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Brighton Festivals

May means Festival time in Brighton. The month when the city truly explodes with festival fever, it really is a month not to miss.

As well as Brian Eno heading up the 2010 Brighton Festival, we've got 5 fantastic festivals rolled into 1 month!

Take a break festival style...

And with so many festival goodies, festival time makes a great time for a Brighton break too.

Check out our Special Offers & all the fantastic festival events below to start planning.

Brighton Festival (1-23 May)

Festival Fringe (1-23 May)

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The biggest arts festival in England, 2010 sees musical legend Brian Eno as Artistic Director...

A whopping 700 events including art, music, cabaret, film, theatre comedy & nightlife...

Artist's Open Houses

The Great Escape (13,14,15 May)

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The biggest free arts event in the country, check out great artwork across the city throughout May...

Over 300 new, local & international artists showcased in 34 venues over 3 days...phew!

Running alongside the main Festival, Charleston Festival also offers up a feast of literary events from 21-30th May. In the heart of the stunning South Downs, Charleston once was home to the Bloomsbury Set and is a short journey from Brighton. 

For more festivals taking place throughout 2010, see our Festivals in Brighton timeline.

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  1. Eat & Drink

    Eat & Drink

    See below for a wide range of eating & drinking offers across the city.

    To find out more about an offer simply click on the name of the business.

    Then click on 'Print Voucher' to submit your details and print off a voucher to redeem at the venue.