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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

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        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. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        The Rose Hill, 70 Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton, BN1 4JL

        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,…

      3. Borde Hill Summer Series

        Address

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

        West Sussex

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        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,…

      4. 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

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        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.

      5. Brighton Sauna Festival

        Address

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

        285 Madeira Drive, Brighton

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        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…

      6. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        The Verdict Jazz Club, 159 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB

        Telephone

        01273 107572

        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,…

      7. Person with grey waistcoat holding a deck of cards

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

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Theatre

        Partake in “Communal Love Spell" on this May’s new and full moon! Have an opportunity to reconnect: within, without, and with one another, through tenderness, care, joy and love! First cast in Glasgow at the institutional Queer Theory (@queertheory)…

      8. Cocktails & Canapés Under The Sea

        Address

        Sea Life Brighton, Marine Parade, Opp Brighton Pier, Brighton, BN2 1TB

        Telephone

        01273 604234

        Opp Brighton Pier, Brighton

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        Type:

        Festival

        During the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival, take a journey under the waves with Brighton's best restaurants, bartenders and local drink producers.

        Explore the world’s oldest operating aquarium at your own pace while enjoying hand-crafted cocktails,…

      9. 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,…

      10. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        Daltons, Under Brighton Zip, Lower Promenade, Brighton, BN2 1TB

        Lower Promenade, 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,…

      11. On The Beach 2026: Moby

        Address

        Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

        Brighton

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        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…

      12. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        Chalk, 13 Pool Valley, Brighton, BN1 1NJ

        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,…

      13. Photo of Brighton seafront with the City Uncovered logo overlaying it.

        Address

        Citywide, Brighton, East Sussex

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Festivals

        City Uncovered is a new programme of limited-run experiences launching across Brighton & Hove this June.
        From foraging workshops and Brighton seascape resin coaster making to food tours and creative workshops, the series offers new ways to explore…

      14. Everywhere At Once Festival

        Address

        Quarters, 187-193 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NB

        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,…

      15. Paul Hilleard: Grogg at The Secret Comedy Club

        Address

        Artista, 42 Brighton Square, Brighton, BN1 4HD

        Telephone

        07800523714

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        Comedy

        Paul Hilleard brings his new show 'Grogg' to The Secret Comedy Club! Paul was the BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Channel 4's Sean Lock Award finalist 2025, and winner of Chortle Hotshots 2026 debut at Edinburgh Fringe!

        Through the month of May,…

      16. Person in casual wear dancing onstage

        Address

        Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, Hove, BN3 6PJ

        Hove

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        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…

      17. 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,…

      18. 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…

      19. 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.

      20. Brighton Cocktail Festival

        Address

        Various venues: Brighton, Brighton, BN1 1UG

        Brighton

        Type

        Type:

        General event

        Brighton Cocktail Festival is back and this year we’re the country’s biggest cocktail event with more bars and cocktails than any other city!

        Join us for a city-wide celebration of mixology, and discover Brighton & Hove’s exceptional cocktail scene…

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