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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. 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
    2. 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. 30 May 202631 May 2026

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      1. People at an outdoor fair

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        Chiddinglye Estate, Chiddinglye Estate, East Grinstead, RH19 4QS

        East Grinstead

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        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,…

      2. Dark yellow velvet stage curtain with spotlight in foreground

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

        Brighton

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        Theatre

        Follow a fearless adventurer as she journeys across the globe, driven by the search for her missing husband. Her path weaves through distant lands, forgotten histories, and remarkable moments, each step revealing more of the world and of the man she…

      3. Brighton Rocks International Film Festival

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

        Kemptown, Brighton

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        Film

        Brighton Rocks International Film Festival returns for its biggest edition yet, celebrating independent cinema across a full week of screenings, events and industry talks. This year’s festival will showcase over 200 films across three Brighton…

      4. The Tarot Fayre

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

        Brighton

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        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…

      5. Magic of Thailand Festival

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        Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

        Brighton

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        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…

      6. Borde Hill Summer Series Presents: Nile Rodgers & CHIC

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        Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Gardens, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

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        01444 450326

        Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath

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        Music

        Nile Rodgers & CHIC bring their legendary, era-defining live show to our stunning Parkland at Borde Hill on Thursday 13th August, headlining a huge open-air summer event in one of the South East’s most stunning outdoor settings. With gates opening…

      7. Red theatre curtain

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

        Brighton

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        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,…

      8. Paul Hilleard: Grogg at The Secret Comedy Club

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        Artista, 42 Brighton Square, Brighton, BN1 4HD

        Telephone

        07800523714

        Brighton

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        Comedy

        Paul Hilleard brings his new show 'Grogg' to The Secret Comedy Club! Paul was the BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Channel 4's Sean Lock Award finalist 2025, and winner of Chortle Hotshots 2026 debut at Edinburgh Fringe!

        Through the month of May,…

      9. Abstract bokeh photo capturing blue and orange lights

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        Arundel Castle, High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AB

        Telephone

        01903 882173

        Arundel

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        Festival

        Step into a magical night of glamour, entertainment, and celebration at our Annual Castle Fundraiser on the Lower Lawns of Arundel Castle. This year, we invite you to truly dress to impress and enjoy an unforgettable evening in a stunning setting…

      10. OnTheBeach LIVE: The Maccabees, Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi

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        Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

        Brighton

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        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.

      11. Shhh... Isobel Smith & Abigail Norris

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        BN9 Studio, Marine Workshops,, Railway Approach, Newhaven, BN9 0ER

        Railway Approach, Newhaven

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        Arts

        Shhh… explores silence as a charged force.

        Abigail Norris and Isobel Smith met weekly, guided by a virtual Louise Bourgeois, letting strangeness and intimacy coexist. Over two years, their dialogue shifted from conversation to paired works,…

      12. Red theatre curtain

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

        Brighton

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        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.

      13. Borde Hill Summer Series

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        Borde Hill Parkland, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP

        West Sussex

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        Music

        Introducing a brand-new festival weekend set in the stunning grounds of Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Against the backdrop of its Grade II* listed parkland, the 2026 edition brings together world-renowned acts including The Human League,…

      14. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

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        Waterhall, Waterhall Road, Brighton, BN1 8YR

        Brighton

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        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. Sussex Retold - Sounds, Sites, Stories

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        Fulton Building, University Of Sussex, Sussex House Southern Ring Road, Brighton, BN1 9RH

        Brighton

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        Conferences

        A one day conference investigating traditional arts, crafts, cultures and music from the Sussex region. With walks, workshops, dancing, drama and music. Featuring - Anooshka Rawden, Alina Azadeh, Caroline Lucas, Libby Drew, Love Our Ouse, The…

      16. Brick Festival

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

        Telephone

        01273 878288

        Brighton

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        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. Everywhere At Once Festival

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        Volks Club, 3 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1PS

        Telephone

        01273 292718

        Brighton

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        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,…

      18. Disco Deviant

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        Festival Big Top, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, BN44 3XZ

        Steyning

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        Music

        Festival favourite, Greg Wilson re-unites with Pablo Contraband for a night of fun and disco excess under the Big Top. Greg is regarded as one of the most important figures on the UK dance scene. He was a pioneer of mixing in the UK, nominated by DJ…

      19. Babel Beast

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

        Kemptown, Brighton

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        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…

      20. Person in casual wear dancing onstage

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        Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, Hove, BN3 6PJ

        Hove

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        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…

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