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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
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  1. Tidal Gathering Tribute Festival

    Address

    Recreation Ground, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LT

    Telephone

    07825 401 250

    Shoreham-by-Sea

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Tidal Gathering Tribute Festival. From the creators of the UK's biggest Tribute festivals, bringing you 2 days with over 20 of the biggest tribute bands, 2 stages, thrill rides, kids activities, market area and bars. Family Friendly.

  2. On The Beach 2026: Sunday - Fatboy Slim

    Address

    Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Zipwiring straight into 2026, Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, today announces Big Beach Boutique 7 - three massive On The Beach dates on the pebbles of Brighton Beach: 17th, 18th, and 19th July 2026. Presale tickets will be available from 10am on 6th…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. On The Beach 2026: Thursday- Fatboy Slim

    Address

    Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Following overwhelming demand and three instant sell outs, Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, has today announced a fourth Big Beach Boutique 7 show on Brighton Beach for Thursday 16th July 2026.

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. People at a crowded concert

    Address

    The Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, BN42 4TE

    Telephone

    01273 592 819

    Southwick

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Alive at the Barn 2026 is back for a fourth year, with a line-up of legends, loud guitars, sharp words, and pure joy.

    From ska and punk to poetic chaos and full-on live performance, this is a proper grassroots music festival where the bands are…

  9. Performers at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    Performers at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns
    The crowd at Could Be Real festival on Hove Lawns

    Address

    Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PE

    Hove

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    After a highly successful debut, the Could Be Real Tribute Festival is set to return with an even bigger and better lineup! This ultimate tribute festival promises an unforgettable night of nostalgia, celebrating some of the greatest names in music…

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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…

  13. 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,…

  14. 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
    -…

  15. People at a concert taking pictures with phones

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01323 811626

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Global events are moving fast. Headlines change daily, alliances are in flux, conflicts are deepening. It's hard to keep up - let alone make sense of it all. But how unprecedented is this moment, and what might history tell us about where we are…

  16. On The Beach 2026: Friday - Fatboy Slim

    Address

    Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN1 1TW

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Zipwiring straight into 2026, Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, today announces Big Beach Boutique 7 - three massive On The Beach dates on the pebbles of Brighton Beach: 17th, 18th, and 19th July 2026. Presale tickets will be available from 10am on 6th…

  17. 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',…

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