Hello Brighton & Hove!

There is a proper autumn energy humming through the city this weekend, and we have picked out a few absolute gems to help you make the most of it. You could be spending an afternoon hunting down rare cult publications at a standalone magazine pop-up, loading up on fresh local bread and cheeses at a harvest market, or checking out handcrafted leatherwork at an 18+ queer makers fair. Top that off with a Starry Night adult prom or an after-dark ghost walk through a historic manor, and there is no shortage of great reasons to get out and about.

Let’s dive straight in.

Here Is What's Squawking This Week

🌾 Sussex Peasant market brings fresh produce to St George's.
🎼 Early Music Festival returns across Brighton & Hove.
🎨 Beau-Events art market takes over Jubilee Square.
🖤 BARCO hosts Black History Month weekend takeover.
🎤 Jeremy Corbyn talks politics at The Old Market.

🍽️ DOTS

This is a brand-new business, and as I've said so many times before, I know firsthand how much support start-ups need, even when established local founders like these guys are behind them. That's exactly why I'm giving them a big push. Taking over the historic North Laine site, formerly known to locals as the 3 Jolly Butchers, DOTS has transformed it into a relaxed vinyl cafe bar and social hub.

The joint venture was launched by co-founders David from Barbino and Simon from Botanist Coffee, who combined their creative skills to build something special. Inside, The Botanist Coffee Co will manage the daytime coffee flow, making it a fantastic new spot for co-working. Barbino brings a distinct Mediterranean vibe with delicious small plates, cocktails, and natural wines. To top it all off, they host live vinyl DJs every Thursday to Saturday, with a welcome appearance from Apiary adding to the mix.

What I love most is seeing classic Brighton venues reimagined by local independents working together to keep our high street vibrant. Head over to North Road to check out the new setup and give our local food, coffee, and music spaces the love they deserve.

📍 59 North Road, BN1 1YD
🕒 Open daily for coffee, small plates, natural wines, and vinyl (DJs Thu–Sat)
💰 Speciality coffee, natural wine, Mediterranean small plates, and vinyl beats
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🍺 The Roundhill

If you are heading up Ditchling Road and want to experience one of Brighton's undisputed heavyweights in the plant-based scene, you need to check out The Roundhill. Founded in 2018 and thoughtfully refreshed under new ownership, this independent venue is a safe, inclusive, and fiercely sustainable neighbourhood haven that consistently proves vegan food does not mean compromising on big, bold flavours.

Inside, the warm aesthetic and friendly staff make you feel instantly at home, whether you are stopping in for a quick pint or settling down for a feast. In the kitchen, they take plant-based cooking seriously, serving up incredible small and large plates like their famous Panko Cauliflower Wings in sticky Gochujang sauce alongside a legendary Sunday roast that picked up top honours at the BRAVOs. Behind the bar, sustainability takes centre stage with 7 rotating craft taps and house-made cocktail syrups, alongside zero-waste wines delivered in reusable bottles. It is creative, completely unpretentious, and a shining beacon of green innovation in our city.

📍 100 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SG
🕒 Tue to Thu 4pm-10.30pm, Fri 4pm-late, Sat 12pm-late, Sun 12pm-9pm
🍽️ Kitchen: Tue to Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-7pm
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Fri

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Print Media Celebration | 5pm, Fri @ Bearly Awake
An evening celebrating queer print and independent publishing featuring curated LGBTQ+ magazines, exclusive issues, and a chance to meet the team behind BOYS! magazine. More Info

🎭 Woodhill | 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ Brighton Dome (Corn Exchange)
An explosive documentary theatre and dance performance by LUNG theatre that uses gut-wrenching choreography and unflinching beats to investigate the crisis facing UK prisons through the eyes of three grieving families. More Info

🧚 The Fairy Queen - London Handel Players | 7:30pm, Fri @ St George's Church-A semi-staged production of Purcell's setting of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, featuring emerging artists alongside the London Handel Players. More Info

