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🐦 A New Steak Spot & Two Big Weekend Markets

🐦 A New Steak Spot & Two Big Weekend Markets

A new restaurant opens in The Lanes as two autumn markets bring local makers, food, and festive vibes to the city.

Ben Watkins
October 24, 2025

Happy Friday, Brighton!

As October winds down, the cobwebs are out and the city’s well into spooky season. Halloween aside, there’s loads going on, from a new steakhouse in The Lanes to two bustling markets this weekend. Add late-night comedy, candlelit gigs, and music pouring from every doorway, and you’ve got Brighton in its full autumn groove.

Here’s what’s squawking this week:

🎭 Comedy, silent discos, and theatre lighting up stages from Hove to Lewes
🛍️ Two autumn markets packed with local makers and good vibes
🎤 Stages filled with everything from indie icons to local legends
🥩 A new steakhouse opens its doors in The Lanes

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Events marked with a * are sponsored

🎉 Moin - Support: Hyperdawn

⏰ Wed, 29/10, 8pm
📍 Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

The London-based trio, featuring Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of Raime with percussionist Valentina Magaletti, balance the familiar and the inquisitive.

Reworking grunge, shoegaze, and post-rock through an inventive band dynamic, their music carries a visceral immediacy that fully comes alive in their powerful live performances.*

🎟️ Tickets & More Info

🎃 Halloween Trail

⏰ Fri, 9:30am-5pm
📍 One Garden Brighton, Stanmer Park

A free family-friendly garden trail filled with spooky scenes, autumn magic and hidden surprises to discover along the way. Costumes are encouraged, and there’s plenty for kids to explore as they follow mysterious clues through the gardens.

It’s a wholesome, outdoorsy adventure that captures the best of autumn. Free to enjoy, with a suggested £2 donation to support future community events.

🎟️ Tickets & More Info

🛍️ Hove Square Market

⏰ Sat, 10am-3:30pm
📍 Hove Town Hall Grounds

A bustling outdoor market bringing together Brighton’s favourite local makers, bakers and artists. Expect handmade gifts, hot drinks, food stalls and friendly faces.

Dog-friendly and community-minded, it’s a relaxed spot to browse and buy local. Grab a coffee, take a stroll, and enjoy the weekend atmosphere.
🎟️ Tickets & More Info

🖼️ Art & Makers Market

⏰ Sat, 11am-5pm
📍 Brighton Unitarian Church

A vibrant showcase of 50+ local artists, crafters and independent makers filling the Unitarian Church with creativity. Expect ceramics, prints, textiles and jewellery from Brighton’s best.

Carefully curated and ever-changing, it’s the perfect place to find unique gifts or just soak in the city’s creative energy.

🎟️ Tickets & More Info

🕺 Decades Silent Disco

⏰ Sat, 7:30pm
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Three DJs, three channels, one unforgettable night. Switch between 80s classics, 90s anthems and 00s bangers as glowing headphones light up the dance floor.

It’s Brighton’s biggest throwback party - pure nostalgia, no noise complaints, and all the singalongs you could ask for.

🎟️ Tickets & More Info

🧀 Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far

⏰ Sun, 11:30am
📍 Brighton Dome

A joyfully silly comedy show from award-winning comedian and author Olaf Falafel. Expect wild sketches, absurd jokes, and a few farts for good measure.

It’s creative chaos for kids and grown-ups alike, expect laughter, audience fun, and top-tier nonsense.

🎟️ Tickets & More Info

🎭 Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show

⏰ Sun, 8pm
📍 Brighton Dome, Concert Hall

Following acclaimed runs in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring their razor-sharp improv show to Brighton. Expect lightning-fast games, surreal storytelling and off-the-cuff brilliance from two of the UK’s finest comedians.

A joyful night of spontaneous comedy, special guests and laugh-out-loud absurdity. As Broadway Baby put it - “This show absolutely delivers the big laughs.”

🎟️ Tickets & More Info

🎭 Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet

⏰ Sun, 7:30pm
📍 The Old Market

A cast of professional actors, one of them drunk, and a full-length Hamlet - what could possibly go wrong?

Part Shakespeare, part chaos, this hit show blends classic theatre with unpredictable comedy for a night that’s equal parts genius and ridiculous.

🎟️ Tickets & More Info

💍 Brass Monkeys Jewellery

Tucked away on Portland Road in Hove is a little gallery celebrating the best of British handmade jewellery. With over 40 UK-based designers, their collection ranges from bold contemporary pieces to timeless classics, perfect whether you’re after a special gift or something to treat yourself. Each piece is made with care, creativity, and craftsmanship that truly stands apart from mass-produced jewellery.

Every item at Brass Monkeys lists the name of its designer, so you know exactly who created your piece. You’ll find truly one-of-a-kind treasures like the Sea Urchin Studs by Hannah Bedford or Gold Plated Tiny Bee Stud Earrings by Claire Troughton. Prices range from just £25 all the way up to showstoppers like the Hammered 18ct Yellow Gold & Sapphire Ring for £2,187, making it a destination for every taste and budget.

Founder Jenifer Wall, a Brighton graduate, draws inspiration from the natural world, from delicate seedpods to rugged stones. If you’re searching for something even more personal, the team can create bespoke commissions or remodel sentimental jewellery into stunning new designs. Visit their beautiful Hove shop to browse in person or explore their online collection.

📍 109 Portland Road, Hove
🕒 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
💻 Shop Online

🥩 Flat Iron Brighton

I first discovered Flat Iron after visiting their Covent Garden restaurant a few years back while looking for somewhere affordable to eat in London (not an easy task). The value and quality of their dishes, especially the steak is very impressive, simple, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour. So there’s no surprise there were huge queues outside for their free steak giveaway on opening day.

