What's On in Brighton
36 tonight · 1 on now · 22 ongoing · 108 this weekend · 193 this week · 402 in the next two weeks.
It's Friday in Brighton: 36 events on tonight and 193 this week, with 402 over the next two weeks. 1 event is already running. 22 exhibitions, seasons and programmes are ongoing. The busiest spots right now are Brighton Dome and Chalk.
Today and tonight in Brighton · Fri 23 Oct · 36
Daytime · 28
- — Natural Frequency at Jubilee Square — AboutPlatform Asia and Dreamy Place present Natural Frequency, a new site-specific outdoor sound installation in…
- — Hospital30 Brighton at Quarters — AboutBrighton, it's been a minute...This October, we're heading back to the South Coast as the Hospital30 celebrations…
- — Brazilian Beach Party & Hmc Events Presents - Halloween Special at No. 32 · from £5 — AboutBrazilian energy meets UK underground vibes for our first event.Expect deep grooves, house music and a night of…
- — Brother Sun at St Paul's Church · from £10 — AboutMarking the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, BREMF Community Choir presents medieval and…
- — The Blindboy Podcast LIVE at Brighton Dome · from £32 — AboutThe Blindboy Podcast LIVE; (Concert Hall)
- — Lovedogz at Pipeline · from £8 — AboutAn Alternative Gathering in association with Indigo Bravo are delighted to bring you an evening of all things…
- — Dance - Powerful Dance Journeys at Brighthelm Church and Community Centre — AboutI've met you in the clubs. I know you're out there. You're the ones who like to dance. I mean really dance. You…
- — Mistress Nightclub at Madam Lola's · from £30 — AboutBrighton's wildest late night in the heart of Kemptown. DJs, dancing, drag and the kind of night you'll still be…
- — Kim Blythe: Puzzle at Komedia · from £15 — AboutKim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle, and listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So…
- — Brighton Weekly Bar Crawl OTR at The Fitz Regent — AboutWhether you're a newcomer to Brighton or simply looking to expand your social circle, our Bar Crawl is your ticket…
- — Nova - Studio Vertigo at Pavilion Square — AboutA dazzling new star lands in the centre of Brighton as Studio Vertigo’s Nova transforms the newly pedestrianised…
- — Story Magic - Baby Sessions at Komedia · from £7.50 — AboutLive music, storytelling and sensory fun for babies under 18months. Join performers Tashi and Jack from…
- — An Evening with Katherine Ryan: Firstborn Daughter at Brighton Dome · from £44 — AboutJoin Katherine Ryan in discussion with a special guest as she delves into her new book First Born Daughter and…
- — Indie Magazines Pop Up @Pink Moon at Pink Moon · Free — AboutCover Story Brighton brings together hundreds of independent magazines celebrating music, art, photography…
- — Madam Lola's Cabaret & Vaudeville Brighton at Madam Lola's · from £35 — AboutLive cabaret with world-class performers from across the UK and internationally. Drag artists, burlesque…
- — Ghostly Gatherings at Preston Manor · from £36 — AboutGet in the spirit this Halloween and join us after dark at Preston Manor, supposedly one of the most haunted…
- — Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy at Brighton Dome · from £29.50 — AboutThe world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing. In these…
- — The Flex: Italoween at The Rossi Bar · Free — AboutLasers & ghostly fogHigh class cocktailsBest crowd in town!!★Come dance to the finest italoween…
- — Live Country Music at The Eddy at The Eddy Pub · Free — AboutFronted by the country powerhouse Jaimie Eason, the Wildwood Creek Country Band will be playing a wealth of…
- — The Servant, Dracula at The Actors Pub · from £10 — AboutA brand new sapphic play, inspired by Bram Stoker's DraculaJohnathon Harker is grieving. He has lost his wife…
- — Orla Rae Live (brighton) at Alphabet · from £11.56 — AboutOrla RaeBrighton-born singer-songwriter Orla Rae is a rising force in the UK R&B and soul scene, blending soulful…
- — Lola's Cocktail Lounge at Madam Lola's — AboutWhen the cabaret takes its bow, the Mausoleum doesn't sleep. The lights drop, the DJ takes over and the copper…
