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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.
There’s no perfect time – just start
As the days get shorter and the chill sets in, finding the motivation to move can feel tougher than ever. We tell ourselves we’ll start when it’s warmer, when work slows down, when January...
Finding calm in a chaotic world
How to regulate your nervous system In a world that rarely slows down, learning to regulate your nervous system is one of the most powerful forms of self-care you can practise Your nervous...
The PRam Diaries
Trusting my gut (and other autumn adventures) This month, Bee Adamic learns to listen to her instincts, slow down, and say yes to a little chaos. October has been a month of gut feelings,...
Come fly with me
Fly Gyrocopter based at Shoreham Airport offers Gyroplane flights that make the perfect gift for Christmas and beyond, we chatted to founder and pilot Lloyd to find out more. When you meet Lloyd,...
The changing rental market
What 2026 will bring for Brighton landlords As 2025 draws to a close, Brighton’s rental market is entering a transformative phase. From energy-efficiency targets to the long-anticipated Renters...
Brighton Open Market
Brighton Open Market Announces Its Best-Ever Christmas Season Five Christmas Markets, 200 Pop-Up Stalls, and a Festive Line-Up of Independent Traders Make This the Christmas Heart and Soul of...
The Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail
The Brilliant Brighton Bricks Trail is back in time for the Halloween half term! Keep big and little kids alike busy during the Halloween half term school holidays with the return of the...
Newhaven Fort’s Ghostly Tunnels
Dare to explore Newhaven Fort’s ghostly tunnels this Halloween Spine-tingling adventures await at Newhaven Fort this half term, as the historic site embraces its haunted reputation with an...
Artist Anon Brighton
Artist Anon Brighton Brings Homegrown Style to Churchill Square for Christmas From Market Stall to Main Mall: Artist Anon Brighton Realises Dream with Christmas Pop-Up in Churchill Square ...
Tulley’s Shocktober Fest 2025
Spooky season is here and we were invited to the press night launch of Tulley’s Shocktober Fest 2025 before it opens to the public, whether you’ve been before or never heard of the event, here is...
Shepherd’s Delight?
THE IVY LAUNCHES DESSERT EDITION OF ITS ICONIC SHEPHERD’S PIE This October, The Ivy is flipping tradition on its head with the launch of a limited-edition Shepherd’s Pie Dessert - a playful twist...
Comic Boom at Komedia Brighton
September 25th Review Komedia’s basement theatre hosted another edition of Comic Boom, Jill Edwards’s flagship new-comedy showcase. It’s a monthly fixture that thrives on unpredictability, a...
Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?
When ventriloquist and comedian Nina Conti brings her new show Whose Face Is It Anyway? to Brighton Dome on Saturday October 25, audiences can expect more than just a night of puppets and...
In conversation with Max Amos
“Creativity is dead!” is a reoccurring sentiment often iterated by the cynical and the elderly (or the over-experienced as I like to call them) – scared or unwilling to trust the vision of the...
Who We Are UK tour
When I first sat down with Simon Bass and Tommy Jules from Who We Are, I was struck by their open-hearted honesty. There was no pretence, no ego – it felt more like catching up with old friends...
One Garden Brighton October
Tucked away in the heart of Stanmer Park, One Garden Brighton is the perfect place to soak up the changing seasons. October brings a colourful mix of golden leaves, crisp air and a busy calendar...
Kew Gardens Halloween Trail
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Kew Gardens, with its manicured lawns and botanical bliss, gets possessed by the spirit of Halloween, you’re about to find out… Halloween at Kew returns...
Halloween Inspo
Halloween falls on Friday 31 October – the perfect night to dress up, get spooky, and celebrate goth Christmas in true Brighton style. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly magic, a foodie...
The PRam Diaries
September always feels like a fresh page, but this one’s been extra sparkly as it was my 46th birthday month. I kicked things off in true Brighton style with a trip to Taylormania at the Dome....
