Halloween fun with Minecraft costumes spooky ceramic and painting decorations! *VARIOUS DATES Wednesday 29th October 11:00am – 12:00pm: Minecraft Costume Mask Making Workshop 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Spooky Ceramic Halloween Decorations Thursday 30th October 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Paint Your Own Halloween Lantern Friday 31st October 11:00am – 12:00pm: Minecraft Costume Mask Making Workshop (Neurodiverse Session)
Performing a range of Graham’s songwriting, including chart hits for 10cc
Join composers of the Gentleman Jack theme O'Hooley & Tidow for their last show
Bassist of Dire Straits performs live, plus Q&A.
The London-based electronic trio perform live
A multi-MEdia spectacular with the emphasis on 'me'. £20.50 + booking fess & concessions at £16.50 + booking fees
Features a host of big screen premieres, previews and special events
A vision board workshop designed for busy brains with accredited coach, Donna.
Life drawing cabaret with Dolly Rocket and Cherry Shakewell
A 30-Year Celebration of Sparkling Icon... Ridgeview’s 30th Anniversary at The Ginger Pig with rare vintages and feasting.
Ameera taking the restaurant by storm with a spooky yet intimate acoustic set.
Join cabaret icon Joe Black for a halloween special as he plays host to an array of special guests
Ladled with love (based at the Cleveland arms) is having a Halloween pop up! Halloween 3-9pm adult and child separated events. £15 kids £35 adults
Booze, boos & bingo! Join us for Halloween Bingo Night
31st October 7pm-10:30pm Halloween murder mystery dinner at Brighton’s Grand Hotel – one night only! Tickets: £99-£109
Dress up, dance, and enjoy a spooktacular night at our Halloween Party!
Halloween bash with global beats, costume contest & spooky vibes
Live music this Halloween brought to you by WREX (FFO Linkin Park, Hot Milk)
Fun,camp & loads of singing & lols with Cherrybomb & her musical bingo calling!
Free Halloween Party with Themed cocktails
A superbly hilarious & spooky Halloween medley of Comedy, Cabaret, Clowning
A true craftsman of his genre and mastermind behind one of the biggest drops of the decade, electronic extraordinaire Joy Orbison is ready to come in hot this winter at Patterns for one unforgettable session.
Get the kids active at the UK’s number one award winning, family friendly rave event. Playing the best in house, garage, drum and bass, and old skool classics with top DJs, performers, face painting, and a lively atmosphere. A great way to make memories together.
Insecure Men, led by Saul Adamczewski, are finally returning with highly anticipated studio album 2, 'A Man For All Seasons'. Saul will be paying Resident a visit with an intimate live set!
Grassroots trailblazers Lambrini Girls and Dry Cleaning front a delicious lineup of boundary‑breaking acts making noise at Brighton’s most beloved grassroots venues. Get ready to sink your teeth into this carefully curated musical world, offering everything from raucous punk to experimental jazz.
Timeless songwriting and an earnest spirit that wanders through love and loss underpin Demarco’s colossal fanbase. Following the success of albums like This Old Dog, his latest album Guitar pares things back to voice, guitar, and introspection - wrapped in a classic Demarco haze that promises a truly special set.
Sorry present COSPLAYOGRAPHY - a full band live show of their new album ‘COSPLPAY’ in full + the hits. Celebrate the new record from these North Londoners with their Album Launch Show at CHALK.
Q&A Preview screening of documentary feature film Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos chronicling the tumultuous life and career of the NY Hardcore Punk icon. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Harley and his partner Laura Lee Flanagan.
A Light Trail around our grounds showcasing over 200 amazing Lanterns made by the pupils with the assistance of an amazing Same Sky artist. A commmunity event to support Carlton Hill Primary School
Cult guitar band White Lies has been around for many years, riling up crowds wherever they go. They're now returning with the more 70s inspired album 'Night Light', and are stopping by in Brighton to celebrate the release at Chalk.
Part of the brilliant Forge Comedy Club, Desiree Burch’s latest show is a blistering, brilliant reckoning with rage, ageing, and the power of saying what you mean. Through mythic metaphors and fearless comedy, she tackles peri-menopause, patriarchy, and personal transformation with goddess-grade fury and glorious irreverence.
A celebration of comedy that's completely different. Extra Topping, CLOGG Comedy and Sweet at the Yellow Book are joining forces to bring Brighton a surreal weekend of comedy. With a wild mixture of clowning, character comedy, weird concepts, weird stand-up, improv and everything between!
