Events

DON BROCO: Album Launch Show | This is an album launch show, to promote DON BROCO's new album 'Nightmare Tripping'. Purchasing an album with entry directly supports the artist with UK chart success. DON BROCO return with new album 'Nightmare Tripping'. It's heavy, dark and extreme, reflecting this increasingly unsteady world. Don't miss the opportunity to hear it live at CHALK just after release... DON BROCO return with new album 'Nightmare Tripping'. It's heavy, dark and extreme, reflecting this increasingly unsteady world. Don't miss the opportunity to hear it live at CHALK just after release... Preorder an album bundle & be there! Albums will be available to collect from our shop only (Resident Music, 27-28 Kensington Gardens, Brighton) from release day (27th March). Entry Only tickets do NOT come with an album. We encourage you to purchase an album bundle, to support DON BROCO in achieving UK chart success.

Bristonian band Split Dogs give rock and roll its meaning with raucous punk lyricism and all-out attitude. Their sound is one to rebel to, built for sticky floors and moshes - a total sweatfest of slamming drums and fearless guitar solos, and a Green Door Store must.

False Idah is a South London–based singer-songwriter creating mellow, indie-folk sounds for messy minds. Blending lo-fi textures with raw, emotional storytelling, her debut double EP Conditions (out April 30th 2026) explores themes of mental health, memory, and self-reflection. A captivating live performer (including Glastonbury Festival 2025), her shows are intimate, powerful, and immersive. For fans of Big Thief, Cat Power & PJ Harvey. "Definitely one to watch." — BBC Introducing Northampton"This is incredible. Love it." — Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music

Girls of the Internet return to Brighton for a special headline show at The Hope & Ruin, following their standout 2025 visit. This extended four-hour performance sees the collective at full strength — live vocalists, musicians and the rich, song-driven house sound that has become their hallmark. An intimate setting, a deep musical journey, and four hours of pure connection on the dancefloor on Good Friday!

House of Bamboo presents Disco Utopia | House of Bamboo have an awesome line-up for you with their disco party upstairs at Tempest on Good Friday! Joining them to play some succulent tunes from around the world will be the bouncing cats Wildblood and Queenie, the colourful Pannotia, and the bodacious Kirbee and WhoShe! They'll be hanging their signature Bamboo decor for you to get swimming in. Start your lunges now!

Norman Jay Norman Jay is a true pioneer in the worlds of disco, funk, and soul, with decades of industry experience behind him. A British club, radio, and sound system DJ, his accolades include the Good Times compilation albums, born from the legacy of his famous Good Times Sound System at Notting Hill Carnival.

Art School Girlfriend Polly Mackey, aka Art School Girlfriend, is the sound of tomorrow, summoning dynamic synths of daydream quality. She channels some of the murkiest emotions into music that pulls you into your subconscious. Catch her at Dust for synth explosions, textured sound, and emotive vocals.

Arlo Parks: Album Launch Show Arlo Parks is back, and she's changing things up a bit! New album 'Ambiguous Desire' is more experimental, electronic, and super confident. Yet Arlo doesn't fail to keep her signature poetic lyricism. Make sure you see it for yourself at Chalk this April... Albums will be available to collect from our shop only (Resident Music, 27-28 Kensington Gardens, Brighton) from release day (3rd April). General Admission tickets do NOT come with an album. We strongly encourage you to support Arlo by purchasing an album bundle, every album sale helps to achieve a strong position in the UK chart.

The Kairos at Patterns Metropolis Music & This Feeling presents The Kairos. This is an 14+ event (under 16s accompanied with an adult) - Photo ID required for those over 18.

The Pale White Newcastle’s The Pale White carry the torch for anthemic rock both as musicians and performers. Their 2021 album, Infinite Pleasure, showcased the band’s thunderous guitar riffs, and lyrics exploring themes of addiction, sexual temptation and human connection; and their live shows are always high energy and high intensity.

Folklore Sessions Presents; Ben De La Cour + Support 14th April | £12adv The Folklore Rooms | 18+ A natural storyteller, Ben de la Cour's visceral songwriting grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go. Weaving evocative stories of desperate characters with his signature "Americanoir" sound, de la Cour shines a glaring light on the human condition. His latest release, New Roses, received * * * * from MOJO and was named Album of the Month. While Ben's previous album Sweet Anhedonia felt like "the American heartland witnessed through the window of a car going 80mph" (American Songwriter), New Roses feels like being stuffed into the trunk and driven into an imploding star. The record is a singular and personal vision, with de la Cour playing nearly every instrument and delivering his strongest vocal performance yet. The result is a razor-sharp album full of what he calls "night songs"- haunting, impactful songs that feel like the witching hour. In a collection of songs filled with juxtaposition and duality, de la Cour balances doom and optimism, seeking out kernels of hope in the darkness. "A friend took me to see Ben de la Cour at a little hole-in-the-wall in Nashville. […]

Dani Larkin new album Next Of Kin UK Tour | Larkin pushes the boundaries of songwriter and what it means to be an ‘artist of the times’. She has deftly woven herself within the threads of the modern folk canon alongside Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver and Adrienne Lenker. Larkin’s new record, Next Of Kin, released 30th January 2026 has been heralded as a ‘transformational experience’ (Mojo) and has been played across RTÉ Radio One, Double J Radio and BBC Radio 6. This is her biggest UK headline tour to date.

