Listings
January
Sunday 08 - One Direction @ Brighton Centre
Until 08 Jan 2012 - Ragamala: Paintings from India @ Brighton Museum & Art Gallery from October -
An exquisite private collection of Indian Ragamala paintings.
Friday 13 - Sunday 29 - Holiday on Ice @ Brighton Centre
Tropicana takes you on a journey that celebrates love, life, music and dance in one of the most thrilling ice spectaculars you will ever see - Created & choreographed by Olympic champion Robin MBE.
Until Saturday 14 Jan 2012 - Monty Python's Spamalot @ Theatre Royal -
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT is a new musical with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez.
Sunday 22 Jan - Royal Pavilion Annual Free Day @ Royal Pavilion
To celebrate the purchase of the Royal Pavilion by the town of Brighton in 1850, admission charges are waived one day a year
Until 05 Feb 2012 - Dress for Excess: Fashion in Regency England @ Royal Pavilion
This major fashion exhibition celebrates 200th anniversary of the Regency Act by looking at the life of George IV as prince, regent and king through fashions of the late Georgian period.
February
Saturday 07 Feb - Sunday 08 - Olly Murs in Concert
Tuesday 10 Feb - Katherine Jenkins in Concert @ Brighton Centre
Saturday 11 Feb - Thursday 01 Mar - Brighton Science Festival @ Various Venues
Expect Family Fun Days and lots more for parents and kids during the week. Big Science weekend is on 25 - 26 Feb.
Sunday 19 Feb - Brighton Half Marathon @ Brighton Seafront
The Brighton Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular seafront road race events in the UK, the first major half marathon of the new year and perfectly suited as a warm up for all the spring marathons.
Monday 20 Feb - The Wanted in Concert @ Brighton Centre
24 - 27 Feb - See Festival: The Brighton Documentary Film Festival
Now in its seventh year, this annual festival celebrates all things documentary, showcasing local and national talent. www.seefestival.org
March
March (Dates TBC) - Winter Pride
A week of informative and exciting events celebrates Brighton Pride each winter and acts as a brilliant warm up event for the summer! www.brightonpride.org
Monday 05 March - The Wanted in Concert @ Brighton Centre
Thursday 08 - Sat 10 March - 22nd Sussex Beer and Cider Festival @ Hove Centre
Sat 17 - Sun 18 March - Chocolate Festival @ New Road
Join us for two days of chocolate fuelled festivities when we return to Brighton as part of the annual Brighton Food and Drink Festival.
Sat 17 - Sun 18 March - Vegefestuk @ Hove Centre
The dates for one of Europe's biggest vegetarian events have been announced - & Brighton is set to host an expanded 2 day show as thousands of veggie friendly consumers descend upon the town for the festivities
Sun 18 March - Pioneer Run @ Madeira Drive
Annual Vintage Motorcycle Run
Tues 20 March - The Australian Pink Flloyd Show in Concert @ Brighton Centre
Thurs 22 March - Chris Rea in Concert @ Brighton Centre
Sun 25 March - Sports Relief National Fun Run @ Madeira Drive
Mon 26 March - X Factor 2012 Live Tour @ Brighton Centre
Fri 30 March - Mon 09 April - Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival "Spring Harvest"
The Spring event celebrating all local produce, with events across the city. www.brightonfoodfestival.com
Sat 31 March - Earth Hour Torch Walk @ Brighton Seafront
Sustainable Health Walk
April
Fri 30 March - Mon 09 April - Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival "Spring Harvest"
The Spring event celebrating all local produce, with events across the city. www.brightonfoodfestival.com
Sun 01 April - Diversity @ Brighton Centre
After the success of two sell out tours, Diversity have announced their biggest UK Arena tour to date with a brand new show for 2012
Sun 15 - Brighton Marathon @ Madiera Drive
Having grown enormously in just two years, the Brighton Marathon is now one of the top 12 events in the UK
Fri 27 April - Mon 28 May - Ladyboys of Bangkok - Annual Festival Cabaret Show @ Victoria Gardens
Sun 29 April - InCarNation - Modern Car Event @ Madeira Drive
May
Fri 27 April - Mon 28 May - Ladyboys of Bangkok - Annual Festival Cabaret Show @ Victoria Gardens
May (Dates TBC) - Brighton Festival
The Brighton Festival continues to grow each year, with its sensational programme of art, theatre, dance, music, literature and family shows. Guest Artistic Directors have feautred from 2009 with Aung San Suu Kyi, Anish Kapoor and Brian Eno filling this role in previous years. The festival is started with a Children's Parade which winds its way through the city. www.brightonfestival.org
