🐦 Brighton’s Free Outdoor Cinema Weekend

Happy Friday, Brightonians 👋

We’ve got vinyl markets, comedy from down under, free family film screenings and even a beach clean party this weekend. So whether you’re here to dance, sip, shop, or sunbathe, you’re in good company.

And we’re not slowing down after Pride… From Derren Brown mind games to 70’s rock, full moon swims, and more family fun than you can shake a tombola at - this weekend is peak Brighton in all its eclectic glory.

Here’s what’s squawking this week:

🎟️ Our top picks: coffee, comedy, cinema in the sun and a purple funfest
🥬 Local biz spotlight – a massage studio built on Navajo wisdom
🍺 Pub of the week: Kemptown’s tiniest tower brewery
📅 40+ events happening across Brighton & Hove this weekend

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🌿 hózhó wellness | massage | lifestyle

Opened in November 2023, hózhó (pronounced h/o/zho) is a truely unique massage studio in North Laine, rooted in the Navajo concept of harmony, balance, and beauty.

Founders Charlotte and Glenn have built a calm, nurturing space that blends therapeutic treatments with curated wellness products — all designed to help you reconnect and reset. They’re also finalists for Best New Business in the Brighton & Hove Business Awards 2025, a testament to their growing impact in the community.

They offer bespoke massage therapy tailored to your needs, drawing on holistic, deep tissue, aromatherapy, and meridian flow techniques with memberships available for £50/month. Their shop is just as thoughtful, with everything from Italian blankets to massage tools and fitness gear — creating a haven where healing meets design.

📍 View on Google Maps
🔗 www.hozhomassage.co.uk

🍺 The Hand in Hand

Tucked away in Kemptown, the Hand in Hand isn’t your average pub. It’s the world’s smallest working tower brewery, this tiny, character-packed boozer is where Hand Brew Co was born. While most brewing now takes place at their high-spec site in Worthing, the pub still produces one-off specials and seasonal beers right on-site.

Inside, it’s cosy, mismatched, and full of charm. You’ll find Hand Brew Co beers on cask and keg, plus guest taps, Belgian bottles, and low/zero alcohol options. The snacks are ‘British Tapas’ (crisps and nuts), but they happily encourage you to order food in from your favourite local takeaway!

🎷 Live Jazz – Sundays from 8pm
Curated by local legend Jason, featuring top Brighton talent and international guests.

🕺 DJs – Saturdays from 8pm ‘til close
Expect Afrobeat, soul, funk, and vinyl rarities from Brighton’s best selectors.

📍 33 Upper St James’s Street, Kemptown
🧭 View Their Website (and beers!)

🗓️ General Events

🛍️ Brighton Makers Market
Sat, 9 Aug @ Jubilee Square – 10:30am–5:00pm
A creative pop-up showcasing Brighton’s finest independent makers and artisans. More Info

🌕 Full Moon Swim, Paddle, Dance and Yoga
Sat, 9 Aug @ The Lawns Café, Hove – 8:00pm
Beach yoga, moonlit dips and dance to celebrate the full moon. More Info

🎧 First Press Record & Art Fair
Sat, 9 Aug @ Saltdean Lido – 12:00pm–5:00pm
Vinyl, local makers and DJs come together for a free, family-friendly fair by the pool. More Info

🖼️ Crotch Grab – Art Exhibition
Fri, 8 Aug @ Indelible Fine Art, Brighton – 6:00pm
A bold, chaotic, and cheeky show celebrating queer expression, culture and crotch. More Info

🚶 The Daddy Long Legs 1896 Train Low Tide Tour
Sat, 9 Aug @ Brighton Marina Village – 5:30pm–7:00pm
Join artist Luciana for a quirky guided walk with AR tech revealing hidden railway history beneath the sea. Tickets

♻️ Pure Sea Big Beach Clean Party
Sat, 9 Aug @ Big Beach Café, Brighton – 12:00pm–9:00pm
Help clean the beach then party with Woody Cook, Mike Hollywood, and more. More Info & Tickets

✨ Opal Medispa Launch Event
Fri, 8 Aug @ 35 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton – 5:00pm–8:00pm
Free goodie bags, drinks and mini treatments at this luxe medispa opening party. More Info

🚗 Brighton Racecourse Carboot Sale
Sun, 10 Aug @ Brighton Racecourse – 7:30am–3:00pm
A treasure trove of thrift finds, antiques, and Sunday bargains. More Info

