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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.
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    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. 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',…

  3. 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
    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.

  4. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Adam Buxton has spent his career making things his own way. From his art school beginnings and DIY experiments in music, films and comedy, he helped sketch a blueprint for the aesthetic of life online long before YouTube, Instagram and TikTok…

  5. 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

    Rose McGowan joins Deborah Frances-White, host of the hit podcast 'The Guilty Feminist', which has built a global following by diving headfirst into the joys, flaws and contradictions of modern womanhood.

    In this special conversation 'The Guilty…

  6. 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
    -…

  7. 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…

  8. Empty seats in a performance theatre

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Whispers is a haunting theatrical journey through memory, trauma, and the silenced voices of the past. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England – from a courtroom and convent to the foggy banks of the Thames – the story follows Mrs. P.M. Jones,…

  9. 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

  10. 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…

  11. People at a crowded concert

    Address

    The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, BN42 4TE

    Telephone

    01273 592 819

    Southwick

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Alive at the Barn 2026 is back for a fourth year, with a line-up of legends, loud guitars, sharp words, and pure joy.

    From ska and punk to poetic chaos and full-on live performance, this is a proper grassroots music festival where the bands are…

  12. Brighton Sauna Festival

    Address

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

    285 Madeira Drive, Brighton

    Type

    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…

  13. 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,…

  14. Empty seats in a performance theatre

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Tucson chanteuse of noir ditties ditches her desert hive for a ketch in coastal Kent; drifts to Scotland; enrolls at Goldsmiths; ‘returns’ to Fringe after an aborted pandemic run. A comic stab at all-things Trumpian and especially Monster-in-Chief…

  15. An audience laughing

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    The worst person award welcomes performers and audience alike to tell us about the worst person you know. We'll judge it with all the hilarity and mocking it deserves and the winner will get up to a £75 prize!

  16. Empty seats in a performance theatre

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    This sharp, playful comedy follows a delightfully mis-wired mind as it attempts to navigate..well, everything. The journey is a chaotic celebration of the beautifully unconventional ways of neurodivergent brains.

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  20. Tidal Gathering Tribute Festival

    Address

    Recreation Ground, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LT

    Telephone

    07825 401 250

    Shoreham-by-Sea

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Tidal Gathering Tribute Festival. From the creators of the UK's biggest Tribute festivals, bringing you 2 days with over 20 of the biggest tribute bands, 2 stages, thrill rides, kids activities, market area and bars. Family Friendly.

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