
A summer terrace party event taking place at Tempest on the Brighton seafront, featuring music and a vibrant atmosphere.

A live music session with Matt at a&o Hostel Bar, serving as a relaxed pre-party before the Saturday night out in Brighton.

A night of altpop, hyperpop, and dreamy pop featuring Xealie, Amber Sampson, and bllaflasher, including arts and crafts and games.

A live music event at Daltons featuring performances by Design Fault, Donkee, The Chalamets, and Hot Juice.

Watch the World Cup England V Panama match at the Mash Tun pub in Brighton.

The city's first professional oyster-shucking competition to crown the Oyster Queen or King of the Year, held as the closing event of the Brighton Oyster Festival.

High energy football celebration at Black Lion pub with large screens and surround sound for the Algeria vs Austria match.

A community celebration of the history, nature and heritage of the Royal Pavilion Garden featuring workshops, family activities and pop-up talks.

A special academic event honouring the pioneering contributions of Professor Margaret Boden to cognitive science and artificial intelligence, featuring talks and reflections from distinguished scholars.

Fabrica's annual Summer Exhibition featuring immersive, site-specific contemporary artworks and a program of related events.

Annual festival and protest for trans liberation, recognized as the largest in Europe. Planning for the 2026 edition in Brighton and Hove has just begun, tentatively scheduled for July.

A free music show featuring Emancipation, Wasting Thirst, Denouncement, and Abscission at Daltons.
Brighton's favourite musical bingo drag night with Ophelia Payne, featuring prizes, belting ballads, and a late-night beach party. Entry is free, but playing bingo costs £4.

A heavyweight jungle rave session featuring Napes, focusing on deep, rugged breakbeats and underground energy.

Annual event for local charities and community groups featuring craft sales, raffles, Qi Gong, and live music.

A club night featuring a mix of Punk, Ska, Soul and Alternative 80s music, with a dance floor and seating area.

Annual free family festival featuring world-class kite flying displays, kite fighting, and children's workshops in Stanmer Park.

Seasonal pop-up market in central Brighton featuring independent creative businesses, local makers, artists, and small-batch food producers.

Brooklyn-based rockers TVOD perform live with support at Daltons in Brighton.

A community singing session led by singer and pianist Natasha Graimes, offering a friendly environment for adults to enjoy singing.

A showcase of emerging Sussex artists supported by AudioActive, featuring a collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Live performance by The Sleeves at the Black Lion in Brighton.

A special Trans Pride celebration featuring DJs, music, and dancing in an inclusive and affirming space.

The 13th annual Trans Pride event in Brighton, featuring a protest march, festival activities, and an afterparty celebrating trans lives and equality.

Live screening of the World Cup Final at the Black Lion pub, featuring large screens, surround sound, and a high-energy atmosphere.

Solo exhibition of oil paintings by Giwei, featuring themes of myth, homeland, lovers, and wandering. The artist uses 'en plein air' techniques to capture local landscapes.

A day dedicated to local archaeology featuring artifact handling sessions, drop-in talks, and arts and crafts activities for all ages.

Art punk collective La Sécurité performs live at Daltons in Brighton, presented by Acid Box.

PRIDE edition of the popular musical bingo drag night at Brighton Music Hall, featuring Darcey Nox. Entry is free, followed by a legendary terrace beach party until late.

A family-friendly Pride celebration in the Royal Pavilion Garden. Attendees are invited to bring their own picnic to this alcohol-free, safe space event.

The annual LGBTQ+ community parade will kickstart the Brighton and Hove Pride weekend under the theme 'The Power of Love'.

A high-energy Pride Saturday day party on the beach terrace featuring disco, house beats, and Aperol Spritz, raising funds for local LGBTQIA+ charities.

A creative drop-in workshop for children aged 5-12 to design football badges and banners at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.

A special storytelling session celebrating the brand-new Albion gallery for football fanatics at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.

A curated market in central Brighton featuring over 50 independent artists, photographers, and makers offering high-quality handmade gifts.

The Worlds' Coolest Motorcycle Event, featuring the traditional 'Brighton Burn Up' ride-out, culminating in a three-day celebration of motorcycle culture, music, and exhibitions at Madeira Drive.

A free, family-friendly public art trail featuring over 30 BookBenches designed by local artists across Brighton & Hove, raising funds for Amaze charity.

An annual community event celebrating the rich history of Portslade with tours, talks, and family-friendly activities.

Community sessions for collecting and digitizing queer heritage, where attendees can donate, scan, and catalogue LGBTQIA+ history materials in a relaxed environment.

A free monthly comedy showcase held in the basement of The Caxton Arms, featuring six established comedians.

A vibrant art and makers market featuring over 50 independent artists selling handmade gifts, jewellery, ceramics, and local produce in central Brighton.

Fabrica's annual Autumn exhibition features the immersive film installation 'At Home in the Water' by artist Vanessa Daws, exploring long-distance swimming and Brighton's heritage.

A non-ticketed queer kink market featuring over 30 LGBTQIA+ creators selling erotic and fetish items, held at Komedia Basement, raising funds for trans* charities.

A curated exhibition showcasing contemporary works by emerging and established artists at Sullington Manor Farm.

The world's longest-running motoring event, featuring hundreds of veteran cars making the 60-mile journey from London to Brighton.

A major cultural festival held twice yearly, allowing visitors to explore artists' homes and buy art, photography, ceramics, textiles, and jewellery directly from local artists.

Browse thousands of vinyl bargains and collector's items at Komedia Brighton, featuring specialist vendors and record labels. Free entry.

Annual Winter Solstice parade featuring luminous lanterns, culminating in a large bonfire and fireworks display on the beach.

A family-friendly one-mile run held in Preston Park as part of the Brighton Marathon weekend, featuring superhero costumes and inclusive activities for all ages.

An exhibition featuring new collections by artists Tiffany Lynch and Natasha Boast as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival.

The House of Pop! is an annual exhibition by Brighton-based artist Dave Pop! as part of the Artists Open Houses festival.

The Brighton Children's Parade is a vibrant, large-scale community procession that traditionally marks the opening of the annual Brighton Festival.

A photography exhibition by Fergus Heron that invites viewers to reconsider how we see the natural world, featuring large-format colour photographs taken over two decades.

Annual campaign displaying large-scale banners featuring winning artwork themed 'We Love Brighton' across key city centre streets throughout the summer.

A citizen science event inviting people to explore rock pools and record biodiversity data during a 90-minute BioBlitz.

Futsal academy for children aged 8-13 focusing on technique, quick thinking, and high ball contact.

A series of nine free digital history walking tours created by QueenSpark Books, exploring Brighton's social history through local memories and available continuously via smartphone.