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  1. 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…

  2. Baroque Dance Workshop

    Address

    The Dance Space, 2 Market Square, Circus Street, Brighton, BN2 9AS

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Dance / Dancing

    Explore the elegance and poise of baroque dance with leading specialist Mary Collins, joined by Fernando Santiago Serrano dos Santos. No dance experience needed, but participants should be comfortable taking part in a physical workshop.

  3. 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,…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

  6. 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,…

  7. John McCullough: Crowd Voltage

    Address

    The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU

    Telephone

    01273 454686

    Shoreham-by-Sea

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    John performs and talks about his exciting new poetry collection.

  8. 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.

  9. Artist Open House at winter

    Address

    Various venues across the city, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EE

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Brighton’s Artist Open Houses returns this Christmas for three weekends starting on 28 November. During this time artists and makers across Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Ditchling and beyond will be throwing open the doors of their houses and studios to…

  10. Brighton and Hove Speakers Festival

    Address

    The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS

    Telephone

    01273 201801

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    This October, Hove plays host to a brand-new addition to the city's cultural calendar: the Brighton and Hove Speakers Festival. Launched as an extension of the hugely successful Lewes Speakers Festival — now in its 15th year — this inaugural event…

  11. Vibrant nightclub scene with blurred dancing crowd and colorful lights

    Address

    Stanmer Park, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN1 6JG

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Set within one of the city's most iconic green spaces, Stanmer Park, Beyond Boundaries arrives as a new addition to Brighton's event calendar - bringing together established names and emerging talent for a one-day open-air experience.

  12. Photoworks Festival: Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams

    Address

    Various venues: Brighton, Brighton, BN1 1UG

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams, the theme for Photoworks Festival 2026, considers how identity, place, memory, community and the environment are interconnected, asking what it means to live through uncertainty while imagining or creating…

  13. Bremf Clubnight

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Join the BREMF Emerging Artists ensembles for our popular relaxed evening of early music performance in the welcoming pub atmosphere of The Rose Hill.

  14. Oktoberfest

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Get ready for two unforgettable days of authentic Oktoberfest celebrations, complete with a lively oompah band, traditional steins, and a delicious selection of locally-inspired delicacies. Expect great entertainment, fantastic atmosphere and plenty…

  15. Stars of the Night

    Address

    St Nicholas' Church, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 3LJ

    Telephone

    07746 198 026

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Astrology was at the heart of the glittering court of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (1396–1467). Court astrologers advised on medicine and politics, and even designed new musical instruments. Including music by Guillaume Dufay, this programme…

  16. Nightly Cares: A Pilgrim’s Solace

    Address

    St Nicholas' Church, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 3LJ

    Telephone

    07746 198 026

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    John Dowland’s fascination with night culminated in his fourth and final songbook, A Pilgrimes Solace (1612). Depicting a dark night of the soul, Dowland’s songbook can be seen as a navigation through anxiety and insomnia where faith and music lead…

  17. Tell me a Story - Pinky Vision. Kara Lynsdale
    Secret Garden - Tina Davies. Kara Lynsdale (2)
    A Seat for Friends - Judith Berrill. Kara Lynsdale
    Magical Tails of the Sea Claire Havell Leo Cook 1
    A Dragons Tale Fiona Blair Leo Cook 1
    125 years of albion Jamie Eke Leo Cook 3
    Sweet Seat Georgina Luck Leo Cook 3
    Lazy Cats Judith Berrill Leo Cook
    Rays of Resilience - Kitty McCurdy. Kara Lynsdale (2)
    Colour me in Art and Believe Leo Cook 1
    Tell me a Story - Pinky Vision. Kara Lynsdale
    Secret Garden - Tina Davies. Kara Lynsdale (2)
    A Seat for Friends - Judith Berrill. Kara Lynsdale
    Magical Tails of the Sea Claire Havell Leo Cook 1
    A Dragons Tale Fiona Blair Leo Cook 1
    125 years of albion Jamie Eke Leo Cook 3
    Sweet Seat Georgina Luck Leo Cook 3
    Lazy Cats Judith Berrill Leo Cook
    Rays of Resilience - Kitty McCurdy. Kara Lynsdale (2)
    Colour me in Art and Believe Leo Cook 1

    Address

    The Wing at the Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR

    Telephone

    0844 847 1515

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Say Farewell one final time to The Story Trail.

    Visit all our sculptures, large and small, for the final time together in one room. Take part in activities. Meet artists, authors and Santa (at selected times). Buy trail merchandise.

  18. 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…

  19. Draw on, Sweet Night

    Address

    St Nicholas' Church, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 3LJ

    Telephone

    07746 198 026

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    In the 400th anniversary year of John Dowland’s death, tenor Kieran White joins Republic of Viols for their first collaboration, exploring music of sleep, melancholy and dream-like vision. Alongside Dowland’s songs, the viol consort performs dances…

  20. Dark blue stage curtain with light shining from spotlights above

    Address

    Marina Studios, 11 Mermaid Walk,, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WA

    Brighton Marina, Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Dance / Dancing

    We are absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible support we’re receiving from dancers from all over the world.

    Together, we’re keeping the Latin dance community vibrant, strong and connected!

    This New Year’s Eve, Brighton will be filled with an…

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