Cover Story Brighton at The Archives - Magazine Pop-Up: Cover Story Brighton is bringing hundreds of independent magazines to The Archives on Sunday 11th October. Browse a huge range of fashion, photography, art, culture, music and celebrity magazines, including hard-to-find and cult titles. Sunday 11th October · 3–6pm The Archives, 103 North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YW Free entry — everyone welcome.
Harriet Kemsley: Floozy: Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for her? Following her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet is back.
Guess Boo: The Mystery of Nans Ashes: Winner "Best Show - Audience Choice Award", Brighton Fringe 2025. A comedy séance that's spooky, silly &... sexy? 24 dead celebrities,1 pot of ashes, but who will be first to Guess Who is in the Urn.
Polia’s Power – Artemis Consort: Enter the dream world of The Dream of Poliphilus, a remarkable Renaissance tale of desire and imagination. A new female perspective on a 15th-century novel, illustrated with video projections by Silvia Fabiani.
Elanor Moss: Folklore Sessions Presents; Elanor Moss + Support 11th October | The Folklore Rooms £13.50adv | 18+ 'With shades of Joanna Newsom's dynamic originality, Elanor Moss has a stark subtlety that bowls you over in its intensity.' - CLASH 'The biggest secret weapon in British folk right now" - Far Out Magazine Off the back of tours with the likes of Foxwarren (Andy Shauf), Flyte, and Christian Lee Hutson, Elanor Moss releases debut album The Knife, The Needle via Merge Records. Recorded live to tape over the course of two days, the album evokes the starkness of artists such as Sibylle Baier, and the poetic sensibilities of psych-folk greats before her. A strange and shadowy record of quiet epiphanies. "Oh and the way that it feels To know you Oh and the way it reveals I don't know you" So begins "The Way That It Feels," the concluding track of Elanor Moss' debut full-length album The Knife, The Needle, out August 21, 2026 on Merge Records. In two couplets, sung over birdsong and Moss' classical guitar, she manages to capture an entire universe created in the bond between two people. The couplets mirror each other and hang, like a […]
Melting Vinyl presents: LSD and the Search For God + special guests on Sunday 11th October at Komedia, Brighton Doors: 7.30 pm / Start 8pm Tickets: £23.50 + booking fee / £27.50 on the door Standing Age restrictions: 14+ Under 16’s to be accompanied Tickets on-sale: Fri 6th March at 09:00 GMT LSD and the Search for God hit the Northern California coast in 2005, seemingly from another place and time, dosing San Francisco with hypnotic shows built on swirling guitars, otherworldly drones, fuzzed-out pop melodies, and dreamy vocal harmonies. Early shows and recordings drew comparisons to My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Yo La Tengo, Spacemen 3, and Sonic Youth, helping the band quickly earn a reputation as a must-see act within the Northern California underground shoegaze and psych scene. Their self-titled debut EP (Mind Expansion Records, 2007; Don Giovanni, 2025) sold out before its official release date, earned critical acclaim, and continues to appear on lists of essential shoegaze releases. “The San Franciscans’ washed-out guitarscapes and affectionate, blanket-warm melodies resemble My Bloody Valentine jamming with Yo La Tengo.” ~ The Big Takeover “It was a night of exceptional intrigue and quite literally, an other-worldly performance. The set bent and warped […]
Jamie McIntyre: Folklore Sessions Presents; Jamie McIntyre + Support 12th October 2026 The Folklore Rooms £13adv | 18+ Jamie McIntyre's rise from busking on the streets of Galway city to stages across Ireland and the UK is one of Ireland's latest growing success stories. Writing since the young age of 15, McIntyre's musical journey began on Shop Street, busking during his college years. His early traction on social media helped to build a loyal following where he caught the eye of Gavin James who selected McIntyre to join him as support in Paris on his European tour as part of Three's City Stages initiative to find up and coming grassroots musicians and champion them. That groundwork paid off in the summer of 2024 when McIntyre released "Over Galway Town", a viral hit garnering over 50 million views on TikTok and has since amassed over 7.5 million streams on Spotify, and sitting alongside some of the world's biggest artists in the viral charts, reaching listeners from across the globe. That summer, McIntyre had the opportunity to work with Imelda May and performed at Electric Picnic as an add on to his Three City Stages experience, having impressed on his initial appearances […]
