Discover Brighton

Wild Love Festival
2026-06-06 08:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 7QA, United Kingdom
Wild Love Festival is a living, breathing celebration of connection, aliveness & wild-hearted joy!
A brand new festival launching in Brighton & Hove this summer.
In a fast paced world that often feels overwhelming, this festival for the soul offers a much needed exhale. A space to escape the noise and drop into something much deeper, with people that get it.
Wild Love is more than a one-day celebration. It’s a values-led movement – one that’s here to challenge outdated wellness narratives and help co-create a more inclusive, authentic, and heart-led culture of wellbeing.
Wild hearts, open souls.
This is your invitation to reignite your spark, reconnect with your soul and revel in the magic of movement, music and community.

Mystery Musicals Bottomless Brunch
2026-06-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN, United Kingdom
Mystery Musicals Bottomless Brunch | Let your freak flag fly to your favourite movie musicals at Brighton’s brand-new Mystery Musicals Bottomless Brunch. Hosted by comedian, presenter, and podcaster Lee Peart, it’s sure to be fabulous baby! After a delicious brunch, sing along to all the hit songs from a popular on-screen musical and get’cha head in the game to win prizes too! You’ll find yourself in a world of pure imagination thanks to themed decor by Flamingo Styling.

Frankie Fann's Double Feature
2026-06-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GD, United Kingdom
Frankie Fann’s Double Feature | Frankie is hosting once again, and as ever, the mansion doors are open to a most extravagant affair, only this time there’s a new addition to the guest list. Or rather… several.
Having decided it’s finally time to settle down with a pet, Frankie has taken it upon themselves to try out a few options. After all, how hard can it be to find the perfect companion? From the well-behaved to the wildly unpredictable, the mansion will play host to a parade of potential pets, each more questionable than the last.
Naturally, our ever-faithful Riley Rex is on hand to keep things running smoothly, mopping up spills, smoothing over guestly concerns, and tackling the rather unexpected messes left in the wake of Frankie’s latest endeavour.
To keep spirits high (and distractions plentiful), Frankie has enlisted the surrealist nightmare Mandy Sweats and the Japanese hula hoop performer Pika Hoop to dazzle and delight throughout the evening.
Expect mischief, mayhem, and more than a few surprises, because while Frankie searches for the perfect pet, trouble is already in motion far beyond the mansion walls… something unseen, far away, yet still watching, still waiting, and still nursing a grudge that refuses to fade.
So dress to impress, mind your step, and keep your wits about you because at Frankie’s affair, you never quite know what might be let off the leash.

Sofia Kourtesis
2026-06-06 23:00 - 2026-06-07 02:00 | Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Susex, BN2 1EN, United Kingdom
Sofia Kourtesis | Sat 6 Jun 23:00 @Quarters £22.00
Peruvian-born, Berlin-based producer, DJ and activist Kourtesis creates technicolour landscapes of life through her sound. An innovator within the electronic music scene, she has risen to new heights in her career, earning critical acclaim for her euphoric sets which conjure the beauty of what it is to be a human.

Nice! Stories and Rhymes with Michael Rosen
2026-06-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church St, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UE, United Kingdom
Nice! Stories and Rhymes with Michael Rosen | Sun 7 Jun 11:00 @ Brighton Dome £15.50

Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a joyful live show for children and families, featuring classic poems including We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Chocolate Cake and No Breathing. Packed with humour, storytelling and audience interaction, this warm and energetic performance is designed to entertain younger audiences and nostalgic grown-ups alike.

