The Story Trail
The Story Trail: Amaze, your local charity supporting families with disabled children brings you The Story Trail—a free, fun and family-friendly adventure. Explore our 74 BookBench sculptures across the city until 8 Nov.
Free
27 events found.
Events for 4 October 2026
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OCTOBER UNPACKED: The Taste Trail
OCTOBER UNPACKED: The Taste Trail: No tricks, just treats this October! As part of October Unpacked 2026, selected restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across central Brighton will be serving up some special tasters and added value treats throughout the whole month. This could be a small taster portion from their food or drink menu, an October Unpacked 'Special' or maybe buy something and get something extra for free. It's easy; no tickets, wristbands or special codes to show; all payment is made directly to the venue. Follow @octoberunpacked on Instagram for updates and look out for the October Unpacked Taste Taste posters in participating venues.
Free
Brighton Food Story
Brighton Food Story explores how to build a food culture that is good for the city, for its people and the planet in a day of talks in New Road on Saturday and a network of supper clubs over the weekend.
WHERE WE ARE: Photo Places Politics
WHERE WE ARE: Photo Places Politics: Discover Brighton beyond the postcard. A month of socially engaged photography, installation, walks and conversation exploring place, identity, masculinity, memory and belonging. By the seafront by the i360.
Ongoing
The Presence of Absence
The Presence of Absence: An upholsterer, a contemporary surrealist, a painter and a photographer will come together for a two-week interactive exhibition at Brighton’s Regency Townhouse in September 2026. “Your absence is a presence. Who knew an empty space could take up so much room.” Jacqueline Simon Gunn It began with an empty chair, that holds the narrative of those who once sat in it and the comfort or pain that represents; that the absence of someone is as real and as meaningful as their presence. At the heart of this exhibition are 4 vintage chairs; a collaboration between Frances Bloomfield and Emily Beaumont. The chairs will explore the concepts of memory, healing, secrets and retreat. “A chair replaces the presence of someone by holding their absence.” Doris Salcedo “Influenced by Jean-Paul Sartre’s study on Being and Nothingness, we wanted to explore the concept that absence is a very real and substantial being.” Frances Bloomfield Jo Hathaway’s work on memory and reflection bring colour and light and the internal, abstract experience of the theme; Nick Bowman’s photographs each tell their own story of light, nature and the impact of revelation and obscurity, alongside additional work by Frances Bloomfield and Emily […]
Looking For Trouble
Looking For Trouble: Exhibition of original artworks by Dylan Moran. Brand new drawings inspired by his up coming European tour. Observational musings on life and love... and cats and space. See the tour, see the exhibition. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Free
Brighton Chocolate Tour
Brighton Chocolate Tour: Ditch boring candy bars! Devour 4 legendary local chocolate creations on a 1.5-hour Brighton walking tour that is a total feast. Built for every single chocoholic, this really is the ultimate sweet escape!
£35.00
Brighton Walking Food Tour
Brighton Walking Food Tour: Forget sit-down dinners! Devour 4 epic indie street eats on a 1.5hr Brighton walk that makes a full meal. Built for meat lovers & fully suitable for vegans, everyone wins! Hit the city's top hidden gems.
£45.00
Kindling Midweek Meat Feast for 2
Kindling Midweek Meat Feast for 2: For October Unpacked, try our Chef's Meat Platter for two: fillet steak, ribeye and lamb chops over natural charcoal, with tenderstem broccoli, mac & cheese, skinny fries and 3 sauces. £82. Mon–Thu in October.
£82.00
OKTOBERFEST at BeerBelly Hove
OKTOBERFEST at BeerBelly Hove: Oktoberfest is coming to Hove! BeerBelly will be decked out in Oktoberfest decs - German Fest beers - including STEINS available of course. Pretzels with beer sauce and sauerkraut, all homemade. Stein holding competitions every Saturday at 7pm. We also will be the only place serving the German "shandy" of Bananaweizens!! Bring your lederhosen and lets drink.
Unlimited Greek Street Food Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday from 5pm–11pm for an unlimited Greek feast at Nostos Hove! Enjoy as much as you like from a selection of authentic Greek favourites, including: Gyros & Souvlaki & Fresh Salads.
