June 2026
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.
Iris Galerie Brighton
Eye do? Unique valentine’s gifts at Iris Galerie Have you ever gazed into your partner’s eyes and wished you could capture that moment forever? At Iris Galerie Brighton, your wish comes true… Forget the usual...
Brighton Kink Market
Brighton Kink Market We chat to Plum, owner of Brighton’s much-loved She Said Boutique, about her newest baby Brighton Kink Market – a bold, inclusive space where curiosity is celebrated and self-expression takes...
Jem Ayres Orgasmic Embodiment
Jem Ayres Orgasmic Embodiment At a time when more and more women are questioning traditional relationship narratives, Brighton-based inclusive embodiment facilitator Jem Ayres is helping women (and couples)...
Lyon Quarter Hove
Lyon Quarter Hove 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 reality. We...
Valentine’s Day Brighton 2026
Valentine’s Day Brighton 2026 Looking for some Valentine’s Day date inspo in Brighton and Hove? From intimate tapas bars to grand seafront hotels, the city offers no shortage of romantic places to eat, drink and...
Galentine’s Brighton and Hove 2026
Galentine’s Brighton and Hove 2026 Valentine’s isn’t just for the lovey-dovey stuff, and Brighton delivers. February 2026 brings a host of Galentine’s events across the city, offering the perfect excuse to celebrate...
Valentine’s Day 2026 Brighton and Hove – Gifts
Valentine’s Day 2026 Brighton and Hove - Gifts Not sure what to buy this Valentine’s Day? We’ve partnered with some of our favourite Brighton and Hove businesses to bring you a curated collection of thoughtful gifts...
The rise of the dirty martini
The rise of the dirty martini Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you won’t have failed to notice the latest cocktail trend. Enter the Dirty Martini. Not a new cocktail by any means, the well-known Martini rose...
10 Cosy Pubs Brighton and Hove
10 Cosy Pubs Brighton and Hove Our guide to some of the city’s most welcoming, character-filled pubs where you can relax with a pint, a bite to eat and good company. 1. White Rabbit: A whimsical North Laine...
Khalil Properties – How to survive 2026
Khalil Properties - How to survive 2026 - Brighton guide to staying steady in uncertain times 2026 Is Not a Crisis Year - It’s a Control Year If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that...
Don’t Tell Mama Review
Don’t tell Mama Review Who says January has to be the worst month of the year? The inaugural Don’t tell Mama event at Butlins shows that more than ever, the LGBTQ+ community are ready to cure their January blues....
International Women’s Day 2026 Brighton
International Women’s Day 2026 Brighton Hosts a Unifying Gathering Redefining Confidence, Leadership, and Community Brighton, UK — March 2026 This March, Brighton will host a powerful International Women’s Day...
Say hello to so.sauna Brighton & Hove
Say hello to so.sauna Brighton & Hove - the new community sauna on the block. Nestled in the gardens of The British Engineerium, this new hidden gem allows you to sweat dunk and reset and immersive. yourself in...
What’s on Brighton January 2026
What’s on Brighton January 2026 January in Brighton is anything but quiet. As the city shakes off the festive haze, its venues come alive with an exciting mix of music, arts and culture, offering plenty of reasons...
Blue – Album launch
Blue are back on everyone’s radar and making moves that feel just the right side of nostalgic and exciting. Their brand new album Reflections drops on 9 January 2026, bringing with it that familiar blend of smooth...
Banksy Limitless London
Banksy Limitless: Now open in South Kensington for a limited time! 250 artworks / multiple installations / museum quality If you wander down to South Kensington this winter, you may stumble across one of the...
Roti King Brighton restaurant review
Roti King: Malaysian street food in the heart of Brighton POV: It’s a freezing cold winter’s day in Brighton and you need some spice in your life that won’t break the bank. Enter Roti King, serving up...
Veganuary Brighton 2026 – A comfort food trail
Veganuary Brighton 2026: A comfort food trail Brighton is infamous for its vibrant vegan scene, but with Veganuary falling in a cold month, we have curated a Veganuary Brighton comfort food trail to help satisfy...
Embracing grey at Simon Webster Hair
Feature review: Embracing grey at Simon Webster Hair As a wise woman – namely actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge – once said, “Hair is everything.” And with ‘ageing gracefully’ a motto fed to us through the media...
Kym Marsh – Interview
Kym Marsh - Embracing her villain era in single White Female There’s something incredibly nostalgic about the title Single White Female. For many of us, it conjures memories of the iconic 90s thriller...
