Events
Gigs, theatre, comedy, exhibitions, markets and the Albion at home across Brighton and Hove: 228 dates, each checked with the venue or organiser. Check times and tickets with them before you go.
On now
- On now9 Sept to 10 December 2026
Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Informal drop-in sessions where the curators talk through their projects and the stories behind the collections.
- On now6 Oct to 10 January 2027
Young Carers. Big Voices. A Fairer Future.
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
A photography exhibition celebrating young carers.
- On nowUntil 18 January 2027
And So I Watch You From Afar and The Most Beautiful Anthropocene by Aindreas Scholz
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
A display of work by artist Aindreas Scholz.
- On nowUntil 1 November 2026
DRAGONS
Royal Pavilion, North Laine, Brighton
The Royal Pavilion's dragon-themed exhibition, in its final days.
- On now23 Oct to 13 November 2026
Ghostly Gatherings
Preston Manor, Preston Park, Brighton
Evening ghost tours of Preston Manor on selected dates.
- On now23 Oct to 27 February 2027
Komedia Comedy Club
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Komedia's regular stand-up club with a changing line-up, usually on Friday and Saturday nights.
- On nowUntil 18 January 2027
Playing With Your Eyes by Alma Haser
Hove Museum of Creativity, Hove, Brighton
An exhibition of work by artist Alma Haser.
- On now23 Oct to 12 February 2027
Brighton Dome Backstage Tours
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
Guided tours behind the scenes of the Dome's historic buildings, on selected dates until 12 February 2027.
- On nowUntil 21 March 2027
The Biba Look: Photography and Fashion
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
An exhibition on the fashion and photography of the Biba label.
- On nowUntil 28 February 2027
Where are all the Lesbians?
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
An exhibition exploring lesbian history and visibility.
- On now23 Oct to 18 December 2026
Story Magic
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Storytelling shows for young children on Friday mornings, with a baby session at lunchtime, on selected dates.
- On now23 Oct to 28 February 2027
Brighton Open Market
Brighton Open Market
The covered market on London Road with food, crafts and independent traders, open seven days a week.
- On now24 Oct to 21 February 2027
Magic Place
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
A new exhibition at Brighton Museum opening on 24 October.
- On now24 Oct to 28 February 2027
Making the Masked Singer
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
An exhibition on the costumes behind the television show The Masked Singer, opening 24 October. Listed as ongoing, with no published end date.
October 2026
- 27Tue Oct27 October 2026
Chaps & Straps: Queer Line Dancing
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A queer line dancing night on Gardner Street. Doors are at 7:00 PM.
- 27Tue Oct27 October 2026
Grandmaster Flash
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
Hip hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash on the decks.
- 27Tue Oct27 October 2026
Adult DVD
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live gig at Chalk on Pool Valley. The venue's listing gives no more detail than that.
- 27Tue Oct27 October 2026
Halloween Mela
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A Masti Nights club night of Bollywood, Bhangra and Tamil music with live dhol drummers. Doors run 23:00 to 04:00.
- 27Tue Oct27 October 2026
Story time at Brighton Museum: Black History Month
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Stories from around the world, told in the Archaeology Gallery at 10.30am, 12pm and 3pm.
- 27Tue Oct27 October 2026
Shut Up I'm Talking Live: Halloween Special
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A live Halloween show of the Shut Up I'm Talking podcast, hosted by Tom Simons and Jack Manifold. Doors 19:15, and it is sold out.
- 28Wed Oct28 October 2026
Transvision Vamp
Chalk, The Lanes, Brighton
Transvision Vamp live.
- 28Wed Oct28 October 2026
Soul II Soul
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Jazzie B's Soul II Soul play the Brighton Centre.
- 28Wed Oct28 October 2026
Museum Makers at Brighton Museum: Black History Month
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Arts and crafts inspired by the world cultures collection, for ages 5 to 12. Sessions run 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm.
- 28Wed Oct28 October 2026
My New Band Believe
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
My New Band Believe play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive. 14+.
- 28Wed Oct28 October 2026
Killers, Cults & Queens
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A listed show at Komedia Brighton starting at 7:30 PM. The listing gives no further detail.
