Discover Brighton features and reviews

This month we chat to Aimee the owner of Iris Enchanted Parties who spends her work life dressed as a princess entertaining children across the city.  Tell us about your business. Iris Enchanted Parties is a...

For freelancers, flexible workers or work-from-home fugitives you can find your choice of memberships and day passes to put you in control of your space and time. PLATF9RM occupies the former council buildings at...

Vicky Nelson aka Style Pixie joins Discover as a regular columnist. Vicky Nelson aka Style Pixie joins Discover as a regular columnist from April, transforming the style and confidence of older women and also...

Mother’s Day Treats, One Garden Brighton 9th - 10th March 2024. How many of you know the history of Mother’s Day itself? We did some digging to find out how and why the special day occurs and were shocked at our...

Discover Brighton meets some inspirational women who are all revered in their chosen professions for very different reasons. Andie Galifou. Andie became a structural engineer during a time when there were zero women...

She doesn’t want to be a Goddess. She wants to be a Gobbess. Storytelling and poetry combine with aerial, circus and live music to tell a kaleidoscopic story of rage and becoming. This is one person’s search for...

Life Learning of a Nonsensical Human. Reigning women is a genre spanning mini-season celebrating kick a*s women everywhere. The Open Market (TOM) has provided this platform for established artists and rising stars...

Cooler Than You This month we chat to Mars, a revolutionary designer and mastermind behind Artist Anon, Brighton’s own clothing brand. You can find his boutique at Kings Road Arches, next to the Brighton i360.  Tell...

Valentines Karaoke Special  Fun fact, Karaoke was invented in Japan, everyone knows that. But did you know the person who invented it had been dumped unceremoniously and was so upset he channelled all of his pain...

A brand new day rave We caught up with Sarah, the mastermind behind DayClub, a brand new clubbing experience. Read on to find out more…  Explain the concept of your event  At DayClub, Dayvers (daytime ravers) can...

The path of true love doesn’t always run smoothly does it? We chatted to you, our readers to find out your funniest, cringiest Valentine’s stories and weren’t disappointed with the response. Read on to be amused… ...

Kairen Kemp invited The Hoosiers and East Of Reno front man Irwin Sparkes to join her for an in depth chat this month. Born and bred in Reading, Irwin Sparkes “plans on dying somewhere else”. This response is a...

Kairen Kemp met up with Poppy Faun, the Brighton artist whose work has been commissioned by Vogue, Playboy and Miss Soma, to name but three, and sells worldwide. Was art important in your family when you were...

Discover chats to Sober Brighton Huns a brand new clubbing concept that’s really taking off and helping to normalise partying without alcohol    Tell us about Sober Bright Huns?  Sober Bright’huns is a new...

Mocktails, partying sober and healthy living in 2024 Following the excesses of Christmas, January is traditionally the perfect time to detox from alcohol and reset your body and mind for the year ahead.  There are...

Groundbreaking queer arts show is returning this winter for intimate conversations.  Discover chatted to Andrew Flewitt, podcast creator and author who set up Queer I Am because of his love of queer culture and the...

Positive thought of the day, spring is only 60 days away and with this in mind, One Garden at Stanmer Park are offering some amazing one day horticultural workshops, perfect for those with green fingers wanting to...

This month, Discover chats to artist Poppy Faun who tells us what inspires her art and personal style. Tell us about your art   Being an artist has been in my blood since I can remember, drawing, painting,...

Artist Anon was set up by Mars Miller in 2012, as an online enterprise, in his spare bedroom and has gone from strength to strength. Originally set up after a shopping trip to Brighton for his son’s clothing and...

Tickets for The Brighton Lights are selling fast and the countdown has begun. This inaugural Winter light experience will transform One Garden Brighton into a light-filled wonderland for residents and visitors...

Brighton’s annual winter solstice celebration is set to return later this month and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Discover caught up with organisers Same Sky to find out more. The biggest yet...

Picture the scene, it’s a cold, dark November evening and I’m wrapped up in a wooly hat and ankle length puffer jacket. It seemed winter had well and truly arrived and with it, the soft pastel coloured hues that...

Shelter Hall is the city’s only seafront food hall, boasting seven kitchens serving a variety of delicious food, two bars and various spaces. The mezzanine floor has outdoor balconies that are perfect for taking in...

Wondering what to do this New Years Eve? Discover caught up with the team behind Our Roots, an LGBTQ+ (and allies) club event and safe space with inclusivity at its heart to find out more  Our Roots is a...

Revenge of the Brighton Panto It’s no secret that I love a bit of campery. Ever since the pandemic Brighton has had a lack of festive entertainment, but fear not, 2023 has this back with added sparkle. I’ll be...

Meet mother and daughter duo Nic and Plum, proprietors of She Said Boutique  Have you had any famous customers? Nic - We have had sooo many celebrities, famous musicians, politicians and actors over the years.  I’ve...

Dominic Hall founded Wines Premier Cru in 2008 after many successful years as the Chief Representative for GVA Worldwide in Beijing and Hong Kong. From humble beginnings, managing only a few client portfolios and...

Christmas is not always a time of love and joy. For some families it’s a time of deep stress and worry especially in the current financial climate. Some simply cannot afford the lavish food and presents, so either...

This two-storey apartment has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge space. The property is finished to a high standard and is brimming with contemporary design and cosy...

