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This Father's Day why not gift dad something different? Whilst socks are ok, in Brighton you can give the gift of jazz brunches, wild gin experiences, and see headline comedians, making memories is much more fun!
Here's our top events in and around Brighton, that are guaranteed to ensure pops has a great time.
Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour at Charleston in Lewes: 26 March – 21 September 2025
If dad appreciates the arts, step into the world of Vanessa Bell, a groundbreaking artist and key figure in 20th-century British art, whose creativity spanned multiple disciplines. This landmark exhibition, the biggest ever dedicated to Bell, brings her practice into focus, affirming her as a radical pioneer of modernism in her own right.
The In Crowd: Mod Fashion and Style 1958-1966 at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery: 10 May – 4 January 2026
Treat your Modfather with a trip to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery to celebrate all things Mod! The Mods were an incredible 1960s youth sub-culture. This fashion exhibition focuses on the years 1958 to 1966, considering the influences on Mod look, its impact on youth culture and the enduring appeal of Mod style. Alongside full outfits, clothing and accessories, the exhibition will also include contemporary photography, film and ephemera tracing the origins, development and enduring appeal of the Mods.
Could be Real Tribute Festival: 13 June
Create memories with your father with a chance to see a star-studded tribute lineup featuring acts honouring British legends Queen, Stereophonics, Oasis, Kasabian, Amy Winehouse, Blur, Elton John and David Bowie. These talented tribute performers will take the stage once again, delivering the iconic songs that defined generations and offering a chance for fans to relive their most cherished music memories all in one spectacular evening.
Take Pops to see the Godfather of good music, Billy Ocean at the Brighton Centre: 13 June
The very best of Billy Ocean will see the man himself perform all of his greatest hits and fan favourites, the perfect gig to treat dad. Following the 40th anniversary of his landmark album ‘Suddenly’ and special vinyl re-release, this show will cover his best hits.
Gift a hot ticket for Simon Evans at The Old Market: 13 June
Drawing on Joyce, Proust and the career of Philip Schofield to make sense of his own tangled past and possible future, Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.
Experience a T20 Blast cricket match at Sussex Cricket Ground: 13 or 15 June
Treat Pops to a cricket match at Sussex County Cricket Ground, choose from the T20 game of Sussex Sharks Vs Essex on Friday the 13th or the Sussex Sharks V’s Isle of Wight on the big day itself – Sunday the 15th June!
Brighton & Hove Bookshop Crawl: 14 June
Forget beer, if your dad prefers books why not treat him to a special day to celebrate the start of independent book shop week and just spend the day exploring bookshops? Get the Self-Guided Bookshop Crawl Kit and plan your own route around with family and friends or join them for a Group Bookshop Crawl in the afternoon where you'll have the chance to meet other book lovers, chat about books, and be led around an eclectic itinerary of bookshops, with some fun perks along the way, all in a low pressure, socially antisocial way!
Feel the rhythm with the Ray Gelato Quartet at Verdict Jazz: 14 June
Ray Gelato numbers amongst his fans such great artists as Van Morrison, Paul McCartney and Bryan Adams and for good reason. Every concert, club date or event that Ray performs at transforms one back in time to an era of music where musicians were not afraid to communicate and entertain. The Verdict has been named as one of the 10 top jazz clubs in Europe by The Guardian. Brighton's only purpose-built jazz club hosting the best in jazz music, so you know this will be a real treat for any jazz loving father.
Father’s Day Lunch at the American Express: 15 June
Make this Father’s Day unforgettable with a special lunch at the iconic American Express Stadium. Join them for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating dad with delicious food and great company in a unique setting. They’re also giving all dads a pint of lager on arrival!
Take dad for a delicious meal at Shelter Hall: 15 June
Enjoy good food at Shelter Hall, whatever dad’s taste, they will have a dish he will enjoy, plus if you book through this link you can get a free bottle of beer to toast the man of the hour!
Catch some Comedy at Brighton Open Air Theatre: 16 - 18 and 20 - 21 June
Book a ticket so your father figure can enjoy a stellar line-up of comedians at BOAT this June, featuring Tom Davis, Stephen K Amos, Jen Brister and Maisie Adam amongst other headline acts.
Brighton Cookery School - Pintxos & Spanish Wine pairing experience with Quaff: 15th June
Start with a Spanish beer and then together you’ll make some tasty pintxos & dine on them with a guided wine tasting from Quaff. Menu: Classic Gilda, Spanish omelette with roasted pepper aioli, Txangurro (crab) tartlets Donostiarra-style, Pork tenderloin with Pedro Ximénez reduction and Idiazabal cheese & mini brioche with cream cheese and quince.
Explore the outdoors and connect to nature at Wakehurst: Open year round
Head to Wakehurst for a day out in stunning scenery, explore wild meadows, contribute to real pollination science, discover and conquer the Tree Trunk Trek. The perfect family day out to celebrate dad.
Book Dad on a Distillery Tour at Slake Gin: Various Events, check their website
If you would like to gift dad an experience rather than the usual socks and aftershave, Slake Gin offer tours and a unique distillery experience where pops can learn all about how they make their wild inspired spirits!
Saxophone Brunch at Cote: 30 June
A live saxophonist will transport you and your family directly to the side streets of Paris. This ambience will go hand in hand with a new delicious weekend brunch menu, perfect for a chilled morning with dad.
Show your father figure some Brighton love this Father's Day, with one of these suggestions or discover more ideas in our Things to Do page.
Caroline
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