- 28Wed Oct28 October 2026
Christopher Hall: Pizazz
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A show by Christopher Hall, starting at 8:00 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 29Thu Oct29 October 2026
Secret Discotheque: PROM NIGHT HALLOWEEN 🌹🩸
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A Halloween prom night club night from Secret Discotheque at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 29Thu Oct29 October 2026
St. Paul and The Broken Bones
Chalk, The Lanes, Brighton
Alabama soul band St. Paul and The Broken Bones live.
- 29Thu Oct29 October 2026
Steve Backshall's Deadly Live!
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Naturalist Steve Backshall's live family show about wildlife.
- 29Thu Oct29 October 2026
Alice in FUNderland
Preston Manor, Preston Park, Brighton
A half-term family day at Preston Manor, 10am to 5pm.
- 29Thu Oct29 Oct to 30 October 2026
Booth Diorama and Stores Tours
Booth Museum of Natural History
Guided tours of the Booth Museum's dioramas and collection stores.
- 29Thu Oct29 Oct to 31 October 2026
Horrible Histories
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
The Birmingham Stage Company's Horrible Histories stage show over the October half term.
- 29Thu Oct29 Oct to 30 October 2026
Max Cooper: 3D/AV Live
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
Electronic musician Max Cooper's audiovisual live show.
- 29Thu Oct29 October 2026
Kerrbang!
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A Brighton nostalgia party band playing pop punk, nu metal and emo songs on Madeira Drive.
- 29Thu Oct29 October 2026
Joe Black's Kleines Kabarett
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A cabaret show from Joe Black, starting at 8:00 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 29Thu Oct29 October 2026
The Reinettes: The Return
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A live show from The Reinettes, starting at 8:00 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
Notorious: After Dark Halloween
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A Halloween edition of the Notorious club night at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
Black Parade: 00s Emo Anthems Halloween Party
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
An emo themed Halloween club night built around 00s anthems. Doors are at 11:00 PM.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
The Album Era Performs Black Sabbath's Paranoid
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A live performance of Black Sabbath's Paranoid by The Album Era. Doors are at 7:30 PM.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Tour for Young People
Preston Manor & Gardens
A spooky tour of the house for young people. A new afternoon tour was added due to demand.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
Museum Makers at Hove Museum: Black History Month
Hove Museum of Creativity
Arts and crafts inspired by objects from world cultures.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
Soil + Finger Eleven + Adema
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live gig with Soil, Finger Eleven and Adema on the bill at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
Halloween With Simon Pegg
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Simon Pegg DJs a headline Halloween show on Madeira Drive, with Champagne Breakfast b2b Nost supporting.
- 30Fri Oct30 October 2026
Born On Road
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A late club night at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive. 18+.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
Halloween Day Party (free Entry!)
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A Halloween day party at Chalk on Pool Valley. The listing title says free entry.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
☣️⚠️ Brainrot: Infected | Halloween Special ⚠️☣️
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
The Halloween special of the Brainrot club night at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
Drum and Bass Classics Halloween All Dayer
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
A Halloween all-day drum and bass session from 2pm.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
Halloween Pop-up Cinema
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
Halloween screenings in the museum's Central Gallery: Hocus Pocus (PG) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (12A).
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
Spellbound
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A late club night at Komedia on Gardner Street. Doors are at 11:00 PM.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
Ministry of Sound Classical
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Club anthems performed by a live orchestra.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
Spit Nights
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
An evening of poetry and jazz performers on Halloween night. Doors are at 18:45.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act Halloween Party
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A Halloween event at Komedia on Gardner Street, starting at 8:00 PM.
- 31Sat Oct31 October 2026
Moody Disco: Obskur
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A Halloween edition of Moody Disco with Obskur, at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive. 18+.
November 2026
- 1Sun Nov1 November 2026
Disco Kidz: Halloween Special
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A daytime Halloween disco for kids at Komedia on Gardner Street. Doors are at 1:00 PM.
- 1Sun Nov1 November 2026
Sergi Polo: LIVE in Brighton (in Spanish)
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A live show from Sergi Polo, performed in Spanish, starting at 7:00 PM.
