Events

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

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.

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/

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.

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!

"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.  

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

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)

Jungle Harpies & African Vistas: Drawing inspiration from ancient symbolism, folklore, nature, geometry and the raw beauty of the African landscape, the exhibition brings together a collection of original artworks and live tattooing.

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.

The Coast is Queer: The Coast is Queer is the UK’s biggest and brightest LGBTQ+ literature festival, bringing together brilliant writers, poets, performers and readers to celebrate queer stories, ideas, voices and lives. Thursday 15: 19:00 - 20:30 Friday 16: 11:00 - 20:15 Saturday 17: 11:00 - 21:00 Sunday 18: 11:00 - 18:15 3-Day Festival Pass: £120/Flex Concession 1-Day Pass: £55/Flex Concession Individual event: £12/£15/£2 Student

Ukraine: Life Un/Broken: Join us for a special evening of documentary film and photography exploring the human cost of the ongoing war in Ukraine with two acclaimed photographers who have experienced and document it firsthand.

Seaglass Jewellery Workshop: Make your own seaglass and sterling silver ring or pendant! Suitable for beginners, I will provide you with as much or little support as you need. Sessions are in a small group of up to 6 participants.

Feeling the SEA? Monoprinting Workshop: Artist Lucinda Button will host a mono-printing workshop based on how to connect your feelings with the sea. Learn fundamental mono-printing techniques and simple hand stitch to create your own mixed media art.

Candle Making Workshop: Discover the art of candle making and learn how to create your own beautifully scented candle. Explore fragrance, wax and the making process, then pour a unique candle to take home and enjoy, or give as a gift.

Half-day pottery taster workshop: Get creative and give pottery a try at this half-day hand-building workshop. Relax in our small and friendly studio, and our expert tutor will guide you to make a mug, salt-pig, oil burner, vase or plant pot.

Opera Viva! A semi-immersive experience: Opera Viva returns to the Brighton Italian Festival (17 Oct 2026)! Presented by Simon Gray, this intimate, semi-immersive experience brings Italian opera right to you where singers and audience share the space.

Rebecca Wheatley: A Woman's Touch: Through a sparkling cabaret of songs and personal stories, Rebecca Wheatley says the things we all feel but aren’t supposed to admit about romance, childbirth, menopause and caring for elderly relatives.

Sicily and Sardinia: A performance: Daniele Marzeddu’s Films of Sicily and Sardinia follows D.H. Lawrence's footsteps, featuring an original soundtrack by composer Michele Bertoni. A stunning Mediterranean cinematic and musical journey.

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.

POST x Photoworks Photobook Club: Join artist Amin Yousefi at POST x Photoworks Photobook Club to explore Ibrahem Hasan’s Yesterday, Come Closer, a photobook examining Palestinian memory, home, displacement and resistance.

Limbo (12A) + live oud performance: Ben Sharrock’s poignant film Limbo follows a young Syrian musician awaiting his asylum decision on a remote Scottish island. The evening features a live oud performance by Brighton-based musician Alaa Wehbi.

The Haunting of Hill House From best-selling novel to major hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House now takes to the stage in this gripping new production that blurs the line between heart-thumping suspense and the supernatural.

Crochet a Pumpkin Workshop: Get cosy and crochet your own charming pumpkin! Learn the techniques needed to create a colourful autumn decoration to take home. Perfect for those with a little crochet experience looking to build their skills

Meditative Painting & Sound Healing: Join Magdalena Reising and Helen Nestor for an evening of meditative painting and sound healing. Respond to harp, voice and singing bowls while creating your own artwork. No painting experience needed.

Murder on the Volk's: A bespoke murder mystery evening celebrating Brighton's iconic railway - the oldest working electric railway in the world. Brighton Rock meets The Pink Panther! Includes delicious 2 course supper & train ride

Introduction to Linocut Printing: Discover the art of linocut printing. Learn how to create a simple design, safely carve your lino block, apply ink and hand-print your image. A fun, hands-on introduction that's perfect for beginners.

Charlotte Tilbury - Brush Along: Join Charlotte Tilbury Brighton for an exclusive Brush Along Masterclass. Learn professional tips and techniques to recreate the signature look, with refreshments and a goody bag included. Limited spaces!

Tide & Place: Artists in Conversation: How can creative practice shape our relationship with the environment? Hear from six contemporary artists and educators, connect with local creatives and explore the 'Tide and Place' exhibition at WRAP.

Kristin Hersh is one of alternative music’s most compelling and independent voices. Known for her work with Throwing Muses and 50FootWave, alongside a prolific solo career, her songwriting blends raw emotion with inventive musicality. Her live shows are intimate, intense and deeply affecting - built around hypnotic guitar work and a voice that moves between fragile and powerful. With a career spanning decades, Hersh remains a truly singular artist, constantly evolving while staying unmistakably herself.

Amy Matthews - Definitions of Toast TOAST /təʊst/ (verb): Apply heat and impart irreversible change. Toast can’t be bread again. (noun, informal): Something that’s finished / over, or doomed to be. (noun): The act of honouring a sentiment by raising a glass, often to new beginnings. Amy doesn’t get angry and she’s starting to feel left out, so she’s on a quest to feel fury; from what she can discern from the world around her, it appears to be all the rage… literally. Amy is navigating the joy of her first queer relationship whilst dusting herself off from a string of several alcoholic partners. You’d think she’d have plenty to be cross about, and yet, whilst everyone seems to be more furious than ever, she just can’t seem to tap into her own anger - so she’s challenged herself to learn. This lack of wrath may also have something to do with a processing lag that is becoming increasingly disruptive - and comical - in her life. Her emotions seemed to be delivered by carrier pigeon, if they arrive at all. This is a show about being awarded Best Supporting Actor in your own life, the beauty of fully embracing […]

Bird Bath: For one day only during Dreamy Place, Bird Bath will bring the sounds of Sussex nature reserves and recovery sites to Attenborough Centre. Come for as long as you like and soak in the magic of nature’s song.

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.

Kokedama: Learn the Japanese art of kokedama with Bear. Create your own living moss-wrapped orchid using roots, moss and thread, then take home your finished sculptural plant. A slow, hands-on and meditative workshop.

The Passion of Remembrance (15): Maureen Blackwood & Isaac Julien’s striking visual mosaic explores the complexity of Black British experience, revealing intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality. Selected by Fresh Perspectives.

Welcome to Fears for Queers, Dukes at Komedia's new late-night film strand celebrating landmark works in the queer horror canon. In our October special we bring you A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

FOCAL POINT workshop: Focal Point is an intensive one-day photography workshop designed to help you get unstuck. Bring a project you’re struggling with and receive expert critique to help refine, edit and move it forward.

Mosaic Making Workshop: Join artists Karen Francesca and Scarlet Ostick for a hands-on mosaic workshop. Design and make your own mosaic to take home, with all materials and tools provided and guidance throughout. No experience needed.

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.

Flower Bouquet Making Class: Learn to create a beautiful hand-tied bouquet using seasonal blooms at this relaxed, two-hour workshop. Master floral arranging, flower care and styling with expert guidance, then take home your finished bouquet.

Learning How To Dive by Brendan Murray: What do you say when you open the door to a man you’ve never met, yet have known for 30 years? A tender, witty and unforgettable story about love, identity and the courage to be yourself.

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.

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.

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.