Folklore Sessions Presents; Richard Walters + Support December 12th | The Folklore Rooms £18adv | 18+ Richard Walters is a critically acclaimed UK artist and Grammy nominated songwriter. He will play his first solo gigs in over three years this winter, performing new work and fan favourites. As a solo artist, he has released five albums and four EP's since 2007. His music has featured on a number of TV shows including Grey's Anatomy, After Life and CSI: Miami. As a songwriter and collaborator Richard has worked with an eclectic mix of artists including Grammy winner Joe Henry, British icon Alison Moyet, US alt-rock legends Semisonic, a number of key players in the electronic music world (including Deadmau5, Kaskade, and Sultan + Shepard), current UK poet laureate Simon Armitage (as part of the band L.Y.R.) and Oscar nominated actor and singer Florence Pugh. Collectively, his work has amassed over 200 million streams. Recent commissions have included 'Blossomise' for The National Trust, 'Songs From the Solent' for the Blue Marine Foundation, the North-East Culture Awards winning 'Firm as a Rock' for Durham Brass Festival 2022 and a Shipping Forecast inspired piece for the BBC Proms 2025. Richard's releases have gained notable […]
Fire Fire by John Webber When Eddie and Paige meet insults are traded in a fiery exchange after Paige's climate action protest closes the road to the park where Eddie is holding a memorial for his brother. The two never expect to see each other again, but their paths keep crossing until they have no choice but to join forces and take drastic action together. This exciting, moving drama is about people taking big risks to protest, people who love to hate them and how some people discover they have a bigger purpose in common.
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.
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
Mouth Painting Class: Explore the playful possibilities of mouth painting with artist Nu Goose. Learn about disability art, experiment with painting using your body, and create your own canvas in this inclusive, hands-on workshop.
Sound Bath & Sauna: Join us for a deeply restorative evening designed to help you slow down, switch off, and reconnect with yourself. This special event combines the calming heat of our Nordic sauna with an immersive sound bath.
Globally renowned pop group Westlife unveil the UK and European leg of their 25th anniversary celebrations - Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour. Running from September 2026, the tour will see the band deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global chart-toppers. The UK leg includes shows in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, London, Brighton, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Manchester, before returning to Belfast and onto Europe for their first headline continental run in two decades, with concerts in France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.
BFI Amplified: Ish (15): BFI Amplified screening of Ish, following two 12-year-old friends navigating friendship, growing up and the fallout of a police stop and search. Plus there’ll be a bespoke mix by Brighton DJs Radio Calais.
Maoism, Cultural Revolution and the 60s: In this free, online and in-person session, we’ll be exploring how Maoist ideas travelled from China and shaped radical movements across the globe in 1960s, from France and Japan to Palestine, Cuba, Vietnam and beyond.
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.
Natural Behaviour by Thick & Tight Dance theatre company Thick & Tight present an award-winning show formed of a collection of performed portraits of human and non-human life forms, providing a queer look at what it means to be natural or unnatural and highlighting the essential role of diversity in all life. With a line-up consisting of two moths, a pantomime horse, a blade of grass and a lesbian seagull, Thick & Tight's distinctive mixture of dance, satire, impersonation and poetry aims for the outrageous.
Jack Rooke: Good Grief: BAFTA-winning writer and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu / Channel 4’s Big Boys) brings back his debut comedy-theatre show Good Grief, a decade on from it launching his career.
Comic Baby Boom: The ultimate friendly stand-up show packed with exciting new comedy talent from Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops at Komedia. ‘A fabulous night of warmth, discovery, and more feel-good than a 70s disco’ ★★★★ Latest
Charlie Baker: Go Get It: Award-winning radio host, stand-up powerhouse & entertainment machine Charlie Baker returns to the stage with his brand new show. Expect a full-throttle entertainment experience, packed with sharp observations.
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
The Sussex Peasant Big Autumn Markets return this October with a celebration of Sussex seasonal food, farming and community. Taking place in Haywards Heath bringing together a host of Sussex farmers and you.
BITE Sussex Waiters Race: Waiters and bartenders from across the city go head-to-head in a fun charity sprint supporting JustLife. It's not just about speed… who has the steadiest hand? Choose your favourite and place your bet!
Season finale Brighton Racecourse: Join us for the grand conclusion to the 2026 Flat Racing season at Brighton Racecourse on Thursday 15th October 2026. The perfect way to close out an incredible year of racing by the coast, U18's go free.
