Discover Brighton features and reviews

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, excited expectation in...

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 Radio, she revealed...

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. We’ve got the...

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 you can see...

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 sculptors, and is open...

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 Market - 5th May  Join...

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 outward appearance...

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 late founder, Adrian...

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 favourite must-see...

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 few favourites to...

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 my adult life in...

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 racecourse Plumpton is...

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 been built as a...

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 iconic live music venue...

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 flipping through 100s...

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 was 16, and I’ve...

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 students of Travel...

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 built around tourism,...

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 only Fringe Arts...

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 Parties is a...

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 council buildings at...

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 women and also...

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 were shocked at our...

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 there were zero women...

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 person’s search for...

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 artists and rising stars...

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 Brighton i360.  Tell...

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 channelled all of his pain...

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 (daytime ravers) can...

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 on to be amused… ...

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”. This response is a...

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 when you were...

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 Bright’huns is a new...

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 ahead.  There are...

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 queer culture and the...

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 fingers wanting to...

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, painting,...

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 son’s clothing and...

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 residents and visitors...

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 more. The biggest yet...

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 coloured hues that...

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 perfect for taking in...

Wondering what to do this New Years Eve? Discover caught up with the team behind Our Roots, an LGBTQ+ (and allies) club event and safe space with inclusivity at its heart to find out more  Our Roots is a...

Revenge of the Brighton Panto It’s no secret that I love a bit of campery. Ever since the pandemic Brighton has had a lack of festive entertainment, but fear not, 2023 has this back with added sparkle. I’ll be...

Meet mother and daughter duo Nic and Plum, proprietors of She Said Boutique  Have you had any famous customers? Nic - We have had sooo many celebrities, famous musicians, politicians and actors over the years.  I’ve...

Dominic Hall founded Wines Premier Cru in 2008 after many successful years as the Chief Representative for GVA Worldwide in Beijing and Hong Kong. From humble beginnings, managing only a few client portfolios and...

Christmas is not always a time of love and joy. For some families it’s a time of deep stress and worry especially in the current financial climate. Some simply cannot afford the lavish food and presents, so either...

This two-storey apartment has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge space. The property is finished to a high standard and is brimming with contemporary design and cosy...

Pinot & Picasso Brighton is painting its way as the next must-try activity in the North Laines that brings people together, mixing their own palette of fun, art and a glass of something delicious.  Pinot &...

Artist Anon brings you urban apparel from the South Coast of England. We only sell Brighton; We are Brighton’s own clothing company, wear our clothing with love and pride four our unique city. We are proud to...

DJ Patch Presents his icons. After an extended hiatus due to some serious health concerns, Miss Jason is back to work, and I went to his lovely Rottingdean home for a cuppa and a catch up ahead of his first night...

Hello, I am Dick Day: a local drag entertainer in Brighton. I love to create happy memories and spread pure joy at my shows by creating a super energetic, silly and freeing space where you can come and let loose…...

One Garden situated in Stanmer Park have a whole array of festive events happening this December with something for the whole family.  With everything from their very first light show, to team dining experiences and...