Born in Hackney, London, Queer Edge is expanding to Brighton with a permanent coworking space by day and a programme of queer events by night. The move comes as Brighton loses three LGBTQ+ venues in 2026 alone, highlighting the growing need to invest in permanent spaces for the city's...
The Fairy Tale Fair is coming back to Brighton for the first time in seven years, bringing a festive Christmas market to St Augustine’s Arts Centre on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November.
Held in the striking former church on Stanford Avenue, the fair will feature more than 40 talented...
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COMEDY
November comedy highlights include Sergi Polo with a show totally in Spanish (1 Nov), Late Night With Terry Wogan - winner of the 2026 Komedia Award for Alternative Comedy with the Nest (5 Nov), our cover star and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee Olga Koch (5 Nov), Stand Up For Animals featuring Andrew O’Neill, Jen Brister, Daniel...
Brighton’s dining scene is set to welcome an exciting new experience this autumn as 7 Paintings – The Art of Dining launches at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole on 4 December, 2026.
Bringing together gastronomy, art and storytelling, 7 Paintings offers diners an immersive experience in which the table becomes...
The Adventures of Portly The Otter, a children’s book by award-winning Brighton-based author M.G. Leonard and illustrated by Polly Dunbar is among the titles shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2026.
Every year Waterstones booksellers are called on to nominate an outstanding book of any genre that they most enjoyed recommending to...
On a grey November morning, as most of the city is still waking up, small groups gather on the shingle by the West Pier. They peel off their coats, wade into a sea of around 13°C, and swim. For hundreds of Brighton residents, the winter dip has become a...
By Miriam O'Duill, University of Nottingham
How handy would it be if you could make your tattoos invisible for a job interview in the morning, and reveal them again for a party in the evening? This sounds like science fiction, but it may soon be reality.
Researchers at the University of...
It’s Halloween weekend, the clocks have gone back and bonfire season is in full swing. Whether you’re after fright nights, fireworks or a quiet Sunday lunch, here’s what’s on across Brighton and Hove.
Saturday: Fireworks at Preston Park
The big free event of the weekend is the Coles Funfair and Preston...
An extra hour in bed sounds like a good deal. But while our phones may update to the autumn time change automatically, our body clock isn’t quite so quick. You may even find yourself waking up earlier than normal and ready for bed before your evening has properly begun.
The...
The clocks go back on Sunday, which gives us an extra hour in bed and an excuse to make the most of a busy weekend. With half-term and Halloween straight after, here’s what’s worth leaving the house for. By Nick Staunton
Comedy: The Festival’s Last Laughs
The Brighton Dome Comedy Festival...