You can’t go wrong with their Flat Iron Steak (£15), but there’s plenty more on offer including the Green Chilli Cheeseburger (£14), Scottish Bavette (£18), and Wagyu Steak of the Day (£23), as well as a variety of sides like the Truffled Mac and Cheese, which is a must-order, for obvious reasons. They’ve also got a great drinks list featuring well-priced wines, cocktails, and local beers like the previusly featured UnBarred’s Joosy Pale Ale.

The new Brighton restaurant sits inside a charming Ship Street townhouse with wooden panelling, marble bar, and skylights filled with hanging plants. It’s stylish but relaxed, and perfect for a casual dinner or date night. With a meal of a steak, side and glass of wine running you roughly £30, Flat Iron Brighton delivers proper steakhouse quality without the usual steak dinner price tag.

📍 34 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD
🕒 Sun-Thurs 12pm-10pm | Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm
🔗 Menu and Bookings

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🧠 Think Smart: Discover the Power of Your Amazing Brain

📅 Monday 27 October, 2:30-3:30pm (doors 2pm)
📍 The Grand Central, Brighton

An eye-opening half-term show for KS3 students (Years 7-9, ages 11-14). Journey through the weird and wonderful world of your brain with mind-bending illusions, fascinating science, and interactive games, then learn the real-life superpower of critical thinking! Perfect for curious kids (and inquisitive adults).*

General Events

🎭 Joe Wells: Daddy Autism
Fri, 7:30pm @ Komedia
A smart, heartfelt hour on new fatherhood and neurodiversity from a sharp-writing comic. More Info

🕯️ Interstellar: Tribute to Hans Zimmer
Fri, 7:30pm @ St George’s Church
Mystery Ensemble performs the soaring score from Nolan’s sci-fi epic in a candlelit setting. More Info

🎭 Sary
Fri, 6:30pm @ The Yellow Book
Feminist folk-horror reimagining of the Sussex tale of Ol’ Sary Weaver. More Info

🎶 Vache Baroque - Out of the Deep
Fri, 7:30pm @ St Martin’s Church
Purcell, Bach and Zelenka woven with poetry in a moving, immersive programme. More Info

🎼 Italian Opera Night at the Paganini Room
Fri, 6:30-9:30pm @ The Old Ship Hotel
Arias and duets from Verdi, Puccini and more in Brighton’s historic Paganini Room. More Info

🖼️ HEXTED
Fri-Sat, 11am-5pm @ Gallery 19a
Six artists explore identity, memory and resistance across film, print and performance. More Info

🖤 The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
Fri-Sun, 7:30pm @ The Actors
Cult-favourite musical comedy lands in Brighton for a weekend run. More Info

🎨 Take The Streets
Fri, 8pm @ Helm Gallery
Weekly night of art, tattoos and DJs in a lively gallery setting. More Info

🎤 Comedy Night at The New Port Arms
Fri, 7:30-10pm @ The New Port Arms, Southwick
Stand-up, riverside vibes and Friday-night laughs. More Info

🎵 BHS Fest
Sat, 1-10pm @ WaterBear Music Bar
New music all-dayer from The Beach House Sessions across multiple stages. More Info

🎸 LollapaGOOza3 - 12 Bands for £12
Sat, 2-11:30pm @ The Hope & Ruin
International indie mayhem: 12 bands, one venue, one bargain ticket. More Info

🎶 DJ Kyri: Roof Terrace Party!
Sat, 8pm @ The Mesmerist
Funk, soul and hip-hop classics under the stars on the Mesmerist roof. More Info

🕯️ Spirit House
Sat-Sun, 2-9pm @ Spirit House, Bear Road
Step into Jim Sanders’s immersive home-studio of art, live performance, sound and scent. More Info

🍻 Saturday Night Social Drinks
Sat, 8-11pm @ North Laine Brewhouse
Meet new people at this relaxed Brighton Friends social. More Info

🛤️ Brighton Railway Station Tour
Sat, 12-2pm @ Brighton Station
Behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. More Info

Family Events

🎒 Ultimate Halloween Adventure: Tricks, Treats & Campfire Fun!
Fri, 8:45am-3:15pm @ Lancing Prep
Slime, sugar skulls, campfire cacao and a zombie scavenger hunt with The Outdoors Project. More Info

🧩 Press Play - Creativity Day at Hove Museum
Sat, 11am-5pm @ Hove Museum of Creativity
Hands-on animation, optical toys, zine-making and archive play inspired by Play Back Forward. More Info

🧟 RAVE BABY - Halloween
Sat, 3-4pm @ The Old Market
Family-friendly glow rave with spooky twists and big feel-good tunes. More Info

🌱 The Young Comedians Comedy Show
Sun, 7pm @ Brighton Dome
Brighton’s funniest under-16s showcase brand-new material. More Info

👪 Live at Brighton Dome: BLEEPED
Sat, 6pm @ Brighton Dome
Clean comedy for ages 11+ with Spencer Jones and friends. More Info

Brighton Dome Comedy Festival

👩‍🎤 Joanne McNally: Pinotphile
Fri, 8pm @ Brighton Dome
The comedy powerhouse returns with outrageous stories, dating disasters and a lot of Pinot. More Info

😂 Lily Phillips: Crying
Sat, 6:30pm @ Brighton Dome
Fresh from a sold-out Edinburgh run - motherhood, mess and massive laughs. More Info

🌙 Lucy Pearman: Lunartic
Sat, 8:30pm @ Brighton Dome
BAFTA nominee serves up surreal, interactive lunacy. More Info

🔥 Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive
Sat, 9pm @ Brighton Dome
A full-throttle night from comedy’s glorious chaos merchant. More Info

Live Music