Folklore Sessions Presents; Dani Larkin + Support from Sylvie Lewis 15th April 2026 £13adv Pipped by RTE Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Double J (Australia) and Folk Radio UK as a rising star on the Irish folk and alternative scene, the last few years have been a breakthrough for this emerging alt-folk artist. Nominated for 'Best Single' (2022) 'Best Album' (2021) at Northern Ireland Music Prize, and 'Best Emerging Artist' at RTE Folk Awards (2021), Dani Larkin has been an artist picking up speed with each release, and one that has been making her mark on the industry, in her own way. An artist renowned for her unforgettable live performances, her magical songwriting with her vocal always taking centre stage, accompanied by her impressive guitar and banjo playing. Larkin has the ability to blend the old and new perfectly through her songwriting, delicately weaving themes of Celtic folklore with the more modern day landscape of her own experiences.

Folklore Sessions Presents; Covenhoven + Support from We Are All Fossils £12.50adv | The Folklore Rooms April 16th | 18+ Covenhoven is internationally recognized indie artist Joel Van Horne, a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter whose rich harmonies, reedy baritone and commanding falsetto have found a home with critics and fans since 2013. Through 5 full length albums and 2 EPs, Covenhoven has forged a signature style; layered acoustic arrangements that roll with momentum into orchestral peaks, accompanied by lyrics that contrast hard-won wisdom with the inherent hope of the natural world-from Big Sur to his native Colorado. Covenhoven's fifth album "The Color of the Dark" was released in April, 2025 and features collaborations with notable musicians and engineer/producers from Colorado and beyond -- including Dave Wilton (A Boy and His Kite), Brian Joseph (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens), Andrew Berlin (Gregory Alan Isakov, etc.), Max Barcelow (Gregory Alan Isakov), Sean Carey (Bon Iver), etc. Westword Magazine calls The Color of the Dark "a masterpiece album of lyrical excellence." Covenhoven songs have been streamed over 8 million times and reached over 14 million people through television shows including: 13 Reasons Why, Nashville, Teen Wolf, Home Before Dark, Flaked, Kevin Probably Saves the World, and […]

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Blue at the Brighton Centre. The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the news that they will release their all-new studio album ‘Reflections’ on January 9th 2026 - the first taste of which comes with today’s lead single ‘One Last Time’. And they will be back in a town near you, too, with the confirmation of a world tour including a date in Brighton with support from special guests 911.

Folklore Sessions Presents; Robbie Cavanagh April 19th 2026 | The Folklore Rooms £12.50adv | 18+ Robbie Cavanagh doubles down on letting his music speak for itself. There is no gimmick and there is no heartbreaking backstory. "Manchester's finest son" learned the art of writing fine, timeless music long before the days of viral moments and online trends. This tour celebrates the release of Robbie's latest EP , which revisits 4 songs from 2023's studio album 'Tough Love', re-recorded and reimagined with a more stripped back, pensive approach. Robbie is often seen touring alongside his backing band "The Whole Family", but this run of shows provides a unique opportunity to catch Robbie in an intimate, solo setting as he dives deeper into the stories behind the songs, whilst delivering the trademark powerful vocal and guitar performances that have earned him the respect of fans, peers and industry professionals alike.

WINGS Tour: Tokyo Taboo. Celebrate the release of Tokyo Taboo's new single WINGS at Daltons Brighton. What to expect: A female powered rock line up Dolly singing upside down on a pole Colourful chaos Grab your tickets before they are gone! Supports: Joanna and the Dropouts Healthy Junkies Bite Me

Folklore Sessions Presents; Todd Day Wait + Support 20th April 2026 | The Folklore Rooms £16adv | 18+ Todd Day Wait is one of the last real American Workhorse, pedal to the metal, Troubadours by way of Missouri, to California, to New Orleans and now Nashville. The original material of Todd Day Wait, is highly influenced by early American folk, country and blues music from the 1920's through the 1960's, embodying the spirit and authenticity of traditional American music. Todd Day Wait, whomst you may have heard of from his millions of spins on GemsOnVHS orWesternAF writes and performs his own style of timeless country music. Harking back to JimmieRodgers, Willie Nelson, Wynn Stewart and Kris Kristofferson he keeps the spirit of country music alive. In 2009 he put all his earthly belongings on the curb and hit the road, in his diesel shuttle bus fueled by vegetable oil, for a never ending tour. From busking the streets of New Orleans, to playing in the shadow of European castles, to lighting up the honky-tonk dancefloors in Nashville, Todd keeps it 60/50.

Stage & Screen by candlelight. The Marella Quartet perform iconic film and theatre music in an intimate, atmospheric string concert.