Sunday Speed Dating (30-40)
2026-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Speakeasy @The Wick, The Wick Inn, Western Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1JD, United Kingdom
Sunday Speed Dating (30-40) | Come and join us take over the intimate, candlelit Speakeasy, upstairs at The Wick Inn.
You’re in for a night of fast-paced flirting and genuine conversation, perfect way to end the week before that Monday morning return to work.
What to Expect:
A Helpful Welcome: Our host will greet you and sign you in, explain how the event will work, offer advice and answer any questions if you’ve never done anything similar before.
Pre Dating: While we’re waiting for everyone to arrive we have a short chance for everyone to chat in a group and grab drinks from the bar. *Pro Tip* First impressions do count and subconsciously people will notice how you interact with others as well as what you say on the dates. Don’t be afraid to chat in the groups and please talk to the opposite gender, it’s not a school disco.
Dating Rounds: You’ll have around 5 minutes with each person, time to find out what passions and hobbies you each have and maybe share. *Pro Tip* – leave the boring work talk till later dates unless you’re really passionate about what you do and it’s super impressive, maybe you designed and built the Royal pavilion, although if you did then you might be a little outside the age range.
Mid Date Break: Half way through the night we’ll have a short comfort break, head to the bar, loos, smoking area. *Pro Tip* carry on the conversations from before or from your dates in this break, it’s extra time to make those important connections.
Post Dating Mixer: After the break we’ll continue with the dates, once you have met everyone of the opposite gender the night will officially end and you can submit your likes, however don’t run away stay and have some more drinks and socialise.
Selection Phase: At the end of the night the host will take your Dating card from you with your choices so that mutual connections can be calculated and sent out to you the next day.
Remember your host is there to support you, if anyone is a bit much then just let the host know or if you want advice on how to make the right impression just ask.
Important DetailsWhere: The Speakeasy (Upstairs @ The Wick Inn, Western Road, BN3 1JD)When: Sunday 7th June, 7pm (Registration from 6:30pm)Who: Age Guide 30 – 40 (a few years either side is ok)
Cancellations and Refunds Policy: If the pre book tickets don’t reach our threshold for ratio and attendance the event will be cancelled and all tickets refunded including booking fees. In the situation that an event takes place with acceptable bookings placed yet a large proportion of attendees do not arrive then only attendees that have checked in with the host upon arrival will be compensated.

Down the Hatch
2026-06-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN, United Kingdom
Down the Hatch | On the first Sunday of every month, head ‘Down the Hatch’ into our intimate Basement venue, for a night of queer & alternative comedy in Brighton (allies are welcome too!).
Our beloved resident MC is comedian & presenter Lee Peart, who will introduce you the most extraordinary queer stand-ups, character comedians, drag kings & queens, ventriloquists, and other alternative comedy acts.
Previous acts include James Acaster, Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell, Sam Campbell, Joe Black, Robert White, Jayde Adams, Lachlan Werner, Olga Koch, Josh Glanc, Jessica Fostekew, Jordan Brookes, Ania Magliano, Andrew O’Neill, Kate Butch, Jack Rooke, Helen Bauer, Daniel Foxx, Dane Buckley, Chloe Petts, John-Luke Roberts, Mark Bittlestone, Joe Sutherland, Sam Nicoresti, Elf Lyons, Rosie Jones and many more.

We Stay Kidz Forever
2026-06-09 10:00 - 2026-06-14 15:00 | Gallery 40, 40 Gloucester Rd, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4AQ, United Kingdom
The exhibition, We Stay Kidz Forever, features photography by Hannah Sherlock and explores young adulthood in the aftermath of the pandemic through a series of documentary photographs and constructed portraits created inside a Brighton student house between 2021 and 2022. The show is free to attend and open to the public from 9th-14th June at Gallery40, Gloucester Rd, Brighton.

Jane Eyre
2026-06-10 19:00 - 2026-06-13 21:00 | Brighton Open Air Theatre, Dyke Rd, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 6EH, United Kingdom
Jane Eyre | Wed 10- Sat 13 Jun 19:00 @ Brighton Open Air Theatre £17.00

Polly Teale’s powerful adaptation of Jane Eyre reimagines Charlotte Brontë’s classic through a darker psychological lens. Performed outdoors beneath the summer sky, the production explores passion, repression and identity with emotional intensity, bringing fresh urgency and theatrical imagination to one of literature’s most enduring heroines.

Strictly Dan - Playing the music of Steely Dan
2026-06-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN, United Kingdom
Strictly Dan – Playing the music of Steely Dan
Hi everyone, we are back in Brighton @ Komedia on Thursday 11th June.
We are all looking forward to showcasing our revamped sets of Steely Dan classics. Come and join us in the Basement room for close harmonies, Jazzy keys, soaring and soulful guitar solos and fabulous horn playing all layered over a tight backline.
It will be great to see faces old and new……..
Tickets available at
good-show.co.uk/events/3578
through Komedia box office
there will also be some tickets available on the door.

Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch 2
2026-06-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GD, United Kingdom
The brand-new live show from Derek Mitchell, comedian and viral creator behind @letsdoubledutch.
After hundreds of sold-out performances of his hit debut Double Dutch – seen by tens of thousands around the world – Derek returns with a follow-up that goes deeper and is packed with even more laughs.​ With nearly a million followers and over half a billion views online, Derek has built a global fanbase through his whip-smart characters and satirical takes on Dutch, British and North American cultures. But Double Dutch: Two is something different. This time, it’s personal.
It’s a show about life between cultures, marrying into Dutchness, and finding meaning in the mess of modern life. It’s about loneliness and connection. And yes, it’s also very funny.
Featuring characters, stories and stand-up, Double Dutch: Two is a joyful night that brings people together in a way no social feed ever could.

A Tribute to Grant Green | Three guitarists. Three perspectives. One legendary sound.
2026-06-12 19:30 - 22:30 | The Rock Inn Kemptown, 7 Rock St Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1NF, United Kingdom
A TRIBUTE TO GRANT GREEN | Three guitarists. Three perspectives. One legendary sound.
This special tribute to Grant Green celebrates the unmistakable groove, soul, and lyricism that defined his music, reimagined by three outstanding players, each offering their own perspective on his legacy. From bebop lines to a deep soul-jazz feel, the guitarists explore Green’s wide expressive range, supported by a tight, swinging rhythm section that delivers the infectious groove and momentum that made his recordings so compelling.
Grant Green was a leading jazz guitarist known for his soulful, blues and bop-infused sound. Rising to prominence in the 1960s, he recorded extensively with Blue Note Records and helped shape hard bop and soul jazz. His distinctive tone and deep sense of groove continue to influence guitarists around the world.
Jason Henson is an experienced guitarist who has performed with leading jazz artists, including Joe Lee Wilson, Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, and Jim Mullen. He has appeared at major jazz festivals and clubs, as well as on BBC broadcasts, and has toured internationally. His playing draws on influences such as Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, and Grant Green.
Paul Burke is an Australian guitarist based in Brighton who trained in Melbourne. After touring extensively around Australia with a range of artists, he has developed a versatile, high-energy style spanning funk, fusion, jazz, and rock. He now leads his own trio in Brighton while continuing to work on a variety of other projects.
Lionel Philippe is known for his expressive, groove-led style rooted in blues, funk, and jazz. He is a regular performer on the local music scene, including with Gogoville, and brings a distinctive sound to every performance.
Featuring:
Jason Henson – guitar
Paul Burke – guitar
Lionel Philippe – guitar
Tim Wells – keys
Dan Sheppard – bass
Angus Bishop – drums
+more special guests
Tickets £8/£10
https://good-show.co.uk/events/3759
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8pm

daresay
2026-06-12 19:30 - 22:30 | The Folklore Rooms, 12-13 North Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3GJ, United Kingdom
Folklore Sessions Presents; daresay
+ Nierra Creek + Llsn
June 12th | The Folklore Rooms
£10adv | 18+
daresay draws on a lineage of open, literate indie songwriting with touchstones like Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse and The Dismemberment Plan alongside the lyrical directness of Frightened Rabbit.
Small town living and fractured identities haven’t really resolved with time. Having come through young adulthood, those same tensions settle into a shared sense of melancholy, forming the backbone of daresay’s debut, self-titled EP.
Featuring their debut single ‘featherweight’, which explores the disorientation of rebuilding a sense of self after losing the frameworks that once gave it shape. ‘featherweight’ reflects on identity as something formed, undone and reassembled through influence, doubt and distance. It sits with uncertainty rather than resolving it.
daresay have always been in each other’s lives, collaborating on projects throughout their teens and early twenties. The trials and tribulations of band-life led to each member breaking out, pushing themselves to the startline. Frontman George writes with a cathartic honesty, collaborating with his bandmate and wife Aoibhin as he explores themes of fragility, failure and the cyclical nature of life, grounded by a sense of weight and restraint.
A scrutiny of identity led George to search for a personal truth, to put ideas out that answered a lifetime of questions.
daresay’s debut EP is out this summer through Hit The North Records