- — Crystal Wand-Making Workshop at Alchymis · from £24 — About7 magical woods, 7 mystical crystals, 7 sacred candles. Select the perfect elements and craft your own…
- — Explore the Palace of Dragons at Royal Pavilion · from £11.75 — AboutFor more than two centuries, dragons have inhabited the impressive ceilings and chandeliers of Brighton’s Royal…
- — Bones of Our Land – Tsz Wai Pun and Coşkun Güçlü at Gallery Lock In — AboutCreated by artist Tsz Wai Pun and ecologist Coşkun Güçlü, this multimedia project focuses on a single hillside…
- — Story Magic at Komedia Brighton (14 dates) — THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA STUDIO PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE BACK OF THE VENUE TO THE REGENT STREET ENTRANCE…
- — Story Magic - Baby Sessions at Komedia Brighton (7 dates) — THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA STUDIO PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE BACK OF THE VENUE TO THE REGENT STREET ENTRANCE…
- — Mutations Festival 2026 – Friday at The Hope & Ruin — Brighton’s seminal Mutations Festival returns Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October 2026 for its eighth edition. 6:10pm…
Evening · 5
- — The R&B Orchestra at Concorde 2 — This is a 14+ event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ The accompanying adult will be required to show ID…
- — Club Tropicana 80s Night - FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT at Maggie Mae's Bar · from £8.50 — Club Tropicana – 80s Night at Maggie Mae’s, Brighton 🌴 Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 🌴 Time: Doors From 7pm – DJ from…
- — White Wall Cinema: Secret Movie Club – DINING WITH THE DEVIL at Wagner Hall · from £8.50 — (MYSTERY MOVIE) || What is secret movie club? || Our "Secret Movie Club" project takes a movie you most likely haven\'t…
- — Komedia Comedy Club at Komedia Brighton (77 dates) — THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA BASEMENT UNRESERVED CABARET SEATING STRICTLY AGES 18+ (PLEASE BRING ID) FULL…
- — Happy House at The Hope & Ruin — HAPPY HOUSECome down to The Hope & Ruin for the next edition of #HappyHouse 🏚️ 9pm – Close ⏰ Post Punk / New Wave /…
Late · 1
- — Bou at Concorde 2 — We are very excited to announce that Bou will be returning to the C2 stage this October. Joining Bou is a stacked…
Tomorrow · Sat 24 Oct · 44
Daytime · 28
- — Coma Sussex Ensemble at Friends' Meeting House — AboutThis will be CoMA Sussex's first concert with their new MD Yajie Ye.Nightly Dreams - Martyn C AdamsRondo - John…
- — The Haunted Objects of Snoopers Paradise at Snoopers Paradise · Free — AboutSomething strange is lurking among the thousands of treasures at Snoopers Paradise this Halloween.Hidden…
- — Half Term Halloween Trail at One Garden Brighton · Free — AboutNo booking required - just drop in and join the fun! Suggested donation of £2 per child Join us at One Garden…
- — Learning How To Dive by Brendan Murray at The Lantern Theatre · from £14 — AboutA tender, witty and unforgettable story about love, identity and the courage to be yourselfdont miss the…
- — Oska Bright Film Festival x Dreamy Place: Queer Freedom – Outdoor Film Trail at Food For Friends · Free — AboutJoin Dreamy Place and Oska Bright Film Festival for a special outdoor film trail through central Brighton…
- — The Slayers at Preston Manor · from £49 — AboutA unique live immersive game of secrets, alliances and betrayal. The ancient Council of Vampire Slayers has been…
- — Family Singing Workshop at Fabrica · from £5 — AboutA singing workshop for all the family: festival co-artistic director Hannah Ely will lead you through songs about…
- — Koipinoxia Vibration at Brighton Electric — AboutKoipinoxia Vibration sets out to a night of world-class techno, bringing together a powerful lineup of DJs sets to…
- — Dirty DC: AC/DC Tribute at Concorde 2 — AboutDown & Dirty!AC/DC is a band whose appeal is huge, widespread through the generations and totally indifferent to…
- — Unkle Sounds at Chalk · from £28.15 — AboutUNKLE Sounds is the live DJ and remix alias for James Lavelle's legendary British electronic act, Unkle.