Folklore Sessions Presents; Allman Brown + Support The Folklore Rooms 22nd April 2026 | £15adv 18+ Allman Brown is a London, UK based singer-songwriter influenced by classic artists of the genre: Springsteen, Bon Iver, Paul Simon, Tracy Chapman and Feist. A preternaturally gifted vocalist, Brown has released three studio albums - 1000 Years (2017), Darling, It'll Be Alright (2019) and Second Son (2024) - and a number of EPs, which have accumulated a quarter of a billion streams and counting across both Spotify and Apple Music. Many of these songs have been used during dramatic moments of US TV shows such as The Good Doctor, Station 19, Criminal Minds and Suits, lending an emotional gravitas which has come to be associated with Brown's music. His heart-on-sleeve compositions have taken him on headline tours of the UK, Ireland, continental Europe, Asia and North America, and in 2019, he was invited to open to Dido on her first run of live shows for 15 years - this culminated in two sold out nights at London's Roundhouse. That same year "Dust & Heat" made the BBC Radio 2 playlist as well as the RTE Radio 1 playlist in Ireland, helping to cement Brown's […]

Liberation Live x Grassroots Suicide Prevention - Sussex Uni's Liberation Live are taking over the Green Door Store for a night of hope, folk and inspiration artists -- and they're all homegrown! Come and see Jarki Monno (as featured on BBC's Radio 1 and Elton John's Rocket Hour radio show), the finest folk trios The Highchurches and Belver and Liberation Live's own Love To Buno. Genres: Indie, Alternative, Folk, Folk-Rock

The Bros. Landreth: The Tumbling Wild Tour + Begonia. Two-time JUNO Award winners The Bros. Landreth bring their acclaimed Tumbling Wild Tour to Hove. Known for their soulful blend of guitar-driven roots music and unforgettable harmonies, brothers Dave and Joey Landreth have earned international recognition for their heartfelt songwriting and spellbinding live shows. With a Grammy win under their belt - thanks to Bonnie Raitt’s cover of their song Made Up Mind - and the release of their latest album Dog Ear, the band continues to cement its reputation as one of Canada’s most vital musical exports. Expect raw emotion, impeccable musicianship, and songs that stay with you long after the last note fades. Joining them is fellow Winnipeg powerhouse Begonia (Alexa Dirks), one of Canada’s most extraordinary voices and a rising star on the global stage. With JUNO nominations, Polaris Prize nods, and widespread critical acclaim, Begonia’s bold, genre-defying pop has been described by NPR as "where synth-pop meets old soul and scrappy meets sexy." Her latest album Fantasy Life pushes her artistry further than ever, balancing playful fantasy with fearless honesty. A true live force, Begonia’s performances are equal parts intimate, dazzling, and unforgettable. An evening of world-class […]

SING CITY: the brand new 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 very first Sing City crew. Sing City - a night out never sounded this good!

Folklore Sessions Presents; SUNFLOWER THIEVES + Support from EDIE BENS 27th April 2026 The Folklore Rooms 18+ | £10adv Rooted in sisterhood, childhood friends Amy Illingworth and Lily Sturt-Bolshaw found theirfeet in Leeds to form Sunflower Thieves. Gathering plaudits from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, Radio X, CLASH, The Line Of Best Fit, Atwood Mag & more along the way, they released their debut EP 'Someone To Be There For' in 2022 and follow up 'Same Blood' EP in 2024. A self-produced partnership, nurturing a unique sound, SFT take a blueprint of dreamy, rousing soundscapes and inject it with grit and vulnerability. Navigating friendships, the longing forconnection, romance, mental health and therapy, it's a warm, comforting hug and supportnetwork in sonic form. The duo have sold out headline shows across London, Leeds and Nottingham as well as toured the UK alongside the likes of Tors, Lexie Carroll, Samantha Crain, Dan Croll, Lewis Watson, Hayley Blais, Flyte, Say She She, Hannah Grace, Get Cape.Wear Cape.Fly & more.

Just Mustard | Today, Just Mustard - the Dundalk, Ireland-based band of Katie Ball, David Noonan, Mete Kalyoncuoğlu, Rob Clarke, and Shane Maguire have announced their new album WE WERE JUST HERE and shared the surging, late-night indebted title track. WWJH is set for release on October 24 via Partisan Records. WWJH was produced by Just Mustard, mixed by David Wrench (Frank Ocean, FKA Twigs) and recorded at Black Mountain studio, Dundalk.

Nina Anotonia | Author and poet Nina Antonia is a chronicler of the decadent, and her band’s album ‘Dropping Like Butterflies’ is released on 26 June on the Creation Youth label on Vinyl, CD and Digital. She's a former music journalist renowned for biographies of Johnny Thunders & The New York Dolls, who more recently has gained acclaim for her uncanny authorship, penning articles for Fortean Times. It was a mutual connection to Johnny Thunders that brought Nina and bandmates Neal X and Chris Musto together. To support the album’s release Nina & The Lunar Moths will be playing a short series of dates across the UK including an intimate performance at Brighton’s legendary Hotel Pelirocco on Thursday April 30th