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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.
Nourishing Our Community
Brighton loves good food. We are a city rich in fantastic restaurants, delicious local produce, bustling markets and cosy cafés. Yet, the reality for many is different. More than 6,000 people in our city rely on...
Cooler than you: Adam Lawton
This month we chat to Adam Lawton who specialises in male hair replacement at his Brighton salon Aura Hair. Tell us about your business? Aura Hair is a collaborative space for hair professionals looking to have a...
Dine Al Fresco in Brighton
Brighton is famous for its vibrant culinary scene, and when the sun shines, there’s no better way to enjoy it than dining al fresco. Whether you’re after sea views, hidden courtyards, or lively street-side tables,...
Making Waves: The Beach House Sessions
You’re tucked behind a camera crew in a cosy beach house, ready to witness one of the most talked-about bands record an exclusive set just a few feet away. You sip a cold beer in the sunlight, a fly on the wall as...
Father’s Day Brighton 2025: Food & Drink
Wondering where to take the old man for some beverages and top notch food? With so many options available, deciding where to go can be tricky, read on to hear our top recommendations with great deals to be had The...
One Garden Brighton: June Events
Summer brings a new rhythm to One Garden Brighton. Longer days mean more time to explore and the One Garden calendar is filled with events to suit every kind of curiosity – whether that’s learning a new skill,...
The PRam Diaries: June 2025
May in Brighton is my favourite. The city feels like it’s waking up creative, chaotic and gloriously sun-drenched (for at least an afternoon or two). I made it to SpiegelGardens last weekend, devoured the best...
Fly Gyrocopter – Experience Review
I arrived at Shoreham Airport around 9am, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (and feeling slightly delirious about the fact that, within a couple of hours, I’d be 800 feet higher without so much as a cabin crew or a...
Thrive Gym Brighton
Our editor commences strength training at Thrive Gym on Lewes Road, which has created a programme that fits in with your lifestyle while supporting your goals minus the overwhelm – read on to hear her first...
Babble Hove
Babble is the kind of venue that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it. Tucked along Hove seafront, this brand-new site has quickly claimed a prime position on my ‘must-visit’ list and, trust me, I’ve...
The cape we didn’t know we were wearing
Father’s Day always hits differently. For me, it’s more than a card or a barbecue invite, it’s a moment to reflect on what it means to be a dad, a role model and a man trying to do things better than the generation...
Hooray for Hove-ywood
Brighton’s cinema legacy reimagined by young creators in new YouTube film series Brighton & Hove Museums is delighted to announce the release of a vibrant new series of short films created by young people from...
Brighton Open Air Theatre 2025
Friday 2 May – Sunday 21 September 2025 Brighton’s only outdoor theatre, BOAT, opens for 2025 Summer Season The premiere purpose-built outdoor venue in Sussex – Brighton Open Air Theatre – opens its gates once more...
Anoushka Shankar
Grammy-nominated musician, composer and activist Anoushka Shankar is Guest Director for this year’s Brighton Festival, we caught up with her for a chat ahead of her appearance at The Dome on Sunday 25th of May...
Rising Stars and DIY Dreams
If it’s anything like previous years, an air of anticipation will swallow last-minute pint buyers in a body-heat smog, as the crowd takes its place - ready to witness the fast-rising underdog. The Great Escape...
Brighton Fringe / ENTASI DANCE COMPANY – HOST
In HOST, chaos becomes the canvas. This dynamic performance, driven by the untamed energy of youth, invites you to dive into the beautiful mess of our human experience. Through movement, black feathers, wine, paint,...
Brighton Fringe / FESTIVAL WUNDABARN
Editor’s top picks This May, the city will come alive with the vibrant energy of SpiegelGardens, the most central Brighton Fringe venue, nestled in the picturesque Victoria Gardens. With 31 electrifying nights, more...
Nymans National Trust
Kick-start your weekend with an evening visit to Nymans for one of the Friday lates with music. Every Friday from 11 Jul–15 Aug picnic on the lawn and relax and unwind. Dogs are welcome for one of these special...
Brighton Fringe / United Queendom – SMOOCH!
United Queendom are back and this time it’s getting intimate! Pucker up and get ready for SMOOCH! The smash-hit show from Brighton Spiegeltent and Glastonbury Festival 2024 is coming to the seaside for a second...
Brighton Festival / STATUS FLO
AFLO. the poet, Kid Anansi & Merki Mon 19 May 20:00 A special Brighton Festival edition of Brighton’s freshest spoken word night. Award-winning Brighton-based spoken-word artist, AFLO. the poet presents an...
