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  1. The Black Saint and the Sinner - Brighton Festival.
    Brighton Festival is the largest and most established annual curated multi-arts festival in England. Taking place over three weeks in May.
    1. Image courtesy of dfphotography. Funny business clown cabaret 2024
      During May & June, Brighton Fringe welcomes international performers and audiences as it showcases the creative heart and soul of the city and its unique cultural heritage.
      1. 1 May 202631 May 2026
    2. Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Gut Health performing at Patterns as part of The Great Escape Festival.
      The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing 450 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach.
      1. Two women sat on chairs animatedly discussing the artwork in the house. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        The Artist Open Houses offer festival–goers the chance to meet the artists and to view locally made, seriously good arts and crafts.
        1. 30 May 202631 May 2026

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      1. Abstract bokeh photo capturing blue and orange lights

        Address

        Horatio's Bar, Brighton Pier, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TW

        Madeira Drive, Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Festival

        The Brighton Italian Festival is happening this May across multiple locations in Brighton — and we’ve created something special for you.

        What’s included:

        - 9th or 10th – A Wander Fool Word (kids’ clown show) – 3:30pm, Horatio Bar
        - 9th or 10th –…

      2. Red theatre curtain

        Address

        The Yellow Book, 3a York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Theatre

        You Have Been Summoned.

        Dead Time Stories is a darkly comic horror anthology play, homaging The Twilight Zone, Inside No. 9 and Tales of the Unexpected. A mysterious unnamed host, together with her silent, but ever-watchful skull companion, John,…

      3. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS

        Telephone

        01273 201801

        Hove

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists,…

      4. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        The Brunswick Pub, 3 Holland Road, Hove, BN2 1JF

        Telephone

        01273 733984

        Hove

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists,…

      5. OnTheBeach LIVE: The Maccabees, Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi

        Address

        Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        On The Beach in association with Radio X, led by The Maccabees and joined by Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and Lime Garden.

      6. Black acoustic drum set with shiny hi hat

        Address

        The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, BN42 4TE

        Telephone

        01273 592 819

        Southwick

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        Alive at the Barn 2026 is back for a fourth year, with a line-up of legends, loud guitars, sharp words, and pure joy.

        From ska and punk to poetic chaos and full-on live performance, this is a proper grassroots music festival where the bands are…

      7. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

        Address

        Steyne Gardens, Steyne Gardens, Worthing, BN11 3DZ

        Worthing

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        A line up packed with Queer artists and allies supporting a grass roots pride event.

      8. Magic of Thailand Festival

        Address

        Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        General event

        A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

        Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your…

      9. Person in casual wear dancing onstage

        Address

        Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, Hove, BN3 6PJ

        Hove

        Type

        Type:

        Dance / Dancing

        The Rotary Family Festival & Big Help Out is thrilled to announce that Amanda, fan favourite from The Traitors Series 4, will be joining this year’s vibrant community celebration.

        Amanda will be at the heart of the day’s festivities, where she…

      10. BITE Brighton Oyster Festival

        Address

        Brighton & Hove, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9QB

        Brighton & Hove

        Type

        Type:

        Festival

        Curate your own trail around Brighton's finest restaurants and bars, with each offering an oyster dish and your choice of sparkling wine, cocktail or Fever-Tree mocktail for just £15.

        Plus themed dinners and charity events at SEA LIFE Brighton…

      11. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

        Address

        The Grove Theatre Eastbourne, 1 Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TL

        Eastbourne

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        Eastbourne's best independent music festival is back for its second year and it's even bigger and better - more will be revealed soon.

      12. The Tarot Fayre

        Address

        Saint Augustine’s Arts and Events Centre, Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6EA

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Lecture

        A one day festival of tarot and oracle wisdom, held in the beautiful St Augustine's Arts and Events centre, a converted church near to Preston Park. Tarot readers, stallholders, deck artists and creators, and a range of fascinating talks and…

      13. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        Patterns, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL

        Telephone

        01273 894777

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists,…

      14. DJ and mixing decks in a blue light

        Address

        Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        Brighton, get ready for the ultimate Caribbean celebration! Rum & Reggae Fest is coming to Brighton Beach Village, bringing tropical beats, mouthwatering food, and pure island vibes right to the seaside. ️

      15. On The Beach 2026: Moby

        Address

        Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        Electronic music icon MOBY headlines the closing day of On The Beach Festival, performing live with a full band on Brighton Beach, one of his only shows globally in 2026.

