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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. The Black Saint and the Sinner - Brighton Festival.
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    The Black Saint and the Sinner - Brighton Festival.
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    Address

    Various locations, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1273 709709

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

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

  2. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Sandi Toksvig is one of Britain's most beloved writers, broadcasters and activists. She is joined by author, publisher and friend Lennie Goodings for a wide-ranging conversation about books, politics, feminism and the stubborn optimism required to…

  3. The Tarot Fayre

    Address

    Saint Augustine’s Arts and Events Centre, Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6EA

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Lecture

    A one day festival of tarot and oracle wisdom, held in the beautiful St Augustine's Arts and Events centre, a converted church near to Preston Park. Tarot readers, stallholders, deck artists and creators, and a range of fascinating talks and…

  4. Empty seats in a performance theatre

    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,…

  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. 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.

  7. Empty seats in a performance theatre

    Address

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

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Tucson chanteuse of noir ditties ditches her desert hive for a ketch in coastal Kent; drifts to Scotland; enrolls at Goldsmiths; ‘returns’ to Fringe after an aborted pandemic run. A comic stab at all-things Trumpian and especially Monster-in-Chief…

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. Babel Beast

    Address

    The Actors Pub, 4 Prince's Street,, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1RD

    Kemptown, Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    After 3 festivals in London, Babel Beast lands in Brighton!

    Babel Beast is an experimental, multi-lingual cabaret of monstresses, made by and for mythical creatures of Ancient Greece. Whether repurposing pop culture, childhood nostalgia or mythic…

  11. 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.

  12. Guitarist jumping on stage

    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 -…

  13. 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

    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…

  14. 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,…

  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. 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…

  17. 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.

  18. 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

    Join much-loved author Francesca Simon as she brings the irrepressible 'Horrid Henry' to life. From dreadful teachers to disastrous lessons, Francesca will share some of Henry's funniest adventures from her new book 'Horrid Henry: Rules the School',…

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

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