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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. R&B Lovers

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273044354

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Get ready for a massive celebration of 90s & 00s R&B music! If you love your oldskool anthems you cannot miss this.

  2. 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
    -…

  3. 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…

  4. Revealing St James Street

    Address

    New Road, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    What makes St James’s Street so fabulously unique?

    Drag icons Alfie Ordinary, Alex Fincher, and Billie Gold have dug deep into the history books and listened to all the juicy gossip to create a new walking tour of the places and spaces that make up…

  5. Noughty '90s Festival

    Address

    East Brighton Park, Brighton, BN2 5RT

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Boasting four huge stages of music, the biggest '00s and '90s bands, artists and DJs from around the world, funfair rides, a '90s arcade, Retro Bars, an RnB Roller Disco, Gormet Street Food, Exclusive VIP area and so much more, this is the ultimate…

  6. 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…

  7. 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,…

  8. 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…

  9. 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, led by The Maccabees and joined by Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badly Drawn Boy and Lime Garden.

  10. 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

    Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, the questions it raised have not gone away. As alliances shift and the US grows openly hostile towards Europe, we are being forced to think again about Britain's place in an increasingly fractured world.

    In…

  11. View of the crowd and performer taken from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    View of the crowd seen from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    View of the crowd and performer taken from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    View of the crowd seen from The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns
    The Glorious Day Festival stage on Hove Lawns

    Address

    Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PE

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Taking place on Hove Lawns with stunning views of Brighton & Hove seafront expect an eclectic line up to keep you dancing all day long as we watch the sun set over the sea.

  12. Brighton & Hove Triathlon and Multisport Festival

    Address

    Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PE

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Swim Bike Run events for everyone from first‑timers to the pros.

    Experience the fast and flat traffic-free route from Hove Lawns along the famous seafront Promenade. Brighton & Hove Triathlon is well established as one of the biggest events in the…

  13. 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…

  14. 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…

  15. 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…

  16. Brick Festival

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired…

  17. 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

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

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