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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. 2 May 202625 May 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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. 23 May 202624 May 2026
      2. 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. Close up of a roll of tickets for a show

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01273 201801

      Hove

      Type

      Type:

      Festival

      Whisky, by the sea! This summer, Brighton will be awash with whisky at events throughout the City. From the main expo on Saturday27th - through whisky cocktails, food-pairings, tasting events, music and more - there will be whisky for everyone,…

    3. Borde Hill Summer Series Presents: Nile Rodgers & CHIC

      Address

      Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Gardens, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

      Telephone

      01444 450326

      Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Nile Rodgers & CHIC bring their legendary, era-defining live show to our stunning Parkland at Borde Hill on Thursday 13th August, headlining a huge open-air summer event in one of the South East’s most stunning outdoor settings. With gates opening…

    4. Vibrant nightclub scene with blurred dancing crowd and colorful lights

      Address

      The Top House, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0AD

      Telephone

      01444 233 955

      Burgess Hill

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      This summer, we return bigger than ever for our biggest event to date at The Top House. With a brand new renovated garden, upgraded sound system, and our largest line-up yet, this is set to be our biggest party of the summer.
      Following 4 consecutive…

    5. Borde Hill Summer Series

      Address

      Borde Hill Parkland, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP

      West Sussex

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Introducing a brand-new festival weekend set in the stunning grounds of Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Against the backdrop of its Grade II* listed parkland, the 2026 edition brings together world-renowned acts including The Human League,…

    6. Side-view of person sitting in a cinema watching a movie on a large screen

      Address

      Wiston Estate Winery, North Farm, Pulborough, RH20 4BB

      Telephone

      +441903877845

      Pulborough

      Type

      Type:

      Film

      Enjoy a relaxed marquee cinema experience set among the vines at sunset. On arrival, you'll be welcomed with a glass of Wiston Sparkling Wine and fresh popcorn before settling in for a screening of A Good Year—Ridley Scott's much-loved 2006 film set…

    7. 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…

    8. 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.

    9. R&B Lovers

      Address

      Horizon Nightclub, 214 Kings Rd, Brighton, BN1 1NB

      Telephone

      01273044354

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Get ready for a massive celebration of 90s & 00s R&B music! If you love your oldskool anthems you cannot miss this.

    10. Red theatre curtain

      Address

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

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      Tucson chanteuse of noir ditties ditches her desert hive for a ketch in coastal Kent; drifts to Scotland; enrolls at Goldsmiths; ‘returns’ to Fringe after an aborted pandemic run. A comic stab at all-things Trumpian and especially Monster-in-Chief…

    11. 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.

    12. Noughty '90s Festival

      Address

      East Brighton Park, Brighton, BN2 5RT

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Boasting four huge stages of music, the biggest '00s and '90s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, funfair rides, a '90s arcade, Retro Bars, an RnB Roller Disco, Gormet Street Food, Exclusive VIP area and so much more, this is the ultimate…

    13. Vibrant nightclub scene with blurred dancing crowd and colorful lights

      Address

      Stanmer Park, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN1 6JG

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Set within one of the city's most iconic green spaces, Stanmer Park, Beyond Boundaries arrives as a new addition to Brighton's event calendar - bringing together established names and emerging talent for a one-day open-air experience.

    14. 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.

    15. Abstract bokeh photo capturing blue and orange lights

      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…

    16. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

      Address

      Marina Studios, Mermaid Walk, Brighton, BN41 1GD

      Telephone

      01273 253679

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Dance / Dancing

      Salsa Zone and Brighton fiesta Latino presents…

      International Salsa Bachata Kizomba summer festival in Brighton

      festival highlights

      By joining this festival, participants can expect an average improvement of 20% in their dancing ability…

    17. Red theatre curtain

      Address

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

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      This sharp, playful comedy follows a delightfully mis-wired mind as it attempts to navigate..well, everything. The journey is a chaotic celebration of the beautifully unconventional ways of neurodivergent brains.

    18. Smoove & Turrell Brighton Fringe

      Address

      Caravanserai, North of St Peter's Church, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4GU

      Brighton and Hove

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Smoove & Turrell play live as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival - presented by Jalapeno Bop. Live support from Two Pounds Down and Jalapeno Soundsystem DJs

    19. 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…

    20. Brighton & Hove Triathlon and Multisport Festival

      Address

      Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PE

      Hove

      Type

      Type:

      Childrens Events

      Swim Bike Run events for everyone from first‑timers to the pros.

      Experience the fast and flat traffic-free route from Hove Lawns along the famous seafront Promenade. Brighton & Hove Triathlon is well established as one of the biggest events in the…

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