- — Bogan Bingo Afternoon Delight at Komedia · from £14 — AboutThe brand new daytime party edition of Brighton’s favourite comedy bingo experience. This matinee-style special…
- — Whispers in the Night at St Paul's Church · from £8 — AboutBREMF Emerging Artists alumni Nocturnalia return with a programme inspired by the story of Tartini’s extraordinary…
- — Saturday Nights @ Black Lion at Black Lion · Free — AboutSaturday Nights at The Black Lion! 10pm - 3amBrighton's favourite late night hot-spot presents your new go-to…
- — Queer Collage Workshop at Gather CIC · from £7 — AboutJoin us for an afternoon of chill collaging with fellow queers :)This will be a chance to explore the art of…
- — The Fretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra and Brighton Guitar Group at St George's Church · from £10 — AboutFretful Federation Mandolin Orchestra and Brighton Guitar Group - an early evening joint concert.Brightons own…
- — Dot Halloween at No. 32 — AboutThe DOT journey continues as we throw our first ever Halloween party!
- — In Terra Aliena at St Martin's Church · from £9 — AboutInspired by Thomas More’s Utopia, written in Antwerp, In Terra Aliena explores humanity’s enduring search for an…
- — The Tragedy of Loss at St Mary's Church · from £5 — AboutThe Kelleth Piano Trio presents a thought-provoking programme of music by Joseph Haydn, Sally Beamish, and Dmitri…
- — Backstage Tour at Theatre Royal · from £15 — AboutOur popular backstage tours are back!
- — Disco Inferno Returns at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel · from £8 — AboutWe're delighted to announce the return of DISCO INFERNO - the night we had so much fun with over at The Saltdean…
- — P-rallel Nevermind Uk Tour at Patterns — AboutP-ralled returns to Patterns for the Brighton leg of his Nevermind Uk Tour.Presented by Patterns.This is an 18+…
- — The Brighton Gay Men's Ensemble at St Margaret's Church · from £18 — AboutThe soloists from this wonderful choir sing heart tugging songs of love and loss. They sing with joy, passion and…
- — B2B The Movement - Halloween Special at Horizon Nightclub — AboutWe takeover Horizon in Brighton for a huge Halloween event stacked with a big line up of house DJs.
- — Boozy Brunch Club - Drag Bottomless Brunch at Broadway Lounge — AboutArrive, check in, grab your seat and get settled in for an afternoon of fabulous fun. Take some photos, meet your…
- — The Witch’s Protective Charm – Make a Mini Witch’s Broom! at Alchymis · from £20 — About‘Tis the spooky season to celebrate our inner witches! During Autumn, the besom, or witch’s broom is used to…
- — First-hand at The Skiff — AboutFirst-hand brings together five artists working with experiential technologies.Touch and feel your way through…
- — The Full Circle Quartet at St Paul's Church · from £10 — AboutConcert of Contemporary Music
- — Ska, Rock N Roll & Rockabilly Live Afternoon with 'The Southern Bandits' at Maggie Mae's Bar — 🎸 SOUTHERN BANDITS LIVE AT MAGGIE MAE’S 🎸 Get ready for a full-throttle night of Rock ’N’ Roll, Ska & Rockabilly as the…
Evening · 1
- — Hit Me Baby One More Time - Ultimate Pop Party - STANDING TICKET at Maggie Mae's Bar (8 dates) · from £6 — PLEASE NOTE: This is a STANDARD ticket (£6) and does NOT come with seating, If you would like a table or seating please…
Sun 25 Oct · 28
Daytime · 15
- — Sundays on Canvas: Live Painting with Kitty McCurdy at The Grand Hotel · Free — AboutWatch Brighton seafront come to life on canvas as local artist Kitty McCurdy paints live from The Grand…
- — Leopard Print Pig X Presuming Ed's Sunday Best at Presuming Ed Coffeehouse · Free — AboutAnother gig?Oh, behave!Our monthly residency continues with another evening of curious sounds.This month's…
- — Formal Sppeedwear at The Green Door Store — AboutFrom the furnaces of Stoke-On-Trent come Formal Sppeedwear, a wonky new wave teacup ready to be sipped, brimming…
