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SUMMARY:Sama International Film Festival Brighton
DESCRIPTION:Sama International Film Festival Brighton | New event during Refugee Week 2026 celebrates freedom of expression and displaced and underrepresented filmmakers \n15th June at Lewes Depot 17:30 – 20:00 – “Sima’s Song” \n16th June at Pink Moon 19:00 – 22:00 “Short Film Night” \n17th June at The Rose Hill 19:00 – 22:00 “Champions of the Golden Valley” \n18th June at Duke’s at Komedia 19:00 – 22:00 “My Childhood\, My Country” \n19th June at Fabrica 18:00 – 22:00 “Bauryna Salu” \nThe 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. \nThe 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: \n“We want Sama to be a space for Brightonians to encounter films and conversations that engage with political oppression through the lens of displacement\, identity and empathy.” \n“We are bringing unnoticed and quirky stories to people’s attention. Hopefully it will make it possible for all of us to discover perspectives and details we did not know we were looking for.” \nThe programme ranges from the remarkably committed filmmaking displayed in BAFTA award-winning documentary My Childhood\, My Country – 20 Years in Afghanistan\, showing at Dukes at Komedia\, to a selection of shorts at Pink Moon\, with other screenings at the Lewes Depot\, the Rose Hill and Fabrica. Running during Refugee Week\, 15th – 19th June\, the festival will include director Q&As\, music and discussion\, and highlight the work of local community organisations. \nFor ticketing and other information visit brighton.samaiff.com and follow @samabrighton
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/sama-international-film-festival-brighton/
LOCATION:East Sussex
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Brighton Book Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach year we deliver a series of fantastic events both across Brighton and online globally\, all happening during the UK’s Independent Bookshop Week. \nThis year’s events take place at a number of venues across the city:\nBrighthelm Centre\, North Road\, Brighton\, BN1 1YD\nKomedia\, 44-47 Gardner St\, Brighton BN1 1UN\nSallis Benney Theatre 58-67 Grand Parade Brighton BN2 0JY (all Saturday’s events)\nJubilee Square\, 17 Jubilee St\, Brighton BN1 1GE \nMeet the Author: Zadie Smith – Wednesday 17th June 2026 7:00pm\nTell Your Tales: Stories Only You Can Write! – Thursday 18th June 3:30pm\nMeet the Industry: Margaret Busby – Thursday 18th June 2026. 6.30pm\nWorkshops – Saturday 20th June 9:30am\nWriting 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 11:00am\nBooks and TV – Saturday 20th June 2:00pm\nHow Are You Feeling? featuring\, David Larbi\, author of Frequently Happy\, and Dr. Bruno De Oliveira\, author of The Self-Help Industry. – Saturday 20th June 3:30pm\nNotes from a Father featuring\, radio presenter Richie Brave to host\, and Amman Brar\, author of Mr. Sidhu’s Post Office. – Saturday 20th June 5:00pm\nWomen in Power\, a roundtable featuring a powerhouse of women who are taking charge in the industry. – Saturday 20th June 7:00pm\nD.E.A.R Drop Everything And Read – Sunday 21st June 11:30am – 1:00pm\nLook What’s Coming – Sunday 21st June 2026
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/brighton-book-festival/
LOCATION:Brighthelm Centre\, North Road\, Brighton\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 1YD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:Jerusalem | Weds 17 – Sat 20  Jun 19:00 @ Brighton Open Air Theatre £19.00 \nHailed 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.
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/jerusalem/
LOCATION:Brighton Open Air Theatre\, Dyke Rd\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN3 6EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Sussex Peasant Big Summer Market Preston Park (various dates/locations)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of summer as The Sussex Peasant returns with its Big Summer Markets this June across Brighton & Hove and Sussex.\nBringing 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. \nFri 19 June 09:00-14:00 @The Rose & Crown\, Cuckfield\, Sussex RH17 5BS \nSat 20 June 09:00-15:00 @Pepperpot Queens Park\, Brighton\, Sussex BN2 0GF \nThurs 25 June 09:00-14:00 @The Bull\, Ditchling\, Sussex BN6 8TA \nFri 26 June 09:00-16:00 @St Anns Wells Gardens\, Brighton\, Sussex BN3 1PR \nSat 27 June 09:00-15:00 @Preston Park\, Brighton\, Sussex bBN1 6HG \nFree entry. Find out more at thesussexpeasant.co.uk/events
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/the-sussex-peasant-big-summer-market-preston-park-various-dates-locations/
LOCATION:East Sussex
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Fleetwood Mac - A Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us for a night celebrating one of rock’s most iconic bands. \nLive 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). \nAfter that\, we’ll head to the bar for a Fleetwood Mac disco\, with all the classics to keep you dancing. \nA night of great music\, a bit of nostalgia\, and a good excuse to sing along.
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/fleetwood-mac-a-celebration/
LOCATION:Ironworks Studios\, 30 Cheapside\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 4GD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Komedia Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Komedia Comedy Club | Fri 19 Jun 20:00 @ Komedia Brighton\n \nKomedia’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. \n  \n 
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/komedia-comedy-club-4/
LOCATION:Komedia\, 44-47 Gardner Street\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 1UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:The Hit Factory- The Best Of Stock Aitken Waterman
DESCRIPTION: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: \nLive 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.\nThe ultimate 80s & 90s pop quiz — test your music knowledge\, challenge your crew\, and you might just win a prize!\nDance 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. \nPerfect 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!
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/the-hit-factory-the-best-of-stock-aitken-waterman/
LOCATION:Ironworks Studios\, 30 Cheapside\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 4GD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Riot Grrrl Club
DESCRIPTION:The Riot Grrrl Club | Fri 19 Jun 23:00 @ Komedia Brighton £7.00\n \nA 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.  \n 
URL:https://discoverbrighton.org/event/the-riot-grrrl-club/
LOCATION:Komedia\, 44-47 Gardner Street\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 1UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+
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