Zentangle – Mindful Drawing Workshop: Take a mindful break — like yoga, but with a pen. In this calming Zentangle workshop, you’ll discover how simple, repeated patterns can help you slow down, switch off, and find focus. All materials included.
On the Sea and Grief: WRAP is honoured to invite you to a reflective, intimate discussion around grief, the sea and creative exploration of healing with Wendy Pye, founder of Luna Arts and artists Carrie Stanley and Elena Stevanoska.
Black is Beautiful: TARA Films and POST present Black is Beautiful at Brighton & Hove Doc Club. Part of Photoworks Festival 2026, the screening explores Kwame Brathwaite’s story, with a live filmmaker Q&A.
Transform your Dreams Workshop: This hands-on workshop invites you to transform your own dreamscape into symbols and images. Together with members of The Fine Hand you'll create unique graphic scores and bring them to life through music.
Single-Origin Chocolate Making: Work with raw organic ingredients to make your own delicious chocolates. Using traditional solid marble slabs and industry quality equipment, you'll learn more facts than you can shake a thermometer at!
Sea-cuterie and Wine Tasting: Seafood. Wine. One seriously indulgent evening. Join us at The Winkle for a tasting night with a seaside twist. Feast on our spectacular Sea-cuterie Board - an abundant spread of cured, smoked and unusual seafood. An expert from Jascots Wine Merchants will pair it with a flight of 6 carefully chosen wines, talking you through why each one works so brilliantly with the sea. Expect gorgeous seafood, generous pours, surprising pairings and plenty of Winkle charm. Whether you’re a wine buff or simply love great food and wine, settle in, get stuck in and discover some surprisingly delicious combinations!!
Spaghetti Disco 2: Back for our 3rd sell-out Italian party! Enjoy disco, funk, pop & ballads from Mina to Måneskin. Ticket includes: Free welcome drink, midnight spaghetti & Hotel Pelirocco raffle entry! Don't miss out!
ON THE EDGE by Philip Morgan: Tom is 19 & an ex-sex-worker, previously street sleeper, now a novice social worker, keen to move away from his past. Into his homeless unit wanders Frank - seventy-five, eccentric, belligerent & terminally ill.
Dan Nightingale & Friends: Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates. A great night of entertainment. Joined by Eshaan Akbar & Phil Nichol.
Milo Edwards: Catamaran: Should you know about your dad’s seduction techniques? The Award Winning Comedian brings his hit show to Komedia. "A truly sensational hour of stand up" Fest. “Shockingly good” Entertainment Now.
Artista Comedy & Jazz Night: Channeling 1940s stand-up nights between bebop sets, our Comedy & Jazz night puts comics and musicians on one stage! After the laughs, settle in for a full jazz set, blending sharp comedy with timeless swing.
The Sussex Peasants Big Autumn Markets return this October with a celebration of Sussex seasonal food, farming and community. Taking place in St Ann's Well Gardens, bringing together a host of Sussex farmers
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!
Art of Suminagashi Marbling: Discover Suminagashi, the Japanese art of marbling with floating ink. Learn how to create beautiful swirling patterns on water, then capture your unique designs on paper to take home. No experience needed.
Through the Night Door: Join Scarlet Ostick for a playful shadow puppet workshop. Make your own puppet to take home, then bring it to life through fun improvisation and performance as the sun sets on the beautiful Book of Shadows stag
COVER STORY × CROSSBAR: THE MAGAZINE TAKEOVER: Cover Story takes over Crossbar with hundreds of independent magazines spanning sport, women, feminism, fashion, photography & culture. COVER STORY BRIGHTON TAKES OVER CROSSBAR. One of Brighton's best-known independent venues becomes a one-night home for sport, feminism, powerful women and independent print. Expect hundreds of independent magazines spanning sport, women's sport, feminism, fashion, photography and culture — with a particular focus on the women, athletes, creatives and voices changing the game. This isn't just a magazine pop-up. It's a Cover Story takeover of Crossbar. EXPECT: SPORT — independent titles covering the games, athletes and stories behind sport. POWERFUL WOMEN — magazines celebrating women who are changing their fields, challenging expectations and making noise. FEMINISM — bold independent publishing with something to say. FASHION & PHOTOGRAPHY — beautiful, intelligent and occasionally very weird print. ️ HUNDREDS OF INDEPENDENT MAGAZINES — from established indie favourites to tiny publications you've probably never come across before. Come for the magazines. Stay for Crossbar. Leave with something you've never seen before. COVER STORY BRIGHTON × CROSSBAR Friday 16 October 2026 | 5PM–8PM Crossbar, 22–23 Upper North Street, Brighton BN1 3FG Independent magazines. Powerful women. Sport. Culture. One very […]
Soul A Cappella Family Choir: Soul A Cappella Family Choir is a welcoming, multi-generational choir that brings together families, individuals and members of the local community through the joy of singing.Open to all ages and abilities.
