Hello Brighton & Hove!

If you've been looking for an excuse to shake up your weekend routine, the city is delivering in a big way over the next few days. Between catching cult comedy legend Super Hans at Resident Music, getting stuck into a massive vintage clearance sale down in Kemptown, and hearing Dvořák performed live at the Dome, there is a serious lineup waiting for you. Throw in 1970s Soviet ballet performances in a Kemptown church, classic nineties beats at Concorde 2, and Icelandic stand-up, and your weekend plans are officially locked in.

Let's get straight to it.

Here Is What's Squawking This Week

📻 Radical food festival transforms street with free talks and local bites.
🦴 Underground soil DNA and film installation uncovers ancient landscapes.
🎨 New group exhibition takes over historic studio with local art.
🧛 Interactive vampire betrayals and secret council games.
🎤 High-energy New York stand-up comedy star lands on local stage.

🍽️ Shelter Hall

I love a spot with a proper story behind it, and walking into this historic seafront venue always feels like stepping into a piece of Brighton's soul. Originally built in the 1880s as a shelter for local fishermen and beachgoers, the building has been fully restored as a vibrant seafront food and drink hall right on Kings Road Arches.

It serves as a massive incubator for independent culinary talent, housing seven rotating kitchens and two bars under one roof. Because the vendors function like thriving pop-ups, you get to support brilliant small food businesses and creative chefs doing international street food, all while sitting right on the beach. Whether you're enjoying live music on their sea-view terrace in the summer or tucked away inside for winter gigs and pop-up supper clubs, the energy inside is unbeatably lively.

What I love most is how it honours our history while giving local food creators a world-class platform to showcase their craft right on the promenade. Whether you're gathering a group where everyone wants a different cuisine or grabbing a drink by the waves, pop down to the arches and give our local food makers and this seaside hub the love they deserve.

📍 152 Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB
🕒 Mon-Thu: 11:30am-11pm, Fri–Sat: 11am-12am, Sun: 11am-10pm
💰 Rotating street food kitchens, craft cocktails, local beers, and events
🔗 Browse Menus Or Book A Table

🍷 The Well

Whenever I want to swap a noisy pub session for something a little more refined without losing that easy neighbourhood charm, I head straight to this gorgeous neighbourhood bar and bottle shop near Palmeira Square. Brought to us by the brilliant trio behind the beloved Kemptown original, this Hove outpost brings that exact same effortless natural wine and craft beer magic to our side of town.

It is the ultimate spot for when you want a proper drink without any of the chaotic, shots-and-shouting energy. Inside, the space doubles as a welcoming bar and a cellar-wall merchant, where you can pick up incredible bottles to take home or enjoy right at the table. Their drink lineup is exceptional, featuring top-tier independent UK craft breweries like DEYA and Verdant, alongside a progressive, low-intervention natural wine selection. Rather than doing heavy pub meals, the food here focuses on curated, high-end nibbles and small plates. Think artisan cheese and plant-based pairings, local charcuterie, cured olives, and gourmet tinned delicacies like tapenades and marinated vegetables. Paired with vinyl playing in the background and a wonderfully relaxed vibe, it is an absolute gem of a modern drinking den.

📍 77-78 Western Road, Hove, BN3 2JQ
🕒 Mon to Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri to Sat 2pm-11pm, Sun 2pm-9pm
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Fri

🎙️ Darren McGarvey: The Trauma Industrial Complex | 7:30pm, Fri @ The Old Market-An engaging multimedia live show blending comedy, spoken word, and sharp social commentary to examine class, trauma, and our modern obsession with oversharing. More Info

🩰 FASTED | 2.30pm & 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ St. Mary's Church Kemp Town
An immersive and dreamlike performance following two English ballet dancers on a 1970s Soviet Siberian journey, exploring obsession and body image aboard the Trans-Siberian Express. More Info

📷 Collectives Hub Photo Fringe Preview | 6pm Fri @ Phoenix Art Space
Bringing together eight artist collectives responding to the theme 'Future Histories' to explore photography's relationship with memory, identity, place, and possibility. More Info

🪩 Queer History Clubbing: framing the night, making a scene | 8pm, Fri @ The Oculist-An immersive launch night celebrating four decades of local LGBTQ+ nightlife, blending iconic archive visuals and photography with live DJ sets to transport you through decades of club culture. More Info

🪘 African Soul Rebels and support | 7:30pm, Fri @ Brighton Dome (Corn Exchange)-A high-energy live celebration of fearless African artists reshaping tradition, blending rhythm, resistance, and joy in a powerful revival of the trailblazing music series. More Info