- 1Sun Nov1 November 2026
Down the Hatch Comedy Club
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A comedy club night at Komedia on Gardner Street, starting at 7:00 PM.
- 1Sun Nov1 November 2026
Dexys Midnight Runners
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
The soul band fronted by Kevin Rowland play the Concert Hall. Doors are at 7pm.
- 1Sun Nov1 November 2026
The Bluetones
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
The Bluetones mark 30 years of the album Expecting To Fly with a show on Madeira Drive. 14+.
- 2Mon Nov2 November 2026
Fat Poppadaddys: HALLOWEEN HANGOVER
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A Halloween Hangover edition of the Fat Poppadaddys club night at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 2Mon Nov2 November 2026
STATUS FLO: Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
A spoken-word night hosted by AFLO the poet, featuring Kareem Parkins-Brown. Doors are at 7.15pm.
- 3Tue Nov3 November 2026
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Brighton
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A daytime comedy show for parents who bring their babies along. It starts at 12:00 PM.
- 3Tue Nov3 November 2026
Von Hertzen Brothers
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
Live music from Von Hertzen Brothers at Komedia on Gardner Street. Doors are at 7:30 PM.
- 4Wed Nov4 November 2026
Emptyset
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Falmer, Brighton
Experimental electronic duo Emptyset in concert.
- 4Wed Nov4 November 2026
Elder Island
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live gig from Elder Island at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 4Wed Nov4 November 2026
Derek Vs Derek (15)
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A documentary by James Dawson about two Devon farmers with the same name and very different farming methods.
- 4Wed Nov4 November 2026
Cardiac Comedy 13
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A comedy show at Komedia on Gardner Street, starting at 8:00 PM.
- 5Thu Nov5 November 2026
Secret Discotheque: FIREWORKS NIGHT 💥🎆
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A Fireworks Night themed club night from Secret Discotheque at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 5Thu Nov5 November 2026
Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Stand-up from Olga Koch.
- 5Thu Nov5 November 2026
Lewes Bonfire
Lewes town centre, Lewes, Brighton
Lewes's bonfire societies parade through the town with torches, followed by bonfires and fireworks. Roads close and the organisers advise visitors to plan travel carefully.
- 5Thu Nov5 November 2026
Joshua Idehen
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
A standing gig from Joshua Idehen in the Corn Exchange.
- 5Thu Nov5 November 2026
Teenage Fanclub
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Teenage Fanclub play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 5Thu Nov5 November 2026
Late Night with Terry Wogan
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A show on the Komedia Brighton listings under this title, starting at 8:00 PM. The listing gives no more detail.
- 6Fri Nov6 November 2026
Royal Blood (early)
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
The early live show from Royal Blood at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 6Fri Nov6 November 2026
Royal Blood (late)
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
The late live show from Royal Blood at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 6Fri Nov6 November 2026
DJ Yoda
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
DJ Yoda live at Concorde 2.
- 6Fri Nov6 November 2026
Rival Consoles
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
Electronic producer Rival Consoles live.
- 6Fri Nov6 Nov to 15 November 2026
Cinecity: The Brighton Film Festival
Various venues across Brighton
The city's annual film festival, with screenings and events at cinemas and venues around Brighton.
- 6Fri Nov6 November 2026
Republica
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
The Nineties chart band play their 30 years of Ready To Go show at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 6Fri Nov6 November 2026
Gooseberry + Special Guests
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
Live music from Gooseberry and special guests, starting at 8:00 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 6Fri Nov6 November 2026
It's A Jungle Out There: Coco Bryce & J:Kenzo
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A jungle club night with Coco Bryce and J:Kenzo at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
Brighton and Hove Albion v Brentford
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 7 November. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
Mark Thomas marks four decades in stand-up.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
Blow Up
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
Blow Up Club returns to Brighton with Britpop hits and founder Paul Tunkin. Doors are at 7:00 PM.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
🧠 BRAINROT: Tunes So Good They Rot Ur Brains
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
The Brainrot club night at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
Family Day Take Part 2026
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
A free community celebration of arts, culture and heritage honouring the city's diaspora communities, with workshops, performances and food. Runs 11am to 6pm.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
Slipmatt, Ellis Dee, 2 Bad Mice & DJ Ratty
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
An early evening club event with Slipmatt, Ellis Dee, 2 Bad Mice and DJ Ratty on Madeira Drive.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
Dutch & Graft of The Manor
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
South London MCs, formerly known as The Manor, live at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 7Sat Nov7 November 2026
Nafe Smallz x Rift
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A late-night event at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive. The listing gives no Live or Club tag, so we won't guess.