Queen - A Celebration
2026-06-12 20:00 - 22:30 | Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GD, United Kingdom
Queen – A Celebration | Join us for a night celebrating the music and legacy of Queen. Enjoy live performances of their greatest hits from some of Brighton’s greatest entertainers , from huge singalong anthems to timeless rock classics.
Take part in the Queen Quiz for a chance to win a prize, then head to the bar afterwards for a Queen disco, keeping the party going with all your favourite tracks.
Big songs, big voices, and a proper night out!

Calibre
2026-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Susex, BN2 1EN, United Kingdom
Calibre | Sat 13 Jun 15:00 @Concorde 2 £28.84
A Northern Irish DJ, producer and writer, Dominick Martin is an artist whose creative impulses spill into the span of exquisite work he creates. His sound flirts with liquid drum and bass, with melodic rolls that transcend the listening experience into something truly special. Catch him at Concorde for a sundown summer terrace party you don’t want to miss.

Fink: Live + Signing
2026-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Resident Music, 28 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4AL, United Kingdom
Fink: Live + Signing | Last time Fink played here in the shop was rather magical… Now that he’s releasing another album, ‘The City Is Coming To Erase It All’, we simply had to invite him back!
Bag an album bundle now and we’ll see you there (again?)

Albums will be shipped to the UK address linked to your DICE account. BEFORE CHECKING OUT PLEASE ENSURE THE ADDRESS ON YOUR DICE ACCOUNT IS THE ADDRESS YOU’D LIKE YOUR ALBUM POSTED TO.
Priority entry will go to those who purchase the album with instore access. If we have space for additional entries on the day, we will be able to let extra people in.

Forbidden Nights
2026-06-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GD, United Kingdom
Forbidden Nights | Brace yourself for something truly spectacular…
Forbidden Nights have teamed up with Ironworks Studios to create the ultimate show and mini theatre experience! Not forgetting the after-party package at Brighton’s best Nightclub, Pryzm!
“Truly Jaw Dropping”
METRO
Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent? If you were left craving more, then get ready to experience their live stage show where YOU can be the ultimate judge!
Are you ready for a new fantasy? Unleash your inhibitions as Forbidden Nights takes you to a whole new level, delivering more than your wildest dreams.
Whether you’re planning a sensational hen party, celebrating a birthday, or just looking for an excuse to let loose, look no further. This isn’t just a typical show; get ready to dive right in and interact like never before. Sing along from your seat or go all out and book a stage pass for the ultimate experience.
“Will Leave You Breathless”
LOVEIT
This show is not only hot it’s hilarious. This is your sign from the universe urging you to gather your friends and create unforgettable memories and finally have that incredible night out you’ve been putting off for too long.
Each ticket grants you access to a full night of entertainment. Once the show concludes, the fun continues with a chance to take photos with the cast. Then, keep the party going with your free entry to one of Brighton’s best night clubs, Pryzm, where you can dance the night away until the early hours or until your feet beg for mercy.

DEVIANT & CONFUSED – A Kink Pride Market
2026-06-14 10:30 - 16:00 | Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UN, United Kingdom
DEVIANT & CONFUSED – A Kink Pride Market | Sun 14 Jun 10:30 @ Komedia Brighton

This vibrant LGBTQ+ kink market brings together more than thirty queer artists, makers and independent brands for a celebration of creativity, identity and community. Expect fetish fashion, erotica, art, live raffles and fundraising for trans charities, all within an inclusive daytime event supporting Brighton’s thriving queer creative scene.

Melrose Avenue
2026-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 | CHALK, 10 Pool Valley, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NJ, United Kingdom
Melrose Avenue | Melrose Avenue has quickly risen from a post-pandemic experiment to one of the most exciting heavy music acts in the world today. Born out of a cross-state collaboration in Australia, the band turned the limitations of lockdown into opportunity, building a global fanbase online before ever stepping foot on major stages. What began as a digital lifeline is now a full-fledged phenomenon, with millions of fans worldwide and a reputation as one of the fastest-rising names in modern Metalcore.

