This weekend
Gigs, shows, markets, matches and exhibitions in Brighton and Hove this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every date is taken from the venue or organiser.
On now
- 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 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 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.
October 2026
- 23Fri Oct23 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.
- 23Fri Oct23 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.
- 23Fri Oct23 October 2026
An Evening with Katherine Ryan: Firstborn Daughter
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, North Laine, Brighton
Katherine Ryan brings her Firstborn Daughter show to the Corn Exchange.
- 23Fri Oct23 Oct to 13 November 2026
Ghostly Gatherings
Preston Manor, Preston Park, Brighton
Evening ghost tours of Preston Manor on selected dates.
- 23Fri Oct23 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.
- 23Fri Oct23 October 2026
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy
Brighton Dome Concert Hall, North Laine, Brighton
Stand-up from Nish Kumar on his touring show.
- 23Fri Oct23 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.
- 24Sat Oct24 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.
- 24Sat Oct24 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.
- 24Sat Oct24 Oct to 25 October 2026
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
Brighton Dome Concert Hall, North Laine, Brighton
Two nights of surreal stand-up from Sam Campbell.
- 25Sun Oct25 October 2026
Gurriers
Concorde 2, Seafront, Brighton
Dublin post-punk band Gurriers live.
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