Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September 2026 | Brighton Journal
September is properly getting into its stride in Brighton, and this weekend brings the kind of mix the city does particularly well: live music, comedy, late-night parties, independent pubs, cultural events, exhibitions and a few wonderfully eccentric things you probably...
Cast your mind back to 1996, when a handful of fresh-faced young Irishmen reached the finals of the coveted So You Think You’re Funny award. Tommy Tiernan won the prize, with Jason Byrne coming in a close second.
“Tommy beat me by one point and he’s been my Edinburgh nemesis...
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WHAT'S ON IN AUGUST?
Happy Pride everyone! We’re sure you’ll be having a blast at some amazing events this month and we’ve got another sizzling line-up of comedy, music, club nights, brunches and more this August. Check out our highlights below…
EXPLORE AUGUST'S LISTINGS
COMEDY
Our comedy programme kicks off with an...
She's back! Bigger, bolder and more fabulous than ever
Fresh from dazzling millions on Strictly Come Dancing, La Voix brings you an evening of sensational live vocals, outrageous comedy, razor-sharp wit and more glamour than should be allowed.
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Expect a night of world-class entertainment – from show-stopping songs to hilarious...
Here we go - August and its shows galore at the Lantern. Some wonderful stuff incoming so get booking , now )
Celebrating Pride at The Lantern
Tuesday 4th - Wednesday 5th August
Shadowed Dreamer is the story of a boy’s search for survival and a man’s quest for the future he knows he deserves.
Written...
Brighton Dome Comedy Festival returns from 16-25 October and this year has partnered with Komedia, bringing a packed 10-day programme to two of the city’s best loved events venues.
All My Friends indie disco makes a long-awaited Brighton debut on the first Saturday of the Festival. Hosted by legendary...
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Summer is properly here and Brighton is doing what it does best. Here's everything worth knowing about this weekend.
Friday 3 July
The night opens with serious range. Ho99o9 bring their high-energy noise-punk to Patterns — one of the more...
A fresh serving of a comedy classic is coming to Eastbourne next March
More than 25 years after it first aired on BBC One, the much-loved world of dinnerladies is returning in a brand-new stage adaptation, bringing the warmth, wit and familiar charm of Victoria Wood's iconic sitcom.
Priority Live Pre-sale: Wed 1...
Gareth Malone - the man who got the nation singing - is back on the road this autumn with Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies, a brand-new live show celebrating the unforgettable songs that have helped make movie moments magical.
Following the success of last year’s singalong tour, which saw thousands of people...
Komedia Productions is delighted to announce the launch of the Young Komedians Project, a brand-new series of weekly comedy workshops held at Komedia, Brighton's home of comedy. These workshops are designed for young people aged 13–16 who love performing, storytelling, and making people laugh.
Taking place every Monday at 4.15pm from 15...