Jams & Fruit Preserves: Learn the art of preserving with Bear in this hands-on workshop. Make your own jam, jelly or chutney using seasonal, foraged and “wonky” fruit, and take home a jar plus the knowledge to keep making preserves.
Ukraine: Life Un/Broken: Support Ukraine at an exhibition launch with artists Igor Chekachkov & Dasha Tenditna. Explore photography and film, including Nation on Fire, documenting the war and its human cost.
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.
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
Mogul Mowgli (15): Riz Ahmed stars as a rising British Pakistani rapper forced to confront his past, family and identity when illness threatens his first world tour. A bold, electrifying story of heritage and belonging.
Send it by the Water: Blending historical performance, improvisation, and folk traditions, the innovative ensemble The Fine Hand creates a poignant journey through migration, memory, imagined homelands, and the dreams we inherit.
The New Wave Breakers: A band formed out of a shared love for the inventive, genre-blurring New Wave sound. Feat. songs by artists like Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Talking Heads, Squeeze, Talk Talk, Tears for Fears & Prefab Sprout.
Hammer Horror - An Evening of Kate Bush: An Evening of Kate Bush's Spooky Songs and Other Classics performed by Lisa Abbott & 10 piece Band. Celebrate the music of one of Britain’s most iconic & influential artists in this stunning live tribute.
Melting Vinyl presents Lemoncello + special guests at The Folklore Rooms Brighton on Friday 16th October Doors Open: 8pm Tickets: £16.50 + booking fee / £20.50 on the door Seated Age restrictions: 18+ On Sale Date: Friday 1st May at 10am Synths and electronic percussion weaved into organic sounds… It’s hard not to feel seen by Lemoncello, a band whose live performances and recordings shimmer with the tones of modern Ireland. Their upcoming release, Perfect Place, evolves from the band’s folk-soaked roots and confidently explores intricate new shapes. Marking a bold new chapter for singer-songwriter Laura Quirke & cellist-arranger Claire Kinsella, “Perfect Place” is imbued with assuredness, featuring full-band recordings that weave synths and electronic percussion into the band’s staple organic sound. Through an intimate and devastatingly personal style of storytelling, the new album reflects upon the modern tension between togetherness and alienation and the chaos of human nature with radical acceptance and compassion. Perfect Place follows on from the band’s debut self-titled record, which received critical acclaim from BBC Radio 6 Music, Clash, and The Line Of Best Fit. Described as “direct and refreshing”, and “cathartic” by critics at Mojo and RNR, the duo speak to listeners in the […]
The Sussex Peasant’s Big Autumn Markets return this October with a celebration of Sussex seasonal food, farming and community. Taking place in Preston Park, the event, bringing together a host of Sussex farmers.
Draw Along & Creative Writing Workshop: Join author Jack Meggitt-Phillips and illustrator Holly Swain for a creative writing workshop and draw along with their new book Jekyll vs Hyde:The Potion of Doom, full of gothic humour. Book now for ages 7+.
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.
Draw on, Sweet Night: Dowland Day Concert 1: In the 400th anniversary year of John Dowland's death, tenor Kieran White joins Republic of Viols for their first collaboration, exploring music of sleep, melancholy and dream-like vision
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.
Jordan Brookes: The Part of You That’s Always Screaming. A brand new show from the longest reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award winner in history. ★★★★★ Scotsman, List, Skinny. ★★★★ Guardian. As seen on The Russell Howard Show.
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.
Komedia Comedy Club: Come along to the Best Pro Comedy Night in the South (Chortle Awards 2026). This month's line-up includes Ben Pope, Ria Lina, Gbemi Oladipo, Rachel Galvo, Paul Pirie, Rich Wilson, Harriet Dyer, and many more!
