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
35 events found.
Events for 25 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
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
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
Beats and Caffeine: Brighton
Beats and Caffeine: Brighton: Beats-Driven. Caffeine-Fuelled. Brighton - We're Back. A high-energy daytime party where coffee meets the dancefloor. Independent brews and Rising DJs. No hangovers. Just energy, connection, and feel-good vibes
£17.50
BFI Amplified Film Programme
BFI Amplified Film Programme: BFI Amplified brings five bold films exploring youth, identity, heritage and belonging, from the Black British experience to migration, music and the hopes and fears of a generation finding its voice.
£7.50
FREE Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail
FREE Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail: Spot the Minifigures hidden in 25 businesses' windows, jot down the names of the Minifigures you find and hand in completed forms - you could win one of three Brighton Gift Cards! It's free to take on!
Free
Brighton Dome Comedy Festival + Komedia
Brighton Dome Comedy Festival + Komedia: Ten days packed with laughs as Brighton Dome Comedy Festival joins forces with Komedia for the first year, bringing you over 30 comedy shows across our 5 venues, from stand-up favourites to rising stars
STRATUM Art Exhibition
STRATUM Art Exhibition: 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
Dreamy Place Festival 2026
Dreamy Place Festival 2026: Dreamy Place presents an extended weekend of events celebrating art, creative technology, and digital culture across Brighton & Hove. Including outdoor installations, exhibitions, talks and performances.
£5.00
British Engineerium Museum & Steam-up
British Engineerium Museum & Steam-up: The British Engineerium, Hove will open its museum doors for its 150th Anniversary - your chance to experience the sights & sounds of a bygone era. Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October. Tickets £14.00 available
£14.00
Screen Printing with Paper Stencils
Screen Printing with Paper Stencils: Learn screen printing on paper with artist Lucy Jefferys in this relaxed, beginner-friendly session. Experiment with shapes, colours and stencils, then print your own unique designs. All materials provided.
£50.00
Coffee Morning with Philipp Blom
Coffee Morning with Philipp Blom: Philosopher and author Philipp Blom reflects on one of humanity’s most enduring dreams: the search for a place to belong. This informal coffee morning conversation explores home, identity, utopia and hope.
£8.00
Sunday Brunch – Charlotte Tilbury
Sunday Brunch - Charlotte Tilbury: Join Charlotte Tilbury Brighton for an exclusive Sunday Brunch Masterclass, featuring a live makeup demonstration, expert tips, refreshments and an exclusive goody bag. Spaces are limited, so book your place.
£35.00
Pinhole Camera Workshop
Pinhole Camera Workshop: Join pinhole and alternative photography expert Justin Quinnell for a one-day practical workshop exploring alternative photographic processes, including use of electronic flash and turmeric photography.
£82.00
Brighton Women at the Amex
Brighton Women at the Amex: Brighton Women return to the Amex this October! We're ramping up matchday activities for a big day out you're not going to miss. Bring the whole family, enjoy the atmosphere & back the Albion. Get your tickets!
£15.00
SongPath Walk
SongPath Walk: We round off the 2026 Festival with a SongPath walk for the whole community in Stanmer Park. An opportunity to explore nature, singing and wellbeing, ending with a glass of apple juice in Home Farm Orchard.
£10.00
INDEPENDENT MAGAZINES POP UPS
INDEPENDENT MAGAZINES POP UPS: Independent magazines are coming to Brighton. Cover Story is popping up across the city with the best in fashion, art, music, culture and niche print. Come browse and discover something new in person.
Free
Stornoway
Stornoway Melting Vinyl presents Stornoway + Alice Boyd Sunday 25th October 2026 at Chalk, Brighton Doors: 7pm Standing £25 in advance/£29 on the door 14+, under 16’s to be accompanied Fan Club Presale tickets: Tuesday 14th April at 10am Newsletter & Album pre-order Presale / Spotify Fan’s First Presale: Wednesday 15th April at 10am General On Sale: Friday 17th April at 10am Defined by Brian’s ageless, clear tenor, Stornoway’s songs are uplifting, heartfelt, and dashingly melodic; but the songs are just the start. This is a band that runs on curiosity. Producing their own records, they take a bespoke approach to each track. With a wonderfully diverse range of instrumentation and an unmistakable joy in the creative process, every one of their songs is given a very beautiful and carefully considered place to live – musically and geographically, with recording locations including campervans, wind-buffeted barns, chapels and community centres. Stornoway lit up 2010 with their thrilling debut Beachcomber’s Windowsill, the culmination of a five-year journey with its starting point in a Freshers week meeting at Oxford University between Brian Briggs and the band’s arranger and multi-instrumentalist Jon Ouin. After connecting with South African-born brothers Rob (drums) and Oli Steadman (bass), […]
£29.00
Sooz Kempner
Sooz Kempner: Award-winning comedian Sooz Kempner has always felt like an imposter. When her singing voice stopped working, she faced it head-on. A stand-up show about finding your voice, silencing trolls and Princess Diana.
£16