Events

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.

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.

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.

Last Swim (15): On results day, 18-year-old Iranian-British Ziba plans a summer celebration with friends on London’s streets. But secrets and fears surface in this vibrant, freewheeling portrait of youth, hope and growing up.

Booth Diorama and Stores Tours: Celebrate 150 years of Booth Museum history with a guided tour, including its bird dioramas, museum stores and a preview of changes ahead of its February 2027 reopening. Thursday 29 October 10am–12pm & 3pm–5pm & Friday 30 October 10am– 12pm, 3–5pm & 6–8pm