- 8Sun Nov8 November 2026
Ben Poole
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A gig from blues and rock guitarist Ben Poole at Komedia on Gardner Street. Doors are at 6:30 PM.
- 8Sun Nov8 November 2026
The Men They Couldn't Hang
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A live gig from The Men They Couldn't Hang at Komedia on Gardner Street. Doors are at 7:30 PM.
- 8Sun Nov8 November 2026
Come Alive: Echo Performing Arts CIC
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A show of dance, performing arts, animation and film by Echo Performing Arts CIC, a group of performers with learning disabilities and/or other needs.
- 8Sun Nov8 November 2026
Holy Fawn + MØL
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Holy Fawn and MØL play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 9Mon Nov9 November 2026
Fat Poppadaddys: INDIE ROULETTE
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
An Indie Roulette edition of the Fat Poppadaddys club night at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 9Mon Nov9 November 2026
Cardinals
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Cardinals play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 10Tue Nov10 November 2026
Stand up for Animals
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A stand up night at Komedia on Gardner Street, starting at 7:30 PM. The listing does not say more about the cause.
- 10Tue Nov10 November 2026
Mykki Blanco
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Mykki Blanco plays a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 11Wed Nov11 November 2026
Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band + Megan Henwood
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
Live folk music from Steve Knightley and The Winter Yards Band, with Megan Henwood. Doors are at 7:30 PM.
- 11Wed Nov11 November 2026
Cassia
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live gig from Cassia at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 11Wed Nov11 November 2026
The March Violets
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A live gig from The March Violets, starting at 7:30 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 11Wed Nov11 November 2026
The Proclaimers (plus special guest Amelia Coburn)
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
Craig and Charlie Reid play the seated Concert Hall, with songs from their forthcoming album and Amelia Coburn as special guest.
- 12Thu Nov12 Nov to 14 November 2026
Juliet & Romeo (Lost Dog Dance)
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
A dance, theatre and comedy reimagining of Shakespeare's couple as 40-somethings, in the Corn Exchange. Evenings at 7.30pm, Thursday to Saturday.
- 12Thu Nov12 November 2026
Dishoom Permit Room Presents: Diwali at The Pavilion
Royal Pavilion & Garden, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton
A Diwali celebration at the Royal Pavilion, presented with Dishoom Permit Room.
- 12Thu Nov12 November 2026
Goldie: Live with Full Band
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
Goldie plays jungle and drum and bass with a full band at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 12Thu Nov12 November 2026
The Allergies (Live)
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
The Allergies play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 12Thu Nov12 November 2026
Philosophy of the World
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
In Bed With My Brother stage a three-act biopic of the band The Shaggs.
- 12Thu Nov12 November 2026
Reece Kidd: 1 Irishman in Brighton
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A comedy show by Reece Kidd, starting at 8:00 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 13Fri Nov13 Nov to 14 November 2026
Peter Kay Live
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Peter Kay brings his arena tour to Brighton for three shows.
- 13Fri Nov13 November 2026
Gareth Malone
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Choirmaster Gareth Malone on tour.
- 13Fri Nov13 November 2026
John Digweed
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A club event with John Digweed at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 13Fri Nov13 November 2026
Chris Ramsey: Here, Man!
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
A night of stand-up comedy from Chris Ramsey.
- 13Fri Nov13 November 2026
Angela Barnes with Anthony Ayton + Joe Foster
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A stand-up night headlined by Mock the Week regular Angela Barnes, with Anthony Ayton and Joe Foster.
