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
34 events found.
Events for 10 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
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.
ARE YOU A CREATIVE PRACTITIONER?
ARE YOU A CREATIVE PRACTITIONER?: Looking For A Space? Look No Further BN1 Arts Centre Has It All! BN1 Arts Centre Is A Welcoming Community Interest Company with flexible spaces for classes, rehearsals, meetings, workshops and performances
Ongoing
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
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
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
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
Pie Wednesdays at The North Star
Pie Wednesdays at The North Star: Pie Wednesdays bring a cosy autumn glow to The North Star with hearty handmade pies including Beef in Guinness and Gardener’s vegan pie by award-winning piemaker Al Studd with warming sides and a drink. Note: Wednesdays only (7th/14th/21st/28th October)
One Song | Kadir Karababa
One Song | Kadir Karababa: An audio-visual exhibition exploring music, memory, migration and belonging through songs shared by women with experiences of migration or seeking sanctuary. An associated events programme brings the work to life. Tuedays 1 - 5pm Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 6pm (closed Mondays)
Free
Oktoberfest at The Terrace
Oktoberfest at The Terrace: After the incredible success of last year’s event, Oktoberfest is returning to The Terrace at the American Express Stadium on 9-10 October, and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever. Get ready for two unforgettable days of authentic Oktoberfest celebrations, complete with a lively oompah band, traditional steins, and a delicious selection of flocally-inspired delicacies. Expect great entertainment, fantastic atmosphere and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Demand is expected to be high, and with limited capacity available, we’re encouraging guests to register their interest early to be among the first to receive event updates and ticket information when sales go live. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most anticipated events of the autumn. Register your interest today and secure your place at the front of the queue.
Oktoberfest at The Terrace
Oktoberfest at The Terrace: Bigger and better than ever! Join us for two days of oompah bands, traditional steins, local delicacies and a glass-raising atmosphere. Demand is expected to be high, so register now for early access!
The Sussex Peasant Big Autumn Markets
The Sussex Peasant Big Autumn Markets return this October with a celebration of Sussex seasonal food, farming and community. Taking place at the Thatched Inn Hassocks, bringing together a host of Sussex farms.
Free
Create a Needle Felted Animal Workshop
Create a Needle Felted Animal Workshop: Discover the fascinating art of needle felting and learn how to transform soft wool fibres into a unique three-dimensional animal sculpture. This workshop is perfect for beginner, and all materials are included
£85.00
Discover the Raymond Briggs Archive
Discover the Raymond Briggs Archive: Join us for an intergenerational talk and comics workshop celebrating the work and creative world of Sussex author and illustrator Raymond Briggs. Discover the process behind the artist's iconic characters.
Free
Peach & Ember: The Autumn Edit
Peach & Ember: The Autumn Edit: Discover Peach & Ember's Autumn Edit: a curated collection of preloved fashion in the heart of Seven Dials. Drop in, browse new-season finds and enjoy a little fizz while you shop. Free entry, no booking.
Beau-Events Art and Makers Market
Beau-Events Art and Makers Market: Come along to Jubilee Square on October 10th between 11am-5pm to discover over 40 incredibly talented artists and makers, from illustration to jewellery, photography, painting, ceramics, cakes, and much more!
Free
Beau-Events Art Markets
Beau-Events Art Markets: Join BeauBottletops and iHeart Pop Art for their group show STRATUM, exhibiting 20 individual artists at the Fishing Quarter Gallery on Brighton Seafront, a carefully curated exhibition showcasing an eclectic range of local Brighton Artists. STRAUM is about uncovering the rich layers of Brighton's art world, and discovering the treasures we will be showing within one of Brighton's most historical venues. From Pop Art to Ceramics, Mixed Media to miniature sculpture, photography and illustration - there is so much to see, you will not want to miss this. Private View 23rd October please RSPV via Event Brite link.
Free
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day: Take part in free intro workshops to Chair Yoga, Qigong and Collage to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Boost your mood and balance mind, body and heart with Brighton Natural Health Foundation. Drop in.
Free
BREMF Emerging Artists Showcase
BREMF Emerging Artists Showcase: Mentoring and developing emerging artists has always been a huge part of the ethos of BREMF. This event will give you the opportunity to hear 20-minute sets from four up and coming early music ensembles.
£20.00
Gaylien De Mars Sings Edith Piaf
Gaylien De Mars Sings Edith Piaf: Step into the timeless world of Parisian chanson as acclaimed vocalist Gaylien De Mars pays tribute to the legendary Édith Piaf. Bringing unforgettable songs to life in an intimate evening of live music.
£14.23
Komedia Comedy Club
Komedia Comedy Club This event will take place in the Komedia basement Unreserved cabaret seating Strictly ages 18+ (please bring id) Full menu available Line ups are subject to change
£25.00
BREMF Clubnight
BREMF Clubnight: Join the BREMF Emerging Artists ensembles for a relaxed evening of early music performance in the welcoming pub of The Rose Hill. Performances by Bruegel Consort, Les Acolytes, Themelion and Thow Cornwall Duo.
£8