Rockwater launches ‘The Pub’
Bringing the best of British food and drink to Hove’s beachfront Nestled along Hove’s Western Esplanade, The Pub at Rockwater has quickly become Brighton and Hove’s newest go-to local,...
Orange and rosemary olive oil cake
Autumn is upon us and it’s the perfect time to get cosy and share tea and cake with friends. Our new community cookery leader Cat shares one of her favourite recipes to impress guests at your...
The Ivy in the Lanes
New menu launch review The Ivy in the Lanes needs no introduction, but its new menu might. Our editor went along to see if it’s worth the hype. Dinner at The Ivy? Who could refuse an offer...
Momma Cherri: soul food queen
Brighton’s beloved soul food queen, Momma Cherri, has always been larger than life on the city’s culinary scene – but now she’s stepping onto an even bigger stage. Alongside launching a new...
Jules Emporium
Shining a light on World Homeless Day on 10 October This autumn, a unique collaboration between Jules Emporium and homelessness charity Emmaus is set to light up Brighton, quite literally. The...
Wellbeing trends for autumn
As the air cools and the evenings draw in, autumn invites us to slow down, reset and re-centre. This season is no longer about ‘hustle’ and beach days, but about nourishment for body, mind and...
The truth about the ‘skinny pen’
Ozempic, Mounjaro and real results You’ve probably heard the buzz. Ozempic and Mounjaro injectable medications originally designed for type-2 diabetes are being hailed as the next big thing in...
Lyon Quarter
Getting on the property ladder is easier than you think... Finding a home to call your own is every first-time buyer’s dream, but it should be more than that – it should, and can, be a...
YESCOLOURS x THEY MADE THIS
YESCOLOURS x THEY MADE THIS UNVEIL NEW ART INSTALLATION AT THE ROYAL PAVILION’S CELEBRATED COLOUR EXHIBITION Award-winning sustainable paint brand brings its colour expertise to Brighton &...
Europe’s largest feminist conference – Brighton
A weekend of ideas, art and activism Next month, Brighton will host thousands of women from across the world for FiLiA - Europe’s largest grassroots feminist conference. From 10 - 12 October, the...
Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams By Mystery Ensemble
Red Events Present: Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams By Mystery Ensemble On August 23rd, I stepped into St. George’s Church in Kemptown and instantly felt that buzz you get when you just know...
Why Landlords Are Choosing Guaranteed Income
Landlording in 2025 isn’t what it used to be. With rising costs, stricter regulations, and the Renters Reform Bill on the horizon, even experienced landlords are feeling the pinch. But there’s a...
Bucket Hats, Butterflies & Brighton Pride
August was probably my favourite month of the year. Brighton Pride weekend rolled around, and as always, it was pure magic made by that colourful community, and the kind of joy that reminds me...
Cooler Than You / Spellbound
This month we chat to iconic duo Jayney and Simon, promoters of Spellbound @ Komedia, Brighton’s longest-running alt 80s event Tell us about Spellbound for those who don’t know you. We’re...
Pitch Perfect
A decade in, the Poets’ Corner FC story is ready to turn another page In sport (just as with life itself), they say great things can be achieved from very simple beginnings. That was certainly...
Sussex Cricket
Sussex Cricket launches ticket ballot for England Women’s International T20 at Hove Sussex Cricket is excited to announce the opening of the official ticket ballot for the England Women’s...
The Somatic Therapies Centre Hove
Somatic therapy: a body-centered approach to healing that focuses on the connection between mind and body. It recognises that emotions and experiences are not just mental, but also physically...
Brighton’s New Festival Of Wellbeing
Forget the idea that wellness is all green juice, pricey retreats and perfectly lit yoga poses. This October, Brighton will host the very first Brighton Wellness Festival — and it promises...
The Death Of Dating Apps?
Winter is fast-approaching, and the thought of finding a significant other to cuddle up and watch films with is undeniably appealing. But with so many of us feeling disillusioned by dating apps,...