- 13Fri Nov13 November 2026
Thomé
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A live show from Thomé, starting at 8:00 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 14Sat Nov14 November 2026
Junebabies: John Digweed Afterparty
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A late-night John Digweed afterparty on Madeira Drive. The listing carries no Live or Club tag.
- 14Sat Nov14 November 2026
Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
Stand-up from former police officer Alfie Moore.
- 14Sat Nov14 November 2026
Zelt and Tashkezar + Support
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
Live music from Zelt and Tashkezar plus support at Komedia on Gardner Street. Doors are at 7:00 PM.
- 14Sat Nov14 November 2026
Mystery Musicals Day Party
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A daytime party at Komedia on Gardner Street, starting at 1:00 PM.
- 14Sat Nov14 November 2026
Metallica Reloaded
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Metallica Reloaded play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 14Sat Nov14 November 2026
Gal Pals Presents Logic1000
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Gal Pals present a club night with Logic1000 at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 15Sun Nov15 November 2026
Maureen Younger: Be More Maureen
Komedia Brighton, Gardner Street, Brighton
A comedy show from Maureen Younger, starting at 8:00 PM at Komedia on Gardner Street.
- 16Mon Nov16 Nov to 17 November 2026
The Gruffalo
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Tall Stories' stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book.
- 16Mon Nov16 Nov to 18 November 2026
Sounds From The City
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
Young south-coast bands and solo acts, presented by Create Music, on Monday to Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm. Line-up to be announced.
- 16Mon Nov16 Nov to 17 November 2026
Ricky Gervais
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Two nights of stand-up from Ricky Gervais.
- 16Mon Nov16 November 2026
Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
The 11-piece folk band marks 20 years since its debut album. Doors are at 7pm.
- 17Tue Nov17 Nov to 21 November 2026
Once Upon a Time in Sokoto
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
A play written by Inua Ellams and directed by Roy Alexander Weise. Evenings at 7.30pm, Thursday 19 Nov at 6pm with a post-show talk, plus a 2pm matinee on Saturday 21 Nov.
- 17Tue Nov17 November 2026
NOTES: A Wine and Music Pairing Night
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
Soulful songs paired with wines from Quaff Wine, a TOMPresents event.
- 18Wed Nov18 November 2026
Seb Lowe
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
An SJM presented autumn headline show from Seb Lowe at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 18Wed Nov18 November 2026
Oh My God! It's The Church
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Oh My God! It's The Church play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 19Thu Nov19 November 2026
How to look at a Dragon Robe
Royal Pavilion & Garden, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton
The 2026 John Dinkel Memorial Lecture, given by Rachel Silberstein.
- 19Thu Nov19 November 2026
KTAM UNLEASHED
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live K-pop night with emerging Korean artists at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 19Thu Nov19 November 2026
Forever Nu: 25th Anniversary of Toxicity & Iowa
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A live show marking 25 years of Toxicity and Iowa, at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 20Fri Nov20 November 2026
State of Us: HAAi, Planningtorock DJ and Dykes On Decks
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
A late-night club event with HAAi, Planningtorock and Dykes On Decks.
- 20Fri Nov20 November 2026
UK Foo Fighters
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
UK Foo Fighters play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 20Fri Nov20 November 2026
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A comic Shakespeare production in which one cast member performs drunk. It is sold out.
- 21Sat Nov21 November 2026
Dan Schreiber: This Changes Everything
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
QI elf and podcaster Dan Schreiber's live show.
- 21Sat Nov21 Nov to 22 November 2026
Ballet Brighton: Clara's Dream
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
A ballet based on the story of The Nutcracker from Ballet Brighton.
- 21Sat Nov21 November 2026
The Australian Pink Floyd
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
The long-running Pink Floyd tribute show.
- 21Sat Nov21 Nov to 10 January 2027
A Fairy Tale of Frost and Fire
Royal Pavilion, North Laine, Brighton
The Royal Pavilion's winter season of festive dressing and displays.
- 21Sat Nov21 November 2026
The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
The Undertones mark their 50th anniversary with a show at Chalk on Pool Valley, with special guests Ruts DC.
