Spend Easter In Italy, Without Leaving Brighton

Buona Pasqua from Carluccio’s in Brighton! Easter is one of the most important festivals in the Italian calendar, second only to Christmas and associated with a host of traditional celebrations.
24 Feb 11 | Jo Aspin
 

Alice In Wonkaland Nye Party

In your wildest dreams you can not imagine the marvellous SURPRISES that awaits YOU! Secret Door Events present, ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ Alice In Wonkaland ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ Take a journey with us this New Years Eve and enter an interactive magical experience like no other.
11 Dec 11 | secretdoorevents
 

Discovery Mexican Independence Day

SATURDAY 10TH AND SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2011 Jubilee Square, Brighton.
30 Aug 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

St Dunstan’s To Open Its Doors For Artist Open House Weekends In May

When the auctioneer announced that the next painting was by a blind artist a ripple of laughter was heard throughout the room as people assumed it was a joke.
28 Apr 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

See: The Brighton Documentary Festival Confirms 2011 Programme

Now in its sixth successful year, SEE: The Brighton Documentary Festival returns between 24-27 February and the line-up promises the 2011 delegates another exciting and informative programme, celebrating the work of a host of home grown and international names from the industry.
31 Jan 11 | Kate Smith
 

Christmas Party Ideas Brighton

It’s party time, if your haven’t arranged your Staff / Office Christmas party event yet.
12 Oct 10 | Alberto Taverna
 

The Thai Festival Brighton - Sunday 25th July 2010

Lose yourself amongst the ambient and aromatic hubbub of food stalls this July, as The Thai Festival goes indoors and comes to The Hove Centre, Brighton, bringing an authentic taste of South East Asian finery in association with Thai Festival Organisation (TFO).
15 Jul 10 | Katie Hooper
 

Quiksilver Presents Tony Hawk & Friends European Skate Tour

Brighton, one of England’s most visited seaside towns will host the final show on 21st July 2010 for Quiksilver presents Tony Hawk and Friends European Tour.
01 Jul 10 | Matt Costello
 

Surfboards, Sailing, Sups, Canoes, Ocean Skis And Wakeboards Add To The Fun At Paddle Round The Pier

This year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival plays host to some fantastic water-based events, all helping to raise thousands of pounds for three deserving charities.
24 Jun 10 | David Somerville
 

It’s Lilac Lark Time

On Sunday 9th May the Friends of Withdean Park, in conjunction with the Brighton Lions, will once again hold their Lilac Lark Festival in Withdean Park, London Road, Brighton to raise money to preserve the Lilac Collection in the Park.
04 May 10 | Matt Costello
 

Brighton Festival Launches The 2010 Programme Led By Guest Artistic Director Brian Eno

The highly respected artist, cultural thinker and producer Brian Eno opens the 2010 Brighton Festival as its Guest Artistic Director with a plea to keep minds open and awake and clear of all boundaries and snobberies.
19 Apr 10 | Matt Costello
 

Europe’s Fastest Growing Music Convention And Showcase - The Great Escape

Featuring more than 350 of the most important and influential bands playing in 30+ venues across Brighton from May 13th-15th, the team behind Europe’s most anticipated new music festival and industry conference event, The Great Escape are set to unveil the day-by-day, venue-by-venue breakdown of exactly who is playing, when and where at this year’s event.
13 Apr 10 | Matt Costello
 

Komedia Brighton’s May Festivals 2010 Programme Announced

May in Brighton can only mean one thing – it’s Festival time! - and Komedia Brighton has never been busier, presenting a packed programme of events set to enthrall and delight everyone of all ages.
16 Mar 10 | Komedia
 

One Love Festival Announces New London Home

One Love Festival has today announced London’s Hainault Forest Country Park as its exciting new home for the annual 3-day Reggae, Dub Camping event.
17 Feb 10 | Dan Wiltshire
 

See The Brighton Documentary Film Festival 2010

Leading filmmakers flock to Brighton for 2010 SEE Documentary Film Festival.
27 Jan 10 | Rebecca Coleman
 

Have You Got Your Venue Yet For Brighton Festival Fringe?

