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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. 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…

  3. Magic of Thailand Festival

    Address

    Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

    Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your…

  4. Land Beyond Festival

    Address

    East Brighton Park, Brighton, BN2 5RT

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    A brand new festival for Brighton, escape to a land unexplored as a brand new festival lands on the South Coast. Let the adventure begin.

    After a SOLD OUT day in 2019, Brighton’s #1 underground bass music brand, SuperCharged, returns to host 2…

  5. 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…

  6. Banff Mountain Film Festival

    Address

    Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE

    Telephone

    01273 709709

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival.

  7. 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.

  8. 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 –…

  9. The Black Saint and the Sinner - Brighton Festival.
    Brighton Festival 2023
    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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    Brighton Festival 2023
    Brighton Festival 2023
    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.

  10. On The Beach 2026: Day Four: Thursday- Fatboy Slim

    Address

    Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Fatboy Slim Announces Fourth Big Beach Boutique 7 Date After Three Instant Sell Outs
    Thursday 16th July 2026
    Brighton Beach
    Following Overwhelming Demand And Three Instant Sell Outs, Norman Cook, Aka Fatboy Slim, Has Today Announced A Fourth Big…

  11. Revealing St James Street

    Address

    New Road, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    What makes St James’s Street so fabulously unique?

    Drag icons Alfie Ordinary, Alex Fincher, and Billie Gold have dug deep into the history books and listened to all the juicy gossip to create a new walking tour of the places and spaces that make up…

  12. 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.

  13. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

    East Brighton Park, Brighton, BN2 5RT

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Multi-platinum boyband JLS are set to bring their chart-topping hits to the south coast as The Park Series returns with a huge open-air show at East Brighton Park on Friday 22nd May.

    Fans can expect an unforgettable night packed with era-defining…

  14. People at an outdoor fair

    Address

    Chiddinglye Estate, Chiddinglye Estate, East Grinstead, RH19 4QS

    East Grinstead

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Situated on the edge of Ancient woodland in the rolling hills of the Sussex countryside. Join us for a celebration of All things Fungi. A weekend of Mushroom Identification & Cultivation, Lectures & Demonstrations, microscopy, UV night-walks,…

  15. DaM Fest

    Address

    The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

    Telephone

    01293 553636

    Crawley

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    DanceHub are excited to announce DaM Fest'26, taking place through Spring 2026 dynamic line-up of events, activities, and campaigns celebrating Dance and Movement across Crawley.

    Including:

    - Forward Motion 2026
    - Let's Dance Crawley 2026
    -…

  16. Rob Lamberti presents: George Michael Central Park Brighton

    Address

    Central Park, St Peter's Church Valley Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4GU

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Get ready for an unforgettable night on the coast as Rob Lamberti brings the magic of George Michael back to life at Central Park Brighton Seafront.

  17. Shhh... Isobel Smith & Abigail Norris

    Address

    BN9 Studio, Marine Workshops,, Railway Approach, Newhaven, BN9 0ER

    Railway Approach, Newhaven

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Shhh… explores silence as a charged force.

    Abigail Norris and Isobel Smith met weekly, guided by a virtual Louise Bourgeois, letting strangeness and intimacy coexist. Over two years, their dialogue shifted from conversation to paired works,…

  18. Elaborate gold and red mirror surrounded with yellow lights

    Address

    The Avenue, The Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GF

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A joyous all female wire walking show.

    ElevateHer is played out across three multi level interconnecting wires telling the stories of six performers through music, spoken word and movement. Celebrating female camaraderie and sisterhood. Expect…

  19. 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…

  20. Person wearing a white cowboy hat playing on a lit stage

    Address

    Central Park, St Peter's Church Valley Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4GU

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    The Road to Nashville has been tearing through the UK and now we're bringing the ultimate country outdoor festival - and it's going to be one for the books!

    Get ready to lose yourself in massive country hits performed live by world-class tributes…

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