- — MargaM at The Dance Space · from £3 — AboutPut on a headset. Enter a South Indian temple. Let a 2,000-year-old dance tradition guide you from the threshold…
- — SongPath Walk at Stanmer House · from £5 — AboutWe round off the 2026 Festival with a SongPath walk for the whole community. An opportunity to explore nature…
- — Coffee Morning Discussion at Fabrica · from £8 — AboutPhilosopher and author Philipp Blom reflects on one of humanity’s most enduring dreams: the search for a place to…
- — Northern Soul & Motown Sunday Dance Party at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel · from £10 — AboutEvery year we like to stage a dedicated charity event and this year our beneficiary will be The Martlets Hospice…
- — Making Beats & Moving Bodies Workshop with NEON DANCE at The Dance Space · from £3 — AboutGet ready to make some noise and get moving! Neon Dance brings a playful, interactive sound and movement workshop…
- — P U L S E – Move, Touch, Discover! at The Dance Space · from £3 — AboutA playful, interactive experience where movement and touch create sound. Designed for kids, adults and curious…
- — Cover Story Brighton: Indie Magazines Take Over Helm Gallery at Helm Gallery — AboutCover Story Brighton brings hundreds of independent magazines to Brighton for an afternoon celebrating exceptional…
- — Brighton Authentic Relating - What Happens to You Around Other People? at The Loft at Little Dippers · from £35 — AboutThrough carefully designed exercises, movement and conversation, you'll discover what happens within you, and…
- — Brighton Walking Tour - with a Jewish twist! at Brighton Station · from £22.38 — AboutJoin us as we wind our way through the streets and alleyways of central Brighton, learning about the city's…
- — The Wow! Scenario (James Acaster): Q&a + Signing at Resident Music · from £15.99 — AboutFor the past 20 years, James Acaster & his lifelong friend Graeme Wicks have been working together as The Wow…
- — Stornoway at Chalk · Free — AboutOxford favourites play the hometown finale of their ‘StorNoMore’ tour. Having recorded & toured together for over…
- — Tallulah Rendall at The Folklore Rooms · from £16 — AboutSinger-songwriter Tallulah Rendall brings her full band to The Folklore Rooms for the final night of her Only…
Evening · 1
- — SOLD OUT SHOW ! LENE LOVICH + SCARE TAXI & DARLING BLACK ( Berlin) – BRIGHTON at The Prince Albert · from £25 — LENE LOVICH Press Release Fresh from supporting the awesome B-52’s and DEVO in the US and selective arena shows in the…
Mon 26 Oct · 14
Daytime · 10
- — Cephos Powders / Matt Finucane / Holy Clang at Daltons · from £5 — AboutA night of disturbingly good aural hallucinations:Cephos Powders (10pm) Experimental rock band born out of the…
- — My First Time at The Green Door Store · from £13.50 — AboutBristol based quartet My First Time have their foot firmly on the accelerator. Their songs and live performances…
- — Community Mindful Walk at Queen's Park — AboutStart your week well with a peaceful, local, mindful walk designed to improve your wellbeing.Join us for a…
- — Breaking Open Jam: with BGirl Ambush at South East Dance · from £15 — AboutTrain with BGirl Ambush – Beginner to proBGirl Ambush (Risky Business, London) is coming to Brighton to share…
- — Vascha/ Vassiłina / Bipolia / Anman / Whytry at Pipeline · from £8.24 — AboutVASCHA, VASSIŁINA, BIPOLIA, ANMAR and WHYTRY take over The Pipeline, Brighton for a night of queer-led…
- — Lenny Henry: Still At Large at Theatre Royal · from £41.33 — AboutPart stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny…
- — Sports at Patterns · from £20.25 — AboutOklahoma's dream-pop duo Sports are announcing a long awaited headline tour across Europe in 2026 with a much…