Registration for Brighton Fringe 2010 is now open and if you’ve got new, exciting work that demands to be seen, we want it! Register before 31st December to ensure you reap the benefits of £29.
01 Dec 09 | Kata Gyongyosi
 

Christmas & New Years Eve

Don't stay in and watch the same old TV shows this year, get yourself down to all the best parties in Brighton this Christmas Eve then check out what's on offer for the party of the year in our  New Years Eve listings!   Whether you’re after a hedonistic night of clubbing, organising the office party or an intimate soiree we think you’ll find there’s something to tickle even the fussiest fancy!  Happy Christmas!
23 Nov 09 | Amanda Costello
 

Traders Wanted For Lift Moltenfestival This Bank Holiday Weekend

I run the LIFT Molten Festival in Barking, East London.
26 Aug 09 | Molten Festival - Sara Doctors
 

Beachdown Festival Cancelled

It is with immense personal regret that the Directors of Beachdown Festival have been advised that they must announce that due to slower than forecast ticket-sales and lack of support at a critical time from our bank and certain suppliers that despite being so so close to being able to deliver Beachdown Festival we are unable to do so.
26 Aug 09 | Alix Wenmouth
 

Beachdown Steps In To Help Bloom Festival

Beachdown Festival has jumped to the aid of Bloom Festival, which has recently had to cancel this year’s event, by offering all ticket holders transferable passes to Beachdown which takes place on the beautiful South Downs this August Bank Holiday, 28th – 31st August.
04 Aug 09 | Alix Wenmouth
 

Fever Ray To Play Loop Festival 2009

Loop Festival are delighted to announce that the mysterious, unpredictable lady of the dance Fever Ray has been added to the already stellar line-up for this year’s event.
24 May 09 | Jason Clarke
 

Make The Most Of The Final Week Of The Fringe 2009!

It's the last week of the Fringe - but there are still hundreds of fantastic shows - so make the most of it whilst it's still here! This Saturday we're delighted to announce the return of Fringe Street - The International Street Performance Festival.
19 May 09 | Brighton Festival Fringe
 

Spiegeltent - Only Here Once A Year!

The Fringe is now in its second week, and there's so much on offer.
12 May 09 | Brighton Festival Fringe
 

Brighton Carnival 2009!

Brighton Carnival 2009 will take place between 2 – 7pm on Sunday 12 July when it will parade from Middle Street to Madeira Drive.
27 Apr 09 | Rachel Lackie
 

Music Highlights In The Fringe

The Fringe is alive with the sound of music this May and with hundreds of music events, there's plenty on offer.
21 Apr 09 | Brighton Festival Fringe
 

Brighton Fashion Weekend: Frocks Returns With More Fun, Frolics And Fashion

Any self-respecting fashionista should make a date this May Bank Holiday for an exhilarating weekend of creative fashion events, bought to you by the team behind Brighton Frocks.
07 Apr 09 | Candice
 

Top Comedy Shows In The Brighton Fringe

There's a lot of laughs in the Fringe this year - from performances from big name stand-ups to sketch shows, improvised comedy and a whole lot in between.
04 Apr 09 | Brighton Festival Fringe
 

Artists Open Houses Move From Homes To House

Thought you knew all about the Artists Open Houses - affordable artwork, handmade crafts, tea, cake and a great day out? Well you may indeed find all those things but there is much more to the Artists Open Houses festival than you may imagine.
31 Mar 09 | Ruth
 

Beachdown Festival

Super Furry Animals & The Zutons are confirmed as Beachdown Festival announces this year’s line-up! We are excited to exclusively reveal the line-up for Beachdown Festival 2009!.
03 Feb 09 | Alix Wenmouth
 

Loop Festival Returns For 2009

After a second successful year in 2008, Loop returns to Victoria Gardens, central Brighton, bigger, better and bolder than ever.
27 Jan 09 | Jason Clarke
 

