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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. 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.

  3. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    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…

  4. 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.

  5. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

    Brighton Palace Pier, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TW

    Telephone

    01273 609361

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    After last year's sold‑out celebration, the Brighton Italian Festival Fringe returns with a spectacular launch party to ignite the 2026 edition. Join us for a night of music, performance, and pure Italian energy — all set on Brighton's iconic pier…

  6. 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…

  7. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    In 1917, Virginia and Leonard Woolf launched the Hogarth Press as a daring experiment in editorial freedom and creative risk. It grew into one of the 20th century's most influential independent publishers.

    Legendary publishers Margaret Busby and…

  8. 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
    -…

  9. Person in white hat in front of blue and orange bunting

    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…

  10. 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 –…

  11. 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,…

  12. 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.

  13. OnTheBeach LIVE: The Maccabees, Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi

    Address

    Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    On The Beach in association with Radio X announce the full line-up for Saturday 25th July 2026, led by The Maccabees and joined by Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and Lime Garden. Other dates - Fatboy Slim (17th-19th July),…

  14. 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…

  15. Performers at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    Performers at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns

    Address

    Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PE

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    After a highly successful debut, the Could Be Real Tribute Festival is set to return with an even bigger and better lineup! This ultimate tribute festival promises an unforgettable night of nostalgia, celebrating some of the greatest names in music…

  16. 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,…

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. 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…

  20. Easter Eggstravaganza

    Address

    American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Join us for an Easter Sunday Eggstravaganza in The Terrace, full of family fun, with facepainting, arts & crafts, egg hunt, balloon making and our fabulous children's entertainer! Plus an Easter Egg for each child to take home.

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