- 21Sat Nov21 November 2026
Getdown Services
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Getdown Services play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 21Sat Nov21 November 2026
Culture Shock
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A Culture Shock club night at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 22Sun Nov22 November 2026
Getdown Services
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Getdown Services play a second live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 23Mon Nov23 November 2026
The Big Moon
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
London indie band The Big Moon live.
- 24Tue Nov24 Nov to 28 November 2026
Paranormal Activity
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Touring stage thriller based on the horror film franchise.
- 24Tue Nov24 Nov to 21 January 2027
We're Going on a Mouse Hunt
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
A family trail around Brighton Museum.
- 24Tue Nov24 November 2026
Cheekface
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live gig from Cheekface at Chalk on Pool Valley, with support from Emperor X and Playboy Manbaby.
- 24Tue Nov24 November 2026
Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
The youth drama festival, presented at The Old Market.
- 25Wed Nov25 November 2026
Turin Brakes: Songs and Stories
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
An evening of songs and stories from Turin Brakes.
- 25Wed Nov25 November 2026
This Is Lorelei
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A FORM presented live gig from This Is Lorelei at Chalk on Pool Valley, with support from Dark Tea.
- 25Wed Nov25 November 2026
DakhaBrakha
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
DakhaBrakha play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 26Thu Nov26 November 2026
Graham Coxon
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon live.
- 26Thu Nov26 Nov to 27 November 2026
Bloc Party and Interpol
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Two nights of the Bloc Party and Interpol co-headline tour.
- 26Thu Nov26 November 2026
A Night for the Mandem
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A show about men's mental health with a musical element.
- 27Fri Nov27 November 2026
Legends of Manchester
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A tribute show to the Madchester bands at Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 27Fri Nov27 November 2026
Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats play a live show at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 27Fri Nov27 November 2026
Hoa Hoa Hoa Rave
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A late-night rave at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive. The listing carries no Live or Club tag.
- 28Sat Nov28 Nov to 13 December 2026
Artist Open Houses Winter
Various houses and studios
Artists open their homes and studios to sell work, on Saturdays and Sundays over three weekends.
- 28Sat Nov28 November 2026
Brighton and Hove Albion v Newcastle United
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 28 November. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 28Sat Nov28 November 2026
Day Fever
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A daytime club event at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
- 28Sat Nov28 November 2026
Death In Vegas
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live gig from Death In Vegas at Chalk on Pool Valley, with support from Alex Knight.
- 28Sat Nov28 November 2026
HEJIRA: celebrating the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's iconic album (featuring Hattie Whitehead)
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
A tribute to Joni Mitchell's album Hejira, featuring Hattie Whitehead, in the Corn Exchange. Doors are at 6.45pm.
- 28Sat Nov28 November 2026
Moody Disco: Marsolo
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton
A Moody Disco club night with Marsolo at Concorde 2 on Madeira Drive.
December 2026
- 1Tue Dec1 Dec to 5 December 2026
Six
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
The pop musical retelling the stories of Henry VIII's six wives.
- 1Tue Dec1 December 2026
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Comedy and music from Bill Bailey.
- 2Wed Dec2 Dec to 23 December 2026
THE GIFT
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A show described as a feast, a game and a ritual that "only works if you're here". Runs from 2 to 23 December, with a 19:30 start.
- 3Thu Dec3 Dec to 19 December 2026
Komedia Christmas Party
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Christmas party nights with comedy and dancing on selected dates through December.
- 3Thu Dec3 December 2026
Paul Heaton: Album Launch Show (5pm)
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
An earlier album launch show from Paul Heaton at Chalk on Pool Valley, added due to demand. The page says it is sold out.
- 4Fri Dec4 December 2026
Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s Christmas Special
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
An 1980s Christmas party DJ set from Martin Kemp.
- 4Fri Dec4 Dec to 24 December 2026
Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion, North Laine, Brighton
Visits with Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion, booked in advance.
- 4Fri Dec4 December 2026
The Maydays: Confessions!
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Improvised comedy from Brighton's The Maydays.
- 4Fri Dec4 December 2026
Royal Blood
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Brighton rock duo Royal Blood play a home city show.