Quizzer Sisters: Sapphic Singles Dating Night: Sapphic is the term for any woman or woman-aligned person who is attracted to women. Quizzer Sisters - Sapphic Singles Dating Night for women aged 35+ If you identity as a woman who likes other women, bored of the apps and traditional dating scene, are looking to meet new mates and dates, and are aged 35+ then this is the night for you! And to top it off, not only could you walk away with a new wife, you can win some prizes along the way! No team required! You’ll be matched up with your quiz team on the night... top prize is 2 x meal for two to continue your ‘double date’! Arrive from 7pm for a pre-quiz mix and mingle to meet your potential team-mates or competitors! Everyone will be randomly issued a place in a team of 4. PLEASE DON'T ASK US TO BE PAIRED UP WITH YOUR MATES! The point is to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun without the pressure of a 'blind date'! Quiz starts at 8pm! Expect trivia show offs, epic rivalries, creative challenges, music medleys, and cheese tasting... with some amazing (and not […]
ExperiMental - by Juliette Burton: A thought-provoking, visually striking comedic theatre piece about belonging, exclusion and the ever-expanding circle of experience. Is it crazy to be sane? A comedic theatre project by Juliette Burton
Folklore Sessions Presents: Gordi + Ruby Gill - 17th October | The Folklore Rooms £18.50adv | 18+ Gordi's 2026 EP Nylon hit the charts before it was released. She recorded the body of work live-to-tape in a single afternoon - with no overdubs and no edits - and played the new songs to fans on her Australian tour, selling every single advance copy before the internet knew anything about it. Since her debut and sophomore albums Reservoir and Our Two Skins (2017 and 2020, Jagjaguwar), Gordi has built a devoted following on the strength of her songwriting alone - sparse, precise, and quietly devastating. She has performed alongside Bon Iver, The National, and Sam Smith, and collaborated with Troye Sivan and Julien Baker. Her third album Like Plasticine drew on her experiences working as a medical doctor during the pandemic. The record received an ARIA nomination and landed placements on NPR All Songs Considered, BBC 6 Music, and Sirius XMU, with billboards appearing in Times Square - culminating in live performances on CBS Saturday Morning and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Following a sold-out Australian tour, Gordi returns to the UK in the fall, with more worldwide dates to come.
Amidst the Shades: Soprano Ruby Hughes and lutenist Jonas Nordberg make their festival debut in this programme that weaves songs by John Dowland with the music of Robert Johnson, John Danyel, Henry Purcell and Errolyn Wallen.
Billy Goats Gruff by Garlic Theatre: Who's that trip trapping on my bridge...? This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message. Live accordion music and fun
A=415 Instrumental Workshop: Led by Festival co-artistic director Olwen Foulkes, this workshop will give amateur players of instruments at A=415 a chance to explore some baroque chamber music repertoire with like-minded enthusiasts.
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.
Stars of the Night – Ymnus: Including music by Guillaume Dufay, this programme for three recorders and other medieval instruments focuses on Henri Arnaut de Zwolle whose work explores the links between science, healing and music.
The Noise Next Door: Furnace: The Noise Next Door: Furnace With... Deborah Frances White! The host of 'The Guilty Feminist' podcast has signed up for a unique night of off the cuff anarchy. This comedy night throws out the rule book.
Notes: Wine & Music Pairing Night: Join host and curator for the evening Sylvie Lewis, an internationally seasoned singer-songwriter and wine educator. Expect beautiful melodies and exceptionally paired wines - extremely limited availability.
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.
Folklore Monthly Showcase: Since 2014 we have introduced three incredible artists for you to discover... This is a first come first served event - Arrive early, join the queue, gain entry! This month features; Scott C Park (Trio), Maya Donovan (US) + Betsan.
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.
After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour Emergence. Brian has appeared in many landmark science programs for BBC radio and television over the last 15 years, from the Peabody Award-winning Wonders of the Solar System to the world-wide hit series The Planets. “I’ve loved creating Emergence - it’s the most ambitious live show I’ve ever written. I’ve been very lucky to collaborate with a wonderful group of scientists, musicians, film makers and graphic artists to bring cosmology, biology, philosophy and history to the largest and most advanced LED screens available, with the best sound and lights I could find. I hope the show is an all-encompassing experience, and I hope it leaves everyone, whether they love science or music or history, or simply contemplating the beauty of Nature, with something new to think about.” 'A Jaw-dropping reminder that human life is both irrelevant and hugely precious.’ **** The Guardian ‘Science and cosmology doesn’t get any more dazzling and interesting than this – a wonderful journey through space and time orchestrated by Professor Brian Cox.’ Daily Echo ‘Is your brain hurting yet? Because mine […]
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!