May (Dates TBC) - Brighton Fringe
One of the largest Fringe Festivals in the world offering cabaret, comedy, classical concerts, club nights, theatre and exhibitions, as well as street performances. www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk
Throughtout May (weekends) - Artists' Open Houses / HOUSE Festival
The biggest free arts event in Britain with over 1,000 artists exhibiting in 200 houses and studios across the city. www.aoh.org.uk
The Great Escape Music Festival
The city-wide music fesitval showcases over 350 new local, national and international bands in various venues throughout the city taking palce over three days. www.escapegreat.com
Thurs 03 - Sat 12 May - Festival Funfair @ The Level
Sat 05 May - The Osmonds in Concert @ Brighton Centre
Sun 06 May - Historic Commercial Vehicle Run @ Maderia Drive
Tues 15 - Tues 29 May Moscos State Circus @ Preston Park
Sun 20 May - Heroes Run @ Hove Seafront
The idea is simple; to encourage people to dress up as a hero and run, jog, walk or anything really along Hove seafront in either a 10k or 5k run
Fri 25 - Sun 27 May - Foodies Festival - Food and Drink Festival @ Hove Lawns
Sat 26 May - Brit Floyd - The Pink Floyd Tribute Show @ Brighton Centre
Sun 27 May - London to Brighton Night Ride @ Brighton Centre Finish
A brand new cycling adventure, this 60 mile night ride leaves starlit London for sunrise by the sea
June
June (Date TBC) - Brighton Fashion Week
Brighton Fashion Week showcases up and coming designers with a catwalk show, great parties and a fashion emporium. www.brightonfashionweek.co.uk
Sat 23 June - Sun 01 July - Brighton Japan Festival
Brighton Japan is a week-long celebration of Japanese art, performance, culture and food. events take place throughtout the city including Japanese Moshi Moshi, making Brighton Japan the biggest showcase of Japanese culture in the UK. www.brightonjapan.com
Fri 01 - Tues 05 June - Annual Hove Funfair @ Hover Promenade
Fri 01 June - Royal Escape @ Brighton Pier surroundings
The Royal Escape is the largest offshore race on the South Coast outside of the Solent.
Sun 10 June - London to Brighton Classic Car Run @ Madeira Drive
Fri 15 June - Marlets Midnight Walk - An annual charity night walk @ City Centre/ Seafront
Sun 17 - London to Brighton British Heart Foundations Bike Ride finishing @ Madeira Drive
Sun 24 June - Wildlife Festival @ Stamner Park
Tues 26 June - The Big Toodle Walk @ Preston Park
Sat 30 June - Sun 01 July - Annual Cancer Research 5km Race for Life @ Stamner Park
July
July (Dates TBC) - Soundwaves Festival
This three-day event offers the chance to dip or dive into an aternative cutting edge music, sound-art and experiences that will intrigue and inspire. www.soundwaves-festival.org.uk
Sat 30 June - Sun 01 July - Annual Cancer Research 5km Race for Life @ Stamner Park
Sun 01 July - Capital to Coast Bike Ride
Sat 07 - Sun 08 July - Paddle Round the Pier
A weekend of beach events which gets bigger every year. Paddle Round the Pier invites all kinds of vessels to take to the sea and spectators to enjoy the festivities on land. www.paddleroundthepier.com
Sat 07 - Sun 08 July - Kite Festival @ Stamner Park
A perfect family event, the Brighton Kite Festival is one of the longest running kite festivals in the UK, flying for over 35 years. www.brightonkiteflyers.co.uk
Mon 16 July - Olympic Torch Relay Event @ Madeira Drive
Sat 28 - Sun 29 July - Bungee on the Beach @ Hove Lawns
August
August (Date TBC) - August Festival - Brighton Racecourse
Experience a taste of the good life, sipping Champagne, admiring all the hats and, of course, watching horse races. www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk
First weekend of August - Skatefresh Birthday Party @ Brighton Seafront
Join Brighton's roller-skaters for a mass street skate along the Brighton seafront. Feel free to take part in any lessons or mass skate taking part throughout August till the end of September. www.skatefresh.com
August (Dates TBC) - Brighton Gay Pride
The Biggest Gay Pride Festival in the UK, celebrating everything lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual, in a week-long extravaganza of events and parties including a spectacular parade through the city. www.brightonpride.org
August (Dates TBC) - Brunswick Festival - Brunswick Square
Celebrating its 31st Anniversary, the Brunswick Festival offers a funa and friendly mix of foodie treats, street threatre and live music, as well as bric a brac and and craft stalls in Brunswick Square, Hove.