Sama International Film Festival Brighton
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19 | East Susex
Sama International Film Festival Brighton | New event during Refugee Week 2026 celebrates freedom of expression and displaced and underrepresented filmmakers
15th June at Lewes Depot 17:30 – 20:00 – “Sima’s Song”
16th June at Pink Moon 19:00 – 22:00 “Short Film Night”
17th June at The Rose Hill 19:00 – 22:00 “Champions of the Golden Valley”
18th June at Duke’s at Komedia 19:00 – 22:00 “My Childhood, My Country”
19th June at Fabrica 18:00 – 22:00 “Bauryna Salu”
The Sama Brighton Film Festival is coming to venues across Brighton and Lewes from June 15-19. This is a first UK outing for the Sama International Film Festival which has taken place in Stockholm for the last 17 years, celebrating freedom of expression and providing a platform for underrepresented filmmakers and those living in exile. Sama Brighton will provide a rare opportunity to see feature, documentary and short films from Afghanistan, Iran and Kazakhstan.
The festival is named after the Sufi spiritual practice of sama – deep listening and attentive presence as a path towards understanding. In the words of festival co-producer Sanjar Qiam:
“We want Sama to be a space for Brightonians to encounter films and conversations that engage with political oppression through the lens of displacement, identity and empathy.”
“We are bringing unnoticed and quirky stories to people’s attention. Hopefully it will make it possible for all of us to discover perspectives and details we did not know we were looking for.”
The programme ranges from the remarkably committed filmmaking displayed in BAFTA award-winning documentary My Childhood, My Country – 20 Years in Afghanistan, showing at Dukes at Komedia, to a selection of shorts at Pink Moon, with other screenings at the Lewes Depot, the Rose Hill and Fabrica. Running during Refugee Week, 15th – 19th June, the festival will include director Q&As, music and discussion, and highlight the work of local community organisations.
For ticketing and other information visit brighton.samaiff.com and follow @samabrighton

Acoustic Night
2026-06-16 19:30 - 22:30 | The Beesmouth, 10 Western Rd, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 1AE, United Kingdom
Acoustic Night | This event will be filled with intimate music crafted by local artists of Brighton such as Oliver Meadows, Mia Nicholls, Dusk and Riley Viljoen. We hope the audience feels intrigued, and fully immersed in the artists journey. Rich in style, the night will feature a blend of Flamenco, Folk, and Soul. Together, we will create an atmosphere that encourages attentive listening, keeping raw and authentic music alive.

Tamikrest
2026-06-16 20:00 - 22:30 | The Hope & Ruin, 11 - 12 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3WA
Tamikrest | Mon 16 Jun 20:00 @Hope & Ruin £26.40
Formed in Tinzawaten on the Algeria-Mali border, Tamikrest are a soul-igniting Saharan rock band inspired by the legacy of Tinariwen. Their music stands for resistance and togetherness, amplifying the voices of the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people through tight multi-instrumentalism, reimagined tradition and trailblazing desert rock.

Brighton Book Festival
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-21 | Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1YD, United Kingdom
Brighton Book Festival | We’re a grassroots festival with equity at our heart. A community where writers from underrepresented backgrounds are the main event and diverse audiences can see themselves reflected. A space that gathers together authors, poets, illustrators, musicians and other creatives from the UK and around the world for a book festival like no other.
Each year we deliver a series of fantastic events both across Brighton and online globally, all happening during the UK’s Independent Bookshop Week.
This year’s events take place at a number of venues across the city:
Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD
Komedia, 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton BN1 1UN
Sallis Benney Theatre 58-67 Grand Parade Brighton BN2 0JY (all Saturday’s events)
Jubilee Square, 17 Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE
Meet the Author: Zadie Smith – Wednesday 17th June 2026 7:00pm
Tell Your Tales: Stories Only You Can Write! – Thursday 18th June 3:30pm
Meet the Industry: Margaret Busby – Thursday 18th June 2026. 6.30pm
Workshops – Saturday 20th June 9:30am
Writing Home with author of six novels and director of Writers Mosiac host Colin Grant, Amy Abdelnoor, author of Ever Land, and Fatin Abbas, author of Ghost Season. – Saturday 20th June 11:00am
Books and TV – Saturday 20th June 2:00pm
How Are You Feeling? featuring, David Larbi, author of Frequently Happy, and Dr. Bruno De Oliveira, author of The Self-Help Industry. – Saturday 20th June 3:30pm
Notes from a Father featuring, radio presenter Richie Brave to host, and Amman Brar, author of Mr. Sidhu’s Post Office. – Saturday 20th June 5:00pm
Women in Power, a roundtable featuring a powerhouse of women who are taking charge in the industry. – Saturday 20th June 7:00pm
D.E.A.R Drop Everything And Read – Sunday 21st June 11:30am – 1:00pm
Look What’s Coming – Sunday 21st June 2026