One Garden Brighton May
May brings longer days, warmer air and a gentle buzz of activity to One Garden Brighton. Whether you’re after a moment of calm, something creative for the kids, or a chance to enjoy good food and music in the fresh...
The In Crowd
Ben Sherman celebrates Mod heritage with a fashion retrospective at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery The British heritage brand presents its archival installation, Ben Sherman: The Decades, alongside Brighton...
Polyamorous Wedding Ceremonies with Jess May
Jess May is a Brighton-based celebrant, host and creator of the Opening Ceremony podcast a soulful series that explores human stories and connections. As a double-award-winning celebrant with more than a decade of...
Jules Emporium – New Road, Brighton
A big happy birthday to Jules Emporium, which marked its second anniversary last month with a lively celebration of free-flowing drinks, live art, and plenty of community spirit. In just two years, this unique...
The PRam Diaries
Diary of a working mum (and accidental boob-flasher). It’s 5:42am and someone’s crying. Could be the baby. Could be me. Hard to say. I’m a working mum of two. My eldest is eight and very into “being right”; my...
Cherry Shakewell / Cooler than you
This month we chat to Cherry Shakewell, Brighton’s burlesque icon, about turning 21 and her fabulous Fringe shows. How did you get into Burlesque? I finished university in the early 2000s and quickly realised I...
Less screen time, more fun experiences
Have you heard about Yuup? Newly launched in Brighton & Hove, this well-established experience company is all about connecting you with exciting things to do around the city – while supporting small, independent...
London Days Out: Khao Bird At Bridget Jones’ flat
Bridget Jones, anti-heroine of the 90s (and beyond) is undoubtedly my favourite fictional character. Her quest to find true love, while attempting to conform to the unachievable beauty standards of that time, won...
From box-dye disaster to cowboy copper glory
We’ve all done it, been bewitched by a supermarket box dye that makes promises it can’t deliver. This was me a few months ago, being just delusional enough to believe I didn’t need a hairdresser to achieve the...
Brighton Girl Awards 2025
We were excited to attend the annual Brighton Girl Awards last month held at vibrant co-working and event space, PLATF9RM in Hove. As proud sponsors of the Fitness Space of the Year category, we were honoured to be...
Ayten Gasson Celebrates 20 Years
Ayten Gasson Celebrates 20 Years with the Launch of Studio Appointments – A Personal, Ethical Shopping Experience Brighton & Hove, UK – 15th April 2025 To mark its 20th anniversary, luxury lingerie brand Ayten...
Isle Of Avalon
Isle Of Avalon Set To Open At 1 Hanningtons Lane Brighton Brighton based fragrance house Isle of Avalon is opening at 1 Hanningtons Lane Brighton. The much-loved brand, which specialises in refillable perfumes,...
RadioReverb 97.2FM Turns 18
Brighton’s first community radio station, RadioReverb 97.2FM, will celebrate its 18th birthday this March. The award-winning station won its 97.2FM licence on 26th March 2007 and now broadcasts across the city of...
Gregory Porter Interview
Acclaimed American Jazz singer songwriter, Gregory Porter received his first Grammy nomination in 2000, for his debut album ‘Water’. In 2013 ‘Liquid Spirit’ received global recognition and bagged him his first...
Managing Your Own Airbnb
So, you’ve got a fantastic property in Brighton, and you’ve decided to turn it into a holiday let. Great choice! With millions of visitors flocking to the city each year, Airbnb can be a goldmine—if done right. At...
25 Years of Hotel Pelirocco
The iconic Hotel Pelirocco celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. We chat to Marko, the longstanding hotel GM who regaled us with some tales… I started working at a faded old chintzy B&B, back then called...
Micro-Learning
Instead of scrolling, why don’t you learn something? We all do it. Doom scroll on social media night after night, laughing (or crying) over cute animal videos, inspirational quotes, food videos, thirst traps… the...
Ayten Gasson – Cooler Than You
This month we chat to Ayten Gasson, who creates luxury sustainable lingerie and nightwear from her studio in Hove. Tell us about your business? I launched my lingerie label, Ayten Gasson, twenty years ago in 2005...
Babble Hove
Babble is a brand new sun-up to sun-down hospitality venue located at the new Hove Beach Park. The project was created by Brighton & Hove City Council to breathe new life into the underused and run-down...
Pour Choices Wine Fair 12th April 2025
Brighton’s first and only natural wine fair celebrates sustainable and low-intervention winemaking, spotlighting passionate producers from across the UK. A unique opportunity to taste exceptional wines, meet...