🍄 Shroomami Tasting Menu with Ollie Hunter, MasterChef Finalist | 6pm, Fri @ Flour Pot Bakery (Fiveways)-An exclusive six-course culinary evening highlighting umami-rich mushroom dishes and innovative new products, introduced by the acclaimed chef and sustainability champion. More Info

🏛️ City of Dreams | 7pm, Fri @ St George's Church
A narrative and musical journey tracing the cultural flourishing of Renaissance Florence, from Brunelleschi's famous dome to the birth of the very first opera. More Info

📸 Photoworks Festival ‘26 Conference: Un/Stable: Lands, Anxieties, Dreams | 9:30am, Fri @ University of Brighton (Edward Street & Grand Parade)
A day-long photography symposium exploring personal and collective geographies, ecological anxieties, and archive disruption through talks, artist panels, and interactive performances. More Info

🎥 Film Screening of Joanna Hogg’s Unrelated | 7:30pm, Fri @ The Regency Town House-An intimate screening of Joanna Hogg's acclaimed debut feature film in a historic setting, accompanied by wine from Beacon Down Vineyards. More Info

🎧 Stereo MCs | 7pm, Fri @ Concorde 2
The legendary London hip-hop and electronica outfit bring their iconic dance-floor rhythms and classic nineties beats to the seafront. More Info

🎙️ Life of the Party x Greens Organise - Live Podcast | 7:15pm, Fri @ Wagner Hall-A live podcast recording hosted in partnership with Brighton and Hove Green Party featuring Shanice McBean, Jonas Marvin, and Joe Todd, followed by post-show drinks and networking. More Info

Sat

🧛 The Slayers | 6:30pm, Sat @ Preston Manor
A live immersive game of secrets, alliances, and betrayal set in an ancient Council infiltrated by vampires, where players complete interactive challenges to uncover hidden enemies. More Info

🎨 Brighton's Makers Market hosted by Paper Daisy Events | 10:30am, Sat @ Jubilee Square-A seasonal open-air pop-up marketplace in the heart of the North Laine, showcasing fresh, exclusive handcrafted goods from local independent creatives. More Info

🪩 Norther Soul Fundraiser | 4pm, Sat @ Brighthelm Centre
An all-vinyl soul party featuring six top DJs from across the South Coast, playing Northern Soul classics for nonstop dancing. More Info

🎵 Caitlin Cook: The Hero We (Sort Of) Need | 8pm, Sat @ Komedia (Studio)
A musical comedy hour from the creator of The Writing on the Stall, packed with original songs, projected visuals, and stories exploring hyper-specific personal superpowers. More Info

🎭 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Sat @ Theatre Royal-The Olivier and Tony Award-winning National Theatre production following a mathematically gifted teenager who sets out to solve a neighbourhood mystery, launching an extraordinary journey. More Info

🎻 Kian Soltani Plays Dvořák | 7:30pm, Sat @ Brighton Dome (Concert Hall)
Cellist Kian Soltani and conductor Marie Jacquot perform Dvořák's emotional Cello Concerto alongside Franck's Romantic Symphony in D minor. More Info

📸 Mini Photographers: A Day for Families | 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm, Sat @ Hove Museum of Creativity-A free hands-on creative workshop led by author Joséphine Seblon, illustrator Robert Sae-Heng, and photographer Alma Haser, featuring photo-collage, photo-weaving, and book signings. More Info

🪐 The Planets - Spiritato | 7:30pm, Sat @ St Martin's Church
A baroque orchestral journey through the solar system led by Kinga Ujszászi, evoking astrological archetypes through 17th and 18th-century masterworks by Handel, Rameau, and others. More Info

🎨 Portraits & Pints @ Beak Brewery | 3pm, Sat @ Beak Brewery, Lewes
A relaxed, beginner-friendly portrait drawing workshop hosted by local illustrator Lizzie How, featuring live models, quick confidence-building exercises, and basic materials provided. More Info

Sun

🎤 Gianmarco Soresi: The Drama King Tour | 7:30pm, Sun @ Brighton Dome (Concert Hall)-A high-energy stand-up performance from the New York-based comedian and actor, known for his animated stage presence and sharp, dark observational comedy. More Info

🤡 Down the Hatch | 7pm, Sun @ Komedia (Basement)
An off-the-wall alternative comedy club held in an intimate space, featuring an inclusive lineup of unconventional stand-up and drag acts. More Info

