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Discover Brighton features and reviews
Discover Brighton features, reviews, interviews and guides to the city
Your inclusive guide to Brighton and Hove, delivering information through engaging articles, features and reviews. From what’s on and upcoming events to in-depth interviews, the platform celebrates music, culture and arts across the city. Expect expert band, concert and theatre coverage, plus wellbeing insights and local highlights you won’t find elsewhere. We also showcase celebrity interviews alongside grassroots creativity, offering balanced guides for residents and visitors alike. Whether you’re seeking concerts, exhibitions or hidden gems, we keep you informed, inspired and connected to the vibrant Brighton and Hove scene, daily updates. For what’s on events click here.
Bohemia
Roast platters and unrivalled mixology in the heart of the Lanes Our editor visited Bohemia and was blown away by the portion sizes, fell in love with the tiramisu, and marvelled at the wizardry...
The PRam Diaries
This month has been brought to you by the lurgy. The kind of bug that turns your baby into a clingy, wheezy, wide-eyed koala who refuses to sleep anywhere except on your actual face. I have had...
Komedia – Ring in 2026
Four ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Komedia If there’s one place that knows how to throw a party, it’s Komedia. This New Year’s Eve, Brighton’s favourite live entertainment venue is pulling...
Looking for a crowd-pleaser this festive season?
Celebrate with ethical gifts & food that give back this winter and spread the happiness. Trying to satisfy everyone during the holidays can feel like a minefield. The Brighton & Hove...
Pull & Pump: A Brighton classic reborn
There’s something deeply satisfying about a pub that remembers what it really is. After a few years of reinvention and experimentation under various names, (most recently The Cauldron),...
Hot Yoga South
Turning up the heat in Portslade Tucked away on Franklin Road in Portslade, Hot Yoga South is more than just a yoga studio, it’s a warm, welcoming sanctuary where sweat, strength and serenity...
The Great Christmas Feast
London’s iconic Christmas experience returns after seven sold-out years. Travel back in time to Charles Dickens’ house and witness the moment A Christmas Carol was born. A night of Victorian...
Christmas in Brighton: 10 Festive Things To Do
Brighton truly comes alive at Christmas, from cosy igloos on the iconic seafront to the twinkling lights and the smell of mulled wine in the stunning Lanes. There’s an unmistakable mix of...
Hot Yoga South
Turning up the heat in Portslade Tucked away on Franklin Road in Portslade, Hot Yoga South is more than just a yoga studio, it’s a warm, welcoming sanctuary where sweat, strength and serenity...
Elf’s Wonderland at Stanmer House
Step into the magic of the festive season this December with the enchanting Elf’s Wonderland at Stanmer House, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Stanmer Park, Brighton. This year, the...
One Garden Brighton: events in December
As December unfolds at One Garden Brighton in Stanmer Park, the garden transforms into a warm and immersive space of seasonal celebration, where shopping, eating and thoughtfully curated events...
Resident Music
A truly independent record shop in the North Laine In record shop land, every day is like Christmas if you love spending time browsing the racks, absorbing the vibes, and chatting to the folks...
Unbothered at Christmas
A Guide to protecting your peace The Christmas season can be a magical time – lights, mulled wine, and the promise of slowing down and celebrating with family and friends. But for many of us, it...
What’s it all about, Alfie?
Alfie Ordinary on ten years of drag, The Big Drag Pageant and playing a cow at Christmas. If you’ve been anywhere near Brighton’s cabaret scene in the past decade, you’ll know the name Alfie...
New Year’s Eve in Brighton 2025
10 Unmissable Ways to Ring in the New Year Brighton really knows how to show up for New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re after dancing till dawn, a relaxed dinner by the sea, or something unique and...
Hove Christmas Trail
Bringing magic to our streets This December, Hove is set to sparkle a little brighter with the launch of the Hove Christmas Trail, a brand-new festive community initiative designed to bring...
Brisa Tapas & Bar
Christmas cheers Tucked away in Bartholomew Square, Brisa Tapas & Bar brings a festive Spanish breeze to Brighton’s Christmas season and its 2025 celebrations prove it’s certainly no...
Hot Rats – Brighton’s basement revival
In a dark Brighton basement only lit by fairylights and the glow of a tape deck, four students strip back their recording process, desperately chasing an authentic sound that’s older than their...
Christmas magic at Jules Emporium
Nestled on Brighton’s vibrant New Road in the theatre district, Jules Emporium has established itself as the go-to destination for quirky, unique, handmade items that will delight your loved...
Mutations Festival 2025
Lost, found and mutating again On the 7–8 November, Brighton once again became the UK’s capital of underground sound as Mutations Festival 2025 brought nearly 100 different bands/artists to nine...
What 2026 will bring for Brighton landlords
As 2025 draws to a close, Brighton’s rental market is entering one of the biggest shifts in over a decade. The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (previously the Renters’ Reform Bill) has now...
Gift ideas
Not sure what to buy this Christmas? We’ve partnered with some of our favourite Brighton and Hove businesses to bring you a curated collection of thoughtful gifts and unforgettable experiences....
The North Star
The UK’s First Pub Training Young People with Learning Disabilities - Team Domenica Opens The North Star in Brighton on 19 November On Wednesday 19 November, Brighton-based charity Team...
Female Pioneers of Reggae
THE MUSEUM OF YOUTH CULTURE & HACKNEY SHOWROOM ANNOUNCE FEMALE PIONEERS OF REGGAE A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OF 1980s REGGAE CULTURE TOURING THE UK Supported by Arts Council England & the...
The Legends Of Them
BY SUTARA GAYLE AKA LORNA GEE Supported by Arts Council England Developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme Written and performed by award-winning reggae star,...
City of Stars
Local musical theatre choir featured in Marks & Spencer’s nationwide Christmas campaign Brighton, Sussex – City of Stars, a Sussex-based musical theatre choir, is thrilled to announce that...
The Gift
THE OLD MARKET CELEBRATES THE SEASON OF GOODWILL AND GIVING WITH THEIR VERY OWN “GIFT” Brighton and Hove’s much loved, independent and premiere grassroots venue is delighted to announce their...