Brighton Vegan Fayre

Vegan celebs flock to Brighton’s biggest Vegan festival ever! Organisers of Brighton’s first ever Vegan Fayre on March 21st are thrilled to announce the first headline acts for what promises to be a superb family day out with entertainment on every level.
22 Jan 09 | Frank
 

See The Brighton Documentary Film Festival Returns

Documentary fever will once again be hitting the streets of Brighton and Hove on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of February with the return of SEE The Brighton Documentary Film Festival.
21 Jan 09 | Rebecca coleman
 

Festival Fun

Brighton is known for its flamboyant style, vibrant residents and lively atmosphere, which translates several times every year into some fantastically fun festivals.
17 Nov 08 | Matt Costello
 

The 5th Future Shorts Festival 'Fresh'

Brighton’s slice of the mini cinematic pie happens on Friday November 7th at the Duke of York’s.
22 Oct 08 | Stephen Jarvis
 

Brighton & Hove Family Firework Spectacular

The Family Firework Spectacular is back by popular demand! This family-friendly firework display for Brighton & Hove is organised in conjunction with the Argus Appeal and Southern FM, it is set to be the most impressive firework display to music the city will see this year.
13 Oct 08 | Mike Sansom
 

Brightons Festival Of World Sacred Music

A celebration of sacred music from across the globe, this popular Brighton event is now in its 5th year.
02 Sep 08 | Amanda
 

Brighton And Hove Food Festival

The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival is a celebration of the best of food and drink available in Sussex and is growing from strength to strength in the ‘city of festivals' annual line up.
02 Sep 08 | Amanda
 

Bah Samba/Roy Ayers At Beachdown

Roy Ayers and Bah Samba first joined forces in November 2002 at Southport Weekender.
19 Aug 08 | Bah Samba/Roy Ayers
 

Brighton Pride

The 2nd August was no typical Saturday in Brighton, it may have been tipping it down (no change there I hear you cry!) but Pride battled on and didn't let it rain on their parade!.
04 Aug 08 | Stefan Mueller
 

Echo Falls Bus Tour

The Echo Falls Perfectly Chilled Wine Tour is currently touring the UK offering locals the opportunity sample the NEW Echo Falls Spritz - a perfect blend of wine and sparkling water.
31 Jul 08 | Emma
 

Patchest Annual One Day Summer Festival Saturday 19th July 2008

Patchfest - our annual one day summer festival for the whole community (Hanover / Elm Grove Area of Brighton).
17 Jul 08 | Karim
 

Kickers Fancy Footwork

Kickers’ commitment to music remains as strong today as it has always been, as they prepare to take part in the 2008 festival season, asking the Great British public to show them their ‘Fancy Footwork’.
09 Jul 08 | Daniella Sapia
 

Brighton Pride

Its back, Brighton Pride returns from Saturday 26th July to Sunday 3rd August 2008 with a fantastic array of events happening across the city.
30 Jun 08 | Ester Cincinelli
 

At Home By The Sea

Melting Vinyl joins hands with Concorde 2 for this two day festival on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th August from 6pm to 3am.
27 Jun 08 | Dave Grinnell
 

Global Fusion Family World Music Festival

With bar, camping, festival market, food, childrens entertainment and some of the best live performers from around the world, this is one of East Sussex's best loved events.
12 Jun 08 | Global Fusion
 

Beachdown Festival

The UK’s newest and most laid-back Festival, set in the beautiful designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty site of the South Downs just north of Brighton.
04 Jun 08 | Amanda
 

Fringe City Free Raffle

Sadly, the last week of the Fringe is coming up, but to see it out in some style Quidcard and Brighton Festival Fringe have organised a massive raffle for FREE tickets to some of the fabulous final week shows.
16 May 08 | julia Weeks
 

Four Tet & Adem Among New Acts Confirmed For Loop

More acts have been added to the line up this years Loop festival.
13 May 08 | Jason Clarke
 

Secret Garden Party At Brighton Fringe Festival

The Secret Garden Party Revolutionaries are planning a takeover of the Brighton Fringe Festival on the 24th May in the lead-up tour prior to the SGP2008 festival.
09 May 08 | laura coulson
 

Cactus Hosts Languages Extravaganza At Brighton?s Fringe Festival

Special series of language and travel events spark festival fever! Cactus, one of the world’s leading language training specialists, is proud to announce that it is hosting a unique series of language events at the Brighton Fringe Festival in May.
25 Apr 08 | Lucy Brandt
 

Find Your Feet And Win Festival Tickets And Original Kickers!

