Hello, Brighton & Hove!

If you had "mid-August heatwave, three simultaneous festivals, and a sudden urge to learn Thai kickboxing" on your weekend bingo card, congratulations, Brighton is delivering in full. We’ve reached that glorious peak summer sweet spot where the calendar is so packed you practically need a wall chart just to track which seafront lawn is hosting which party.

Whether you’re planning to graze your way through Preston Park, kick back on the grass at Brunswick Square, or simply hide from the sun with a freezing pint and a proper record spinning, the city has you completely covered. Grab a cold drink, slap on the factor 50, and let’s get into it.

Let’s dive into the weekend!

Here is what’s squawking this week:

🍺 Award-winning pub pairs plant-based eats with great vinyl tunes.
💃 Sunset silent disco hits Hove beach.
🎬 Outdoor screening of Evil Dead II at Preston Manor.
🎸 Flight of the Conchords tribute hits Hove.
🌴 Reggae party with Bob Marley tribute heads to BOAT.

🎨 Jules Emporium

Stepping onto New Road always brings a distinct energy, but Jules Emporium stands out as a genuine creative haven. Spanning three delightfully curated rooms right in the heart of Brighton’s cultural quarter, this boutique gallery and shop has spent its years celebrating the weird, the wonderful, and the undeniably artistic.

Most people don't know just how much is packed behind its doors. Instead of sticking to one thing, they seamlessly blend a fine art gallery with a treasure trove of independent goods, featuring everything from original paintings and hand-crafted jewellery to vintage finds, candles, and oddities. It’s a dedicated space for showcasing an incredible wealth of talent, bringing together artists and makers from right here in Sussex and far beyond.

What I love most is how the space constantly shifts between hosting interactive workshops, creative events, and regular gallery exhibitions; there’s always something new to discover.

📍 5 New Road, BN1 1UF
🕒 Open every day: 11am-5pm
💰 Original art, handmade jewellery, vintage & unique gifts
🔗 Explore the Emporium

🍺 Earth And Stars

Sitting in this Windsor Street gem on a scorching afternoon a few days back, with the big windows thrown wide open to create that effortless inside-out vibe, it struck me just how seamlessly kick-back the place is. I was sipping a freezing cold pint and listening to the staff spin a genuinely fantastic selection of vinyl records. In fact, the tunes were so spot-on I had to pop over to the bar just to compliment and ask about some of the tracks being played.

Positioned as a gateway to the Laines, this award-winning, plant-based powerhouse recently swept the BRAVOs, taking top spot as Plant Champions and placing second for Best Brighton Pub. Beyond the incredible food and chilled summer atmosphere, they also host a whole heap of fantastic events, so it is well worth keeping an eye on their upcoming calendar. If you want a proper cold drink, immaculate music, and an unbeatable laid-back energy, this is absolute perfection.

📍 46 Windsor Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1RJ
🕒 Mon to Thu 12pm-11pm, Fri to Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm
🍽️ Kitchen: Tue to Fri 12pm-3pm & 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
🔗 Visit their website

Fri

🎙️ Freak of Nature Comedy | 8pm, Fri @ The Caxton Arms
A free Friday night stand-up comedy showcase downstairs at The Caxton Arms, featuring six established comedians from the South Coast and beyond performing their best material. More Info

🎵 Poolside Live: Midnights at Saltdean Lido | 7:30pm, Fri @ Saltdean Lido
A poolside summer concert featuring South Coast live band Midnights performing hits from the 80s to the 2020s, alongside food from the Reading Room, cocktails, and DJs. More Info

🎷 Jazz at St Andrews Presents: Nat Steele | 5:30pm, FRI @ St Andrew's Church-Acclaimed vibes player Nat Steele returns to perform a concert of modern jazz classics alongside trumpeter Chris Coull, pianist Sean Fyfe, bassist George Trebar, and drummer Angus Bishop. More Info

🧘‍♂️ Kirtan Festival | 6pm, Fri @ Brighton Unitarian Church
Hosted by Bhakti Yoga practitioners and the UK Kirtan Festival Team, this evening of musical mantra meditation features visiting young kirtaniyas, interactive group singing, and a free vegan/vegetarian feast. More Info

🎧 Daylight Disco Club: Low Tide Silent Disco | 7pm, Fri @ Brighton Beach (East of Palace Pier)-A 3-channel beachfront silent disco taking advantage of low tide and sunset, featuring music playlists shaped by attendee requests. More Info

☕ Middle Kid Coffee & Records | 12pm, Fri @ Capsule Records
A relaxed community coffee and record meetup hosted by Middle Kid Club at Capsule Records, where attendees can chat, connect with like-minded music lovers, and browse vinyl. More Info

🃏 DYKE KNIGHT! Pride Edition Commander Night | 6:30pm, Fri @ East Street Tap-ScryHard and DykeNight team up for an inclusive Magic: The Gathering commander night for women and queer players, featuring casual games, loaner decks, and beginner support. More Info

Sat

🏺 Pinch-pot Half Day Taster | 2pm, Sat @ Hot Fox Pottery
A beginner-friendly 3-hour pottery workshop hosted by Alice Fox where participants use the pinch-pot technique to craft a mug, bowl, vase, or planter, finished with dipping glazes or underglaze painting. More Info

🎸 FemRock All Dayer 2026 | 2:30pm, Sat @ Daltons
FemRock presents an all-day festival showcasing women-fronted and LGBTQ+ acts, with a line-up including antifa supersoldier, Sunday Best, COWZ, Sooks, Anserine, CTAT, MOWFY, FATECRIMES, and ACTRS. More Info

