Discover Brighton features and reviews

Words: Patrick Cawley www.countessluann.com An all-new killer show from ‘Housewives’ star Luann de Lesseps. Known across the globe as ‘The Countess’, she’s without a doubt one of the most popular...

Words: Samantha Harman www.hausofvagabond.com   Unlocking Transformation Through Adornment.  Our editor has fun at a brand new headdress and hat making workshop that encourages creativity...

Words by Lauren Hayes www.themakersfair.com   Empowering Artists & Makers Across Sussex. Amidst the vibrant Brighton art scene is The Maker’s Fair that has built its reputation as a...

Words: Ellie Maltby ATGTickets.com/Brighton   Newly restored colonnade façade on New Road unveiled. Grade II*listed Theatre Royal Brighton is one of the oldest and most distinguished...

Words: Pippa Moyle www.citygirlnetwork.com   In last month’s column, I made a big song and dance about Brighton in May. Heralding it as a month of art, partying and eclectic pop up bars. It...

Words: Samantha Harman www.themakeupschool.co.uk   The Discover team were lucky enough to experience a makeup lesson with Jacqui McElroy, owner of Brighton Makeup School, who offers...

Lyndsey Clay www.connectedbrighton.com   Tell us about your brand? We are Connected Brighton, your City Concierge. We help you make new friends with our Social Concierge service - small...

Words: Samantha Harman One Garden Brighton 16th June www.onegardenbrighton.com   Animal lovers unite and gather yourself and your furry friends for an afternoon dedicated to man’s best...

Words: Lisa Davies Images: Robert Morris Tickets   Launches the start of summer at Standen Arts and Crafts Garden in West Sussex. Sculptor Alison Catchlove is in residence at Standen in East...

Words: Rachel Davey 17th - 25th June everflyht.com Discover the Delights of Everflyht English Wine at their Public Open Day. In celebration of English Wine Week Everflyht Estate invites wine...

Words: Kairen Kemp May 2024 Elbow.co.uk   The Brighton Centre is heaving as the gig is sold out and despite a rail strike most have made it to the event. There’s a feeling of very happy,...

Words: Samantha Harman May 2024 Book tickets   Movie Review. Amy Winehouse is played by unknown actress, Marisa Abela, whose vocals are used throughout. In a recent interview with Virgin...

Navigating May The Brighton Girl Way. May in Brighton is not just a month. It’s a colourful celebration of culture, community, and the eclectic unique charm that only our seaside gem can offer....

This month we chat to writer and producer Gareth Strachan who is hosting a show at Brighton Fringe Festival.  Tell us about your Brighton Fringe Festival Show?  On Friday, 17th of May at 7.30pm...

Exhibition of Sussex Sculptors 2024  Discover attended the launch event at The Secret Garden in Kemptown, as they unveiled their new sculpture exhibition. The exhibit features 10 Sussex-based...

Our friends at One Garden Brighton have worked tirelessly as ever to bring you an exciting array of events as we celebrate festival month and (hopefully) the return of warmer evenings.  Sunday...

As a former actor whose love and ultimate work satisfaction came from live theatre, the Brighton Hippodrome in Middle Street has always fascinated me.   In the years since I have lived here its...

Congratulations to Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) which will open its 2024 season with a new production of the hit play Kemble’s Riot to celebrate its 10th Summer Season anniversary and its...

A spectacular new production of Puccini’s beloved Madama Butterfly, directed by Ellen Kent returns to The Theatre Royal  Festival season is well and truly upon us and as ever we highlight our...

It’s May and that means only one thing, the return of The Fringe Festival and we at Discover towers are beyond excited! With so much to choose from we have scoured the listings and come up with a...

Brighton and Hove is a vibrant and eclectic city, full of art, pebbles and dogs. Famous for its carefree lifestyle, music scene, independent shops and iconic fashion. The perfect place to start...

Plumpton Racecourses’ Sussex Race Day celebrates everything Sussex has to offer, blending the rich heritage of the county, with the thrill of horse racing at a historical, small independent...

50th Year Celebration At The Dome. Brighton Dome’s history spans more than 200 years, making it an extraordinary space in which to bring the arts alive in the heart of our city. Having originally...

STAY TUNED. SON ESTRELLA GALICIA ARE BREWING MORE EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS FOR YOU TO ENJOY. Discover was fortunate enough to attend SON Estrella Galicia’s micro-festival on Saturday 23rd March at...

At the tender age of 14 years old I bought my first album, ‘Lizard’ by King Crimson from a local independent record shop, Left Bank, in Exeter.  I spent an inordinate amount of my teenage years...