🎉 Summer Picnic & Unveiling of Blue Plaque
Saturday, 2pm @ St. Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove
Bring a picnic or grab a bite at the Garden Café for a relaxed afternoon with live music and the unveiling of a blue plaque for aviation legends the Short Brothers. More Info

🐴 Festival Finale – Brighton Festival of Racing 2025
Friday, 12pm @ Brighton Racecourse
Final day of seaside-themed racing fun with music, games, and free kids’ entry. More Info

🧹 SAS Million Mile Brighton and Hove Beach Clean
Sunday, 10–11:30am @ Peace Statue, Brighton and Hove
Join the coastal clean-up crew! Gloves, bags, and good vibes provided. More Info

💿 Shoreham Record Fair
Sat, 9 Aug @ Shoreham Centre – 10:00am–2:00pm
Dig through vinyl, CDs, and music memorabilia — free entry and great for collectors. More Info

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Events

🚒 Fire Station Open Day
Sat, 9 Aug @ Preston Circus Fire Station – 10:30am–4:00pm
Meet local firefighters and enjoy demos, safety advice and family activities. More Info

🔍 Children’s Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, 4pm @ Afrori Books
Pizza, puzzles, and mystery-solving fun for kids at this immersive storytelling dinner. More Info

🎤 Live Music & Shows

🎸 Brave Rival + Special Guests
Fri, 8 Aug @ Komedia, Brighton – Doors 7:00pm
Raw, high-energy rock from Portsmouth’s Brave Rival with no frills, just riffs. More Info

🕺 70s Rock Night – Vintage Voltage
Fri, 8 Aug @ Daltons, Brighton – Doors 7:00pm
Get your groove on and dress retro for this full-blown 70s rock night. More Info

🎤 Jordi Alkema, Alice Geary & Jack Foz Live
Fri, 8 Aug @ The Folklore Rooms, Brighton – 7:30pm
Live music from three rising artists in an intimate venue. Tickets

🎸 Garageland Brighton – Bones Ate Arfa + more
Sat, 9 Aug @ Daltons, Brighton – 6:00pm
A stacked local lineup with Bones Ate Arfa and more. Tickets

🛸 Thumpasaurus + Jane Paknia
Sat, 9 Aug @ Chalk, Brighton – 7:00pm
LA-based funk-punk weirdos bring a space-opera show you won’t forget. Tickets

🪩 An Afternoon of Disco
Sat, 9 Aug @ DUST, Brighton – 3:00pm
Funky afternoon of disco classics for the over 30s. Tickets

🎶 Limehouse Lizzy
Fri, 8 Aug @ Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham – 8:00pm
Ultimate Thin Lizzy tribute act with a full-throttle set. Tickets

🎺 Brighton Ska Train 10th Birthday Bash
Sat, 9 Aug @ Volks Nightclub, Brighton – 3:00pm–11:00pm
Celebrate with The Toasters and Chris Murray live. Tickets

🕺 The Escape Club Reunion – Terrace Party
Sat, 9 Aug @ Patterns, Brighton – 3:00pm–9:00pm
Legendary Brighton club returns for one more outdoor blowout. Tickets

💃 Salsadelic at The Palmeira
Fri, 8 Aug @ Palmeira, Hove – 9:00pm
Free salsa night with live rhythms and good vibes. More Info

💃 Kikibongo Fridays: Latino vs RNB
Fri, 8 Aug @ Revolution, Brighton – 10:00pm–3:30am
Two rooms of bangers and Brighton’s wildest Friday crowd.

🎷 The Soul Singles Mixer
Sat, 9 Aug @ The Railway Inn – 7:00pm
A soulful night of dancing and mingling for music lovers. Tickets

🎤 Killer Rock Karaoke – Summer Party
Friday, 8pm @ The Pipeline
12,000 punk/rock/emo tracks. No egos. Just scream therapy. More Info

🎶 The New Eves: Live + Signing
Friday, 6:30pm @ Resident Brighton
Folk four-piece launch their debut album with an intimate show. More Info

🎸 Helicon + Kavus Torabi
Saturday, 8pm @ The Hope & Ruin
Psychedelic post-rock chaos with live sets and DJs. Tickets

🎵 Chalk Hands Live in Brighton
Sunday, 7–10pm @ 11–12 Queen’s Road, Brighton
Post-hardcore meets post-rock in a sweaty warm-up for ArcTanGent. Tickets