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Friday, September 18, 2026

THINGS TO DO

Discover the best things to do in Brighton & Hove, from weekend events and festivals to family activities, free attractions and seasonal highlights happening across the city.

Bee on wild rose at Kew Gardens Wild Rose Collection — bee-friendly garden World Bee Day 2026
World Bee Day falls on 20 May — and ahead of it, Charles Shi, Botanical Horticulturist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Young Horticulturist of the Year 2022, has shared some of the most practical advice we've come across on how to make your outdoor space genuinely work...
Henry Moore Kew Gardens review Monumental Nature bronze sculpture 2026
Brighton Journal's  Henry Moore Kew Gardens review begins with a simple observation: these sculptures do not feel placed. They feel grown. There is a particular kind of exhibition that does not announce itself. No white walls. No spotlights. No prescribed distance between you and the work. Henry Moore: Monumental Nature at...
THE BIG BAND SOUND SWINGS INTO THE DEVONSHIRE PARK-THE OCEANAIRES BIG BAND WITH CLARE TEAL-Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne - Sunday 24 May For the very first time, Devonshire Park Theatre welcomes the sensational Oceanaires Big Band, joined by one of Britain’s finest jazz vocalists, Clare Teal on Sunday 24 May at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. Audiences...
BRIGHTON JOURNAL NEWSROOM - ART, NATURE, MUSIC AND FOOD - AN UNFORGETTABLE MAY BANK HOLIDAY AT GOODWOOD ART FOUNDATION Across two evenings this May bank holiday, as spring shifts to summer and the afternoons relax into evening, an original musical experience will take place within Goodwood Art Foundation’s stunning setting,...
New show just announced... Extra date added Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Wed 17 Feb 2027 | Congress Theatre On sale: Fri 15 May, 10am With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and...
Glyndebourne gardens Sussex wildflower meadow biodiversity 2026
Glyndebourne Gardens 2026: Biodiversity, Beauty and a Quiet Revolution in the Sussex Countryside The Glyndebourne gardens have always been as much a part of the experience as the opera itself. The Glyndebourne gardens are renowned for their stunning beauty and commitment to sustainability, making the Glyndebourne gardens an essential visit for...
British Motor Yacht Show 2026 Swanwick Marina Hampshire luxury motor yachts
British Motor Yacht Show 2026 — What to Expect at Swanwick Marina This May One of the UK's most considered luxury boat shows returns this week — and Brighton Journal will be there. The British Motor Yacht Show 2026 runs from 14 to 17 May at Premier Marinas' Swanwick Marina on...
The boys are back The original Tony-winning sensation returns to Eastbourne this winter for its 20th Anniversary Tour. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true. Book now Watch the trailer The 20th Anniversary tour boasts a stellar...
Colourful beach huts things to do in Brighton .
Your Brighton Weekend, 8-10 May — From Beethoven at the Dome to Sampa the Great in Concert If you live in Brighton & Hove, this is not a quiet weekend. Brighton Festival is in full flow, The Great Escape has descended on every venue from the seafront to North Laine,...
Award-winning writer and performer, Georgia Polly-Taylor is set to make her debut at this year’s Brighton Fringe with her eccentric comedy show, GEORGIA POLLY-TAYLOR: VERY HOT VERY MESSY. Winner of the Brighton Fringe 2026 Cabaret and Variety Bursary, this alternative character-comedy and one-woman spectacle delights in clowning, balloon-modelling, lip-syncing,...