Simon Webster Hair
A year of yes: how love, hair and Brighton sparked a salon revolution Some of the best business stories don’t start with spreadsheets or market research, they begin with a haircut. Or, in...
Rare Thing
Brighton’s jewellery shop with a difference Rare Thing opened in 2022 with a simple idea: create a space where beautiful, meaningful jewellery meets good people and good energy. Tucked away in...
Flexitarian Rice Bowls
When it comes to meat, we believe in choice. Choosing local, slow-raised animals that support habitat recovery means you can enjoy meat that is better for you and the land. This recipe works just...
What’s On At One Garden Brighton This September
Tucked inside Stanmer Park’s historic walled garden, One Garden Brighton is one of the city’s most charming escapes. Part café, part market, part green oasis and a hub for events that celebrate...
The Student Discount Guide To Brighton
Freshers’ season is upon us and studying in Brighton is so much more than spending time in lectures – it’s the start of partying, early morning coffees and finding the best spots without rinsing...
Totally Thames Festival
London’s river comes alive this September This September, the River Thames will once again take centre stage as London’s much-loved Totally Thames Festival returns for a month-long...
Big Long Sun
Brighton’s eight-piece art-rock collective Big Long Sun are impossible not to love – not least because, as they joke, love itself is their “secret ingredient” Big Long Sun are less a band than a...
Behind Brighton’s Summer Of Music
BIMM Students In The Spotlight Brighton has been buzzing all summer. From the beaches to the backstreets, the pubs to the parks, the city has been alive with music. We’ve danced through...
Russell Kane – Hyperactive / Interview
Brighton Dome Concert Hall – Saturday 06 Sept 2025 8:00 pm Russell Kane - HyperActive (Concert Hall) Whirlwind comedian Russell Kane returns to the stage with his brand new show Hyperactive...
Inspired By Nature
INSPIRED BY NATURE: A Children’s Art Exhibition by Mid Street Lab OPEN CALL FOR LITTLE WILD THINGS! INSPIRED BY NATURE: A Children’s Art Exhibition by Mid Street Lab 🎨 Led by: Kinga Hofman...
Arundel Castle’s Festival of History
Experience 12,000 years of the past at Arundel Castle’s Festival of History Arundel Castle is delighted to announce the return of its acclaimed Festival of History - a spectacular journey through...
Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone
Join the Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone party this summer! As Brighton & Hove gears up to welcome the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, exciting plans have been unveiled for the city’s...
To the Manor Reborn
From royal guests to ghostly legends, Preston Manor has seen it all, now this historic Brighton home needs public support to survive Brighton’s historic Preston Manor, an architectural treasure...
The Pub Quiz Awards
Calling all quizmasters and quizzers! The Pub Quiz Awards is the UK’s first-ever award ceremony solely dedicated to the quizmasters and the vibrant pub quiz community that fills our local pubs...
Picnics, palaces and Pride
Picnics, palaces and Pride: join us for our dazzling summer events to celebrate Brighton Pride 2025 To celebrate Brighton Pride, Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum & Art Gallery are offering...
Rugby for all: Women & girls in Sussex
The Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off on 22nd August and 6-7 September sees the tournament come to our city and we’re already embracing the spirit Hove Rugby Club has been flying the flag for...
Elements Martial Arts
Tucked away on Brighton’s St James’s Street is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym where empowerment and community collide. Elements Martial Arts was founded by Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and head...
Meet the Padel Peeps
Karen and Lucie’s love story on and off the court When Karen Hazzard first picked up a padel racket, she had no idea it would eventually lead her to her partner Lucie Wade and the creation of a...
The best of BIMM 2025
Bands and artists to watch out for. As we kiss goodbye to another triumphant academic year, BIMM looks to reflect upon some of its greatest achievements. Here’s an (inexhaustive, of course) list...
Pride Weekend: Editor’s top picks
With so much happening over Pride weekend, our editor has handpicked the must-see events for LGBTQIA+ shenanigans in Brighton. DJ Jack McNamara Sat 2 Aug 20:30 @Pride Street Party Catch...