🔊 Channel One Sound System | 7pm, Fri @ Volks Club
One of the UK’s longest-running reggae sound systems celebrates 45 years of breaking barriers on tour with their iconic custom-built sound system. More Info

🩺 Dr. Xand van Tulleken | 7pm, Fri @ Brighton Dome (Studio Theatre)
An insightful talk exploring the surge in modern healthcare innovations—from drug design to genomics, and how to navigate the confusing world of consumer health. More Info

👻 Ghostly Gatherings | 8pm, Fri @ Preston Manor
An after-dark ghost tour of one of Brighton's most haunted houses, complete with a glass of wine, nibbles, and expert guides revealing the estate's secrets. More Info

📜 The Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton and Hove | 2pm, Fri @ Brighton Unitarian Church-Local historian Louise Peskett highlights the intriguing and adventurous stories of the city's trailblazing women. Ticket includes tea, coffee, and cake. More Info

🎵 One Song | 12pm & 1pm, Fri @ Fabrica
An audio-visual installation and community archive by Kadir Karababa exploring how music carries memory, identity, and a sense of home across borders. More Info

🍺 Oktoberfest at The Amex Terrace | 6pm, Fri & Sat @ The Terrace, American Express Stadium-A two-night Bavarian celebration featuring oompah bands, German-style food, and traditional steins at the Amex Stadium. More Info

Sat

📺 Russell T Davies | 7pm, Sat @ Brighton Dome (Studio Theatre)
An outspoken and hilarious memoir evening with acclaimed TV writer Russell T Davies, looking back on his life in television from Doctor Who and Queer as Folk to It's a Sin. More Info

🎵 BREMF Clubnight | 8:30pm, Sat @ The Rose Hill
A relaxed evening of early music performance in a pub setting featuring sets from emerging ensembles Bruegel Consort, Les Acolytes, Themelion, and Vega Consort. More Info

🎶 BREMF Emerging Artists Showcase | 3pm, Sat @ St Paul's Church
An afternoon featuring 20-minute performances from selected up-and-coming early music ensembles (Bruegel Consort, Les Acolytes, Themelion, and Vega Consort), with homemade cakes during the interval. More Info

🍽️ OctoberBEST Special Lunch | 12pm-3pm (Lunch), Sat @ Stem, Hove
A special OctoberBEST offer featuring a 3-course menu for £35 (including dishes like venison tartare, Creedy Carver duck, stone bass, and apple & blackberry crumble tart) or a drink & snack deal for £15. More Info

📚 Discover the Raymond Briggs Archive | 11am, Sat @ Jubilee Library
A free intergenerational workshop exploring the archive of beloved author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, featuring a look at his original sketches and a comic-strip making session. More Info

🪩 Brighton Neurodivergent Community Prom (Ages 18-40) | Sat @ The Railway Inn-An inclusive Starry Night-themed party featuring a DJ, disco lights, and an Autumn Raffle, created as a welcoming space for neurodivergent adults to meet friends and celebrate being themselves. More Info

Sun

🎙️ Harriet Kemsley: Floozy | 3pm & 6:30pm, Sun @ The Forge Comedy Club
The multi-award-winning stand-up comedian returns with a brand-new tour show exploring dating, mushrooms, and what happens when life actually starts going right. More Info

📖 Cover Story Brighton: Magazine Pop-Up | 3pm, Sun @ The Archives
A curated pop-up bringing together hundreds of independent magazines, cult titles, and rare publications covering fashion, art, culture, design, and music. More Info

🎭 Polia's Power - Artemis Consort | 7:30pm, Sun @ St Paul's Church
A musical and storytelling retelling of the Renaissance tale The Dream of Poliphilus centred on the female perspective, featuring Renaissance music and live video art by Silvia Fabiani. More Info

👻 Guess Boo - The Mystery of my Nans Ashes | Sun @ Komedia (Studio)
Winner of the Brighton Fringe 2025 "Best Show" Audience Choice Award, this comedy séance features amateur mediums, dead celebrities, and irreverent spirit-contacting methods to solve a spooky, silly mystery. More Info

