What's On
The best events happening in Brighton
2-24 May 2026
Brighton Festival
Various Venues, Brighton & Hove
England's largest curated multi-arts festival transforms the city for three weeks each May with theatre, music, dance, literature, and visual art from world-class performers.
May-June 2026
Brighton Fringe
Various Venues, Brighton & Hove
The UK's largest open-access arts festival unleashes thousands of shows across comedy, theatre, cabaret, music, and spoken word in venues from pubs to parks.
1-2 August 2026
Brighton Pride
Preston Park & Seafront, Brighton
One of the UK's biggest and most vibrant Pride celebrations takes over the city with a spectacular parade, live music in Preston Park, and a weekend of love and liberation.
12-13 September 2026
Brighton Food & Drink Festival
Hove Lawns, Hove
A weekend celebration of Sussex's thriving food scene bringing together the city's best chefs, producers, and drinks makers for tastings, demos, and feasting.
21 December 2026
Burning the Clocks
Seafront to Madeira Drive, Brighton
Brighton's beloved winter solstice celebration sees thousands carry handmade paper lanterns through the streets before a spectacular beach bonfire.
19 April 2026
Brighton Marathon
Preston Park to Madeira Drive, Brighton
One of the UK's fastest-growing marathons takes runners on a scenic coastal route through the city, finishing on Madeira Drive to rapturous crowds.
14-16 May 2026
Great Escape Festival
Various Venues, Brighton
The UK's premier new music festival showcases over 500 emerging artists across 30+ Brighton venues over three packed days - where careers are launched.
15-21 June 2026
Brighton Cocktail Week
Various Bars, Brighton
A week-long celebration of Brighton's thriving cocktail scene with exclusive menus, masterclasses, bar crawls, and guest shifts from top mixologists.
2-24 May 2026
Open Houses Arts Trail
Various Private Homes & Studios, Brighton & Hove
Over 200 artists open their homes and studios across the city, offering a unique chance to buy original art, meet creators, and peek inside Brighton's most creative spaces.
11-12 July 2026
Brighton Kite Festival
Stanmer Park, Brighton
A free, family-friendly festival filling the sky above Stanmer Park with spectacular kites of every shape and size - from giant octopuses to stunt formations.