- 4Fri Dec4 December 2026
Alborosie
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
The reggae artist brings his Nine Mile UK Tour to Chalk on Pool Valley.
- 5Sat Dec5 December 2026
Victorian Cookery Club: Christmas Special!
Preston Manor & Gardens
A tour of the Victorian dining room and kitchen, followed by a hands-on festive cookery workshop.
- 5Sat Dec5 December 2026
Squeeze
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Squeeze on their winter tour.
- 5Sat Dec5 December 2026
Etsy Christmas Market
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
A Christmas market of makers and independent sellers from the Etsy community.
- 5Sat Dec5 Dec to 24 December 2026
Storytime with Father Christmas
Royal Pavilion & Garden, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton
A story time with Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion, from 5 to 24 December.
- 6Sun Dec6 December 2026
Morrissey
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Morrissey in concert.
- 8Tue Dec8 December 2026
Ocean Colour Scene
Brighton Centre, Seafront, Brighton
Ocean Colour Scene in concert.
- 10Thu Dec10 December 2026
Buzzcocks
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
Manchester punk band Buzzcocks live.
- 12Sat Dec12 December 2026
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A stand-up show for children at 1pm.
- 12Sat Dec12 December 2026
Brighton and Hove Albion v Everton
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 12 December. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 13Sun Dec13 December 2026
Christmas with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brighton Dome Concert Hall, North Laine, Brighton
A festive afternoon concert of Christmas classics, conducted by James Morgan with mezzo-soprano Juliette Pochin.
- 15Tue Dec15 December 2026
The Big Christmas Singalong: Choir with No Name
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
A Christmas singalong with the Choir with No Name.
- 15Tue Dec15 Dec to 2 January 2027
Legally Blonde
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
The musical version of Legally Blonde runs over the Christmas and New Year season.
- 16Wed Dec16 December 2026
Royal Pavilion Carol Concert
Royal Pavilion, North Laine, Brighton
A carol concert in the Royal Pavilion.
- 17Thu Dec17 Dec to 19 December 2026
Christmas Banquets at the Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion, North Laine, Brighton
Christmas banquet evenings in the Royal Pavilion.
- 18Fri Dec18 Dec to 22 December 2026
The Christmas Cracker
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A seasonal show in the run-up to Christmas.
- 19Sat Dec19 December 2026
Brighton and Hove Albion v Ipswich Town
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 19 December. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 19Sat Dec19 Dec to 24 December 2026
Longnose Puppets: Penguin
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A Christmas puppet show for young families from Longnose Puppets.
- 20Sun Dec20 December 2026
Live at Christmas
Brighton Dome Concert Hall, North Laine, Brighton
A Christmas comedy line-up show.
- 21Mon Dec21 December 2026
Let's All Dance Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Falmer, Brighton
A Christmas ballet performance of The Nutcracker.
- 21Mon Dec21 December 2026
Burning the Clocks
City centre to Madeira Drive, Seafront, Brighton
Same Sky's winter solstice lantern procession through the city to the beach, ending with a bonfire and fireworks. Free to watch.
- 22Tue Dec22 December 2026
The Script
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
An intimate Concorde 2 show from The Script, with an earlier 5pm show also listed.
- 23Wed Dec23 December 2026
From The Jam
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
From The Jam play songs by The Jam.
- 31Thu Dec31 December 2026
Disco Kidz New Year's Eve Special
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
An afternoon New Year's Eve disco for children, doors 1pm.
- 31Thu Dec31 December 2026
Boogie Wonderland: 70s Disco NYE Party
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A 1970s disco party to see in the New Year, doors 10pm.
January 2027
- 2Sat Jan2 January 2027
Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester United
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 2 January. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 4Mon Jan4 Jan to 28 January 2027
James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A magic show from James Phelan, running 4 to 7 January and 25 to 28 January.
- 6Wed Jan6 January 2027
Brighton and Hove Albion v AFC Bournemouth
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Wednesday 6 January. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 15Fri Jan15 Jan to 17 January 2027
Regency Ball 2027
Royal Pavilion and Preston Manor, North Laine, Brighton
A weekend of Regency dancing, with a Friday soiree at Preston Manor and the Grand Regency Ball at the Royal Pavilion on Saturday 16 January.