Vinegars: Learn to make vinegar from scratch with Bear in this hands-on workshop. Explore fruit-scrap vinegars, mother cultures, infused flavours and pickling, and take home your own starter vinegar to continue fermenting.
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.
Comic Boom Comedy Club: Enjoy a feel-good, fast-paced night of fantastic new comedy! With the best up-and-coming stars and a top headliner, this is THE place to discover your new favourites. Bring a date, a mate, or fly solo.
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.
Will Samson: Folklore Sessions Presents; Will Samson + Support from Gareth Dickson 22nd October | The Folklore Rooms £14adv | 18+ Unbound by genre limitations, Will Samson has spent over a decade exploring the spaces between electronic, folk and ambient sounds focused on immersive listening and analogue recording techniques.?With maternal grandparents born in Chile & West Bengal (subsequently meeting in Kenya), Samson has often displayed a somewhat restless nature in both his artistic and personal life. Born in Oxford, he emigrated soon afterwards with his parents to Western Australia, where he lived for ten years before returning to the UK. A little over a decade later, he began shifting between Oxford and Berlin, then Brighton, Lisbon, Brussels and back to the England. It's clear to see why much of Samson's captivating work has often explored the nature of identity and belonging. Will has released records through labels such as Wichita Recordings / PIAS (Bloc Party, American Football, Ride), 12k (Taylor Deupree, Ryuichi Sakamoto), Dauw and even UK dance label Aus Music. Tours have included shows with artists such as Ólafur Arnalds, S. Carey, Kurt Vile, Efterklang, Do Make Say Think and European festival slots at Rewire (NL), Explore The North […]
Pete Fij + special guests at The Green Door Store on Thursday 22nd October Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: £12 in adv + bf/£14 on the door Standing Age restrictions: 18+ Renowned for his unmistakable voice and wry lyrical touch, Pete Fij(alkowski) makes a welcome return with fresh solo material – unveiling songs that brim with melody, wit and understated charm. Pete first burst onto the scene in the early 90s as the frontman and guitarist of post-shoegaze / pre-Britpop band Adorable, whose 1993 album Against Perfection, released on Creation Records, is regularly referred to as a lost indie classic, with the band picking up multiple ‘Single of the Week’ awards in the NME, and topping the Indie charts. Noel Gallagher once told Creation Records’ Alan McGee that dropping Adorable from the label was one of his biggest mistakes, whilst other artists such as Ash, Slowdive and Brian Jonestown Massacre, amongst others, have all expressed their admiration for the band. Following this, he joined up with his brother Krzys to form the One Little Indian band Polak (Swansongs 2000 / Rubbernecking 2002), which took in influences from the likes of Sparklehorse, Radiohead and dEUS, and led The Independent to call him “the […]
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.
Soul A Cappella Family Choir: Soul A Cappella Family Choir is a welcoming, multi-generational choir that brings together families, individuals and members of the local community through the joy of singing.Open to all ages and abilities.
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.
Brighton's Oktoberfest Brighton’s biggest Bavarian celebration is back for 2026 and tickets are officially on sale. Returning to Shelter Hall on Brighton seafront for one weekend only, with live oompah band, food specials and games! Friday 23rd October 2026: First sitting - 6.30pm, second sitting - 8.45pm Saturday 24th October 2026: First sitting - 6.30pm, second sitting - 8.45pm
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.
Surf & Turf Night: Enjoy Surf & Turf at The Winkle by the sea, with juicy fillet steak and half a lobster for £45 per person. Expect live music, wine and cocktails throughout the evening. Come hungry, leave happy!
Brother Sun – BREMF Community Choir: Marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, BREMF Community Choir presents medieval and Renaissance sacred song by Franciscan composers and themes with Patrizia Bovi & Leah Stuttard.
Guy Chambers' Music Machine: A high-energy night of songs you know and love: a tribute to the giants of soul from the 1960s and 70s, plus a few Robbie Williams songs rediscovered in R&B from a seasoned hitmaker & some world-class musician
Kim Blythe: Puzzle: Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle. She hates writing copy, it’s really difficult. So here’s a silly puzzle pun: Single Item (1) Foolish Bird (5,5) Onstage Routine (5,2) Stage Presentation (4)