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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. Artists Open Houses Brighton
    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
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    Pasta making workshop at the  Foodies Festival.
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    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

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    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.

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    Address

    Various locations, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1273 709709

    Brighton

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    Festival

    Brighton Festival is the largest and most established annual curated multi-arts festival in England. Taking place over three weeks in May.

  3. On The Beach 2026: Moby

    Address

    Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Electronic music icon MOBY headlines the closing day of On The Beach Festival, performing live with a full band on Brighton Beach, one of his only shows globally in 2026.

    With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, Moby is one of the true…

  4. Person in casual wear dancing onstage

    Address

    Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, Hove, BN3 6PJ

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Dance / Dancing

    The Rotary Family Festival & Big Help Out is thrilled to announce that Amanda, fan favourite from The Traitors Series 4, will be joining this year’s vibrant community celebration.

    Amanda will be at the heart of the day’s festivities, where she…

  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. 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. Zoomed in shot of a black speaker with bright yellow mesh

    Address

    East Brighton Park, Brighton, BN2 5RT

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Back to our roots...

    A one-off, one-day edition of the festival, taking place at East Brighton Park on Sunday 24th May 2026 (Bank Holiday Weekend).

    We're excited to introduce Land Beyond: Origins, a one-off, one-day edition of the festival, taking…

  8. 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…

  9. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

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    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…

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    Address

    Various Venues, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    The Artist Open Houses offer festival–goers the chance to meet the artists and to view locally made, seriously good arts and crafts.

    Price

    Free
  11. 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…

  12. Park Rock Brighton

    Address

    Stanmer Park, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN1 6JG

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    After the huge atmosphere and unforgettable moments of previous Park Rock events, Park Rock Brighton arrives at the stunning surroundings of Stanmer Park for 2026 bringing a full day of live music, summer vibes and festival energy to one of Sussexs…

  13. 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…

  14. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

    Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

    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…

  15. Woman painting a nature scene outside

    Address

    Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF

    Telephone

    01273 696022

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Brighton’s first affordable art fair set to launch in May

    Flying Circus Art Fair

    Get ready Brighton, something BIG is rolling into town! Flying Circus Art Fair is Brighton’s first affordable art fair. It’s being organised by two Brighton artists,…

  16. Large camera on wooden branch

    Address

    The British Engineerium, The Droveway, Brighton & Hove, BN3 7QA

    Brighton & Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    WILD LOVE FESTIVAL - the brand-new one-day wellbeing festival, launches this summer with a bold and heart-led mission: to reimagine wellness as inclusive, accessible, and rooted in real human connection.

    Wild Love is a living, breathing celebration…

  17. 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
    -…

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

    Address

    Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE

    Telephone

    01273 709709

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Film

    Oska Bright is the world’s leading festival for films made by or featuring people with learning disabilities or autism. The festival runs over six days across five venues in Brighton, alongside an online programme.

    Join us for our jam-packed…

  19. 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.

  20. Person playing a banjo and another playing a dark wood acoustic guitar and another with a double bass

    Address

    Black Cat Treasure Hunts: Brighton Seafront, Brighton Seafront, BN2 1PS

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    After selling out shows across the UK, we're bringing the biggest country party of the summer to Brighton Beach Village! ️

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