- 16Sat Jan16 Jan to 17 January 2027
Dog Man The Musical
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Family musical based on Dav Pilkey's Dog Man books.
- 17Sun Jan17 Jan to 10 February 2027
Komedia New Comedy Award
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Heats and final of Komedia's competition for new stand-ups.
- 18Mon Jan18 Jan to 19 January 2027
Macbeth
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A touring production of Shakespeare's tragedy.
- 21Thu Jan21 Jan to 23 January 2027
Varna International Ballet
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A short season of classical ballet from the Varna International Ballet company.
- 23Sat Jan23 January 2027
Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester City
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 23 January. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 25Mon Jan25 January 2027
Emeli Sandé
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
Emeli Sandé in concert.
- 27Wed Jan27 January 2027
Fujiya and Miyagi
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
Brighton electronic band Fujiya and Miyagi live.
- 27Wed Jan27 January 2027
First Aid Kit
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit on their 2027 UK tour.
- 28Thu Jan28 January 2027
The Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus and Mary Chain
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
A double bill of The Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
- 28Thu Jan28 Jan to 29 January 2027
Sh!t Theatre: Evita Too
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Falmer, Brighton
A new show from theatre double act Sh!t Theatre.
- 29Fri Jan29 January 2027
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
A 1990s anthems night with Jo Whiley.
- 30Sat Jan30 January 2027
José González
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
Swedish singer-songwriter José González with special guests.
- 30Sat Jan30 January 2027
Mark Watson
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
Stand-up from Mark Watson with support acts.
February 2027
- 2Tue Feb2 Feb to 6 February 2027
Agatha Christie's The Hollow
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A touring production of Agatha Christie's country house murder mystery.
- 4Thu Feb4 February 2027
Lost Voice Guy: The Cerebral Palsy Puppet
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Stand-up from Britain's Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy.
- 5Fri Feb5 February 2027
Sasha
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
DJ Sasha at Concorde 2.
- 6Sat Feb6 February 2027
Brighton and Hove Albion v Hull City
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 6 February. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 12Fri Feb12 February 2027
Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
An interactive courtroom show where the audience acts as the jury.
- 14Sun Feb14 February 2027
Bad Girls and Heartbreakers: Carmen and Kurt Weill
Brighton Dome, North Laine, Brighton
A Valentine's Day afternoon concert from the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, with music from Carmen and Kurt Weill.
- 18Thu Feb18 February 2027
Exit North, Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Falmer, Brighton
A concert with Exit North alongside former Japan members Steve Jansen and Richard Barbieri.
- 20Sat Feb20 February 2027
Brighton and Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
American Express Stadium, Falmer, Brighton
Premier League home fixture, scheduled for Saturday 20 February. Dates and kick-off times can move for television.
- 21Sun Feb21 February 2027
Sundae Club
Komedia Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A Sunday morning for young children with a show, crafts and music, at 11am in the February half term.
- 21Sun Feb21 February 2027
Chloe Petts
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Stand-up from Chloe Petts.
- 24Wed Feb24 February 2027
Vanessa Williams: Live in Concert
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Singer and actor Vanessa Williams in concert.
- 26Fri Feb26 February 2027
Spirit Chasers at Preston Manor
Preston Manor, Preston Park, Brighton
An after-dark paranormal evening at Preston Manor.
- 27Sat Feb27 February 2027
Paul Foot: The Future
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
Surreal stand-up from Paul Foot.
- 27Sat Feb27 February 2027
Pip and Posy Live on Stage
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
A stage show for young children based on Axel Scheffler's Pip and Posy books.
- 28Sun Feb28 February 2027
Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company: Al Compas Del Querer
The Old Market, Hove, Brighton
Live flamenco music and dance.
- 28Sun Feb28 February 2027
Brighton Half Marathon
Hove Lawns start and finish, Seafront, Brighton
The city's half marathon, starting and finishing at Hove Lawns, with youth races on Saturday 27 February.
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