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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.
Ben Sherman SS25 Signature Collection
Ben Sherman SS25 Signature Collection: Brighton to Amalfi Step into the vibrant journey of Ben Sherman’s SS25 Signature Collection, "Brighton to Amalfi," where the essence of Brighton Beach...
Mounjaro – A Kickstart For Those Who Need It Most?
Brighton is a hub for health and fitness, but for some, the journey to wellness feels like an impossible uphill climb. For those dealing with severe health issues, addictive tendencies, or...
Picture You Dead / Cast Interview
Peter James’ latest novel Picture You Dead has become a play which is coming to Theatre Royal in March. Kairen Kemp chatted to two of the cast members: Peter Ash and Fiona Wade. Peter, you’re...
Hempwell / The UKs Most Trusted CBD Shop
Situated in the heart of the North Laine in Kensington Gardens, Brighton, you will find Hempwell, your one-stop-shop for all things CBD related. Founded in 2017, the flagship store is located in...
Valentine’s / Gifts & Unique Date Ideas
Bored of doing the same things on Valentine’s Day? We’ve scoured the city and the internet to find you some unique date and gift ideas to help make this one memorable for all the right reasons....
What’s On / One Garden Brighton February 2025
February is full of exciting activities at One Garden Brighton, with something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a keen gardener, looking for family fun, or just want to pop by for some great...
Join BPO’s Centenary Celebrations
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra has been delighting local audiences for the last one hundred years, and their bold, colourful concerts – from classical masterpieces to cutting-edge music – are...
The Pour House
Our editor was invited to new venue ‘The Pour House’ in Hove for a private dining experience ahead of the launch party. I arrived at new venue The Pour House on a chilly evening in February and...
Japanese Head Spa Benefits
Most of us crave long, lustrous locks and many women opt for hair extensions to achieve this. Although extensions remain a popular beauty trend, they can be expensive, difficult to upkeep and...
Pompoko / New Restaurant Review
Pompoko has been a staple on the Brighton culinary scene since 2007, supplying the city with authentic, yet inexpensive Japanese food in unpretentious surroundings. Their flagship restaurant...
The Rise Of Galentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, for some it can be a stab in the heart and a stark reminder of your single status. You haven’t met the love of your life, and your social media feeds are evidence that you are in...
Egypt: A Golden Opportunity For British Investors
Egypt offers an exciting prospect for British investors eager to enhance their real estate portfolios. With a vibrant property market boasting affordable prices, substantial growth potential, and...
Review / Brighton’s TV Game Show
Have you ever found yourself screaming the correct answer at the TV during The Chase or wanting to give Jeremy Clarkson a run for his money on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? If so, this one’s for...
Jazz in the City
Jazz is everywhere in our city, home to artistry galore against the backdrop of a postcard seafront. Whether it’s the drumbeat of a tight-knit community, the crash of creativity, or the coastal...
Lilith’s Lair
This month we chat to Skye De La Mare about her monthly sapphic pleasure events. Tell us about Lilith’s Lair? Lilith’s Lair are sapphic centred, sensual and spicy events where queer and curious...
Katherine Ryan / Interview
Comedic powerhouse Katherine Ryan makes a welcome return to the stage this month with ‘Battleaxe’. Our editor, Samantha Harman caught up with her for a good old chinwag about the new live...
Cooler Than You / Luisa-Christie
This month we speak to Luisa-Christie, a one woman marketer who champions all things vegan Tell us about a typical day running your one woman influencer marketing agency and being a content...
Vida Active / Fun Friendly Fitness
With the annual “New Year, New Me” mantra force-fed to us like a guilt-laden side dish after a month of indulgence, the prospect of walking into a crowded, testosterone-fueled gym can be...
Dry Jan / Our Editor’s Top Picks For Alcohol Free Fun
The Christmas festivities are well and truly behind us and some of you may be heaving a sigh of relief that life can finally return to normal. If you are considering taking part in Dry January,...
Sol Gilbert / Training Goals In 2025
January, New Year, New You… Bullshit! Same old story, rinse and repeat year after year. Sound familiar? Well, I’ve been coaching clients for three decades and running gyms for two, so trust me,...
Veganuary / Join The Plant-Based Revolution
Veganuary is not just a term bandied about in January, it is a non-profit global organisation that actively encourages people to try a vegan lifestyle for January and (hopefully) beyond. ...
Hunglish Online Store
Hunglish online store is your one-stop shop for all things eco-friendly and vegan. You will find everything from food and beverages to body care and household products. There are even pet care...
A Season of Flavour, Creativity, and Growth
One Garden Brighton is ready to welcome you this winter with exciting events, seasonal delights, bursting with life even in the colder months. Whether you’re a foodie, a plant enthusiast, or...
Beating the January Blues! / StylePixie
Some of us may feel a drop in energy as fatigue sets in with the post-Christmas slump. After all the joy and merriment of the silly season, we are now faced with a more mundane diary and the days...
Wedding Rings Direct
Set in the heart of Brighton Lanes, opposite The Ivy and The Ivy Asia is Wedding Rings Direct, (WRD) a one-stop shop for buying arguably the most important piece of jewellery of your life. This...
Introducing Jess May / Crazy Diamond Funeral Queen
Jess May is a civil celebrant whose aim is to pioneer a new approach to how we engage with death through facilitating living funerals, or ‘celebrations of life for the living’. These...
Pop Specs / Revolutionary Eyewear
The founders of Pop Specs story is inspiring to say the least. Two friends who met at university came up with a groundbreaking idea that would shake up the eyewear industry and then pitched that...
PLATF9RM / Co-Working In Brighton And Hove
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. Walk into Platf9rm and the first...
