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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.
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...
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, leading actor and...
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 several of its...
Review: The Brighton Imposters Dinner Experience
A Traitors-inspired immersive Christmas party with fine dining, laughter, and festive intrigue. If, like me, you’re utterly obsessed with The Traitors, then this immersive Christmas party experience might just be...
Brighton Women Artists
Brighton Women Artists Debut Exhibition: CANcELLEd - Adjust the Focus Brighton Women Artists is delighted to announce its debut exhibition, CANcELLEd : Adjust the Focus, sponsored and hosted by Sussex Innovation at...
From Lips to Liberty
Landmark new exhibition explores Passion, Power & Protest at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Passion, Power & Protest Opens Saturday 25 October 2025 CENTRAL GALLERY, BRIGHTON MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Free...
Brighton Toy and Model Museum
Brighton Toy and Model Museum brightens Trafalgar Street again The Brighton Toy and Model Museum, which is currently lighting up the Trafalgar Street underpass with major regeneration works, can now announce two...
Lambrini Girls
Fizz, fury and feminism: inside the world of Lambrini Girls There are few bands quite like Lambrini Girls – loud, funny, furiously political and proudly queer. Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Phoebe Lunny and bassist...
Brighton, BIMM and creative resistance
“I want to die with memories, not with dreams.” Brighton’s cultural scene thrives on the back of the young people within the creative industries, the city long being synonymous with celebration and individuality. ...
A whole lot of movement: Quarters
Quarters, the city’s hottest new music venue, picked up on what the Brighton club scene was missing before the rest of us even noticed. With killer lighting and clean-cut sound, it is, at its core, a room built for...
Paper Daisy
Why ‘makers’ fairs’ are thriving in the age of online shopping. There is currently quite a buzz around pop-up art, craft and makers’ fairs, with a growing number of people of all ages discovering the joys of meeting...
Q&A with Jessie of Beau Events
We chatted to Jessie, curator of Beau Events, makers’ and artist markets based in central Brighton. Tell us a little about your background, are you an artist yourself? I’ve been creating and making my signature...
The World’s First Completely AI-Written Pantomime
An hilarious, historic theatre event featuring a star-studded cast of local legends and comedy greats! This January, we are setting the stage for a professional pantomime unlike any other — the world’s first...
Puzzle Bored
Local creative dynamo Mark, owner at Puzzle Bored, is busier than ever this autumn, launching a series of inclusive community sessions designed to bring people together through craft, creativity and connection. From...
Rare Thing
Tucked away in the heart of Brighton, Rare Thing is a jewellery studio like no other – a space where ancient craftsmanship meets contemporary creativity. Opened in November 2022 by jeweller Nattie, the shop is...
One Garden Brighton November Events
As autumn sets in and the leaves turn gold and red at Stanmer Park, One Garden Brighton offers a rich programme of events throughout November, with something for all ages. Getting there is simple with a regular...
Glenda and Rita
Starlets of the silver screen Introduce yourselves to our readers. Rita: Hello there everybody! My name is Rita Herringbone. Glenda: I’m Glenda Swing, but you knew that already. Tell us about your...
Jack and the Beanstalk
Bubbles, beans and Brighton magic: Donatello serves up a slice of panto glamour There’s no better way to kick off the festive season than with a little glitter, laughter and a touch of Brighton sparkle. The city’s...
The Avenue Hove
Festive Christmas parties and Christmas Day at The Avenue Restaurant and Wine in Hove Are you wondering where to take your hard-working team or family this festive season? Look no further. The Avenue, located on...
Sage and fennel sausage rolls
It’s almost Christmas party season and at the Community Kitchen we are ready to celebrate. Our community cookery leader Cat shares one of her favourite party recipes – sage and fennel sausage rolls. Ingredients 1...
Le Petit Chef
A magical culinary adventure with Le Petit Chef, at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. If you’re looking for dinner with a difference, Le Petit Chef at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole is an...
Drift @Brighton i360
Sunday roast with West Pier views If, like me, you’re partial to a good Sunday roast with a sea view, Drift beneath Brighton i360 is one to add to your list. The venue recently launched its Sunday roast menu and...
Christmas parties in the city
With the festive season almost upon us, you may be wondering where to go to celebrate with colleagues, friends and loved ones before the actual day itself. Read on to find our recommended venues with something...
Sunday roasts
Brighton is a town of food lovers and Sunday roasts are an essential part of the culinary scene. The city’s appetite and expectations are incredibly high and, in line with this, venues have levelled up with so many...
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 arrives and everyone’s...
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 system acts like...
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, quite literally. I...
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, you can tell...
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 Reform Bill, change...
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 Brighton Brighton’s...
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 Brilliant Brighton Bricks...
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 exciting programme of...
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 Homegrown clothing...
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 all the goss....
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 on its most iconic...
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 smorgasbord of fresh...
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 punchlines. For Nina Conti,...
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 young – and is a...
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 than interviewing two...
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 of events for...
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 from 17 October–2...
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 fright or a big night...
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. No, not the actual...
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, blending the best of...
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 next get-together, it’s...
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 to visit one of the...
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 podcast and taking part...
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 partnership will see...
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 spirit Seasonal...
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 weight loss. But...