Brighton's biggest free celebration of arts, culture and heritage takes you across continents, honouring the outstanding contributions of the Global Majority and the diaspora communities in our vibrant city. Whether you're looking to get active, explore your artistic side, or just spend quality time together, there's something for everyone!
An exhibition exploring resilience, refusal, and redefinition. We are not cancelled, we are present. We are adjusting the focus. SHE CAN Brighton Women Artists is delighted to announce its debut exhibition, CANcELLEd : Adjust the Focus, sponsored and hosted by Sussex Innovation at the University of Sussex. The exhibition showcases the work of nearly 60 Brighton Women Artists, exploring a wide range of creative themes, deliberately moving beyond a purely feminist lens to celebrate strong works of all subject matter created by women. The show underscores the group’s mission: to Adjust the Focus onto the quality, diversity, and creativity of women’s art, ensuring it receives the recognition it deserves. JOIN US for this opening event PRIVATE VIEW Each ticket includes 1 x FREE DRINK
The Norwegian DJ and undisputed king of electronic disco lands at Brighton’s new seafront venue with a sizzling set of up-tempo exotica. Expect feel-good grooves, spacey synths, and dance classics like the iconic ‘Inspector Norse’. You’ll be Shazaming all night.
The second installment of Brighton Electric Presents !! This time they’re taking you into their very own Studio One live room for some cosy Sunday jazz. Expect brass, the unexpected, and an awful lot of soul. 10% of bar proceeds go to the Sameer Project, providing aid for displaced families in Gaza.
Live panel discussion where Broadcaster Claudia Hammond takes us on a tour of the newest thinking on the Psychology of Laughter, Lies and Gambling with insights from psychologists from the University of Sussex: Professor Tom Ormerod, Dr Bryan Singer and Professor Gilly Forrester.
Celebrating the beauty of Sussex from the South Downs to the sea.
After his sell-out One Hit Wonder Songbook, Paul Diello returns with The Great 80s & 90s Movie Soundtrack Songbook! Backed by an 8-piece band, enjoy iconic hits fromTop Gun to The Bodyguard — plus an 80s/90s disco afterparty!
City Wall celebrates it's 17th Birthday with Detroit legend DJ Bone. DJ Bone prides himself on two things. Firstly, he is a bastion of the true underground, consistently choosing authenticity over illusion and delusion, talent over hype. Secondly, he is a DJ in the purest sense
What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than a gloriously chaotic Bottomless Brunch session with Brighton’s no.1 comedy bingo show? Bogan Bingo is an undeniably unique night of entertainment mixing classic 80s anthems, spectacular prizes, appalling choreography and two mulleted Aussie bingo callers – all tentatively held together by an eye watering version of the classic game of bingo.
The Folklore Rooms launches it's latest and final record release of the year, Folklore Volume 3 via Folklore Records. Celebrate the launch with live performances from Michele Stodart & Cormac Nagle. "Remarkable" - Rolling Stone "Lush" 8/10 - Uncut
An exciting programme of themed documentaries
An intimate and honest exhibition in central Brighton exploring heartbreak and loss, blending photography and poetry.
Located in a Grade II listed four-storey house in Brighton’s historic lanes, the exhibition features Karl Allen’s paintings alongside soundscapes recorded by the artist, combined to create an immersive experience. Selected dates: 29 & 30 November: 10.30-19.00 6 & 7 December: 10.30-19.00 13 & 14 December: 10.30-19.00
Discover the magic of the Hove Christmas Trail, a festive family adventure. Explore Hove’s interactive map, visit local shops, and check in for a chance to win prizes! Pick up a “Postcard to Santa” from participating stores and enjoy the magic of shopping local this Christmas.
Join us at the Brighton Fishing Museum for a festive celebration of art and film. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and imagination as we showcase unique artworks This in-person event promises a jolly good time for all art and movie enthusiasts.
Dizzee Rascal announced his We Want Bass Tour for November/December 2025, billed as "a no-holds-barred celebration of bass, beats, and raw energy", and stopping at 11 UK cities. See him at Concorde2 on 3rd December.
Join us to celebrate the Christmas season and the begining of our late night shopping every Friday through December till 8pm There will be drinks, nibbles & plenty of arty goodness!
Komedia Comedy Club features the best live comedians every Friday & Saturday, including Aurie Styla, Chloe Petts, and Finaly Christie. Winner of the 2025 Chortle Award for Best Comedy Venue in the South & East, Komedia is the go-to destination for food & laughter after a day on the beach.