- — Conway the Machine at Chalk · from £26.95 — AboutHailing from Buffalo’s East Side, rapper Conway the Machine matches gritty bars with a methodical, menacing…
- — Move & Make October Half Term Holiday Club – Booking Now! at The Round Georges · from £27 — AboutMove & Make is back for October half term! Five days of creative making, games, outdoor fun, new skills and plenty…
- — Listening in Performance - with Robin Fry at New Venture Theatre · from £4 — AboutRobin Fry will focus on the importance of listening in performance, through improv exercises and scenes. Learn how…
Tue 27 Oct · 16
Daytime · 8
- — Magda at The Green Door Store · from £8.16 — AboutThe Green Door Store Presents: MAGDA + Lindowman + Design Fault. This event is in collaboration with Marshall and…
- — The Secret Comedy Club Tuesdays at Artista (5 dates) · from £6.50 — AboutLine up:MC: Sasha EllenSbu NgwenyaArchie WedderburnSue MacLainePaggyPatrick CarmodyAaron MasonMatt DekkerSimon…
- — Ugly at Patterns · from £16.90 — AboutUgly is a London-based six-piece British art rock band from Cambridge formed in 2016. The group has performed with…
- — All You Can Bead at Singalman · from £15 — AboutJoin us for a relaxed making session where the beads are unlimited. Grab a drink, pick up a starter kit, and help…
- — The Witching Hour at The Lantern Theatre · from £7 — AboutThe Witching Hour approaches and the Ancestors begin to stir...Are you prepared to honour the Dead?If not, this is…
- — The Paint Club: Rainbow Tree at The Railway Inn · from £33 — AboutAt this month's painting workshop, we are painting a crowd favourite - our rainbow-splattered tree.
- — Autumn Spells at Theatre Royal · from £13.50 — AboutCalling all little witches and wizards, join us for some Autumn story magic in this enchanting journey around…
- — Portals To A New Reality: A Radical Rethinking Of The Universe at The Walrus — AboutModern physics currently finds itself in the same situation as the 1890s – right before Planck, Einstein and Bohr…
On now
1 event in Brighton opened earlier and is still running.
- On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — DJ FREAKING OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD at The Hope & Ruin — ELLiS-D + IFLIPPLINGLUVBRIGHTONFREAKING OUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ✸ NEW DJ NIGHT ✸ DRINK DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! ✸ ✸Meme…
Ongoing in Brighton
Exhibitions, seasons and programmes running for a while.
- Ongoing — until 28 October 2026 — One Song at Fabrica — One Song is an audio-visual installation and community archive by artist Kadir Karababa. The exhibition explores how…
- Ongoing — until 31 October 2026 — October Unpacked at Various Venues Across the City — AboutWe’re excited to announce the return of this month-long celebration of Brighton’s food, drink, arts, and culture…
Festivals near Brighton
- — October Unpacked (31 days) at Various Venues Across the City, Brighton
- — Eastbourne Performing Arts Festival (2 days) at Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne
Where it's happening in Brighton
- Brighton Dome — 3 events
- Chalk — 3 events
- Concorde 2 — 3 events
- Fabrica — 3 events
- Komedia — 3 events
Nearby towns
About what's on in Brighton
What's on in Brighton tonight?
Natural Frequency at Jubilee Square; Hospital30 Brighton at Quarters; Brazilian Beach Party & Hmc Events Presents - Halloween Special at No. 32 — 36 events on tonight.
What's happening in Brighton this weekend?
72 events this weekend in Brighton, including Coma Sussex Ensemble and The Haunted Objects of Snoopers Paradise.
Are there any free events in Brighton?
11 events in this guide are free to attend, including Indie Magazines Pop Up @Pink Moon.
Where does this listing come from?
Listings are gathered daily from venues and local sources across Brighton, alongside events published directly on FolkAir.
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