Brighton Half Marathon
The Brighton Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular road races in the country. Starting and finishing on Madeira Drive running along Brightons iconic seafront.
More details >Brighton & Hove is such a lively and dynamic city, with plenty of events planned throughout the year. If you are planning your stay around a particular event, or looking to see what’s on during your stay, then our calendars is useful to discover all the cities unmissable events.
January
February
March
Premier League Darts
Premier League Darts head back to Brighton. The world's top darts players are now set to return to The Brighton Centre.
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The Brighton Design Show
The Brighton Design Show is a brand new event that champions and celebrates established and emerging designers and makers, living in or connected with the city of Brighton and Hove.
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Brighton Tattoo Convention
The Brighton Tattoo Convention welcomes over 300 world-class tattooists, scores of traders, exhibitions and of course thousands of visitors to The Brighton Centre on the iconic seafront.
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Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival offers a fun day out for all the family. The UK's largest celebration of food & drink, visitors can feast on a vast array of culinary activities, making Foodies Festival the social event of the Summer.
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The Great Escape
The Great Escape is the festival for new music, showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in 30+ walkable venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach.
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Brighton 7s Festival
Competitive rugby 7s collides with the most creative music, art, and vendors from Sussex and beyond. Encounter amazing live entertainment and be transformed for more than just a weekend at Brighton 7s.
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Brighton Fringe
Brighton Fringe sets out to stimulate, educate and entertain all year round through a diverse range of events, performances and workshops.
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Sussex Gin Fest
Bigger, better and with even more to experience and enjoy, celebrate the extraordinary craftsmanship of independent Sussex, British and worldwide gin distillers at this unique festival.
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Love Supreme Jazz Festival
Love Supreme is Europe's biggest outdoor jazz festival taking place in the picturesque setting of the South Downs in East Sussex
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Tribal Earth
An eclectic mix of great bands, artists and performers. Over 80 amazing workshops from drum circles to Kirtan. Start the day with yoga, tai chi or a laughter workshop then relax by the campfire.
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Brighton Pride
The country's most populate LGBT event which usually consists of a parade through the city centre, a festival event in Preston Park, the Gay Village Party and other club parties.
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Apple Day Brighton
Apple Day Brighton is a free, family event in and around the orchards of Stanmer Park, featuring orchard-themed educational, fun activities for everyone.
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Boundary Brighton Festival
Boundary has officially been labelled as the last festival of festival season and always closes the festival season with a huge bang!
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Pioneer Run Epsom to Brighton
The Club has organised the Pioneer Run® since 1930 and it is widely recognised as the premier event for pre-1915 veteran motorcycles.
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Brighton Oktoberfest
This is when we celebrate beer and music by drinking beer and listening to live music. It’s awesome. If you can’t make it to Germany for the Oktoberfest, Brighton’s the next best option.
November
Brighton 10k Run
The last running event of the calendar year, it’s only 10,000 meters which ought to be easy if you completed the Marathon previously.
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London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
This is the biggest draw of Brighton’s motoring calendar and it attracts veteran cars from all over. You won’t see anything like this anywhere else in the world.
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Burning the Clocks
The sweetest event of the year is when Brighton comes together for Burning the Clocks a lantern parade throughout the city. Visit the website for more info on taking part...
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