        With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, Moby is one of the true…

      16. Two women sat on chairs animatedly discussing the artwork in the house. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Exterior shot of a house whcih has been decorated with bunting and an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A woman leans over a canvas and makes some finishing touches. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A person is up a ladder adding bunting to the outside of their house, underneath an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Two people seen from behind as they admire artwork. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Outside shot of an artists studio with a dog about to enter. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A living room featuring mainly brown and white tones. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Two people walking up to the front door of a house taking part in the Artists Open Houses event. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A living room which features several pieces of art on the walls. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A table full of delicious looking cakes and snacks for sale during an Artists Open House. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Two women sat on chairs animatedly discussing the artwork in the house. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Exterior shot of a house whcih has been decorated with bunting and an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A woman leans over a canvas and makes some finishing touches. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A person is up a ladder adding bunting to the outside of their house, underneath an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Two people seen from behind as they admire artwork. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Outside shot of an artists studio with a dog about to enter. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A living room featuring mainly brown and white tones. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        Two people walking up to the front door of a house taking part in the Artists Open Houses event. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A living room which features several pieces of art on the walls. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
        A table full of delicious looking cakes and snacks for sale during an Artists Open House. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla

        Address

        Various Venues, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TW

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Exhibition

        The Artist Open Houses offer festival–goers the chance to meet the artists and to view locally made, seriously good arts and crafts.

        Price

        Free
      17. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

        Address

        Waterhall, Waterhall Road, Brighton, BN1 8YR

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Music

        The UK’s Biggest LGBTQ+ Pride Festival

        “Historic, inspired and unparalleled. Brighton Pride is one of the best international pride festivals, we love it” Attitude Magazine.

        Pride On The Park is the official Brighton & Hove Pride fundraiser for our…

      18. Brighton Sauna Festival

        Address

        Beach Box Spa, Banjo Groyne, 285 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN

        285 Madeira Drive, Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Festival

        Brighton and the Sussex coast are the birthplace of UK beachside sauna culture. Since Victorian times, these shores have drawn people to the water’s edge - to restore, to gather, and to connect.

        The Brighton Sauna Festival, designed and hosted by…

      19. Grand Tasting of English Wine at Winelands Festival

        Address

        All Saints Arts Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LE

        Telephone

        01903 204321

        Lewes

        Type

        Type:

        Festival

        Raise a glass to English Wine with Winelands – an exciting festival in Lewes to showcase the world-class quality of Sussex sparkling and still wines.

        Winelands brings together wine lovers, local producers, and industry experts for a week-long…

      20. Image courtesy of dfphotography. Funny business clown cabaret 2024
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Guru Dudu silent disco tour Brighton Fringe 2024
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Clusterfluff, image shows a performer holding a red telephone receiver.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Feast a triple Bill. Image shows a blur of movement.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. A Locomotive for Murder show from 2024. 2 audience members at Brighton Open Air Theatre enjoying the show.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Audience members enjoying a show called Godz 2 in 2024
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Performers take a bow at Absurd Tea Circus in 2024, they are wearing colourful tracksuits.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Performers seemingly walking in the air from the 2024 show, feast a triple bill
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Image shows a performer on stage in a suit, holding an umbrella
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Image from the show 2024 Blingo, performers on stage with wigs and a disco ball.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Funny business clown cabaret 2024
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Guru Dudu silent disco tour Brighton Fringe 2024
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Clusterfluff, image shows a performer holding a red telephone receiver.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Feast a triple Bill. Image shows a blur of movement.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. A Locomotive for Murder show from 2024. 2 audience members at Brighton Open Air Theatre enjoying the show.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Audience members enjoying a show called Godz 2 in 2024
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Performers take a bow at Absurd Tea Circus in 2024, they are wearing colourful tracksuits.
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Performers seemingly walking in the air from the 2024 show, feast a triple bill
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Image shows a performer on stage in a suit, holding an umbrella
        Image courtesy of dfphotography. Image from the show 2024 Blingo, performers on stage with wigs and a disco ball.

        Address

        Various Venues Across the City, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1WN

        Telephone

        +44 (0)1273 917272

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Festival

        During May & June, Brighton Fringe welcomes international performers and audiences as it showcases the creative heart and soul of the city and its unique cultural heritage.

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