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    Brighton’s calendar is jam-packed full of 2026 fun, take a look at our 26 for '26 to plan your year ahead!

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  1. BHASVIC Community History Festival

    Address

    Brighton & Hove Sixth Form College, 205 Dyke Road, Hove, BN3 6EG

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    BHASVIC has a rich and varied history, and we are holding our first-ever StoryWorks Festival of Community History celebrating the unique past of the college, grammar school and local history. Our student run festival features guided tours of hidden…

  2. Zoomed in shot of a black speaker with bright yellow mesh

    Address

    East Brighton Park, Brighton, BN2 5RT

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Back to our roots...

    We're excited to introduce Land Beyond: Origins, a one-off, one-day edition of the festival, taking place at East Brighton Park.

    Expect the same energy, huge production, and all three stages - condensed into one massive day…

  3. Performers at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    Performers at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns

    Address

    Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PE

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    After a highly successful debut, the Could Be Real Tribute Festival is set to return with an even bigger and better lineup! This ultimate tribute festival promises an unforgettable night of nostalgia, celebrating some of the greatest names in music…

  4. 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

  5. View of the crowd and performer taken from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    View of the crowd seen from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    View of the crowd and performer taken from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    View of the crowd seen from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns

    Address

    Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PE

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Taking place on Hove Lawns with stunning views of Brighton & Hove seafront expect an eclectic line up to keep you dancing all day long as we watch the sun set over the sea.

  6. Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Gut Health performing at Patterns as part of The Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Festival goers at the Great Escape, heading to their next gig, in front of The Great Escape banner.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Performers from CHEIDUORKAKA performing at the Hope & Ruin as part of the Great Escape Festival
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    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz - Waterbear_AGGRASOPPAR as part of the Great Escape Festival
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. The Unitarian Church with a band performing, one of the great venues showcased as part of the Great Escape Festiv
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Radio Free Alice at the Komedia as part of the Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Rum Jungle perform at the Komedia, as part of the Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Shark Tank perform at the Komedia as part of the Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Gut Health performing at Patterns as part of The Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Festival goers at the Great Escape, heading to their next gig, in front of The Great Escape banner.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Performers from CHEIDUORKAKA performing at the Hope & Ruin as part of the Great Escape Festival
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. TheDeepEnd__SouthernRiverBand
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz - Waterbear_AGGRASOPPAR as part of the Great Escape Festival
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. The Unitarian Church with a band performing, one of the great venues showcased as part of the Great Escape Festiv
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Radio Free Alice at the Komedia as part of the Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Rum Jungle perform at the Komedia, as part of the Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz. Shark Tank perform at the Komedia as part of the Great Escape Festival.
    Image courtesy of Nathalie von Rotz

    Address

    Various Locations, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EE

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  7. 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…

  8. Love Supreme Jazz Festival

    Address

    Glynde Place, The Street, Lewes, BN8 6SX

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective, Jalen Ngonda, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Samara Joy, Kokoroko, Moses Boyd, Annie and the Caldwells, Luke Una, The War & Treaty, CARRTOONS, D.K. Harrell and more...

    Presented by Love Supreme.

    Children under 16…

  9. 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…

  10. DogFest on the Beach

    Address

    East Brighton Park, Brighton, BN2 5RT

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    DogFest on the Beach is a bold, upbeat, dog-first festival set in Brighton.

    We’re all about showing up, showing off, and having an amazing time while doing so.

    There’s no shortage of ways for your dog to play, learn and socialise all day long –…

  11. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

    Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

    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…

  12. Brighton Fringe

    Address

    Various venues: Brighton, Brighton, BN1 1UG

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Brighton Fringe is England's largest arts festival and one of the largest fringe festivals in the world, showcasing a range of diverse art forms to entertain a wide audience.

  13. Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
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    Artists Open Houses Brighton
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    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton
    Artists Open Houses Brighton

    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
  14. Easter Eggstravaganza

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Join us for an Easter Sunday Eggstravaganza in The Terrace, full of family fun, with facepainting, arts & crafts, egg hunt, balloon making and our fabulous children's entertainer! Plus an Easter Egg for each child to take home.

  15. An audience laughing

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Come and learn some incredible circus skills with Circus Sensible. Suitable for ages 8-14. Skills include juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking and diablo. Are you a clown or a star performer?!

  16. Pride in the Park

    Address

    Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Pride in the Park is all about joy, solidarity, and friendship, ensuring that everyone can be their authentic selves without fear or judgment.

    Expect over 150 LGBTQ artists & collectives across multiple stages across the park! Whether you're a…

  17. Not A Valentine's Party

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Brighton singles, come to the ultimate anti-Valentine’s Day party! Forget swiping left or right, get back to old school and meet real people in real life! Talking of old school...we're taking you back to school, with 70's and 80's classic school…

  18. Worthing Pride

    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.

  19. Mind Your Rhythm - Wellbeing & Day DJs

    Address

    Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, BN1 4GD

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Come and celebrate International Women’s Day for empowerment and unity with 2 Wellbeing Workshops plus 3 hours of DJs

    - 11am: Kalie Jade Women's Circle
    - 12pm: Mimi Banks Somatics and sound / Movement for joy and connection
    - 1pm: DJ S2K Female…

  20. Hands-On Half Term

    Address

    44th Brighton Scout Hut, London Road, Brighton, BN1 8XR

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Hands-On Half Term - 8 days of mad science! Learn to cook like a chemist (explosively), make slime, escape from a black hole, mend the world, build an Incredible Machine, and disappear down rabbit holes with Alice. The WHOLE week is a wonderland.

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