Lucky Khao Brighton Northern Thai BBQ
Lucky Khao situated at Red Roaster on St James’ Street is a new addition to the Michelin Guide for 2025. The first thing that hits you is the redolence of fragrant aromas filling the venue from an immaculate open...
Burger & Lobster
Does Burger and Lobster in Brighton live up to the hype? Our editor went along to find out… Over ten-years ago in a small Irish pub in Mayfair, the first Burger and Lobster was born. You can now find their...
Wedding Rings Direct Showroom
Are you looking for your dream wedding rings? Then visit WRD who offer a bespoke service with thousands of designs to choose from at affordable prices. Wedding Rings Direct is an internet company founded in the...
Life’s More Fun When You Say Yuup…
A vibrant new marketplace supporting local independent experiences has officially launched in Brighton and Hove. Yuup, the innovative platform, aims to assist local makers, producers, creatives, and businesses sell...
Paper Daisy
Spring into a world of creativity and heritage this May and join Paper Daisy at the iconic British Engineerium in Hove for a truly special experience! The grand Spring Makers Fair, one of the biggest and most...
Haus of Cabaret
We enjoy a show and dinner in one of Brighton’s time honoured performance venues. There’s something incredibly seductive about the allure of an old-school cabaret venue and Haus of Cabaret Brighton is the epitome...
Easter Activities In The Countryside
Do you fancy leaving the city behind for the afternoon and getting out into the countryside for a family day out? We have picked some of the best activities for you, read on to find out more… Don’t be a Twit! 4th -...
Slack City Radio
Tuning Into Brighton’s Music Scene. Like many others, I was drawn to Brighton, lured by the buzz of city life, the prospect of greener grass and creative opportunity. Stepping into its musical microcosm was...
Reimagining The High Street Through Art
Mid-Street Lab is a vibrant hub of creativity on St George’s Road in Kemptown, Brighton. Renowned for its eclectic collection of contemporary art elevating emerging local artists, the gallery / studio showroom is...
One Garden Brighton Supper Club Review
Discover Brighton were invited to Supper Club at One Garden last month. These regular events are a collaboration of delicious seasonal food and beautifully crafted drinks, on this occasion Need were at the epicentre...
Hey! Fancy A Free Steak?
STAKEHAUS Set to Open in Shelter Hall, Brighton on 9th March with 50 Free Steaks a Day! STAKEHAUS, the popular London food brand known for its fun, accessible menu, is opening its latest location in Shelter Hall,...
Preston Manor To Re-Open
Final preparations are underway at Brighton’s prestigious Preston Manor, featuring a brand-new visitor experience and its first-ever tearoom. Preston Manor, one of the UK’s most haunted houses, is to reopen this...
South of England Mineral Show
15th-16th March 2025 Over the 15th-16th March 2025 we are hosting a fantastic weekend of beautiful crystals, fascinating fossils, rare minerals and dazzling jewellery from a great selection of sellers. Based in the...
10-minutes with Halina Rice
Halina Rice returns to The Old Market (TOM) as part of ‘Reigning Women 2025’, with her immersive liveset and audio visual show. The producer is renowned for her vivid and eclectic style ranging from evocative and...
We’re Hiring
Job Title: Part-Time Media Sales Representative Location: Brighton, UK Join Discover Brighton! Are you passionate about media and advertising? Do you have a knack for sales and a love for everything Brighton has to...
An Artist Is An Artist. Skin / Interview
Here is a woman who to millions of global fans needs zero introduction. Skin is lead vocalist and songwriter of Skunk Anansie, solo artist, wife, mother and DJ, whose achievements are immeasurable. She was the first...
The Renters (Reform) Bill
The UK rental market is on the verge of major change with the introduction of the Renters (Reform) Bill. Designed to enhance tenant rights and improve rental conditions, the bill brings both challenges and...
Celebrating Strength And Resilience
Having coached many Brightonian celebrity women over the years—from Zoe Ball to Michelle Heaton, Chloe Goodman to the infamous Katie Price, and the ever-determined Saffron Barker—I’ve learned to understand how these...
Is It Time For A Dopamine Detox?
24-hour ‘genie’ culture has caused a rise in dopamine overload with negative consequences, and here’s how you can fix it. Dopamine is the latest buzzword trending on social platforms, with both positive and negative...
Connection Jam
Connection Jam is Brighton & Hove's dynamic and playful social event! Expect great conversations, meaningful encounters and the opportunity to create real friendships. Through guided activities that break past...