🎙️ Ari Eldjárn: The Icelander's Guide to Europe | 7pm, Sun @ Komedia
Iceland's biggest comedian takes audiences on a hilarious stand-up journey through European habits, razor-sharp impressions, and cultural contradictions. More Info

✂️ Crafty Kids: Seaside Adventures | 11:30am & 2pm, Sun @ Brighton Dome (Founders Room)-A relaxed, hands-on workshop led by artist Laura Halliwell where children and their adults create ocean-themed art and crafts together. More Info

⚽ Barclays Women's Super League: Brighton and Hove Albion vs Charlton Athletic | 2pm, Sun @ AMEX Stadium-The Seagulls host the Addicks in an exciting top-flight home fixture. More Info

🎭 B!tch on The Mic | 1:50pm, Sun @ The Brunswick
Following its sold-out Brighton Fringe run, this raw, darkly funny solo show blends comedy, music, and storytelling to explore self-worth and the act of confronting internal voices. More Info

🎶 Dream Lab | 1:30pm, Sun @ St Augustine's Arts & Events Centre
Three experimental early music performances exploring innovative new works, interspersed with interactive audience feedback sessions with the artists. More Info

🦸 Brighton Creed Comic Con | 10am, Sun @ Brighton Racecourse
A full-day celebration of pop culture featuring cosplay contests, artist panels, actor meet-and-greets, photoshoots, interactive props, and trader booths. More Info

Live Music

Tunes in the Lanes: Brighton & Hove Green Party Bash | Fri @ Komedia
THE FIFTH FOUNDATION | Fri @ Alphabet
Banda Tamanduá | Fri @ The Brunswick
Kirk Brandon acoustic with Sam Sansbury | Fri @ Prince Albert
Vigilantes | Fri @ The Pipeline
Freaks Off A Leash Back To School | Fri @ Dust
JOE & THE SHITBOYS + SUPPORT TBA | Fri @ Daltons
THE VICIOUS CHARM PARTY | Fri @ Alphabet
Belver | Fri @ Folklore Rooms
Fat Lloyd | Fri @ Rossi Bar
African Soul Rebels - Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali & N’famady Kouyaté | Fri @ Brighton Dome - Corn Exchange
Mind Frog | Fri @ Green Door Store
H&R ONE’S 2 WATCH: Nil by Habit + Sad Dads + Christian Le Surf | Fri @ Hope & Ruin

Batshit Ball | Sat @ The Yellow Book
Go Kid Music Club - AROUND THE WORLD | Sat @ The Brunswick
Mod&Ska with The Collective AKA | Sat @ The Brunswick
FAMILY OF STRANGERS ALBUM LAUNCH with some very special guests. | Sat @ Prince Albert
Hysteria - A Tribute to MUSE | Sat @ The Brunswick
Ben GC! | Sat @ Fortune of War
Fish56octagon | Sat @ Concorde 2
Just Lust | Sat @ Rossi Bar
Hot Tropic #9 | Sat @ Rose Hill
(men don’t get) LOST AT SEA (like they used to) | Sat @ Caroline of Brunswick
Delta Heavy | Sat @ Quarters
Indie Rock Night ∙ SILLY HATS FRESHERS PARTY | Sat @ Dust
The Mehfil Space presents: Sanju Sahai and Jason Kalidas | Sat @ Brighton Dome - Brighton Dome Studio Theatre
OUR >< CONNECTION | Sat @ Alphabet
INDIE ENGINE PRESENTS FULL THROTTLE A NIGHT OF ROCK | Sat @ Daltons
AMELIA & THE HOUSEWIVES ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY | Sat @ Daltons
Chicane | Sat @ Quarters
Slow Time Mondays | Sat @ Patterns
Drink The Sea | Sat @ Chalk
Cory Hanson | Sat @ Hope & Ruin
is this ok – ‘Take Me Back’ Release Show | Sat @ Green Door Store

Just Joni | Sun @ The Brunswick
Henry Grace | Sun @ Folklore Rooms
LIGHT ASYLUM (US) Plus Special Guests | Sun @ Prince Albert
Stormtrooper + Trash + Social Security | Sun @ Prince Albert
LEIBNIZ X MISGENDERED | Sun @ Daltons
SUNSET SOUNDS (FREE!) | Sun @ Caroline of Brunswick
Brighton Sundae w/ WheelUP | Sun @ Patterns
SENSORY FRIENDLY FRESHERS FEST! | Sun @ Daltons
Fat White Family | Sun @ Concorde 2
Splitting The Atom | Sun @ Green Door Store