Home / Guides / BrightonWhat's On in BrightonThe UK's seaside cultural capital, Brighton is defined by its festivals, eclectic live music and one of the country's most vibrant independent food scenes.100 events in Brighton itself · 2192 events within 50 kmWhat's on in BrightonTodaySun 4 Oct 2026 — Gianmarco Soresi: The Drama King Tour at Brighton Dome — AboutGianmarco Soresi is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Henry Grace at The Folklore Rooms — AboutYou might not have heard the name Henry Grace, but if you like raw, emotional lyricism, American folk, and Bruce…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Country Singles Traffic Light Party at Barbara's Bier Haus — AboutGet Ready for the Ultimate Country Singles Party!Join us for Brighton's Original Country Singles Night, and a…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Leibniz + Misgendered + Clouded + Slow Violence at Daltons — AboutStones Throw X Ghoul Bus presents:Leibniz X Misgendered: DOUBLE HEADLINELeibniz are a hardcore trio from the UK…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Crafty Kids: Seaside Adventures at Brighton Dome — AboutCraft workshops for children and their grown ups to enjoy together.You will be guided by artist/workshop leader…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Down the Hatch at Komedia — AboutDive down the rabbit hole at Down the Hatch, Komedia’s newest off-the-wall comedy club.On the second Sunday of…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Brighton Dome Backstage Tour at Brighton Dome — AboutBackstage tour of the Brighton Dome.Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Brighton Sundae w/ WheelUP at Patterns — AboutWe're so thrilled to have WheelUP joining us for the first time at Brighton Sundae. If you've caught his DJ sets…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Dream Lab at Saint Augustine’s Arts and Events Centre — AboutTaking inspiration from the phrase ‘We are such stuff as dreams are made on’, this project marks a new initiative…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Ari Eldjarn at Komedia — AboutAri is Iceland’s biggest comedian. Born and raised in Reykjavík, he has done numerous TV specials, toured…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Stormtrooper + Trash + Social Security at The Prince Albert — About3 of the original 1970s punk bands come together for an afternoon by the sea!2pm to 5pmStormtrooperFormed at the…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Sweet Caroline - A Neil Diamond Experience By Mark A. Wright - STANDING TICKET at Maggie Mae's Bar (2 dates) — Sweet Caroline – A Neil Diamond Experience Performed By Mark A. Wright Part of Maggie Maes Sundays Get ready for an…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Sweet Caroline - A Neil Diamond Experience By Mark A. Wright - SEATED TICKET at Maggie Mae's Bar (2 dates) — PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SEATED TICKET AND COMES WITH A TABLE AND SEATING Sweet Caroline – A Neil Diamond Experience…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — LIGHT ASYLUM (US) + Witch of the Vale & Vaein at The Prince Albert — LIGHT ASYLUM is the internationally revered techno-punk music project of vocalist, producer Shannon Funchess founded in…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Light Asylum + Witch Of The Vale + Vaein at The Prince Albert, Brighton — @ LIGHT ASYLUM is the internationally revered techno-punk music project of vocalist, producer Shannon Funchess founded…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Fat White Family at Concorde 2 — We're excited to announce that Fat White Family will be coming to Concorde 2 for a special show celebrating 10 years of…On nowOn now — runs until 4 October 2026 — BrightonFoodStory at Citywide — AboutDiscover the taste and spirit of Brighton at the BrightonFoodStory Festival, running from 2 to 4 October 2026…This weekendFri 9 Oct 2026 — Grassroots: Jungle, Jungle Tek, Breaks at Patterns — AboutThis month we delve into Jungle, Jungle Tek, Breaks. One of the original pillars of dance music as we know it…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Borrowed Time at Pipeline — AboutWe are delighted to bring you Gloucestershire's veteran punks, Borrowed time for a night of punk rock. Borrowed…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — ‘The Fearless and the Fabulous’ Women of Brighton and Hove at Brighton Unitarian Church — AboutBrighton and Hove Women’s History Group are delighted to present local historian, Louise Peskett’s Talk about the…What's on in Brighton this week · See all Brighton eventsNearbyWithin 50 km of Brighton — nearest ring first (within 10 km, then 25 km, then beyond), soonest within eachMike Hatchard Plays Erroll Garner · The Shoreham Centre · 9.8 kmDavid Bramwell: Ghosts of The Medicine Show · The Shoreham Centre · 9.8 kmB!tch on The Mic · The Brunswick Pub · 1.8 kmJonathan Freedland: Taking a Stand · The Shoreham Centre · 9.8 kmThe Regency Town House Tour · The Regency Town House · 1.5 kmFestivals near BrightonThu 1 – Sat 31 Oct — October Unpacked (31 days) at Various Venues Across the City, BrightonSat 23 – Sun 24 Jan 2027 — Eastbourne Performing Arts Festival (2 days) at Royal Hippodrome Theatre, EastbourneThe Brighton guidesThings to do in BrightonLive Music in BrightonNightlife in BrightonArts & Culture in BrightonKids' Days Out in BrightonEat & drink in BrightonTop event categories in BrightonMusicFestivalsArtsFood & DrinkNightlifeVenues & places in BrightonPlaces people go in BrightonBrighton Music Hall — 127 King's Road, Brighton, BN1 2FACaxton ArmsRegency Tavern — 32 Russell Square, Brighton, BN1 2EFChequer InnThe Park ViewLongshore — Brighton Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LDThe Juggs — The St, Lewes, BN7 3NTThe Font — Union St, Brighton, BN1 1HADover Castle — 43 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UEThe BroadwaterThe Cricketers — The Grn, Brighton, BN42 4GFCuckmere Inn — Exceat Bridge, Eastbourne Road, Seaford, BN25 4AB237 places near Brighton have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore BrightonExplore events, venues and suppliers in Brighton · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides