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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. 9 May 202610 May 2026
    2. 16 May 202617 May 2026
    3. 23 May 202624 May 2026
    4. 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

    Type:

    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. Red theatre curtain

    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,…

  3. Yellow and pink balloons against a blue sky

    Address

    Pond Lane, Pond Lane, Worthing, BN13 2RH

    Worthing

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    Committed to promoting all the good in Durrington, Join us in celebrating our 31st Festival.

    Carnival, Village Fayre, Evening Entertainment and Traditional Funfair.

  4. Horsham Fake Festival

    Address

    Horsham Park, North Street, Horsham, RH12 2BP

    Telephone

    07831 296230

    Horsham

    Type

    Type:

    General event

    The Horsham Fake Festival returns to Horsham Park with Fake Bands to Queen (Flash), The Killers (The Fillers), Foo Fighters (Fore Fighters), Green Day (Ultimate Green Day), Pulp (Pulp'd), Pink (Vicky Jackson). All held inside the Fake Festivals…

  5. Abstract bokeh photo capturing blue and orange lights

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Global events are moving fast. Headlines change daily, alliances are in flux, conflicts are deepening. It's hard to keep up - let alone make sense of it all. But how unprecedented is this moment, and what might history tell us about where we are…

  6. Close up of a roll of tickets for a show

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    In an era marked by conflict and civilian suffering, how robust are international law and institutions in holding perpetrators to account? Barrister and writer Philippe Sands acts before international courts and his books - such as his recent '38…

  7. 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…

  8. Laughing emoji face on a blue background

    Address

    Artista, 42 Brighton Square, Brighton, BN1 4HD

    Telephone

    07800523714

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Join us for our exclusive "Best of the Fest" showcase! Nestled in the heart of The Lanes at Artista, our award-winning venue—voted Best Fringe Venue 3 years in a row—brings you the finest comedy talent from across the festival.

    Throughout the week…

  9. 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…

  10. 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…

  11. Yellow and pink balloons against a blue sky

    Address

    The South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TL

    Telephone

    01444 892048

    Ardingly, Haywards Heath

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Whatever the weather with more exhibitors, vehicles, and interactive experiences being brought indoors you can experience an unforgettable journey through time! Battles Through History, is the unique and exciting multi period living history military…

  12. Sussex Retold - Sounds, Sites, Stories

    Address

    Fulton Building, University Of Sussex, Sussex House Southern Ring Road, Brighton, BN1 9RH

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Conferences

    A one day conference investigating traditional arts, crafts, cultures and music from the Sussex region. With walks, workshops, dancing, drama and music. Featuring - Anooshka Rawden, Alina Azadeh, Caroline Lucas, Libby Drew, Love Our Ouse, The…

  13. Caravanserai Festival

    Address

    Caravanserai, North of St Peter's Church, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4GU

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Welcome to Caravanserai, a free to enter eccentric and eclectic creative world built from a thousand repurposed trinkets and treasures. Calling Brighton its home once again for the month of May and inviting the whole community to come and share in…

  14. 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,…

  15. Red theatre curtain

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    When three strangers attend a queer book club and find the leader absent, they decide to run it themselves. In their search for community, their assumptions of one another are challenged as they struggle with identity, disability, relationships, and…

  16. Close up of a roll of tickets for a show

    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…

  17. 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…

  18. Stefania Licari: I Can Make You Italian In 55 Minutes

    Address

    Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN

    Telephone

    01273 647101

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    After sold-out seasons at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringes, award-winning comedian Stefania Licari returns with her hit show.

    This is your unique chance to become Italian in under an hour.

  19. Black platform boots with lace socks

    Address

    Brighton Beach Bandstand, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2PQ

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    The Shovel presents, in collaboration with Brighton Sunset Sessions, a FREE noise-rock all-dayer on the Brighton beachfront - a guerilla Alt Escape showcase.

    Lineup is as follows:

    8pm - gegenpress

    7pm - jawharp

    6pm - paper hats

    5pm -…

  20. Close up of a roll of tickets for a show

    Address

    Brighton Open Air Theatre, Dyke Road Park, Dyke Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 6EH

    Dyke Road, Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    For the fifth year running, the legendary poetry slammers Hammer & Tongue bring their epic grand final into the open air!

    Finalists will come equipped with their unique styles and perspectives to battle it out for the crown. Lucky audience members…

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