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

Collage Club at Jubilee Library: Join local collage legends Cult Milk for a new, free Collage Club at the library. Mindful making, cut and pasting with recycled books and magazines to help boost your mood and connect with others. For age 18+

Radiohead X Nosferatu Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this imaginative new take on an iconic horror film. Adult £15.85, Child £3, Student £14.35, Over-60s £14.35

Charlotte Tilbury - Blue Light Masterclass: Discover the iconic Charlotte Tilbury look with expert tips, live demonstrations, refreshments and an exclusive goody bag. Plus, Blue Light card holders can enjoy 20% off (T&Cs apply).

Selected 16: A screening of bold new artists’ moving image from across the UK. Selected 16 presents a vibrant collection of nine new short films by some of the most exciting and talented early career artists working today.

Jo Bannon: The Dirty Work: Peek behind the velvet curtain of The Dirty Work, a new solo performance by Jo Bannon blending the trickery of magic - white rabbits, magic wands, puffs of smoke - with the lived experience of visual impairment

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/

Trauma Industrial Complex Live: Orwell Prize-winning author, BAFTA and RTS-winning documentary maker, and former BBC Reith Lecturer Darren McGarvey brings his acclaimed Fringe show to Hove. Bold, compassionate, and unflinchingly honest.

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.

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.

Brighton Makers Market: The last Brighton Makers Market of the season is coming to Jubilee Square! Discover a vibrant mix of indie makers, artists, designers & foodies, and shop small while supporting brilliant local businesses.

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!

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.

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.

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

"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.  

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.

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

Thirty-Years of the C₆₀ Nobel Prize: A special event celebrating 30 years since University of Sussex Professor Sir Harry Kroto FRS was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of a new form of carbon: Buckminsterfullerene, C₆₀.

Artist Talk with Artist Holly Birtles: Photographic artist Holly Birtles explores eco-crises, performance and AI, discussing projects including Volcano Motherand Fighting Fish, and her blend of analogue and digital processes.

Hammer & Tongue Poetry Slam: Brighton's longest running spoken word night, featuring headline performances and our legendary poetry slam. Hosted by Leanne Shorley with performances from Dan Culmer, Louise E. Taylor & Sophie Glew.

Craig Revel Horwood: The Book of Panto: Join us for an evening with Olivier-nominated Strictly Judge and bestselling author Craig Revel Horwood! The Book of Panto is a vivid portrait of a centuries-old art form that's proving more popular than ever!

We Were Here - Film screening and Q&A: This documentary sheds light on the overlooked presence of African and Black individuals in Renaissance Europe, highlighting their depiction in masterpieces by some of the era’s most celebrated artists.

Listening Club: Glitter and be Gay: Joanna MacGregor delves into the music of BPO's October concert, The Stravinsky Connection. With visual examples and live piano, this informal talk will give you a new way of listening to Mozart and Stravinsky.

Your Projects - Your Lives: An evening of “Discovery” for artists and creatives: meet others, share ideas, explore creative challenges and find out about our monthly Crit & Creative Support sessions, with drinks and Between exhibition.

Crying into Bins: 20 years in hospitality – a cathartically funny poetical memoir. From the food waste bin into which her friend had a nervous breakdown, Lia tries to make sense of the twenty years she spent serving people

Tom Ward: Post-millennium Tension: Before Tom bails out on the modern world entirely to commit to nostalgia full-time he's giving the present tense one last try. Exploring the head f**k of popular culture in the modern world versus his youth.

The Sussex Peasants Big Autumn Markets return this October with a celebration of Sussex seasonal food, farming and community. Taking place At St George's Church, Kemptown, bringing together Sussex farmers.

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)

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

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.

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: 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!

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.

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.

Make Your Own Halloween Gonk: Get into the spooky spirit and create your very own fabric Halloween Gonk – a quirky little character with plenty of personality! No previous crafting experience is needed, and all materials included.

Deviants Market: Deviants Market presents Deviant Becomes Her; a queer 18+ alternative market. Expect to see a variety of LGBTQIA+ small businesses, help raise money for trans* fundraisers and potentially win some raffle prizes.

Raku pottery workshop in the woods: Experience the magic of pottery and fire at our full-day raku workshop in beautiful East Sussex woodland. Suitable for beginners & experienced potters, you will come away with a stunning pot and tile.