🎧 Rosaria Guided Silent Disco | 6pm, Sun @ Brighton Beach (East of Palace Pier)-A guided sunset silent disco on the low-tide sands, led by dance artist Rosaria Gracia, featuring a single shared music channel of world rhythms and classic hits. More Info

Live Music

Brighton Beach Boys: John Lennon | Fri @ The Brunswick
Ebony Osailah | Fri @ Folklore Rooms
The Amazons | Fri @ Chalk
Liam Cromby + The Morning Star | Fri @ The Brunswick
Josephine Foster | Fri @ The Old Market
Letz Zep | Fri @ Concorde 2
Kepler | Fri @ Concorde 2
Jungle, Jungle Tek, Breaks | Fri @ Patterns
PERENNIAL | Fri @ Alphabet
Borrowed Time Fractured, Vampire Slumber Party | Fri @ The Pipeline
Amplify & Basstripper | Fri @ Quarters
Jhariah | Fri @ Patterns
THIS IS IT! // INDIE CLUB NIGHT | Fri @ Daltons
ZERO 7 (DJ Set) | Fri @ Quarters
Harker + Burnt Tapes + Making Friends | Fri @ Prince Albert
CREATURES | Fri @ Caroline of Brunswick
Channel One Sound System UK Tour: Brighton | Fri @ Volks
Wasuremono | Fri @ Hope & Ruin
Aftershock presents: Amen4Tekno | Fri @ Volks

[BRICK]//Sodomise!!!//Pauline Parker | Sat @ Cowley Club
Orphix + Alsaint | Sat @ Prince Albert
Nirvana UK | Sat @ Concorde 2
Scruffest | Sat @ Concorde 2
DECADANCE | Sat @ Alphabet
Shake Some Acton #177 Alicia F, Desert Vipers, Daffodildos | Sat @ The Pipeline
Eyes | Sat @ Rossi Bar
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute | Sat @ The Brunswick
The Worst Kept Secret Tour | Sat @ The Brunswick
Indie Rock Night ∙ DAD ROCK | Sat @ Dust
Fukushima Dolphin “Fish Party” | Sat @ Patterns
Brighton Early Music Festival : Clubnight | Sat @ Rose Hill
Basht.: Acoustic Performance + Signing | Sat @ Resident
Mr Cutts | Sat @ Quarters
KRAPEOKE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL | Sat @ Daltons
BATTLE HYMNS (FREE!) | Sat @ Caroline of Brunswick
The Dunwells | Sat @ Folklore Rooms
Fully Local | Sat @ Quarters
Alison Moyet | Sat @ Brighton Dome - Brighton Dome Concert Hall
The Noisy Women Present: Whispers and Waves (Matinee show only) | Sat @ Rose Hill
Devotchka | Sat @ Chalk
BLACK MARKET KARMA | Sat @ Alphabet
Hard Hush | Sat @ Volks
The Wolfgang Press | Sat @ Green Door Store
H&R ONE’S 2 WATCH: Flavours + Ponceau + Autofiction | Sat @ Hope & Ruin

Opening Night Comedy Improv Extravaganza | Brighton Playhouse Launch Party | Sun @ Brighton Playhouse
HI JINX PROMOTIONS PRESENTS FREE ENTRY | Sun @ Daltons
EMBODIMENT + INFECTED DEAD + Support | Sun @ Prince Albert
The Gate X Safehouse X Ceremonial Laptop X Chocolate Monk special matinee | Sun @ Rose Hill
LENNA BAHULE | Sun @ Alphabet
The Mehfil Space in collaboration with Peña Flamenco Brighton | Sun @ The Brunswick
LSD And The Search For God + Special Guests | Sun @ Komedia
Brighton Big Band at the Brunswick | Sun @ The Brunswick
The Stravinsky Connection | Sun @ Brighton Dome - Concert Hall
Hed P.E. / Cold | Sun @ Concorde 2
Elanor Moss | Sun @ Folklore Rooms
Psychedelic Sundae | Sun @ Green Door Store
TCHOTCHKE + support | Sun @ Hope & Ruin