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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. 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. 23 May 202624 May 2026
      2. 30 May 202631 May 2026

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    1. Brighton Sauna Festival

      Address

      Beach Box Spa, Banjo Groyne, 285 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN

      285 Madeira Drive, Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Festival

      Brighton and the Sussex coast are the birthplace of UK beachside sauna culture. Since Victorian times, these shores have drawn people to the water’s edge - to restore, to gather, and to connect.

      The Brighton Sauna Festival, designed and hosted by…

    2. Empty red seats in a theatre

      Address

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

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      Upon boarding the Ocean Princess for a relaxing European cruise, Agatha and Mary find certain behaviours slightly odd. Why is Captain Harkness so unusually attentive and who are the three bright young things who seem to be involved in a rather…

    3. Love Supreme Jazz Festival

      Address

      Glynde Place, The Street, Lewes, BN8 6SX

      Lewes

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective, Jalen Ngonda, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Samara Joy, Kokoroko, Moses Boyd, Annie and the Caldwells, Luke Una, The War & Treaty, CARRTOONS, D.K. Harrell and more...

      Presented by Love Supreme.

      Children under 16…

    4. Stefania Licari: I Can Make You Italian In 55 Minutes

      Address

      Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN

      Telephone

      01273 647101

      Brighton and Hove

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      After sold-out seasons at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringes, award-winning comedian Stefania Licari returns with her hit show.

      This is your unique chance to become Italian in under an hour.

    5. 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.

    6. Black and white image of person with wild hair playing an electric guitar

      Address

      Patterns, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL

      Telephone

      01273 894777

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists,…

    7. 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…

    8. Grand Tasting of English Wine at Winelands Festival

      Address

      All Saints Arts Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LE

      Telephone

      01903 204321

      Lewes

      Type

      Type:

      Festival

      Raise a glass to English Wine with Winelands – an exciting festival in Lewes to showcase the world-class quality of Sussex sparkling and still wines.

      Winelands brings together wine lovers, local producers, and industry experts for a week-long…

    9. Caravanserai Festival

      Address

      Caravanserai, North of St Peter's Church, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4GU

      Brighton and Hove

      Type

      Type:

      Festival

      Welcome to Caravanserai, a free to enter eccentric and eclectic creative world built from a thousand repurposed trinkets and treasures. Calling Brighton its home once again for the month of May and inviting the whole community to come and share in…

    10. Run Love Festival

      Address

      Great Ote Hall, Janes Lane, Wivelsfield, RH15 0SR

      Wivelsfield

      Type

      Type:

      Festival

      Run Love is a two day, one night running and wellness festival set in the Sussex countryside.

      Start your day with relaxed trail runs, from social 5km routes to longer distances, all focused on enjoyment rather than pressure. As the day unfolds,…

    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. Black and white image of person with wild hair playing an electric guitar

      Address

      Dust Brighton, 77 East Street, Brighton BN1 1NF, Brighton, BN11NF

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists,…

    13. Red theatre curtain

      Address

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

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      You Have Been Summoned.

      Dead Time Stories is a darkly comic horror anthology play, homaging The Twilight Zone, Inside No. 9 and Tales of the Unexpected. A mysterious unnamed host, together with her silent, but ever-watchful skull companion, John,…

    14. 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…

    15. Homegrown Festival

      Address

      The Hope & Ruin, 10--12 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3WA

      Telephone

      01273 325793

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      An eclectic music festival in the heart of Brighton.

    16. Good Vibrations Society

      Address

      Pippingford Manor, Pippingford Park, Nutley, TN22 3HW

      Telephone

      01825 712966

      Nutley

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Good Vibrations Society is an event for old and young to enjoy music and wellness in the beautiful surroundings of the Ashdown forest. An invitation to experience community in all its glory. Join us to celebrate friendship, expression, personality…

    17. Two women sat on chairs animatedly discussing the artwork in the house. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Exterior shot of a house whcih has been decorated with bunting and an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A woman leans over a canvas and makes some finishing touches. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A person is up a ladder adding bunting to the outside of their house, underneath an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Two people seen from behind as they admire artwork. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Outside shot of an artists studio with a dog about to enter. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A living room featuring mainly brown and white tones. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Two people walking up to the front door of a house taking part in the Artists Open Houses event. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A living room which features several pieces of art on the walls. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A table full of delicious looking cakes and snacks for sale during an Artists Open House. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Two women sat on chairs animatedly discussing the artwork in the house. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Exterior shot of a house whcih has been decorated with bunting and an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A woman leans over a canvas and makes some finishing touches. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A person is up a ladder adding bunting to the outside of their house, underneath an Artists Open Houses banner. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Two people seen from behind as they admire artwork. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Outside shot of an artists studio with a dog about to enter. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A living room featuring mainly brown and white tones. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      Two people walking up to the front door of a house taking part in the Artists Open Houses event. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A living room which features several pieces of art on the walls. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla
      A table full of delicious looking cakes and snacks for sale during an Artists Open House. Photo credit: Syl Ojalla

      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
    18. Horsham Fake Festival

      Address

      Horsham Park, North Street, Horsham, RH12 2BP

      Telephone

      07831 296230

      Horsham

      Type

      Type:

      General event

      The Horsham Fake Festival returns to Horsham Park with Fake Bands to Queen (Flash), The Killers (The Fillers), Foo Fighters (Fore Fighters), Green Day (Ultimate Green Day), Pulp (Pulp'd), Pink (Vicky Jackson). All held inside the Fake Festivals…

    19. 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…

    20. Red theatre curtain

      Address

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

      Brighton

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      This sharp, playful comedy follows a delightfully mis-wired mind as it attempts to navigate..well, everything. The journey is a chaotic celebration of the beautifully unconventional ways of neurodivergent brains.

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