Pinot & Picasso Brighton is painting its way as the next must-try activity in the North Laines that brings people together, mixing their own palette of fun, art and a glass of something delicious.  Pinot &...

Artist Anon brings you urban apparel from the South Coast of England. We only sell Brighton; We are Brighton’s own clothing company, wear our clothing with love and pride four our unique city. We are proud to...

DJ Patch Presents his icons. After an extended hiatus due to some serious health concerns, Miss Jason is back to work, and I went to his lovely Rottingdean home for a cuppa and a catch up ahead of his first night...

Hello, I am Dick Day: a local drag entertainer in Brighton. I love to create happy memories and spread pure joy at my shows by creating a super energetic, silly and freeing space where you can come and let loose…...

One Garden situated in Stanmer Park have a whole array of festive events happening this December with something for the whole family.  With everything from their very first light show, to team dining experiences and...

‘Stop Them Dead’ is the latest in the detective series from UK’s No1 selling, Sussex author Peter James. Kairen Kemp caught up with him for a chat.  How long have you been writing the Roy Grace series?  I started...

The Little Match Girl comes to Brighton Dome next month and ahead of the show, our editor caught up with award winning Director and Choreographer Arthur Pita to discover more about his adaptation of the Hans...

Backstage ahead of the re-opening of Theatre Royal Brighton. Theatre Royal Brighton is a historic Grade II listed Theatre in Brighton. Host to musicals, plays, opera and ballet throughout the year. The venue has a...

The community spirit in Brighton is one of the many things I love about living in the city. With the current cost of living crisis, many families struggle and making small efforts within your part of Brighton and...

The memoir ‘Behind The Shoulder Pads’ is Dame Joan Collins’ most recent of 19 books to date plus newspaper and magazine columns. Our Kairen Kemp has been talking to her ahead of her show of the same name at The...

Brighton born Elli Ingram is an independent artist who found fame in 2013 when she toured Europe with Drum ‘n’ Bass duo, Chase and Status. She featured on their album ‘Brand New Machine’ and off the back of this...

Spooky season is almost upon us and Discover has found some of the best Halloween events so that you can celebrate goth Christmas to the max.  First up is Glamorous Brighton who are hosting a Halloween event to...

A smart hotel provides a home away from home experience with gorgeous design A smart boutique hotel with a focus on great design, comfort and technology.  Located in the heart of Brighton, One Broad Street offers a...

The Joker - The Joker is a favourite since it offers 15 % student discount all year round (with a valid student ID). On Mondays, they even have 2 for 1 Proseccos. Also, in 2017 they were declared winners of the Best...

Ever since I can remember, I’ve absolutely loved roller skating. The magic of gliding along with the wind in my hair brings me so much joy. It gives me a sense of freedom and I wish I could roller skate everywhere...

Brighton Open Air Theatre - Saturday, September 9th, 7pm  Get ready to sashay, strut, and experience the fabulousness of Drag in the Park at Brighton Open Air Theatre. This exciting event promises to be an...

Crawley Pride 2023 took over the city on August 19th so, naturally, I was there to witness the gorgeousness, DJ, and catch up with some fabulous people.  10am the Parade kicks off from Memorial Square. Glitter,...

This month we meet saucy nurse Brandy Bex, NHS hero and all round Glamourpuss. When she’s not prescribing pills and chasing after handsome Doctors, she performs a comedic poetry set on stages across Brighton and...

Discover Brighton is proud to announce that they are now sponsors of The Kairen Kemp Show on Radio Reverb Our executive editor talked to presenter/producer/director Melita Dennett to find out more about the station....

Live Music Venue Closures Each month Discover brings you a hotly debated topic about issues important to the residents of the city.  Why would you move into the centre of Brighton, only to complain about the noise...

James Acaster is a brilliant comedian who is known for his sharp wit and dry humour. Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1985 and grew up in nearby Northampton. He studied music at Northampton College and later...

A great grass roots pride event, only in its second fully operation year in its current format has just wrapped up the 2023 celebrations and I am here to tell you what you missed and why you should consider this...

Harbour Hotel Brighton This sea-facing Victorian icon takes pride of place on Brighton’s world-famous promenade and is within easy walking distance of both piers, just a stone’s throw away from the glorious pebbled...

Hotel Du Vin Brighton This luxury Brighton hotel is nestled in the iconic cobbled alleyways of The Lanes. Once the historic fishing village of Brighthelmstone, today The Lanes are home to designer boutiques,...

Words By Samantha Harman World renowned DJ and producer Honey Dijon Is set to headline the Dance tent on Saturday at Brighton Pride this year. Born and raised in Chicago, Honey is known for her unique blend of house...

Each month Discover features a local person who tickles the fancy of others with their fierce style and personality. For the Pride issue we interviewed Charles Dean, a part time model who also runs a coffee shop in...

Words by Samantha Harman I was invited to review Extravaganza 3 Fringe Benefits and having no preconceptions made my way to Ironworks Studio with some friends to check it out.  The relatively new venue has a strong...

Arcobaleno, the city’s most colourful and vibrant destination for food, drinks, and entertainment, is thrilled to have hit and celebrate an incredible one-year milestone since their official opening. Over the past...

Words by Samantha Harman I kissed a boy, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ dating show, launched to rapturous applause in May on BBC3 and was hosted by fabulous Minogue sister, Dani. Two of the contestants just happened to...