Over 100 pairs of life size Kickers ‘legs’ are now hidden around the city of Brighton.
09 Apr 08 | Daniella Sapia
 

Charleston May Festival 2008

Charleston announces a star line up for the 2008 May Festival, The Charleston Festival, now in its 19th year, running from 16-25 May 2008, showcases an unbeatable line-up of talent and features internationally renowned writers, performers and artists in a series of debates, interviews, discussions, readings, illustrated talks and dramatisations, all designed to open the mind and replenish the soul.
20 Feb 08 | Claire
 

Brighton Festival, Brighton Festival Fringe and The Great Escape

There is no place like Brighton in May! With three massive festivals to choose from inlcuding the Brighton International Festival, the Brighton Festival Fringe and The Great Escape you can take your pick from an uparralleld array of cultural delights.
16 Jan 08 | Amanda Costello
 

Up In Lights - Brighton Digital Festival To Launch With A Bang

A month-long celebration of all things digital in Brighton To mark the occasion, The festival will be launched on November 5th at 6pm outside the Unitarian Church on Brighton’s New Road.
31 Oct 07 | Jo Roberts
 

Brighton City Festival 25th October 2007

Brighton City Festival turns the beachfront and city streets into a temporary festival sight on October 25th, playing host to 100 acts in 14 arenas in a day and night event.
16 Sep 07 | Brighton City Festival
 

Paramount Comedy Festival 4th - 21st October 2007

The Paramount Comedy Festival is back!.
07 Sep 07 | Amanda
 

Marshmellow Festival - 24th - 26th August 2007

Taking place just off Birling Gap (nr Brighton) over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the all-new, three day camping event Marshmellow Festival boasts four live music stages featuring some of the south’s finest musical talent.
06 Aug 07 | Joe Mansfield
 

Loop Digital Culture Festival - 18th August 2007

BeatsDigital are proud to be the official download partner of Loop, a one-day celebration of digital culture, on Saturday 18th August in the heart of the our homecity, Brighton.
03 Aug 07 | Beats Digital
 

The Pride Parade - Saturday 4th August

The Pride Parade is a highlight of the Pride weekend.
01 Aug 07 | Amanda
 

Brighton Carnival 22 July 2007

Brighton Carnival starts at Jubilee Library at 2:30 on Sunday 22 July before noisily making its way to Hove Lawns for a musical showcase at the Brighton Carnival Stage to end the day with a flourish.
14 Jul 07 | Rachel
 

Discover Brighton's Hidden Gardens

It’s July and time for the 11th Sussex Beacon Garden Gadabout – Sunday July 15th and Sunday July 22nd will see 22 fabulous private gardens open in aid of the Sussex Beacon.
12 Jul 07 | Lucy Brandram
 

The Brighton Beach Festival 2007

On July 7th and 8th The Brighton Beach Festival will take place.
25 Apr 07 | Lindsay Fergusson
 

Dreadzone @ Komedia

Dreadzone are a fusion of technology and human rhythms; dub bass and dance beats; live guitar and bubbling electronics.
03 Nov 09 | Komedia
 

Robert Logan, Gagarin + The Vainglories @ The Basement

Type PR and Slowfoot Records Present Robert Logan + Gagarin + The Vainglories Date: Thursday 17th September Doors: 8-11pm Tickets: £5 NUS/£6 on the door http://www.
26 Aug 09 | Jeff Schofield
 

The Hat Final Fanfare!