This month we caught up with DJ and record shop owner Billy Nasty, who took the time to chat to us about his love of music and selling vinyl. When did you start DJing? I bought turntables when I...

Brighton & Hove Tourism Alliance and St James Business Alliance are partnering with Brighton Metropolitan College to build the city’s St James area as a visitor destination. The Brighton MET...

The annual week dedicated to celebrating England’s tourism industry is fast approaching with Visit England putting out a call for people and businesses to get involved.   Our vibrant city is...

Brighton’s only fringe arts festival made by and for women, NB + trans people. FemFest is a three-day, self funded event that takes place at The Actors between 7th-10th of March and is Brighton’s...

This month we chat to Aimee the owner of Iris Enchanted Parties who spends her work life dressed as a princess entertaining children across the city.  Tell us about your business. Iris Enchanted...

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. PLATF9RM occupies the former...

Vicky Nelson aka Style Pixie joins Discover as a regular columnist. Vicky Nelson aka Style Pixie joins Discover as a regular columnist from April, transforming the style and confidence of older...

Mother’s Day Treats, One Garden Brighton 9th - 10th March 2024. How many of you know the history of Mother’s Day itself? We did some digging to find out how and why the special day occurs and...

Discover Brighton meets some inspirational women who are all revered in their chosen professions for very different reasons. Andie Galifou. Andie became a structural engineer during a time when...

She doesn’t want to be a Goddess. She wants to be a Gobbess. Storytelling and poetry combine with aerial, circus and live music to tell a kaleidoscopic story of rage and becoming. This is one...

Life Learning of a Nonsensical Human. Reigning women is a genre spanning mini-season celebrating kick a*s women everywhere. The Open Market (TOM) has provided this platform for established...

Cooler Than You This month we chat to Mars, a revolutionary designer and mastermind behind Artist Anon, Brighton’s own clothing brand. You can find his boutique at Kings Road Arches, next to the...

Valentines Karaoke Special  Fun fact, Karaoke was invented in Japan, everyone knows that. But did you know the person who invented it had been dumped unceremoniously and was so upset he...

A brand new day rave We caught up with Sarah, the mastermind behind DayClub, a brand new clubbing experience. Read on to find out more…  Explain the concept of your event  At DayClub, Dayvers...

The path of true love doesn’t always run smoothly does it? We chatted to you, our readers to find out your funniest, cringiest Valentine’s stories and weren’t disappointed with the response. Read...

Kairen Kemp invited The Hoosiers and East Of Reno front man Irwin Sparkes to join her for an in depth chat this month. Born and bred in Reading, Irwin Sparkes “plans on dying somewhere else”....

Kairen Kemp met up with Poppy Faun, the Brighton artist whose work has been commissioned by Vogue, Playboy and Miss Soma, to name but three, and sells worldwide. Was art important in your family...

Discover chats to Sober Brighton Huns a brand new clubbing concept that’s really taking off and helping to normalise partying without alcohol    Tell us about Sober Bright Huns?  Sober...

Mocktails, partying sober and healthy living in 2024 Following the excesses of Christmas, January is traditionally the perfect time to detox from alcohol and reset your body and mind for the year...

Groundbreaking queer arts show is returning this winter for intimate conversations.  Discover chatted to Andrew Flewitt, podcast creator and author who set up Queer I Am because of his love of...

Positive thought of the day, spring is only 60 days away and with this in mind, One Garden at Stanmer Park are offering some amazing one day horticultural workshops, perfect for those with green...

This month, Discover chats to artist Poppy Faun who tells us what inspires her art and personal style. Tell us about your art   Being an artist has been in my blood since I can remember, drawing,...

Artist Anon was set up by Mars Miller in 2012, as an online enterprise, in his spare bedroom and has gone from strength to strength. Originally set up after a shopping trip to Brighton for his...

Tickets for The Brighton Lights are selling fast and the countdown has begun. This inaugural Winter light experience will transform One Garden Brighton into a light-filled wonderland for...

Brighton’s annual winter solstice celebration is set to return later this month and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Discover caught up with organisers Same Sky to find out...

Picture the scene, it’s a cold, dark November evening and I’m wrapped up in a wooly hat and ankle length puffer jacket. It seemed winter had well and truly arrived and with it, the soft pastel...

Shelter Hall is the city’s only seafront food hall, boasting seven kitchens serving a variety of delicious food, two bars and various spaces. The mezzanine floor has outdoor balconies that are...