Events in Brighton And Hove From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

Home · Events in Brighton and Hove This Week

You can find a strong pulse of live music across Brighton and Hove this week, with sets spanning techno, house, disco, and experimental electronic styles at venues from seafront warehouses to basement spaces. Late-night events often run past 4am, especially during themed nights tied to pop culture moments, like early '90s rave revivals or LGBTQ+ club culture in the noughties. Regular DJ lineups anchor gatherings in small rooms with neon lighting and low ceilings near Palace Pier or inside converted industrial buildings off North Street. A monthly disco experiment takes place beneath a pub on West Hill, where analog equipment projects moving patterns across walls.

Immersive experiences are rising: some integrate light installations responsive to bass frequencies, others use directional speakers and floor vibrations to map sound spatially. These aren't just performances, they’re moments shaped by crowd movement and energy. Social events for identity or interest groups, such as queer tech meetups or vinyl collector circles, are held at community spaces like Hove’s Old Town Hall arts venue or near the seafront on quieter days.

The city's rhythm extends beyond venues: train delays, crowded beach access during weekends, and surge pricing for transport links are part of what defines this week. Music here responds to movement patterns across Brighton railway station, Dyke Railway Trail routes, and pedestrian zones like The Lanes where crowds shift with the tide.

Check listings below for times and venues.

Monday 27th April

April 27th - Mangrove Spirits World Whisky Tasting

· Food & Drink

A global whisky tasting event featuring rare spirits from Mangrove Spirits at Cut Your Wolf Loose.

Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (Aca) uk - Heal With Love…

· Kennedy Street Recovery Hub · Nightlife & Music

Adult Children of Alcoholics UK hosts a support meeting at Kennedy Street Recovery Hub for individuals affected by family dysfunction.

Tuesday 28th April

Soft Play

· Old Boat Corner · Family & Kids

Children can enjoy a fun-filled morning of soft play with rides and slides at Old Boat Corner.

'Esque' Short Film Fundraiser @ Pink Moon

· Nightlife & Music

A fundraiser event for a graduate student short film, featuring live performances and a themed quiz.

5 Degrees North x Spinnaker x Donkee

· Nightlife & Music

DJ sets by 5 Degrees North, Spinnaker, and Donkee at The Folklore Rooms in Brighton.

Speed Dating in Brighton | Ages 40-55

· Nightlife & Music

Single adults aged 40–55 meet potential partners at a speed dating event in Brighton.

Wednesday 29th April

Cu Next Tuesday | Bieber Fever | 28/04/2026

· Nightlife & Music

A tribute night celebrating Justin Bieber's music at Quarters Brighton.

Nubiyan Twist With o.

· Chalk · Nightlife & Music

Nubiyan Twist, a 10-piece musical collective blending jazz, reggae, soul, and afro-beat, performs at CHALK.

Bao Buns With Chef Jethro 29/04/26

· The Community Kitchen · Food & Drink

Learn to make soft, pillowy bao buns in a hands-on cooking session with Chef Jethro.

Kitgum Kitchen Take Over

· Kitgum Kitchen · Food & Drink

Kitgum Kitchen presents a unique supper club featuring a fusion of Persian, Indian, and East African flavors inspired by family migration.

Brighton Retailer Dinner

· Shopping & Markets

Retailers gather at The Coal Shed Brighton to share brand stories and discuss challenges over a dinner.

Gaza Exhibition Launch: we Are Still Here

· Culture & Arts

The University of Sussex hosts the launch of the 'We Are Still Here' exhibition featuring Gaza students' and scholars' work.

Celebrating Sussex as Sanctuary For Refugees And Migrants

· Culture & Arts

The University of Sussex hosts a celebration of refugees and migrants as part of its Sanctuary initiative.

Thursday 30th April

Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (Aca) uk - Become Your Own…

· Kennedy Street Recovery Hub · Nightlife & Music

A support meeting for adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families focusing on healing and self-care.

Comic Boom

· Komedia Brighton · Nightlife & Music

A lively comedy night featuring rising stars and a headline act at Komedia Brighton.

Live Piano Music & Scribble

· Nightlife & Music

Live piano music performed alongside live drawing at Brighton Art Space CIC.

Community Baking For Wellbeing 30/4/26

· The Community Kitchen · Food & Drink

A community cookery session aimed at supporting mental wellbeing for individuals with long-term mental health conditions.

Indian Street Food With Chef Kirna 30/04/26

· The Community Kitchen · Food & Drink

Chef Kirna Amin leads a hands-on cooking session showcasing authentic Indian street food from Gujarat.

Milkshake Presents The uv Rave at Horizon

· Nightlife & Music

Milkshake Brighton hosts the End of Term Rave at Horizon Nightclub, a midweek student party featuring DJ music and cheap drinks.

Milkshake Brighton - uv Rave | £3 Tickets, Cheap Student Drinks!

· Nightlife & Music

Milkshake Brighton returns to Horizon with a UV rave featuring glowsticks, £3 tickets, and cheap student drinks.

