Sadly It’s an international break, so there’s no Albion this weekend. However this city has more than enough to fill the gap, from a sell-out comedy homecoming to sticky-floored gigs and one of the best football exhibitions the city has hosted. Here’s outr guide on how to spend the weekend.
Comedy
The headline act is Peter Kay at the Brighton Centre. It’s his first big tour in years, and if you got tickets you already know. Shows are strictly over-15s.
Over at the Dome Concert Hall, Chris Ramsey brings Here, Man! on Friday night. On Sunday, W*nkernomics promises an evening of financial satire, which seems timely. Komedia is always worth a look for late additions on smaller bills. Our Brighton Dome Comedy Festival guide has more on the city’s comedy circuit.
Gigs
Brighton’s grassroots venues are busy:
- Metallica Reloaded at Concorde 2 on Saturday.
- The Zac Schulze Gang at The Hope & Ruin.
- Electric Eel Shock at DUST.
- Slow Leaves playing an intimate run at the Folklore Rooms.
- The Prince Albert hosts the City Baby Attacked by Rats weekender across Saturday and Sunday.
- On Sunday, portrayal of guilt play CHALK.
Next week is just as strong. Bellowhead play the Dome on Monday 16 November and Embrace celebrate 30 years there on Tuesday 17th. Book now if you’re tempted.
Theatre and Classical
Lost Dog’s Juliet & Romeo finishes its run at the Corn Exchange on Saturday, and Nation plays in the round at the Studio Theatre. On Sunday, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra mixes Purcell, Pachelbel and jazz in Dido and Aeneazz at the Corn Exchange. It’s an easy introduction to classical music for newcomers.
Museums and Art
The essential visit this month is Brighton & Hove Albion: Stand or Fall at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. It marks the club’s 125th anniversary and is told through the supporters who saved the Albion when it nearly went under, using objects, memories and sound. Fans who lived through the Goldstone years should allow plenty of time. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Cinema
The Duke of York’s Picturehouse in Preston Circus opened in 1910 and is still one of the best places in the country to watch a film. Check its weekend listings, and the Dukes at Komedia, for new releases and late-night cult screenings.
Eat and Drink
For a proper Saturday lunch, Riddle & Finns in The Lanes still does seafood better than anywhere in town. Terre à Terre remains the vegetarian restaurant meat-eaters book too. For a pint, head to The Basketmakers Arms in the North Laine, which is as good on a cold November afternoon as it was twenty years ago. Our full Brighton restaurant guide has more.
Brighton Local
If you’re watching the money this month, many of the best things this weekend are cheap or free. The Albion exhibition, a walk along the seafront and a few hours in the North Laine cost very little. For more ideas, see our list of places to visit near Brighton.
Coming up: the Albion are away at Hull on Sunday 22 November and back at the Amex against Newcastle on 29 November. The Australian Pink Floyd Show is at the Brighton Centre on 21 November.
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