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 now14 Mar to 30 November 2026
Preston Manor: 2026 season
Preston Manor
The Preston Manor season of Edwardian ghosts and glamour, running through to the end of November.
- 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 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 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 now23 Oct to 13 November 2026
Ghostly Gatherings
Preston Manor, Preston Park, Brighton
Evening ghost tours of Preston Manor on selected dates.
- 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 28 February 2027
Where are all the Lesbians?
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, North Laine, Brighton
An exhibition exploring lesbian history and visibility.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- On now31 Oct to 5 December 2026
Official Tour of the Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion, Royal Pavilion Garden, Brighton
Guided tours of the Royal Pavilion every Saturday at 2pm.
- On now6 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.
- On now12 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.
- On now12 Nov to 14 November 2026
Nation
Studio Theatre, Church Street, Brighton
An in-the-round theatre experience in the Studio Theatre, listed for Thursday to Saturday.
November 2026
- 13Fri Nov13 November 2026
Gareth Malone
Theatre Royal Brighton, North Laine, Brighton
Choirmaster Gareth Malone on tour.
- 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
Tigercub
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A live show from Tigercub at Chalk in Pool Valley.
- 13Fri Nov13 November 2026
GTA PARTY
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A GTA themed club night at Chalk in Pool Valley.
- 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
🧠 BRAINROT: Tunes So Good They Rot Ur Brains
Chalk, Pool Valley, Brighton
A Brainrot club night at Chalk, billed under Freshers Week. The event page lists 22:00 to 04:00.
- 14Sat Nov14 November 2026
Cinecity 2026: Ultimate Thunder (12A)
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Falmer, Brighton
A Cinecity festival film screening of Ultimate Thunder, rated 12A.
- 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
On Your Bike Baffo
The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Brighton
A cycle-themed clown show for families, on a Sunday morning at The Old Market on Upper Market Street.
- 15Sun Nov15 November 2026
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Concert Hall, Church Street, Brighton
A comedy show in the Concert Hall, with a title that looks like a very tired file name.
- 15Sun Nov15 November 2026
Dido and Aeneazz: Purcell, Pachelbel and Jazz
Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton
A Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra concert of Purcell, Pachelbel and jazz in the Corn Exchange. Tickets start at £1.
- 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.
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