Friday 1st May

Sussex Wine Tour: Discover Award-winning Vineyards

· Burgess Hill · Food & Drink

A guided tour of award-winning Sussex vineyards featuring wine tastings and scenic drives.

Land Beyond Festival 2026

· Waterhall @Brighton · Nightlife & Music

Land Beyond Festival returns to Brighton from 1st to 3rd May 2026 at Waterhall.

Community Ready Steady Catch! Masterclass With Riddle & Finns

· The Community Kitchen · Food & Drink

A hands-on cooking class teaches healthy, affordable seafood meals at The Community Kitchen.

Jesca Hoop

· Resident Music · Nightlife & Music

Singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop performs a live folk-inspired set at Resident Music.

The Brighton Bellesque Experience

· Horizon Nightclub · Nightlife & Music

An immersive burlesque experience featuring sensual performances and interactive entertainment at Horizon Nightclub.

Heartless in The Manor: Brighton.

· Nightlife & Music

The Heartless Crew brings a summer music event to Horizon Club in Brighton.

Saturday 2nd May

Dirty Talk // 03

· Nightlife & Music

A new immersive queer dance party titled Dirty Talk // 03 returns to Chalk in Brighton.

Grassroots - Free First Fridays - House & Garage | 01/05/26

· Nightlife & Music

A free house and garage music night takes place at Patterns Brighton on the first Friday of May.

Size @ Volks With Pig&dan Plus Support

· Nightlife & Music

Pig & Dan headline a driving techno night at The Volks Nightclub, with Strategy hosting Room 2.

A Timeline of Infinite Skies

· Phoenix Art Space · Culture & Arts

An immersive art installation exploring migration, slavery, and identity in Brighton through indigo textiles and soundscapes.

Changing Currents

· The Old Market · Nightlife & Music

Changing Currents headline a launch party as part of the Of Land, Sea and Sky festival at The Old Market.

The Sussex Peasant Spring Markets

· Queen's Park · Shopping & Markets

The Sussex Peasant hosts a spring market series featuring local farmers, producers, and community vendors in Queen's Park.

Live Music Night at a&o Brighton

· Nightlife & Music

Every Saturday at 19:00, a&o Brighton Palace Pier hosts live music with @mattthebusker and good vibes.

Parent & Child Pottery Workshop: Making a Mice Family

· Family & Kids

A parent and child pottery workshop at Liberation Art Gallery to create handbuilt ceramic mice together.

Mid Sussex Marathon

· Various Venues Sussex · Fitness & Outdoors

The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for its 15th year, offering runners of all levels three days of running across East Grinstead, Haywa

Eats Everything

· Nightlife & Music

DJ Eats Everything performs a house music set at Quarters in Brighton.

Sigue Bailando Latino Summer Fiesta

· Ralli Hall · Nightlife & Music

A beginner-friendly salsa and bachata night with classes and social dancing at Ralli Hall.

Changing Currents: of Land, Sea And Sky Launch Party

· Nightlife & Music

The Old Market hosts a launch party for 'Of Land, Sea and Sky' featuring headliner Changing Currents.

Novo Speed: From House to Techno to Trance

· Nightlife & Music

A musical journey from house to techno to trance at Alphabet Brighton.

Sunday 3rd May

Lets Kill Disco @ Chalk | Decades of Pop!

· Nightlife & Music

A disco-themed dance event celebrating pop hits from every decade at Chalk Brighton.

Rum & Coke @ Horizon - 02/05/26

· Nightlife & Music

A hip-hop and R&B night featuring live DJs and urban music at Horizon in Brighton.

System Olypmpia & Daisybelle

· Nightlife & Music

System Olypmpia and Daisybelle perform a night of provocative music at Patterns Brighton.

Pigeon at Resident Music

· Resident Music · Nightlife & Music

The psych-funk band Pigeon performs live at Resident Music with genre-bending synth grooves.

What do Monks Drink? (an Introduction to Belgian Beer)

· Food & Drink

Attendees taste and learn about Belgian beers in a themed beer workshop at The Drop.

Drag Music Bingo & Dinner Experience!

· Nightlife & Music

A themed evening of wine, charcuterie, and Music Bingo with a drag twist at The Font.

Brighton Sundae (Day Into Night) With Jamz Supernova + More

· Nightlife & Music

DJ Jamz Supernova headlines a day-to-night music event at Patterns Brighton with multiple performers.

Good People vi: May Day Bank Holiday

· Nightlife & Music

An all-day May Day bank holiday event featuring music, vibes, and community at The Mesmerist.

Black Octopus Present Carl Craig & Octave One (Live)

· Nightlife & Music

Techno legends Carl Craig and Octave One perform a live set at Quarters Brighton as part of the Black Octopus event.

Volks All Stars + Special Guest - 360 - Free Entry*

· Nightlife & Music

Volks All stars return to The Volks Nightclub with special guest performers.

Electro Retro Disco: a Neon Ball at The Spiegeltent!

· Nightlife & Music

A neon-themed disco party with live music and fluorescent decor at Tivoli Spiegeltent.

Moody Disco: Early May Bank Holiday Special

· Nightlife & Music

Moody Disco hosts a special early May Bank Holiday event in Brighton.