Unitarian, smack bang in the centre of Brighton and a stone’s throw from the iconic Brighton Pavilion, with an emphasis on affordability for all, we’re giving artists the opportunity to sell their work in an amazing venue for a fraction of the cost […]

Free

Art In The Park

Art In The Park

St. Ann's Well Gardens, Hove 18a Nizells Avenue, Hove

Art In The Park | More than 20 artists display their work in colourful gazebos.  20 Open House Artists Stalls, live music, licensed café. Playground & woodland walks. Plus additional stalls from the young artists of Brighton Youth Centre.

The Blue Knot

The Blue Knot

The Rotunda Theatre: Bubble Regency Square, Brighton

The Blue Knot | Are you ready to set sail onto the open seas and save the people of the harbour? Time is running out and we need your help! The Blue Knot is a 45-minute interactive sea-shanty musical adventure for children aged 4 to 8 years old and their families. It features original songs performed live on musical instruments, alongside singing and moving to music together. Our story tells the tale of a Captain who is on a journey to help feed the harbour community. The Captain wants to find food for the people of the harbour but will greed get the better of them? WINNER - Festival Directors' Discretionary Award - Durham Fringe Festival 2025 Created and performed by Merryweather Theatre, an arts company which writes and develops musical adventures specifically for young children and their families. With 50+ performances in theatres and arts venues around the UK, we are very excited to be bringing The Blue Knot to Brighton Fringe!

£10.00

Space Planet Mission: The Improvised Sci-Fi Epic

Space Planet Mission: The Improvised Sci-Fi Epic

Presuming Eds London Road, Brighton

Space Planet Mission: The Improvised Sci-Fi Epic | Stories that boldly go to strange new worlds. Characters created at the speed of light. This is Space Planet Mission, the most spontaneous sci-fi epic in the universe. It could be set in Earth's dystopian near-future, or a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. But you won't need to know your Klingons from your Cylons. Join us for a supernova of cosmic comedy, accompanied live by an improvised soundtrack. Featuring a stellar cast from hit improv shows including 3, St Doctor's Hospital, and the London 50-Hour Improvathon. Between them, they have reached the final of the Leicester Square Sketch-Off, been runners up in the British Comedy Guide Pro Talent Awards, and appeared on E4, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Comedy Feeds.

Free

Momma's Got a Brand New Toy Kitchen

Momma’s Got a Brand New Toy Kitchen

Caxton Arms 34 North Garden, Brighton

Momma's Got a Brand New Toy Kitchen @ The Brighton Fringe | She's peopled her last please, now she's figuring out hey ‘why can’t she be desired’? Why can’t she be naughty? Why can’t she be made out of HDPE plastic? Her exterior’s hard plastic but inside she's stagnant air from 1991. Bex can’t hide behind a toy kitchen mask anymore... she's 5ft8. A fragile woman made entity! Whose masquerading as someone whose normal. But not really. Instead of sharp edges Bex has soft curves, a sturdy base and a small rack. Who is she but a toy kitchen? Join whimsical and (sometimes scary) comedian Bex Turner for a (mostly) stand-up show of weird tales, Autism and lots of crude Crudités! Bex Turner is a high energy, eccentric, surreal, stand up/character comic. Her likeability combined with her comedic sense of adventure makes audiences love her. She was a 2018 Quarter Finalist at Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year and a 2015 Semi Finalist for Laughing Horse New Act of the Year. Free, ticketed but I'll still let you in without one. Donations at the end. Photo taken by Hannah Brackenbury, 2026.

Free

Mr Dodger's Drama Class

Mr Dodger’s Drama Class | Brighton Fringe

The Actors 4 Prince's Street, Brighton

Mr Dodger's Drama Class | The Actors | Brighton Fringe Be part of the classroom in this interactive parody drama lesson, leaving you at the mercy of Mr Dodger. Solo debut from Biscuit Barrel founder James Horscroft, David Nobbs Comedy Award finalist and Brighton Fringe Spirit of the Fringe Award 2025 nominee. As seen at Edinburgh Fringe, Hollywood Fringe, and Leicester Comedy Festival, with this show marking his sixth year at Brighton Fringe. Featuring the most unhinged drama games you've ever witnessed or, if you're brave enough, participated in. All led by an intensely disciplined performing arts teacher, desperate to make a rundown community college feel like a top-end drama school. Based on a character who's made numerous appearances in "Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show", the Dodger is now rolling out of the Barrel and into the classroom.

£9

Daniel Sloss at the Brighton Centre

Daniel Sloss at the Brighton Centre

Brighton Centre Kings Rd, Brighton

Daniel Sloss at the Brighton Centre. Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the biggest global names in live stand-up, as Scotland’s international comedy superstar Daniel Sloss unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show “BITTER” at the Brighton Centre. Daniel’s massive live tours span 55 countries (so far) including selling out 9 New York off-Broadway theatre seasons. He has been performing standup for more than half of his lifetime and has, in the process, broken multiple box office records to become one of the top ticket-selling comedians on the planet. BITTER is his 13th solo show. His comedy specials include “Jigsaw” and “DARK” on Netflix, “X” on HBO as well as “SOCIO”, “HUBRIS", “X” and "CAN'T" now streaming on DanielSloss.com. We are delighted to welcome Daniel back to England on what will be his biggest-ever worldwide tour. With special guest KAI HUMPHRIES * ------ Please be advised that the performance begins promptly at the time indicated and late admittance is not guaranteed. It is a condition of entry that ticket holders agree to not photograph, film, record or stream the show. Contains strong language. Age 16+.  *Guest may be subject to change.

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