Join us for a festive market deep rooted in midwinter magic, located in artist Jim Sanders amazing home
Come celebrate an extraordinary evening of queer joy, sober fun, and meaningful community! This inclusive event is designed for the Trans+ and gender queer community, with friends and allies warmly invited. Entry is free for trans+ and gender queer attendees; donations from allies help sustain their essential sober services.
We’ve all been feeling kind of blue, so let’s switch up the vibes ~ With some smooth grooves and a glass of wine, let a night of Jazz & RnB re invite some soul into these dark nights… Bar turned Speakeasy, for one night allow a showcase of Brighton’s hidden gems to animate your Sunday evening with modern takes of this time-honoured sound Dress Code: Classy, Chic, Ostentatious!
Solid Pleasure is a synth pop duo made up of Neave Merrick and Lucy Milani. The project blends mutant disco, Italo body music and no wave. Death Drive is a London based duo whose sound is raw, ritualistic, & confrontational exploring themes of identity, corruption and salvation.
Bryan Adams will bring his Roll With the Punches world tour to Brighton this December. The tour takes its name from his widely praised new album. With international classics like Summer of ’69 and (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, Adams remains a cherished presence in the rock scene.
Electric Six, Detroit's most dependable aberrant dance rock experience is returning to the UK for the 668th time in its legendary career. Join Dick Valentine, The White Wolf, Tait Nucleus, Dr. J and Herb S. Flavorings as they come to you with their unique style of rock and roll good times. With fifteen albums under their belt the latest being Turquoise Electric Six assures you that your entertainment poundage is being spent wisely. Message from Dick Valentine : Electric Six. The band that put out an album a year for what seemed like 666 years. The most reliable act in show business, there was simply no question that each year would bring another E6 record on Metropolis Records. Mayans based their calendar on Electric Six. Flocks of migrating birds used the new Electric Six record as a homing device. Small time criminals were sentenced to four to seven E6 albums with time off for wonderful behaviour. In a business so fickle, so unreliable, so difficult to navigate...the only constant was Electric Six. There was always an album a year... ....until there wasn’t. As we all know...talk is cheap. And bullshit walks. And now there’s a new goddamn Electric Six record ready to go and it’s […]
Duckwrth’s latest record, All American F*ckboy, presents his most candid, boundary-breaking work yet. Fusing alternative, rock, R&B, and hip-hop, he pushes modern music forward with bold storytelling and inventive sound. Renowned for his striking performances and vision, he offers a raw, immersive portrait of personal conflict and growth.
Join us for a magical evening at All Saints Hove, filled with all your favourite musical theatre tunes to make you feel happy, melancholic and everything in-between. We've got music, we've got a live band & we've got a bar for a tipple beforehand - what more could you want?!
Live Nation and SJM Concerts bring D-Block Europe (DBE), the platinum-selling UK rap force made up of Young Adz and Dirtbike LB to the Brighton Centre, joined by special guest K-Trap. Their eagerly awaited UK and Ireland arena tour accompanies the release of PTSD 2, the follow-up to their landmark 2019 mixtape PTSD, which firmly established them as one of Britain’s most influential groups.
Cabaret Lab is Brighton’s only monthly professional open-stage comedy-variety-cabaret show. Launched in 2016 at the Caroline of Brunswick, Cabaret Lab has grown into a heavy hitter on the Brighton performer circuit, and for almost 10 years Cabaret Lab has been the ultimate testing ground.
Brighton’s Big Drag Pageant returns with The Snow Ball, a dazzling winter extravaganza at Brighton Dome. Expect bold performances, fierce competitors and fabulous glamour as drag royalty vies for the crown. Dress for icy elegance and enjoy a radically inclusive celebration—perfect for festive outings, chosen-family fun and kicking off the season in style.
The Real House Dykes launches with its first ever queer dance party in Brighton, at the legendary WaterBear venue. 4 DJs, 4 different styles of underground house music, cranking up the bpm as they go!
Looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the season? Join us for our Build a Gingerbread House Competition, where creativity and Christmas spirit come together! Design, decorate, and build your dream gingerbread house using icing, sweets, and plenty of imagination.
Get ready for the goo - it's slime time!! In this DIY Slime-Making Workshop, kids will learn an easy, borax-free recipe to create their own colourful slime. They can add glitter, sequins and a variety of different colours for loads of creative rainbow fun!
Comedy Crackers is a perfectly-wrapped night of comedy taking place at Theatre Royal Brighton for one night only, featuring household names Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Kyrah Gray and more! Get your tickets and start your festive season with a bang.
