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Wednesday, September 16, 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.

At a time when communities across the UK are becoming increasingly divided by politics, social issues and online outrage, Brighton will host an unusual public experiment with a simple but thought-provoking question:  What could happen if 88 people came together—not to protest against something—but to intentionally cultivate peace through...
Brighton Pride 2026 — parade performer
Brighton’s biggest weekend of the summer has arrived, with Pride taking over the city alongside live music, theatre, comedy, club nights and some very good reasons to book a table early. Brighton & Hove Pride dominates the weekend, beginning with the Power of Love community parade at 11am on Saturday....
Live shot at The Hope and Ruin: "Soviet Underground Brighton performing live at The Hope and Ruin" —
Soviet Underground Brighton: Red Wave Cult Classics Return to The Hope and Ruin Soviet Underground Brighton is back for round two. The London-based collective, known for reviving the sound of the Soviet-era underground music scene, will return to The Hope and Ruin on Sunday 13 September, having first played the...
Spring has sprung and March has begun-What's on in Brighton's Komedia
BOOK NOW 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...
Los Angeles guitar-pop outfit Exploding Flowers are out on tour in the UK this summer, ahead of the release of their upcoming fourth album on 7th August -Brighton, The Prince Albert (with Rachel Love and Telecom)  Kicking things off at the iconic Prince Albert in Brighton, Exploding Flowers will play a...
Bristol Balloon Fiesta — hot air balloons over Ashton Court
Few sights say British summer quite like a sky full of hot air balloons. The Bristol Balloon Fiesta returns from 7–9 August 2026, when more than 100 balloons take to the air above the rolling parkland of Ashton Court Estate on the edge of Bristol. Now approaching its fifth...
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. On sale now Book tickets 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...
If you live here, you already know what this weekend looks like from the seafront. On The Beach takes over the pebbles for its final three days, Friday and Sunday are sold out, and Kings Road will be doing what Kings Road does in late July. Saturday still has...