Still haven’t booked anything for tonight? No problem — Brighton comes alive after dark, and whether you fancy a bit of culture, live music, comedy, theatre, or just a casual pint and great food, there’s plenty of options that happily take walk-ins or have availability late in the day.
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Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Carl Donnelly (as seen on shows such as Mock The Week, Alan Davies ‘As Yet Untitled’ and many more) returns with a brutally funny dive into a year like no other. Thursday 20th November @ 8pm-Komedia, Brighton
Last year Carl did a show about how much he’s enjoying life. Then...
This April, local comic and promoter Ali Jay takes over the reins as regional producer of Funny Women Live in Brighton from Kate McGann.
“Producing Funny Women live at Brighton Komedia over the last 2 years has been one of the greatest privileges of my career,” said Kate McGann. “Curating...
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...
Brighton and Hove’s much loved, independent and premiere grassroots venue is delighted to announce their brand-new in-house production – The Gift. Running for three weeks from December 3-21 – this immersive, anarchic and joyful part gig, part theatre, part dining experience is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the year...
THREE NIGHTS AT BRIGHTON DOME ANNOUNCED: 25–27 FEBRUARY 2027
Multi award-winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan is set to return to stages across the UK in 2027 with his brand-new live show, Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life — a tour promising sharp new material, signature deadpan wit and an unfiltered look...
our essential guide for locals — gigs, theatre, comedy, pubs and more
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...
SELF ESTEEM has been garnering amazing reviews across the board for her huge UK headline tour in support of her album 'A Complicated Woman'. This coming Friday sees Rebecca roll into town with a show at the Brighton Centre on the 17th October.
Self Esteem, the creative moniker of Rebecca Lucy Taylor, is enjoying 2025...
Komedia New Comedy Awards Competition 2026 for Entries… Now!
Komedia Announces New Comedy Award
in Association with Comic Boom comedy club and Victoria Nangle opens for 2026 entries
Komedia is pleased to announce that the Komedia New Comedy Award, in association with award-winning Comic Boom comedy club and arts journalist Victoria...
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...