Check out the lineup of local artists to bring you the most unique experiences. Featuring Mairi Hedderwick Lawther, Creative Club Brighton, Click Happy, Christine Sadig, Brighton Rock Workshop, Creatively Charismatic, and Jenni Reika.
Drunk Women Solving Crime, hosted by Taylor Glenn and Hannah George, is a hit true crime comedy podcast where a guest is invited to solve a crime from history. Confirmed guests: Emma Kennedy and Dane Buckly. One night, two guests, two shows! Past guests include Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Romesh Ranganathan, Kiell Smith Bynoe
We bid you congregate for this triple-headline sermon from the jazz-fusion holy trinity. Brother Znaidi brings the cosmic spicy electronic fusion, Toast Club serve the breezy fusion bangers, Meet Your Heroes preach the mathy jazz-rock gospel.
A meet and greet with Fatboy Slim at the Royal Pavilion Brighton to launch three new coffee tin designs.
Experience the finest works of Hans Zimmer and John Williams as the London Concert Orchestra, under the baton of Anthony Inglis, breathes fresh life into the legendary scores that have shaped cinema for generations. This exhilarating concert showcases music from some of the most iconic films ever made, setting Zimmer’s sweeping soundscapes against Williams’ enduring, unforgettable themes.
A feel-good celebration of musicals from acclaimed cabaret, opera and drag star Le Gateau Chocolat. Expect high kicks, high drag and high glamour and songs from Sound of Music to The Snowman, Follies to Frozen and Cabaret to Cats.
Grab your friends, throw on your festive gear, and sing your heart out to the biggest 80s and 90s anthems! With singers, lyrics on screen, and full party vibes, it’s the ultimate Christmas night out. Don’t miss it!
Family Ents presents the return of Bad Manners to Brighton for their annual Christmas outing! In 1979, Bad Manners formed as a nine-piece ska band whilst at school in Manor House North London and were at the forefront of the 80s Ska Revival movement.. They had 12 singles on the UK Chart including Ne-Ne Na-Na Na-Na Nu-Nu, Lip Up Fatty, Special Brew, My Girl Lollipop and Can Can. and were 111 weeks in the UK Singles Chart. By the mid-80s, the ska craze had waned and the band retired temporarily, only to return in 1989 with Return Of The Ugly, they’ve been touring and delighting audiences ever since. Splodgenessabounds is a British punk rock band, associated with the Oi! and Punk Pathetique genres. Their frontman is Max Splodge. The band is best known for their 1980 track, "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps", coining a phrase that lent its name to a BBC sitcom. Peculiarly, the song was the B side of a single. The less-popular A side was "Simon Templar", a souped-up version of the theme tune of the ITV TV series, The Saint.
Canadian circus troupe FLIP Fabrique take to Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall stage for Blizzard: an acrobatic journey into the dead of winter that will create visual poetry and moments of wonder for audiences of all ages this December.
Hip Hop, Funk and Soul for Kidz and guardians! Kidz With Attitude is back for a New Year’s Eve special! K.W.A DJs will play the finest (non-explicit) hip-hop, funk and soul alongside dance-offs, a fully stocked bar, giveaways, games and face painting. Read more in our feature on page 19
Celebrate New Years Eve at our James Bond themed Club Night from 10pm-3am on the 31st of December. Dress to impress in your best 007-style!
Step behind the scenes of Brighton Dome and explore the spaces once walked by legends including Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, David Bowie and Beyoncé. This atmospheric tour uncovers hidden histories, surprising stories and rarely seen corners of the city’s iconic venue.
A world-famous disco-house group that surely needs no introduction… Patterns kick off 2026 as they mean to go on with the connoisseurs of the modern-day dancefloor, guaranteed to help you shake off the mince pies. For anyone desperate to dive into the New Year cutting shapes, this is your calling.
All Rise! Blue are set to reinstate their status as international hitmakers with brand new album 'Reflections'... Make sure you're at Resident on release day to meet Simon, Duncan, Anthony & Lee and get your copy signed!
Resident-adored Dry Cleaning (2021 Album of The Year awardees) are set to release another blinder in 2026, and the record shop is so thrilled to be hosting them over at CHALK on release day to celebrate!
The Quest For The Coolest Animal In The World! at The Secret Comedy Club Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins is on a mission to discover the coolest animal in the world! From sneaky slugs to deceitful bugs, this interactive show will have kids laughing and learning.
An Evening With Joe Thomas from The Inbetweeners 2026 We’re talking The Inbetweeners and more at this very special evening with actor/comedian Joe Thomas at the Secret Comedy Club!