After almost six years together, local legends The Hat are calling it a day.
04 Aug 09 | Press
 

The Maccabees Return To Their Roots With Gaymers Cider

Gaymers Grassroots Gigs are back with more for 2009.
20 Apr 09 | Elizabeth Rhodes
 

Battle Of The Beards At Beachdown Festival - My Federation Vs Magic Numbers

ZZ top, Cat Stevens, Devandra Banhart, James Galway have all used the medium of facial hair to channel their musicality and Brighton’s forthcoming Beachdown Festival is lining up for another epic battle of Bearded bands.
28 Jul 08 | Alix
 

Big Beach Boutique

Fatboy Slim holds his fourth open air concert to take place on Brighton seafront.
25 Jul 08 | Amanda
 

Vodafone Tba Comes To Brighton

N*E*R*D, The Streets and McFly set to raise temperatures on Brighton Beach on August 10th.
09 Jul 08 | Tony Harding
 

Atmosphere At The Komedia

Atmosphere, American underground indie rap artists Ant and Slug, appeal not only to die-hard hip hop heads but also to indie rockers and punks, having recently signed to seminal punk label Epitaph - proof that Ant's ASR-born melodic beats and Slug's open book and observational style of rapping continues to evolve into hip-hop that's breaking down barriers.
06 Jun 08 | Chris Challis
 

First Acts Confirmed For Loop Music & Digital Culture Festival 2008

LOOP, one of the UK’s most innovative festivals is back, bringing you another cutting edge line-up packed with the hottest talent.
15 Apr 08 | Jason Clarke
 

Antibalas At Komedia

Some bands are simply meant to lead, and Brooklyn’s Antibalas - as tough and diverse as the city that birthed them nearly a decade ago - continues to do just that.
06 Jun 07 | Chris Challis
 

The Baghdaddies

Hop onto The Baghdaddies magic carpet for an amazing musical trip traversing many corners of the earth.
14 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
 

Bellowhead At Komedia

Bellowhead are England’s mightiest big band, with a who’s who of today’s vibrant young folk scene including John Spiers, Jon Boden, Benji Kirkpatrick, Pete Flood.
10 Jan 07 | Chris Challis
 

The Hat At Komedia

Making Mini Musical Movies for the mind, ears and soul, ThE HaT are simply one of the freshest bands around.
27 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
 

Brighton Live Week

Brighton Live has begun! Now four years old this annual celebration of the Brighton live music scene continues to grow (running from the 25th to the 30th September).
25 Sep 06 | Admin
 

Music From The Usa

Two talented and distinct female artists from the USA are visiting Komedia this May as part of the venues Festival Programme.
26 Apr 06 | Audrey Ryan
 

Newsflash: Snow Forecast For Brighton On 3rd September!

Expect the unexpected when Uri, the character from the Smirnoff Ice? ads sends his team of homies to Brighton on 3rd September.
01 Sep 05 | PR
 

Wendy James (ex-transvision Vamp Now Racine) Plays Ocean Rooms

RACINE aka Wendy James Comes To Brighton.
20 May 05 | Cheryl Rickman
 

Artists? Open Houses All 'under One Roof' For First Time

1000 artists - 170 open houses - 1 colour brochure.
04 May 05 | Lisa O'Connor
 

Calling All Unsigned Artists!!!

The nations leading unsigned bands competition showcasing the finest underground talent and undiscovered heroes is coming to Brighton this November for the first ever UK Unsigned South Coast Heat.
11 Oct 04 | Jordan Roberts
 

Zion Train Play Concorde 2, Brighton On Sunday 30th March

Sunday 30th March Zion Train.
26 Feb 03 | Alison@c2
 

Bad Manners Play C2 On Wed 11th Dec

Wednesday 11th Dec Bad Manners Christmas Special.
05 Dec 02 | Alison@c2
 

Strawberry Xmas Cracker At Komedia

Get your Christmas off to a great start and jump on board a sleigh ride of fun in Strawberry the Clown's hilarious Yuletide bonanza.
16 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

Final Cut

Final Cut reaches fifth birthday during May Festival, and celebrates with most extensive programme to date.
26 Apr 06 | Marcus Odair
 

