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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. 13 May 202616 May 2026
  4. 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. 2 May 20263 May 2026
    2. 9 May 202610 May 2026
    3. 16 May 202617 May 2026
    4. 23 May 202624 May 2026
    5. 30 May 202631 May 2026

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  1. Live band performing at the Foodies Festival
    Pasta making workshop at the  Foodies Festival.
    Cookery class at the Foodies Festival.
    Festival goers enjoying the day, drinking beer.
    Crowds at the Foodies Festival.
    Festival goers.
    Montage of photos taken during the Foodies Festival.
    Live band performing at the Foodies Festival
    Pasta making workshop at the  Foodies Festival.
    Cookery class at the Foodies Festival.
    Festival goers enjoying the day, drinking beer.
    Crowds at the Foodies Festival.
    Festival goers.
    Montage of photos taken during the Foodies Festival.

    Address

    Preston Park, Brighton, BN1 6SD

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Food

    Food lovers, music fans and families are in for a treat as Foodies Festival returns to Preston Park from 2nd – 4th May 2026, bringing three packed days of delicious food, live music, hands-on experiences and family fun.

  2. Yellow and pink balloons against a blue sky

    Address

    Pond Lane, Pond Lane, Worthing, BN13 2RH

    Worthing

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    Committed to promoting all the good in Durrington, Join us in celebrating our 31st Festival.

    Carnival, Village Fayre, Evening Entertainment and Traditional Funfair.

  3. 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.

  4. 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…

  5. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

    Western Lawns, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4UH

    Eastbourne

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    One of the south coast's largest food and drink festivals in May, as 'Beer and Cider by the Sea' kicks off a three day extravaganza to tantalise the taste buds.

    From Friday to Sunday, real ale and cider lovers can sample real ales, craft beers,…

  6. Guitarist jumping on stage

    Address

    Brighton Beach Bandstand, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2PQ

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    The Shovel presents, in collaboration with Brighton Sunset Sessions, a FREE noise-rock all-dayer on the Brighton beachfront - a guerilla Alt Escape showcase.

    Lineup is as follows:

    8pm - gegenpress

    7pm - jawharp

    6pm - paper hats

    5pm -…

  7. Brick Festival

    Address

    American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired…

  8. 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…

  9. Person in white hat in front of blue and orange bunting

    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,…

  10. Thursdays Salsa Maria

    Address

    Revolution, 77 West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RA

    Telephone

    01273 806090

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Dance / Dancing

    Salsa Zone – Bringing the Fun to the Latin Dance Scene in Brighton & Sussex

    At Salsa Zone, we never stop bringing energy, passion, and fun to the Latin dance scene. Our team has expanded, and we’re excited to share new classes and events with you…

  11. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Veronica’s dark and hauntingly beautiful storytelling and cinematic song-craft is hypnotising from the moment she steps on stage. With a strong desire for creative control and a mission to challenge the male-dominated industry, Veronica has taken…

  12. The Black Saint and the Sinner - Brighton Festival.
    Brighton Festival 2023
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    Brighton Festival 2023
    The Black Saint and the Sinner - Brighton Festival.
    Brighton Festival 2023
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    Address

    Various locations, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1273 709709

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Brighton Festival is the largest and most established annual curated multi-arts festival in England. Taking place over three weeks in May.

  13. Black and white image of two large shiny speakers

    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

    The Barn Theatre, The Barn, Saxon Lane, Seaford, BN25 1QL

    Telephone

    01323 492240

    Saxon Lane, Seaford

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Seaford Musical Theatre, in conjunction with the Royal British Legion Seaford, is proud to present Seaford's Festival of Remembrance.

    A night of pure nostalgia honoring those brave people who paid the ultimate sacrifice! Get your tickets for this…

  15. Horsham Fake Festival

    Address

    Horsham Park, North Street, Horsham, RH12 2BP

    Telephone

    07831 296230

    Horsham

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    The Horsham Fake Festival returns to Horsham Park with Fake Bands to Queen (Flash), The Killers (The Fillers), Foo Fighters (Fore Fighters), Green Day (Ultimate Green Day), Pulp (Pulp'd), Pink (Vicky Jackson). All held inside the Fake Festivals…

  16. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

    Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

    Telephone

    01323 410611

    Eastbourne

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    One of the south coast's largest food and drink festivals in May, as 'Beer and Cider by the Sea' kicks off a three day extravaganza to tantalise the taste buds.

    From Friday to Sunday, real ale and cider lovers can sample real ales, craft beers,…

  17. Person in white hat in front of blue and orange bunting

    Address

    Charleston in Lewes, Southover Road, Lewes, BN7 1AB

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join much-loved author Francesca Simon as she brings the irrepressible 'Horrid Henry' to life. From dreadful teachers to disastrous lessons, Francesca will share some of Henry's funniest adventures from her new book 'Horrid Henry: Rules the School',…

  18. Empty seats in a performance theatre

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd left an indelible imprint on British music. But as failed musician Tony Riley contemplates the car crash of his life, he realises that Syd was just another false prophet who reached for the secret too soon. Now Tony must…

  19. 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.

  20. Good Vibrations Society

    Address

    Pippingford Manor, Pippingford Park, Nutley, TN22 3HW

    Telephone

    01825 712966

    Nutley

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Good Vibrations Society is an event for old and young to enjoy music and wellness in the beautiful surroundings of the Ashdown forest. An invitation to experience community in all its glory. Join us to celebrate friendship, expression, personality…

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