Amy Spalding: The Dykonic tour
2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Church St, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UE, United Kingdom
Amy Spalding: The Dykonic tour | Calling all dykes, divas and non-binary baddies!
Are you familiar with:
Navigating the lesbian web like a pro?
How to tell if she’s flirting or just giving you a compliment?
Why a £950 pair of Diesel boots alone does not make you a ‘diesel dyke’? (Something Amy learned the hard way.)
If not don’t worry, as luckily breakout star of BBC’s I Kissed a Girl – and everyone’s favourite lesbian big sister – Amy Spalding is on hand to answer all these queer conundrums and more, to help you to live, laugh and love all things lesbian.
Join Amy at these special events as she covers everything you need to live your best sapphic life; such as finding community, dating, and navigating breakups; as well as running through queer terminology, how to look the part and key cultural touchstones.
Hosted by Sophie Duker and with special guest Hannah Botterman, the show will feature stories from Amy’s own gloriously messy journey, heartfelt advice from sapphic elders, as well as the chance to ask Amy your questions.
This show is for anyone at any stage of their queerness, whether you’re newly questioning, proudly out – or somewhere in between – this will be the ultimate guide to becoming absolutely DYKONIC, daaarling.
The Dykonic Handbook will be published by Bloomsbury on 18th June 2026

Jerusalem
2026-06-17 19:00 - 2026-06-20 21:00 | Brighton Open Air Theatre, Dyke Rd, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 6EH, United Kingdom
Jerusalem | Weds 17 – Sat 20 Jun 19:00 @ Brighton Open Air Theatre £19.00
Hailed as “the greatest British play of the century”, Jerusalem follows Johnny “Rooster” Byron, a rebellious outlaw facing eviction from his woodland caravan on St George’s Day. As modernity closes in, this haunting, darkly comic drama explores myth, mischief and England’s fading wildness.

Sing City: Abba Edition
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 | The Clubhouse, Sea Lanes, 300 Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN21BX, United Kingdom
Sing City: Abba Edition – the Brighton night out, where the crowd take centre stage!
Join us for an evening of big energy and zero pressure with a different iconic song each time. No auditions, no solos – just a buzzing atmosphere and some serious three part harmony.
Come raise a glass, warm up your voice and be part of the Sing City crew.
Sing City – a night out never sounded this good!

Willy Tea Taylor
2026-06-18 19:30 - 23:00 | The Folklore Rooms, 12-13 North Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3GJ, United Kingdom
Folklore Sessions Presents; Willy Tea Taylor
+ Kenan Flannery
June 18th | The Folklore Rooms
£15adv | 18+
Willy Tea Taylor is a father, brother, and son. His remarkable ability to write subjects in a simple yet profound way makes his songs a great place to lose yourself. Much of that comes from his upbringing surrounded by rolling hills and horses in a small town in California known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World”.
Willy calls John Hartford, Roscoe Holcomb, Bob Dylan, KISS, Weird Al Yankovic and Willie Nelson his biggest influences, but is always quick to advocate for his favorite contemporary songwriters which include Tom VandenAvond, Nathan Moore, and his Good Luck partner in crime, Chris Doud.
“The Essence of Folk Music in its rawest and most Authentic form”
Kenan Flannery is a 26-year-old award-winning folk songwriter from Dublin, praised for his “bone-breakingly beautiful” music and a voice with the intensity of “a hundred Irish poets.” Blending his upbringing of Irish ballads with American folk influences, he’s been compared to John Prine and Townes Van Zandt. He has performed at Electric Picnic, The Ruby Sessions, and The Secret Song, supported acts like The Wolfe Tones, The White Buffalo and Zachary Lucky, and completed multiple European, UK and Irish tours. Following the release of his acoustic EP Old Love Letters early this year and with a new album in the works, Kenan has been touring extensively and has become known as one of the most unique voices in modern folk music.

