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    1. 22 Sep 2026
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  1. Plumpton Revival

    Address

    Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes, BN7 3AL

    Telephone

    01273 890383

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Evoking the spirit of previous festivals held at Plumpton Racecourse in the 60s and 70s.

  2. 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…

  3. The Fairy Queen

    Address

    St George's Church, St George's Road, Brighton, BN2 1ED

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Emerging artists join seasoned professionals for Purcell’s much-loved setting of the spellbinding midsummer night’s dream evoked in Shakespeare’s play. Thwarted fairy king Oberon wreaks comic revenge on his queen, and the ensuing story is conjured…

  4. Polia’s Power

    Address

    St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RE

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Enter the dream world of The Dream of Poliphilus, a remarkable Renaissance tale of desire and imagination. While the original story follows Poliphilus in pursuit of the elusive Polia, Artemis Consort retells the tale through her eyes, questioning…

  5. Early Music Open Mic

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    After the success of last year’s event, Emily Baines returns to host another early music open mic and jam session at The Rose Hill. All are welcome, whether you have a song or piece to share (alone or with a group), or are just there to sit back and…

  6. Promotional image for the 2026 October UnPacked programme of events

    Address

    Various Venues Across the City, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    We’re excited to announce the return of this month-long celebration of Brighton’s food, drink, arts, and culture. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie, a live music lover or a culture chaser, there’ll be something to tempt and delight - unpacking the…

  7. A=415 Instrumental Workshop

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    The BREMF 415 baroque workshop orchestra was founded in 2018 to give Sussex-based amateur musicians the opportunity to come together monthly under the guidance of Julia Bishop. Led by festival co-artistic director Olwen Foulkes, this workshop will…

  8. Shoreham Wordfest: Sussex History Day

    Address

    The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG

    Telephone

    01273 464440

    Shoreham-by-Sea

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    From Paganism to Plunder: the development of Shoreham.

  9. Bremf Emerging Artists Showcase

    Address

    St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RE

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Mentoring and developing emerging artists has always been a huge part of the ethos of BREMF, and this is your annual opportunity to hear the up and coming ensembles who have been selected for this year’s scheme. Each ensemble will present a…

  10. In Terra Aliena

    Address

    St Martin's Church, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3HQ

    Telephone

    01273 782276

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Inspired by Thomas More’s Utopia, written in Antwerp, In Terra Aliena explores humanity’s enduring search for an ideal home. The award-winning Utopia Ensemble weaves Franco-Flemish 16th-century polyphony by Lassus, Isaac and Clemens with specially…

  11. Transform your Dreams Workshop

    Address

    Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG

    Telephone

    01273 778646

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Dreams typically come to us as images rather than words. Inspired by the visual score at the heart of the concert, Send it by the Water, and shaped by the performers’ own dreams and cultural traditions, this hands-on workshop invites you to…

  12. Nine book spines in a cluster from top

    Address

    The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG

    Telephone

    01273 464440

    Shoreham-by-Sea

    Type

    Type:

    Literature

    Stories from the natural landscape told by this engaging earth scientist.

  13. The Sussex Peasant Big Autumn Market

    Address

    Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    The Sussex Peasant’s Big Markets return this October, with the Big Autumn Market, bringing the abundance of the Sussex autumn harvest directly into local communities across the county.

    The Big Autumn Markets will bring together Sussex farmers,…

  14. One Song Exhibition

    Address

    Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG

    Telephone

    01273 778646

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    One Song is an audio-visual installation and community archive by artist Kadir Karababa that explores how music carries memory, identity and a sense of home across borders. One Song in Brighton has been developed in partnership with BREMF and…

  15. Ageing Well Festival

    Address

    Various venues: Brighton, Brighton, BN1 1UG

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    A vibrant two-week festival for people aged 50+ in Brighton and Hove!

    Featuring over 130 exciting events hosted by over 100 partner organisations in over 60 venues across Brighton and Hove, this year’s programme is bursting with variety, joy and…

  16. Leonardslee Lights

    Address

    Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Lower Beeding, Horsham, RH13 6PP

    Telephone

    08718733389

    Lower Beeding, Horsham

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    “A Midwinter Light’s Dream - A Garden Awakening”

    This winter, Leonardslee Lights returns with a dazzling new route and an expanded cast of light, sound and spectacle. Wander through woodland scenes bathed in illumination, music and mystery, where…

  17. The Sussex Peasant Big Autumn Market

    Address

    St Ann's Well Gardens, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RN

    Telephone

    01273 709709

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    The Sussex Peasant’s Big Markets return this October, with the Big Autumn Market, bringing the abundance of the Sussex autumn harvest directly into local communities across the county.

    The Big Autumn Markets will bring together Sussex farmers,…

  18. Nine book spines in a cluster from top

    Address

    The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG

    Telephone

    01273 464440

    Shoreham-by-Sea

    Type

    Type:

    Literature

    How to improve mental health care.

  19. Abstract bokeh photo capturing blue and orange lights

    Address

    St Peter's Church, West Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WG

    Shoreham-by-Sea

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Bring a poem or just enjoy listening to poetry and music over a cuppa and cake.

  20. Electric mixing decks being operated by person with tattoos

    Address

    Horizon Nightclub, 214 Kings Rd, Brighton, BN1 1NB

    Telephone

    01273044354

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Join us for the Founded_ Summer Closing Party as we take over the incredible Horizons Terrace on Brighton Beach for one final celebration to round off the summer in style.

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