Anasfaszia – debut review
Brighton was in its typical winter mood on Monday evening, spitting rain in fits and starts, trying to convince everyone that staying home was the better option. Hardly an ideal night to pop out for a gig in a room...
Mid Street Lab Flow Mode
Mid Street Lab Flow Mode - Brighton’s creative engine for 2026 Brighton cannot stay a creative city if only a select few can afford to practise. The rising cost of studios, materials, childcare, travel and...
Mid Street Lab: Altruistic Art
Altruistic Art: two years, two spaces, one purpose. A community rising - Mid Street Lab Two years ago, Mid Street Lab began as a tiny, improvised experiment. A borrowed corner of east Kemptown, a handful of...
Brighton Open Market – Shop Local
Shop local: Make shopping at Brighton Open Market your new year’s resolution Right in the heart of Brighton’s London Road community, you’ll find a market like no other buzzing with life, colour and...
Liberty Music PR – bands to watch out for January
January and the artists who will shape my year - Liberty Music PR January has been a gentle landing back into real life. It is also the moment in the year when I feel most excited about what is ahead for us...
What’s on at One Garden Brighton
What’s on at One Garden Brighton: January and early February 2026 The new year brings a sense of calm to One Garden Brighton, making it the perfect time to reset, wander and enjoy a few moments of creativity...
The Regency Tavern
The Regency Tavern – lunch that won’t break the bank It’s January (meh) but fear not, we have unearthed one of the best-value and most delicious lunch deals (yay)… Situated a stone’s throw from the Brighton...
Seafront dining tour
Seafront dining tour: Winter indulgence by the sea Brighton’s iconic seafront isn’t just about pebble beaches and lively bars to be enjoyed during the summer. It’s also a haven for food lovers seeking moody...
Wild Wellbeing Winter Walks
A refreshing winter walk can be the perfect palate cleanser during the winter season. What better place for a winter walk than at Brighton’s very own rewilding project, Wilding Waterhall. What was once a golf...
Sense by Sim
Sense by Sim Brighton: Reawaken your intuition For more than two decades, Simone lived deep in the adrenaline-fuelled world of PR and marketing. “I went to uni for it, built a career, managed teams, I really...
Breathe Wellbeing Brighton
A sanctuary for body and mind: welcome to Breathe Wellbeing Brighton Situated on Church Street in the creative heart of Brighton’s North Laine, Breathe Wellbeing is more than a spa, it’s a holistic wellness...
The Life Reset Coach Brighton
Coping with life overwhelm: The Life Reset Coach Brighton For many of us, life can feel louder, faster and increasingly difficult to manage. We spoke with Connor, founder of The Life Reset Coach Brighton,...
The Hair Salon – New year, new era
A new year, a new era: The Hair Salon Brighton Stepping into The Hair Salon on Blatchington Road in Hove always feels makes you feel lighter – it’s a relaxed, welcoming space where the feet-up washing basins...
Good Vibe Choir: Held together in harmony
The Good Vibe Choir To understand the Good Vibe Choir, start with one song – their rendition of Lou Reed’s ‘Perfect Day’. In the original, its romantic lyrics are tinged with one soul’s melancholy; multiply...
Dry January: 10 things to do in Brighton
10 Dry January Things To Do in Brighton (2026 Edition) From luxurious mocktails to artisan hot chocolates, here are ten brilliant Dry January ideas to keep your social life thriving with zero hangovers. ...
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk at Doubletree Hilton Brighton Review Pantomime is a much-loved Christmas tradition, bringing families and friends together over the festive season and Brighton Family Panto’s Jack and...
Boundless and National Art Pass
Save on Sussex cultural visits with Boundless and National Art Pass Sussex’s public servants can now enjoy free and half-price entry to galleries, museums and historic houses in the area and across the UK with...
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 nights so broken that...
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 out all the stops...
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 Food Partnership has...
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), Brighton’s Pull & Pump...
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 feasting, live music and...
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 creativity and coastal...
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 meet. Founded by...
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 historic Georgian manor...
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 converge to deliver...
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 behind the counter...
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 can also be a...
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 Ordinary. With his...
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 immersive, the city’s...
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 residents together while...
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 wallflower. From the moment...
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 parents. Introducing...
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 ones. We caught up with...
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 grassroots venues...
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 received royal...
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. From locally made...
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 Domenica, founded by...