The Best In Film Shorts

Dedicated to providing the very best in short film entertainment, FUTURE SHORTS, Europe?s largest platform for short films is screening at the Duke of York playhouse, Brighton.
08 Apr 06 | Michael Yeoman
 

Bent Double Offers Up Ava Vidal, Tom Allen And More For Brighton's Comedic Delight

On the first Sunday of every month, Bent Double brings some of the biggest names from the circuit to grace the Komedia stage to entertain the "up for it" crowd.
29 Jun 10 | Matt Costello
 

Liz Carr brings her 'one the edge and fabulously black' humour to Brighton with 'It Hasn't Happened Yet' @ KOMEDIA - 27/6/2010

It Hasn’t Happened Yet follows the journey of up-and-coming comedian Alex Saunders as she navigates her way through the minefields of disability and comedy, with wheelchair and alter-ego Liz Carr in tow.
03 Jun 10 | Matt Costello
 

Krater Comedy Club

Komedia’s award-winning comedy night Krater Comedy Club continues to pack the crowds in every weekend, and on Friday 7 – Sunday 9 August with a line-up including Adam Bloom, Dan Evans and more, with Richard Wilson (Fri) and Stephen Grant (Sat/Sun) on MC duties, it’s not hard to see why! Eat, drink, watch and get ready to laugh in an unforgettable evening of giggles and guffaws.
04 Aug 09 | Press
 

Komedia - Tag Comedy Is Back!

Featuring top UK comedians – all headliners from the Krater Comedy Club with NO running order, NO set lists, and NO idea as to what they will be doing or talking about – this is a not-to-be missed comedy extravaganza! August’s show sees Martin Coyote, Adam Bloom and more join Stephen Grant to take the leap into the unknown! “By the end of the evening my face ached with the strain of laughing.
04 Aug 09 | Press
 

Old Rope

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30 Dec 08 | Chris Challis
 

Old Rope

Old Rope, if.
29 Dec 08 | Chris Challis
 

Old Rope

Old Rope, if.
29 Dec 08 | Chris Challis
 

Playgroup Feat. Evil Nine

Playgroup, going strong in Brighton since 2006, is back for THE BIGGEST PLAYGROUP EVER after a summer of festivals and secret one-off events.
04 Oct 09 | Declan Cassidy
 

Playgroups Back at Concorde 2

You've lost that loving feeling?  Introducing Brighton's Festival In A Club to beat the winter blues.
25 Sep 08 | Declan Cassidy
 

Join Blah Blah Blah At Brighton's Newest Club This Easter

The Beach Club has been invented and refurbished as The Brighton Coalition.
10 Mar 08 | Kristian Bannister
 

Stick It On Presents The Bestival 2007 Launch Party At Komedia

Bestival has been one of the festival success stories over the last couple of years.
02 Mar 07 | Rob Drysdale
 

Bring Classic Horror Back To Television Alliance

In a world where television has become so bland it is now impossible to find any of the classic old horror films being screened anywhere, even on the BBC.
31 Aug 10 | Classic Horror Campaign
 

A Celebration Of Contemporary Cuban Film

Direct from Havana! Newly-released Cuban films will be screened at the Duke of York's Picture House and Sallis Benney Theatre from Saturday 29th March to Sunday 13th April 2008.
24 Mar 08 | Sarah Wilson
 

New Forum For Filmmakers In Brighton

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12 Jul 07 | brightonfilmmakersforum.co.uk
 

Ancient Rome Comes To Brighton in the form of Sand Sculptures

Brighton, home to Julius Caesar for summer ?06 Around 60 artists from all over the world are congregating in Brighton this summer to create one of the world?s largest sand sculpture festivals.
26 May 06 | Michelle Lamb
 

Spring Has Sprung At The Art Pool Gallery

Not got time to see everything in this year?s plethora of festivals? Well why not come and see a festival of the most diverse art in Brighton, all in one gallery? Spring, is a stunning new exhibition like no other.
16 Mar 06 | Bex Chapman
 

The Steadfast Tin Soldier At The Komedia

A little boy is given a present of twelve tin soldiers on Christmas Day.
21 Nov 07 | Chris Challis