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  1. Image Courtesy of Jim Carey

    Brighton & Hove Pride is probably one of the busiest weekends in Brighton’s jam-packed calendar so planning ahead is a must, here’s our guide to make sure you spend more time enjoying the fun when you get here!

  2. Top 50 Things to Do in Brighton
    Here we highlight 50 Things to Do in Brighton although explore the site to discover that this is just the start of what the city has to offer!

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An Afternoon of Indie (over 30s only)

Openings

An Afternoon of Indie (over 30s only)

27th September 2025

Old School Indie - The indie night for the over 30s are once again joining forces with Feeling…

Microphone in a microphone stand

Openings

Le Beat Bespoke Presents: The Rifles

21st August 2025

They’re back! We welcome back the full original line-up of Joel Stoker, Lucas Crowther, Rob Pyne…

80s Night

Openings

80s Night

23rd August 2025

80s Night with RUBIX 80s

Brighton Coffee Festival

Openings

Brighton Coffee Festival

9th August 2025

Brighton Coffee Festival

10th August 2025

Brighton Coffee Festival® returns for 2025 After a sold out 2024, BCF is returning to one of the…

Black and white image of person with wild hair playing an electric guitar

Openings

Hammerdown Festival 2025

19th July 2025

Hammerdown returns in 2025... But this time, it's changing. 2 stages, over 30 bands, across 2 full…

Home Counties

Openings

Home Counties

24th November 2025

Home Counties make melodically rigid, socially-charged anthems that are both lyrically…

Emilio Santoro as Elvis

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Emilio Santoro as Elvis

27th September 2025

Crowned ‘2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion’ by Elvis Presley Enterprises at…

The ELO Encounter

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The ELO Encounter

5th October 2025

An Electric Light Orchestra tribute band play all of the band's classics.

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

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Chris McCausland: Yonks!

22nd November 2025

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I…

Dead Letter Presents

Openings

Dead Letter Presents

13th July 2025

Featuring Sarah Tonin, Jack Smith, Lucretia Stokes, Morgan Springer, Maevis is online

Kerry Ellis

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Kerry Ellis

25th July 2025

A celebration of 20 years since Kerry Ellis made her West End debut.

A Night of Queen: Dinner & Rock Royalty

Openings

A Night of Queen: Dinner & Rock Royalty

19th July 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, great food, and pure rock royalty! Enjoy a…

Seattle Thrift Store

Openings

Seattle Thrift Store

18th July 2025

Seattle Thrift Store

19th July 2025

Seattle Thrift Store are a tribute to the Grunge scene coming out of the Pacific Northwest in the…

Hand holding a microphone

Openings

Judi Love - All About The Love

7th March 2026

Judi Love is back with a brand-new show packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling…

Littlehampton Christmas Lights Switch On & Late Night Shopping

Openings

Littlehampton Christmas Lights Switch On & Late Night Shopping

22nd November 2025

Join us in Littlehampton as we give the streets some Christmas spirit at our Christmas Lights…

Jazz At St Andrews presents; Jackson Mathod and the three trumpeteers.

Openings

Jazz At St Andrews presents; Jackson Mathod and the three trumpeteers.

15th August 2025

For the first time since 2023, The Three Trumpeteers makes an appearance with local trumpeters…

Hand holding a microphone

Openings

The Em Show: Tales From A Little Laughing Lesbian

19th February 2026

Step out of your boring night in and into a night of unstoppable laughter! Tales from a Little…

Mac DeMarco

Openings

Mac DeMarco

7th November 2025

Mac DeMarco

9th November 2025

Downbeat indie rock from the Canadian singer-songwriter.

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

Openings

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

21st September 2025

An irreverent show performed in period costume, borne from suggestions from the audience.

Sterling Press / Special Guests

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Sterling Press / Special Guests

19th November 2025

PULSE Presents Sterling Press Live in Brighton at the Hope & Ruin! Special Guests TBA Presented…

Sammy Virji

Openings

Sammy Virji

18th July 2025

DJ and Producer. Garage/Bassline/House/Grime.

Dutty Moonshine Big Band

Openings

Dutty Moonshine Big Band

20th November 2025

Dutty Moonshine Big Band

21st November 2025

Dutty Moonshine Big Band announce their huge Autumn tour for October and November 2025. This…

Derren Brown: Only Human

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Derren Brown: Only Human

5th August 2025

Derren Brown: Only Human

6th August 2025

Derren Brown: Only Human

7th August 2025

Derren Brown: Only Human

8th August 2025

Derren Brown: Only Human

9th August 2025

Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological…

Chalk Hands Live In Brighton

Openings

Chalk Hands Live In Brighton

10th August 2025

Gotobeat is excited to once again team up with The Hope & Ruin to welcome Chalk Hands live on…

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Inspiration

  1. Sensational Summer
    Make your summer holidays sensational this year and find your Brighton, from top attractions to quirky events, it's all here!
    25 Jun 2025
  2. Image Courtesy of Jim Carey
    Plan ahead for one of the city's busiest weekends of the year!
    13 Jun 2025
  3. Lunch at Trading Post, Brighton
    Get the insider's guide on the how to spend 24 Hours in Brighton.
    23 Jun 2025
  4. Person walking past street art in the North Laine. Credit - Vervate
    It's official - Brighton is the UK's most walkable city.
    23 Apr 2025

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Inspiration

  1. A live band at the Hope & Ruin, Brighton
    Brighton music venues host gigs large and small but always memorable.
  2. Pouring Albourne Estate sparkling wine into a fluted glass
    Did you know that Sussex is home to the largest number of vineyards in the country?
  3. Street Art in the North Laine, Brighton. Image funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
    No trip to Brighton is complete without exploring this vibrant, colourful hub which is an essential part of the city's personality.
  4. Stanmer Park near Brighton. Photo credit - Light Trick Photography
    Brighton is a great spot for walkers with city centre routes as well as easy access to walks & trails across Sussex.
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