What’s On: Brighton Events

The vibrant city of Brighton always has a vast array of events happening at any one time from music, sports and cultural to comedy and festivals.

This year is no exception and whatever your tastes and interests you’ll be sure to find something for you. We’ve picked out some of the major upcoming events going on in the city throughout the year, so you can plan your Brighton visit.

Blanch House is within walking distance or a short taxi ride from all of Brighton’s main venues including:

Brighton Open Air Theatre

Royal Pavilion and Garden and Brighton Museum

Accommodation Bookings for Brighton Events:

To book your boutique accommodation for a truly memorable stay in Brighton for one of these or other events in Brighton book online, call us on 01273 603504 or email us at info@blanchhouse.co.uk

Live Music Events & Shows in Brighton

Brighton has always been on the map when it comes to world-class musicians on their UK tours. Some highlights for 2023 include:

July/ August 2023

The Brighton Centre has a jam-packed line-up to include Sean Paul (9 August). You can also see ‘death-defying’ acrobatics at Cirque (25 Aug)

See world-renowned DJ’s such as Carl Cox Carl Cox and friends (22 July) and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (30 July) performing at the On the Beach, Summer Series concerts by Concorde 2.

Brighton Dome plays host to Russell Howard (15 June to 2 July) and Van Gogh Alive, the award-winning immersive experience runs until 3rd September.

Stanmer Park will also be hosting concerts from Tom Jone, N-Dubz and Paolo Nutini over the summer.

Visit these Brighton music & show venues’ websites for full events listings and to buy tickets.

Festivals in Brighton

July/ August 2023

Brighton Pride on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August will be bigger than ever! Whether you soak up the atmosphere, taking a spot somewhere in the city to watch the vibrant Pride Community Parade, enjoy the Pride Village Party in Kemp Town or attend the main ticketed event, Fabuloso at Preston Park, with Black Eyed Peas and Steps amongst the headline acts, Brighton Pride weekend has been acknowledged as one of the best Pride events in the World by Lonely Planet.

Art & Exhibitions in Brighton

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery will have on display a major exhibition of Brighton photographer, Roger Bramber celebrating his life and work (1944-2022) capturing ‘ordinary moments in extraordinary ways’.

Comedy Shows in Brighton

Winner of the Best Venues in the South and West of England & Wales – for comedy, music, cabaret and club nights and home to the Krater Comedy Club is Brighton’s Komedia. Enjoy fantastic stand up acts most nights of the week! For a full lineup and to book your tickets visit Komedia’s website.

Plays and Musical Theatre in Bright0n

July/ August 2023

Brighton’s historic, theatre, The Theatre Royal, has been entertaining audiences for over 200 years and remains a popular venue for touring theatre productions before hitting the West End box offices.

The next few months will see a busy and varied calendar of shows including to name but a few…

Sports Events, Brighton

Brighton Marathon returned to a sunny city of Brighton on Sunday 2nd April and will be back again on 7th April 2024. Annual sports events such as the Pier to Pier swim take place in July and the Brighton Triathlon will be returning in September.

Sea Lanes on Madeira Drive Brighton, the National Open Water Swimming Centre, opened it’s doors on 2nd June. The 50 metre, 6 lanes outdoor swimming pool welcomes prebooked drop ins. An amazing start or end to a day in Brighton. For more information visit the Sea Lanes website.

Accommodation Bookings for Brighton Events:

To book your boutique accommodation for a truly memorable stay in Brighton for one of these or other events in Brighton book online, call us on 01273 603504 or email us at info@blanchhouse.co.uk

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