Not a Band – Jingle Ball Xmas Party
Live Themes and Memes Do not adjust your TV sets… welcome to the world of Not A Band This December 20th, Not a Band Xmas Party snowballs into The Rosehill to kickstart that festive feeling you...
StylePixie / The Power of Colour
Ever had one of those days when people are really drawn to you? You seem to be receiving an abundance of compliments. You catch yourself in the mirror and feel confident with the way you look....
Independent Music Venues
On the back buzz of a roaring Mutations Festival last month (5th-9th November 2024) a festival that unifies Brighton’s diverse music scene into a multi-venue microcosm of “ones to watch” - there...
Jools Holland And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
In 1980 I was a fledgling actor and make-up artist knocking around London at the same time as keyboard player Jools Holland was leaving Squeeze who he’d been a founder member in 1974. He...
Puzzle Bored
Chances are you’ve walked past the colourfully fronted Puzzle Bored on New Road in Brighton and you may have wondered what it’s all about. We chatted to owner Mark to ask that very question. ...
Brighton Music Hall / More Than Just Summer
As Mariah would say, ‘It’s tiiiiimmmmeeee!’ and nothing screams Christmas more than being warm and cosy inside your own magical festive igloo with views of the beach while listening to talented...
Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
Discover writer Emily Hince visits the Brighton Royal Pavilion for a fairy-tale evening on ice. Hurrying slightly behind our Saturday 6pm slot through the dark, concealed gardens, I must admit a...
Burning The Clocks 2024
The much loved winter solstice celebration returns with a ‘Voyager’ theme for 2024. Following the success of last year’s biggest ever Burning the Clocks event, organisers at Same Sky are growing...
Cooler Than You
This month Discover was fortunate enough to chat to Santa Claus who took time out of his busy schedule to chat to us over Zoom all the way from the North Pole. Thanks for speaking to us for our...
Slide 1828
Bringing the Fun Back to Dating for 18-28 Year Olds. It’s fair to say many of us are disillusioned with dating apps. The majority of people, particularly women, are fed up with ineffectual...
Fancy Flying Around Brighton in a Gyrocopter?
Fly Gyrocopter are taking flights from Brighton City Airport around the delights of Brighton coastline, Devils Dyke, Beachy Head and the Isle of Wight. You’ll be flying in an open cockpit...
SGUT & Coached Rules for a Bulletproof Christmas
At SGUT & Coached, we’ve got a simple set of rules to navigate the festive chaos. Stick to these, and you’ll sail through Christmas without undoing the hard graft you’ve put in all year....
The Pass at South Lodge / Review
We had the privilege of being invited along to a Michelin starred experience at The Pass at South Lodge along with a night’s stay in their newly launched lakeside lodges, The Reeds. From the...
Island Poké
Island Poké Celebrates Jesse Jenkins Collaboration With Free Poké Bowls In Brighton. In celebration of Island Poké’s collaboration with acclaimed chef and content creator, Jesse Jenkins...
Vanishing Forest
‘Vanishing Forest’ immersive art installation unveiled at Brighton Museum Brighton & Hove Museums (B&HM) yesterday unveiled a captivating new art installation, Vanishing Forest which...
Christmas at Brighton i360
Enjoy Christmas at Brighton i360 with Santa in the Sky and Little Moons festive drinks. The holiday season is nearly here and Brighton i360 is ready to celebrate with its iconic 'Santa in the...
Christmas Gift Guide
Unsure of what to get someone this christmas? We’ve teamed up with some of our favourite local businesses to provide you with ideas for gifts and experiences. Pop Specs. Give the gift of a fresh...
Property Matters
Renters’ Rights commentary and reporting in the main appears to be almost overwhelmingly negative when considered from the landlords’ perspective. Certainly the proposed legislation will...
StylePixie – Trend Focus
What’s hot and what’s not you may be thinking! Every season we are bombarded with the latest trends, urged along by clever marketing, making us believe that we need to part with our hard earned...
Grand Central Pub & Restaurant Refurb
Located adjacent to the railway station or at the top of an unforgiving walk up Trafalgar Street, you will find The Grand Central pub in Brighton. The venue has proudly been supplying liquid...
The Coal Shed Brighton
Discover Visits The Coal Shed Brighton To Review The New Venue, Food And Cocktails. The Coal Shed has moved from its former premises in the lanes to a more prominent position on North Street....
Street Justice
This month Discover catches up with Tony creator of Street Justice, a multi faceted brand based in Brighton. Tell us about Street Justice? I would If I could. At the moment it’s about 40% club...
Paper Daisy
Join Paper Daisy at the British Engineerium as they kick off their season of Winter Makers Fairs, as a piece of Brighton & Hove’s History comes alive again. After being closed for nearly 20...
A winter wonderland right on your doorstep
The Brighton Lights returns to One Garden this December for what promises to be bigger and brighter than 2023. Tickets cost from just £16 and children under 2 go free! You and your family can...
Seascape Cocktail Experience
I’ll admit, heights make me a little nervous. Since the Brighton i360 was built, I’ve been hesitant to hop on board because of my fear. However, when my Discover colleague couldn’t attend the...
Christmas Magic at Royal Pavilion
Brighton & Hove Museums is bringing Christmas magic to life this year with a range of festive activities for families across the city. From Father Christmas’s return to the Royal Pavilion to...
Labyrinth Gallery Brighton
Fatboy Slim X TBOY signed Pepita Coffee Tins ‘Brewing Beats and Excellence’ Labyrinth Gallery curated by Darren Marcus, has quickly established itself as a must-visit destination for pop...
Rag’n’Bone Man: Interview
Rag'n'Bone Man: Performing at Brighton Centre November 24th as part of new album tour - ‘What Do You Believe In’. Critically acclaimed Sussex born singer songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man, AKA Rory...