£21.00
Photoworks Festival 2026 (Various dates/venues)
Photoworks Festival 2026: Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams, the theme for Photoworks Festival, considers how identity, place, memory, community and the environment are interconnected, asking what it means to live through uncertainty. Please check website for dates/venues. https://photoworks.org.uk/festival2026/
Free
Ghostly Gatherings Friday
Ghostly Gatherings: Explore supposedly haunted Preston Manor after dark this Halloween on a guided ghost tour. Enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles before uncovering the house’s secrets with an expert ghost guide. Every Friday in October (2,9,16,23 and 30)
£36
Drive a Volk’s Railway Train
Drive a Volk's Railway Train: Volk's Electric Railway is giving adults the chance to drive one of its historic railcars this October: £35, with two guests along for the ride. Book a slot by emailing daly.brian.anthony@gmail.com. All aboard!
£35.00
The Biba Look: Photography & Fashion
The Biba Look: Photography & Fashion: Rediscover Biba’s iconic style through rare photographs from Barbara Hulanicki’s archive, including previously unseen images, alongside six iconic garments from the original catalogues.
£10.50
Writing Our Legacy’s Art & Nature Week
Writing Our Legacy’s Art & Nature Week: A weekend of workshops, talks, readings and walks to nurture your mind, body and soul in the South Downs landscape. Everyone and all ages welcome. Free lunch and transport from Brighton station. Under-18s free.
£25.00
Photo Fringe Collectives Hub 2026
Photo Fringe Collectives Hub 2026: Photo Fringe’s Collectives Hub returns to Phoenix for its twelfth edition, bringing together eight selected photography and lens-based artist collectives from across the UK and beyond. Preview: Fri 2 Oct, 6–9pm
Free
Jules Emporium’s Halloween Showcase
Jules Emporium's Halloween Showcase: WHO is the famous Grey Lady ghost at Theatre Royal Brighton? COULD she be British actor Evelyn Terrace, who vanished from her dressing room in the 1950s, or does the apparition belong to someone else entirely? As you sift through Evelyn’s abandoned belongings in a sealed‑up room frozen in time, clues hint at the fates that may have befallen her. Now’s your chance to explore David G Taylor’s interactive installation The Fourth Wall. Alongside this, Jules Emporium will be hosting a Halloween group art show of haunting works!
Free
SPIRIT HOUSE XV
SPIRIT HOUSE XV: As we step towards the darker phase of the year, come join the mysterious realm of Artist Jim Sanders' extraordinary home studio. A magical, transportive installation of Art, Live Performance, Sound & Scent.
£10.00
Independent Magazines at Komedia
Independent Magazines at Komedia: Discover independent magazines at Cover Story Brighton’s pop-up at Komedia. Browse a carefully curated selection of the best in independent publishing, from culture and fashion to music, filxm and fandom.
Free
Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef: Le Petit Chef & The Magical Cooking Book returns to DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole this October. Step into a world of magic, gastronomy and innovation with this immersive 3D dining experience.
£82.00
ZINE SANDWICH with The Photocopy Club
ZINE SANDWICH with The Photocopy Club: Join a half-day zine workshop with The Photocopy Club and POST for Photoworks Festival 2026. Enjoy a local photo walk, build individual / collaborative zines, take your print home, and join a group exhibition. First group - 10am-1pm / Second group 2-5pm / Exhibition - 6pm till 8pm / Group sizes - 8 people per session
£46.50
Return of the Roast (Sundays)
Return of the Roast: Our Sunday legendary roasts are returning - look out for delicious slow-cooked lamb, tender roast chicken, pork with crispy crackling and vegan options with a range of beers, wine and alcohol-free options. Note: Sundays only (4th/11th/18th/25th October)
“Between” – A Group Art Exhibition
"Between" - A Group Art Exhibition: "Between" explores thresholds, transitions & possibilities through painting, sculpture, ceramics, installation & photography as part of Photo Fringe, with workshops & events throughout the exhibition.
Free
Dream Lab
Dream Lab: Three short performances of innovative projects in their early stages of creation, proposed and performed by established musicians in the early music field, interspersed with audience feedback sessions.
£20.00
Hammer & Tongue Poetry Jam: Open Mic
Hammer & Tongue Poetry Jam: Open Mic: A free afternoon of spoken word poetry and storytelling at the Fountainhead pub. Sign up to share your words on the mic or sit back with a pint. All levels of experience are welcome. Hosted by Leanne Shorley.
Free
Down the Hatch Comedy Club
Down the Hatch Comedy Club: Brighton's monthly Queer & Alternative comedy night hosted by MC Lee Peart. This month's line-up features Sam Nicoresti, Dane Buckley, Alice India, and Salma Lyons! Make a night of it with delish food & drinks.
£8