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Festivals in Brighton

Brighton & Hove really is a city of festivals. From the biggest arts Festival in England to comedy, food, music, film and artists' open houses, you'll usually find somewhere in the city that is in full festival swing.

And it’s not just the summer months that draw the festival crowds. The city knows how to celebrate arts and culture year round with Brighton festivals packing venues and filling the streets right across the calendar.

From silver screen and comedy gold to the local fare of the Brunswick Festival and Sussex Beer Festival, there is something for everyone. The festival season starts with the Brighton Science Festival in February and then festival fever really kicks in May when we have Brighton Festival; Brighton Fringe; Artists Open Houses and the Great Escape. Although that’s not all as in Sussex we also have Elderflower Fields and the Charleston Festivals.

In July we have Europe’s largest free beach festival – Paddle Round the Pier – which includes tons of events for sports novices and experts, as well as food, live music and of course the infamous title event! Also in July is the Brighton Kite Festival, a colourful display in the picturesque setting of Stanmer Park.

August the city celebrates Brighton Pride with a weeklong programme of events culminating in the big parade through the streets followed by a party in Preston Park. Also in August is the Brunswick Festival celebrating the diverse nature of this part of Hove.

The festival fun carries on into autumn with a mixture of music, film, photography and visual arts. The Brighton Early Music Festival aims to discover the tangled origins of classical music and the Brighton Art Fair and MADE Brighton provide opportunities to buy art and craft work directly from the creators. In alternate years we welcome HOUSE Biennial, a curated contemporary visual arts festival or the Brighton Photo Biennial curated photography festival.

As the year draws to a close we celebrate the silver screen at the CineCity film festival with a programme of international cinema including premieres and previews. Finally the year draws to a close with Burning the Clocks, a traditional Brighton event which celebrates the Winter Solstice with a lantern parade.

The above is just a snapshot of the fantastic array of Brighton festivals which happen throughout the year. For more details browse the listings below or use the search bar at the top of the page.

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Sussex Community Festival

Dates:

From:
24 June 2018

Location:

University of Sussex
Falmer
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 9RH

Type:

Festival

Come to the University of Sussex on Sunday 24 June for a FREE day of fun and discovery for all ages.

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Music Mania Festival

Dates:

From:

6 July 2018to8 July 2018

Location:

Waterhall
Waterhall Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 8YR

Type:

Festival

14 bands and 8 DJ's in four different music zones. Onsite camping, parking, showers and toilets. Food traders, bars, funfair, trade fair and so much more.

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Hotdog and Cider Festival 2018

Dates:

From:

6 July 2018to7 July 2018

Location:

The Level
Union Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9SY

Type:

Festival

8,000 people will descend to the Level over the course of these two days to experience the ultimate Hot Dog and Cider lovers paradise.
A range of entertainment is scheduled from live bands and tribute acts, to Hot Dog Eating Competitions and sausage...

More info for Hotdog and Cider Festival 2018
Paddle Round The Pier

Dates:

From:

7 July 2018to8 July 2018

Location:

Hove Lawns
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2PE

Type:

Free Event

The UK's Biggest Free Beach Festival, with water competitions, demos, land sports, exhibition stands, music stage, bars, food and drink, children's dance demos, funfair rides....

More info for Paddle Round The Pier
Kew Science Festival at Wakehurst

Dates:

From:

21 July 2018to22 July 2018

Location:

Wakehurst
Ardingly
East Sussex
RH17 6TN

Type:

Theatre

Wriggle into a crisp white lab coat and pop on some protective specs as you prepare to take part in the Kew Science Festival at Wakehurst!

More info for Kew Science Festival at Wakehurst
Japanese Summer Festival 2018

Dates:

From:
21 July 2018

Location:

BHASVIC Main Hall
205 Dyke Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 6EG

Type:

Festival

A FUN AFTERNOON FOR ALL AGES WITH JAPANESE FOOD AND FREE ACTIVITIES!
Fun games, table top sale, Japanese language lessons, Japanese folksongs and traditional music sing-alongs, ninpo performance, traditional tea ceremony, origami workshops, wagashi...

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Brighton Pride 2018

Dates:

From:

4 Aug 2018to5 Aug 2018

Location:

Various locations
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EN

Type:

Festival

For 2018’s ‘Colour My World’ we are returning to the rainbow flag’s original eight colours of pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet representing, respectively: sexuality, life, healing, sun, nature, art, harmony, and spirit.

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Brighton Thai Festival

Dates:

From:

18 Aug 2018to19 Aug 2018

Location:

Preston Park
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6AU

Type:

Festival

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Preston Park, Brighton is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

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Fiery Foods Festival 2018

Dates:

From:

14 Sept 2018to16 Sept 2018

Location:

British Airways i360
Lower Kings Road,
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2LN

Type:

Festival

An annual celebration of spicy foods and the chilli particular. Loads of stalls selling chilli and spicy foods with hot food stalls from all over the world. Live music all weekend and the famous chilli-eating competition at the end of each day.......

More info for Fiery Foods Festival 2018
Boundary Brighton

Dates:

From:
29 Sept 2018

Location:

Stanmer Park
Stanmer Village
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 9QA

Type:

Festival

Taking the best of Brighton’s creative energy, lust for life and generosity of spirit, Boundary Brighton is a festival with three stages of music, a vintage fair, delicious local food and other unexpected treats, all nestled between the crest of the...

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BRIGHTON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Dates:

From:

13 Oct 2018to14 Oct 2018

Location:

Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2FU

Type:

Festival

A weekend of chocolatiers, chocolate makers, people with a passion for chocolate and cacao, chocolate-related quality items, and exhibitors who want to showcase their chocolate products.

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