Thurs 16 - Tues 28 August - Zippos Circus @ Hove Lawn No.1
September
Fri 07 - Sun 30 - Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival -
The Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival is a celebration of the best food and drink to be found in the city and wider Sussex, with producers, restaurants, retailers, markets and great events firmly at its heart. www.brightonfoodfestival.co.uk
September (Date TBC) - Brighton Art Fair - Corn Exchange
This annual arts event is one of the largest art exhibitions on the south coast, bringing together around 130 of the most talented painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors nationally. www.brightonartfair.co.uk
Sat 08 - National Speed Trials Motor Speed Event @ Madeira Drive
Sun 09 - Ace Cafe Reunion - Annual Motor Bike Run
Sat 15 - Sun 16 Sept - Fiery Foods Chilli Festival @ Victoria Gardens
Thurs 20 - Sat 29 Sept - Funfair @ The Level
October
October - City Reads
At this annual long literary festival, one book is selected for a whole community to read, discuss, debate and creatively engage with. www.cityreads.co.uk
October (Date TBC) - Brighton Comedy Festival @ Brighton Dome
The land of one-liners, whimsy thoughts, innuendo, ridiculous characters, clever puns and hand over mouth dirty jokes descends on Brighton for three weeks of laughter, mirth and merriment. www.brightoncomedyfestival.com
October (Date TBC) - Beach of the Dead VI Zombie Walk - City and Madeira Drive
Darkness falls across the land... Join the annual zombie crawl from Brighton Station to the seafront. Come dressed to possess for the scariest parade of all! Creeping starts at 3pm and emerges 2 hours later. Ooh err! www.beachofthedead.com
29 October - White Night
Mark the end of British Summer Time and make that extra hour count! White Night is Brighton & Hove's unique all night cultural festival which takes place every October when the clocks go back. Celebrate White Night's events and cultural happenings in the company of the city's artists, venues, creators and curators. Every event has been designed especially for the festival, for one night only; so do something different in the middle of the night! www.whitenightnuitblanche.com
November
Mid November to early Devember (Dates TBC) - CINECITY Film Festival
Sat 03 Nov - Future Car Challenge car event @ Madeira Drive
Sun 04 Nov - London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
This annual event commemorates the Emancipation Run of 14 November 1896. Today, this run attracts hundreds of vehicles from the UK and abroad as well as thousands of spectators.
December
Weekends up to Christmas - Christmas Artists Open Houses
This event provides a chance for visitors to explore around 100 houses across the city and see and buy the work of local artists, or to simply enjoy a mince pie and mulled wine! www.aoh.org.uk
21 Dec - Burning the Clocks - Winter Solstice Parade
The dark grip of long wintry nights is broken by a flicker of light... Started in 1993, Buring the Clocks represents an alternative to the commercial Christmas. Thousands of people gather to make papaer and willow lanterns to carry through the city and burn on the beach as a token for the end of the year and to greet the lengthening days. www.burningthclocks.co.uk
Please Note:
Artist Residence is not responsible for the accuracy of the events published on this website. Please check the dates before travelling to a specific event. For more information please visit www.visitbrighton.co.uk or the Visitors Information Centre, Royal Pavilion Shop, Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE. Tel 0300 3000088