Immerse yourself in a Dylan high point at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating 50 years since its release. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful d&b system. No distractions; just you and the music.
Cavetown returns to Brighton with a fourth album under his belt... this time for a very intimate acoustic set at Resident, on release day!
Are you a Joni Mitchell fan? Join us for a magical night celebrating her timeless classics. Enjoy live performances of iconic folk, jazz, and rock songs from the 60s and 70s, brought to life by talented musicians. A nostalgic, unforgettable evening—book now!
East Sussex's own Kid Kapichi usher into a fearless new era with their forthcoming album 'Fearless Nature' & fresh off of their UK underplay tour, they're getting even more intimate with an instore at Resident!
A vibrant showcase uniting young dancers from across the South, celebrating creativity, skill and the next generation of talent. Expect an inspiring mix of styles, dynamic choreography and a powerful glimpse into the future of dance.
Brighton Science Festival 2026 Brighton Science Festival brings hands-on half-term fun to Patcham with eight days of science magic. Expect interactive workshops, experiments, live shows and discovery for curious kids. From crazy chemist sessions to exploring the science behind Alice in Wonderland, it’s playful learning at its best.
Folklore Monthly Showcase Brighton Brighton's longest running showcase returns for the first of 2026! FREE ENTRY | NO TIX IN ADVANCE | First come first served, arrive early to gain entry. Doors open at 7.30PM. Every month since 2014. FEAT; BERT (Full Band Show) ALEX AMOR + LAUREN MIKKI https://www.thefolklorerooms.co.uk/listings
Elles Bailey: Live + Signing After a buzzing instore last year, bluesy singer-songwriter Elles Bailey is returning to Resident to celebrate the release of her upcoming album 'Can't Take My Story Away'. We can't wait to see - and hear - her again in the shop!
Humbird - Brighton Folklore Rooms Humbird (Minneapolis, USA) comes to The Folklore Rooms for the very first time, including support from one of our favourites Alex Francis. Kick off 2026 right with one of the finest in Indie Folk and Americana.
Dominie Hooper Floating somewhere between an old folk tale and a siren's song comes Dominie Hooper. Her sound is both intricate and visceral - the perfect soundtrack for The Rose Hill, a cosy, low-lit pub with an intimate feel. Accompanied by a cello, witness Hooper create a spellbinding night of ethereal sounds, haunting vocals and tight instrumentation. Book
Nierra Creek Brighton's favourite alt.rock duo return to The Folklore Rooms “Crafting a sound that feels both cinematic and deeply personal.” - Louder Than War “Layered yet intimate, NC set a tone of introspective intensity” - EARMILK
Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were A surreal, razor-sharp comedy journey through multiverses, maths, mad characters and cultural quirks. Smart, inventive and brilliantly offbeat, this is stand-up that blends big ideas with big laughs.
Come and witness a pantomime unlike any other — the world’s first professional Panto written entirely by AI! Created in real time by OpenAI’s ChatGPT using audience suggestions, the show will be performed unedited and unrehearsed by a cast packed with experienced TV, radio and comedy talent.
Uncle CCTV at The Secret Comedy Club Viral TikTok persona Uncle CCTV built a fanbase from the sneaky Art of Listening, where he eavesdrops on strangers conversations in pubs and cafes. At The Secret Comedy Club.
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen Brighton 2026 Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra. An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including ‘The Toreador’s Song’, Carmen’s enticing ‘Habanera’, and Don José’s lyrical ‘Flower Song’ in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.
A hilarious, interactive screening of a classic Murder, She Wrote episode, complete with games, audience sleuthing, camp commentary and Jessica Fletcher‑themed chaos. Expect sharp wit, playful clues and a riotous celebration of TV’s most iconic amateur detective.
Kaia Kater 28 January 2026 JUNO Award-winning Grenadian-Canadian Kaia Kater's jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from NPR's Tiny Desk, Rolling Stone and The Guardian. "...plaintive, mesmerizing...writes and performs with the skill of a folk-circuit veteran..." -Rolling Stone
Eek A Mouse, Dawn Penn & Scientist Jamaican singjay pioneer Eek A Mouse unites reggae trailblazers at Brighton’s grassroots venue Chalk. Penn’s rub-a-dub legacy, immortalised by her 1994 vocal “You Don’t Love Me”, meets Scientist’s ingenious, callous 70s mixing mastery - cementing a holy trinity of legendary musicians shaping reggae’s enduring, revolutionary soundscape.