Stefan Mahendra
2026-06-18 19:30 - 23:00 | The Folklore Rooms, 12-13 North Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3GJ, United Kingdom
Folklore Sessions Presents; Stefan Mahendra
+ Support
June 18th | The Folklore Rooms
£14adv | 18+
Mahendra’s musical journey began at a piano bench in SouthLondon, guided by his mother’s encouragement and early classical training. But it wasn’t long before he veered off the traditional path – drawn deeply into the world of jazz, soul, andR&B.
His early discovery of American gospel greats like Smokie Norful -artists who weren’t just masterful pianists but also powerful vocalists – inspired a deeper passion for both playing and singing. That influence led him to icons like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, and D’Angelo: legends who built their songs from the keys up, crafting entire sonic worlds from the piano. It’s this lineage that flows through Stefan’s music – soulful, grounded, and effortlessly timeless. Stefan Mahendra has sold out every headline show he has put onto date. His live journey began with a sold-out debut at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Holborn in 2022, followed by multiple sold-out performances at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in 2023. That same year, he headlined The Lower Third in Soho to a sold-out crowd, confirming his growing reputation as a powerful live artist. Since then, Stefan’s profile has continued to rise internationally.
In 2024, he opened for US soul sensation Jarrod Lawson on hisUK tour, before supporting Death Row Records artist OctoberLondon on his sold-out UK run in 2025. Later that year, he joine dlegendary soul group The Stylistics on their 24-date UK tour, performing to audiences across the country. Most recently, in February 2026, Stefan supported Joss Stone on her US WestCoast tour – his biggest milestone to date.
With a highly anticipated second EP set for release in March 2026,Stefan Mahendra continues to carve out his space as one of the most distinctive voices in modern R&B and Soul.

The Sussex Peasant Big Summer Market Preston Park (various dates/locations)
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-27 | East Susex
Celebrate the arrival of summer as The Sussex Peasant returns with its Big Summer Markets this June across Brighton & Hove and Sussex.
Bringing together local farmers, growers, bakers and independent food producers, the markets offer the opportunity to shop directly from the people behind some of the county’s finest seasonal produce. Visitors can expect vibrant summer vegetables, artisan bread, local cheeses, flowers, preserves and thoughtfully sourced food, all served with The Sussex Peasant’s signature warmth and community spirit.June market locations include Queens Park, Preston Park, St Anne’s, Ditchling and Cuckfield, creating welcoming spaces that celebrate seasonal eating, local farming and Sussex life at its height.
Fri 19 June 09:00-14:00 @The Rose & Crown, Cuckfield, Sussex RH17 5BS
Sat 20 June 09:00-15:00 @Pepperpot Queens Park, Brighton, Sussex BN2 0GF
Thurs 25 June 09:00-14:00 @The Bull, Ditchling, Sussex BN6 8TA
Fri 26 June 09:00-16:00 @St Anns Wells Gardens, Brighton, Sussex BN3 1PR
Sat 27 June 09:00-15:00 @Preston Park, Brighton, Sussex bBN1 6HG
Free entry. Find out more at thesussexpeasant.co.uk/events

Fleetwood Mac - A Celebration
2026-06-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GD, United Kingdom
Fleetwood Mac – A Celebration | Step into the enchanting world of one of rock’s most iconic bands as we present a night filled with music, trivia, and dancing.
Join us for a night celebrating one of rock’s most iconic bands.
Live performances will bring Fleetwood Mac’s greatest songs to life — from Landslide to Go Your Own Way — followed by a Fleetwood Mac quiz for those who know their stuff (and a prize up for grabs).
After that, we’ll head to the bar for a Fleetwood Mac disco, with all the classics to keep you dancing.
A night of great music, a bit of nostalgia, and a good excuse to sing along.
