Live music happens in Kemptown, North Laine, The Lanes, Hanover, Whitehawk, Preston Park, Elm Grove, Westdene, Rottingdean, Fiveways, Ovingdean, and Bevendean. Venues around Brighton Dome or Gardner Street host acts from emerging bands during The Great Escape to LGBTQ+ events in August. Music ranges from folk to electronic and appears all year round.
Nightlife Music
Big Beach CafeYou can find Big Beach Cafe on North Road in Brighton and Hove. It's a straightforward spot for quick breakfasts or hearty lunches, open from 08:45 to 17:30 every day. Locals use it during weekday mornings for coffee breaks or lunch before heading home.
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VolksVolks on Madeira Drive is an underground nightclub in Brighton and Hove, operating as one of the city’s most consistent late-night spots. Open from 22:00 until 7:00 AM, it offers two distinct rooms for unpretentious clubbing with dim lighting, industrial decor, and loud crowds. Craft beer flows here through dawn—no bookings needed, just show up.
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Afinity BarYou can find Afinity Bar at 129 St. James's Street in Brighton and Hove. It’s a straightforward bar with drinks available daily from 12pm to midnight.
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