🕺 Sunset Groove | 7:30pm, Sat @ On the sand front of Babble Bar, Hove
An outdoor, uplifting silent disco dance session with simple guidance, easy-to-follow moves, and a varied, danceable playlist hosted by Fiona. More Info

🚗 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Sat / 1pm & 6pm, Sun @ Theatre Royal Brighton-Featuring a live orchestra, vibrant choreography, and classic songs as Caractacus Potts and Truly Scrumptious take on the Child Catcher and Baron Bomburst. More Info

🐰 Peter Rabbit | 1pm & 4pm, Sat & Sun @ Brighton Open Air Theatre
Quantum Theatre presents an outdoor family adaptation of Beatrix Potter's classic tales, following mischievous cousins Peter and Benjamin as they sneak into Mr McGregor's garden. More Info

🎬 Outdoor Cinema: Evil Dead II | 8:30pm, Sat @ Preston Manor South Lawn & Garden-An outdoor screening of Sam Raimi's cult horror-comedy classic, following Ash Williams as he fights off cabin-dwelling evil spirits until morning. More Info

🔥 Campfire Club: Brighton | Luke Wallace, Kaito Winse | 7pm, Sat @ The Earthship-The Nest Collective presents an outdoor campfire concert featuring environmental folk musician Luke Wallace and Burkinabé griot multi-instrumentalist Kaito Winse. More Info

Sun

🎸 BrightOn the Conchords | 2:40pm, Sun @ The Brunswick
BrightOn the Conchords return to The Brunswick for a full 1.5-hour tribute set featuring all the fan-favourite Flight of the Conchords songs, awkward banter, and comedic musical hits. More Info

🎬 Outdoor Cinema: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | 8:30pm, Sun @ Preston Manor South Lawn & Garden-An outdoor preview screening of Jane Schoenbrun's horror-thriller, following a young director trying to resurrect a slasher franchise who falls into a psychosexual downward spiral with the original movie's reclusive star. More Info

🛍️ The MET Flea | 10am, Sun @ Brighton Metropolitan College
A vintage and makers market set in the North Laine featuring local makers, unique vintage finds, and treasure hunting. More Info

🎶 Intertwined: An Evening with Jana and Izzie | 8pm, Sun @ WaterBear Music Bar-Slovakian-born classical flautist turned folk-jazz singer-songwriter Jana Varga and folk songwriter Izzie Derry join forces for a co-headline tour featuring special duo arrangements and vocal harmonies. More Info

🎷 Sunday Jazz | 1pm, Sun @ The Sidings, Newhaven
Ease into Sunday with an afternoon of live music curated by the Saltdean Jazz Band, featuring an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary jazz by the river, with pizza and drinks available from the Abyss Pop-Up. More Info

Live Music

Andrea Von Kampen | 7:30pm, Fri @ The Folklore Rooms
Britpop -A Celebration | 8pm, Fri @ Ironworks Studios
Fightmilk | 8pm, Fri @ Pipeline
Jazz at St Andrews Presents; Nat Steele. | 5:30pm, Fri @ St Andrew's Church
Marshall Jefferson | 6pm, Fri @ Concorde 2
Prom + Funeral + Mishikui + Wimp | 7:30pm, Fri @ The Hope & Ruin
Reggae Party | 7pm, Fri @ Brighton Open Air Theatre
Ruth Eliza With Matthew Ord and Tom Kimber | 7pm, Fri @ At The Coach H.
Matt Hennessy + special guests | Fri @ Prince Albert
Midnight Salad – Free Live Electronic Party | Fri @ Rossi Bar
ALENA ARPELS | Fri @ Alphabet
Alfa Nova & Friends / Live Music & DJs | Fri @ The Brunswick
Prayer Tech TV For Cats + DJ Acid Mojito | Fri @ Prince Albert
Big Fabulous Anthems | Fri @ The Brunswick
Could be huge? Could be massive? | Fri @ Fortune of War
BIGHEAD | Fri @ Green Door Store

Spellbound | Sat @ Komedia
Furaha | Sat @ Fortune of War
Nea Records Night | Sat @ Fortune of War
A Magic Gathering By The Sea | Sat @ The Brunswick
Teeth | Sat @ Rossi Bar
STARDRIVE | Sat @ Daltons
Joy Machines + More | Sat @ Folklore Rooms
Finger Lickin' Summer Takeover | Sat @ Concorde 2
Papangu + support | Sat @ Prince Albert
INEVITABLE FANTASY | Sat @ Alphabet
FEMROCK ALL DAYER | Sat @ Daltons
Dance For Peace | Sat @ Volks
Hellride Records 1 Year Birthday Party | Sat @ Green Door Store
L'Entourloop | Sat @ Chalk
Chameleon + Mosaic | Sat @ Hope & Ruin
Motive Audio - Dillinja | Sat @ Volks

Viktorija Faith & Grohotsky | Sun @ Prince Albert
THE DSM IV + FRANCIS PIG + JONNY COUCH + SOLID PLEASURE | Sun @ Daltons
Roots Garden Sound System | Sun @ Concorde 2
Dave Alex live @ The Brunswick | Sun @ The Brunswick
Rythym Of Africa Series | Sun @ The Brunswick
BrightOn the Conchords | Sun @ The Brunswick