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Sama International Film Festival Brighton

Sama International Film Festival Brighton

Sama International Film Festival Brighton | New event during Refugee Week 2026 celebrates freedom of expression and displaced and underrepresented filmmakers 15th June at Lewes Depot 17:30 - 20:00 - "Sima's Song" 16th June at Pink Moon 19:00 - 22:00 "Short Film Night" 17th June at The Rose Hill 19:00 - 22:00 "Champions of the Golden Valley" 18th June at Duke's at Komedia 19:00 - 22:00 "My Childhood, My Country" 19th June at Fabrica 18:00 - 22:00 "Bauryna Salu" The Sama Brighton Film Festival is coming to venues across Brighton and Lewes from June 15-19. This is a first UK outing for the Sama International Film Festival which has taken place in Stockholm for the last 17 years, celebrating freedom of expression and providing a platform for underrepresented filmmakers and those living in exile. Sama Brighton will provide a rare opportunity to see feature, documentary and short films from Afghanistan, Iran and Kazakhstan. The festival is named after the Sufi spiritual practice of sama - deep listening and attentive presence as a path towards understanding. In the words of festival co-producer Sanjar Qiam: “We want Sama to be a space for Brightonians to encounter films and conversations that engage with […]

£10.85
Brighton Book Festival

Brighton Book Festival

Brighthelm Centre North Road, Brighton, Brighton

Brighton Book Festival | We’re a grassroots festival with equity at our heart. A community where writers from underrepresented backgrounds are the main event and diverse audiences can see themselves reflected. A space that gathers together authors, poets, illustrators, musicians and other creatives from the UK and around the world for a book festival like no other. Each year we deliver a series of fantastic events both across Brighton and online globally, all happening during the UK’s Independent Bookshop Week. This year's events take place at a number of venues across the city: Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD Komedia, 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton BN1 1UN Sallis Benney Theatre 58-67 Grand Parade Brighton BN2 0JY (all Saturday's events) Jubilee Square, 17 Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE Meet the Author: Zadie Smith - Wednesday 17th June 2026 7:00pm Tell Your Tales: Stories Only You Can Write! - Thursday 18th June 3:30pm Meet the Industry: Margaret Busby - Thursday 18th June 2026. 6.30pm Workshops - Saturday 20th June 9:30am Writing Home with author of six novels and director of Writers Mosiac host Colin Grant, Amy Abdelnoor, author of Ever Land, and Fatin Abbas, author of Ghost Season. - Saturday 20th June […]

£25.00
The Sussex Peasant

The Sussex Peasant Big Summer Market Preston Park (various dates/locations)

Celebrate the arrival of summer as The Sussex Peasant returns with its Big Summer Markets this June across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. Bringing together local farmers, growers, bakers and independent food producers, the markets offer the opportunity to shop directly from the people behind some of the county’s finest seasonal produce. Visitors can expect vibrant summer vegetables, artisan bread, local cheeses, flowers, preserves and thoughtfully sourced food, all served with The Sussex Peasant’s signature warmth and community spirit.June market locations include Queens Park, Preston Park, St Anne’s, Ditchling and Cuckfield, creating welcoming spaces that celebrate seasonal eating, local farming and Sussex life at its height. Fri 19 June 09:00-14:00 @The Rose & Crown, Cuckfield, Sussex RH17 5BS Sat 20 June 09:00-15:00 @Pepperpot Queens Park, Brighton, Sussex BN2 0GF Thurs 25 June 09:00-14:00 @The Bull, Ditchling, Sussex BN6 8TA Fri 26 June 09:00-16:00 @St Anns Wells Gardens, Brighton, Sussex BN3 1PR Sat 27 June 09:00-15:00 @Preston Park, Brighton, Sussex bBN1 6HG Free entry. Find out more at thesussexpeasant.co.uk/events

Free
Ongoing
Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Brighton Open Air Theatre Dyke Rd, Brighton

Jerusalem | Weds 17 - Sat 20  Jun 19:00 @ Brighton Open Air Theatre £19.00 Hailed as “the greatest British play of the century”, Jerusalem follows Johnny “Rooster” Byron, a rebellious outlaw facing eviction from his woodland caravan on St George’s Day. As modernity closes in, this haunting, darkly comic drama explores myth, mischief and England’s fading wildness.

£19.00

Fleetwood Mac - A Celebration

Fleetwood Mac – A Celebration

Ironworks Studios 30 Cheapside, Brighton

Fleetwood Mac - A Celebration | Step into the enchanting world of one of rock's most iconic bands as we present a night filled with music, trivia, and dancing. Join us for a night celebrating one of rock’s most iconic bands. Live performances will bring Fleetwood Mac’s greatest songs to life — from Landslide to Go Your Own Way — followed by a Fleetwood Mac quiz for those who know their stuff (and a prize up for grabs). After that, we’ll head to the bar for a Fleetwood Mac disco, with all the classics to keep you dancing. A night of great music, a bit of nostalgia, and a good excuse to sing along.

£15.84
Komedia Comedy Club

Komedia Comedy Club

Komedia 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton

Komedia Comedy Club | Fri 19 Jun 20:00 @ Komedia Brighton Komedia’s flagship comedy club brings together some of the UK circuit’s best stand-ups for a packed Friday night showcase. Hosted by Matt Richardson, the line-up features Prince Abdi, Amy Webber and Joey Page, delivering a varied evening of quick-fire punchlines, crowd interaction and expertly crafted live comedy performances.    

The Hit Factory- The Best Of Stock Aitken Waterman

The Hit Factory- The Best Of Stock Aitken Waterman

Ironworks Studios 30 Cheapside, Brighton

The Hit Factory- The Best Of Stock Aitken Waterman | The Hit Factory is hitting town with a night dedicated to the iconic Stock Aitken Waterman sound — think infectious hooks, dance-floor energy, and those unmistakable 80s/90s pop vibes! Join us for: Live performances- A cabaret show hosted by Paul Diello and featuring some of Brighton’s finest voices delivering heartfelt homages and electrifying renditions of SAW classics. The ultimate 80s & 90s pop quiz — test your music knowledge, challenge your crew, and you might just win a prize! Dance your socks off to Stock Aitken Waterman bangers in the bar after the show from Kylie to Rick, Bananarama to Mel & Kim — an unstoppable party soundtrack. Perfect for nostalgia lovers, pop enthusiasts, and anyone ready to boogie. Don’t miss this celebration of the legendary era of pop — bring your best moves and biggest sing-along energy!

£11.55

The Riot Grrrl Club

The Riot Grrrl Club

Komedia 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton

The Riot Grrrl Club | Fri 19 Jun 23:00 @ Komedia Brighton £7.00 A loud, unapologetic celebration of feminist punk and queer alternative culture, The Riot Grrrl Club delivers a late-night soundtrack of Bikini Kill, Hole, Le Tigre and modern riot grrrl favourites. DJ Mala Clough leads an energetic evening of dancing, scream-singing and collective catharsis in one of Brighton’s most welcoming club spaces.   

£7.00