Family
Sat 17 Oct to 25 Oct
Wallace & Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail
Across the city, Brighton
A free half-term trail for families following Wallace & Gromit around the city. A gentle, low-cost day out for the October break.
✓ Free
What's On in Brighton & Hove
Gigs, comedy, theatre, exhibitions, family days out and nights out across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding area. Listings are gathered from venues and local sources, so always tap through to book, as dates and availability change.
Exhibition
Thu 22 Oct to 7 Mar 2027
Quentin Bell: An Exhibition
Brighton
Runs to 7 March 2027
A long-running exhibition of the artist, potter and Bloomsbury-group figure Quentin Bell. On until March, so no rush.
Community
Fri 23 Oct to 20 Dec
19:30
Ghost Walk of the Lanes
Starts outside the Druid's Head, Brighton Place, The Lanes
Recurring, Wednesday to Saturday
An evening ghost walk through the oldest alleyways in Brighton, running Wednesday to Saturday. No booking needed, just turn up.
£12 adult, £8 concession, £32 family of four
Family
Mon 26 Oct to 30 Oct
One Garden Brighton Halloween Trail
One Garden Brighton, Stanmer Park, Brighton
A daily Halloween trail through the walled garden at Stanmer Park across half term. Free to follow, with paid workshops on limited spaces.
✓ FreePlease confirm nearer the time
Music
Wed 28 Oct
Soul II Soul
Brighton Centre, Brighton
The British soul and sound-system pioneers bring their live show to the seafront arena.
Comedy
Wed 28 Oct
Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime
Brighton
Check venue and tickets
Stand-up from the quiz-show chaser and comedian, on tour with his latest show.
Check details with the venue
Music
Thu 29 Oct to 30 Oct
18:45
Max Cooper: 3D/AV Live
The Old Market, Hove
Sold out
The electronic composer and visual artist presents an immersive 3D audiovisual show across two nights in Hove.
Music
Fri 30 Oct
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Brighton Centre, Brighton
Rock anthems reimagined for a full string orchestra, performed by candlelight.
Nightlife
Fri 30 Oct
19:00
Lady Leshurr
Patterns, Marine Parade, Kemp Town
The Birmingham rapper and Queen’s Speech star headlines a Halloween-weekend night at the seafront club.
From around £26Please confirm nearer the time
Music
Sat 31 Oct
Ministry of Sound Classical: Halloween Spectacular
Brighton Centre, Brighton
Dance-floor classics rescored for a live orchestra, in a Halloween-night spectacular.
Comedy
Sat 7 Nov
20:00
Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years
The Old Market, Hove
Four decades of political comedy and storytelling from the campaigning stand-up, live in Hove.
Comedy
Fri 13 Nov to 14 Nov
Peter Kay
Brighton Centre, Brighton
The record-breaking comedian brings his arena tour to Brighton for two nights.
Comedy
Mon 16 Nov to 17 Nov
Ricky Gervais
Brighton Centre, Brighton
Two nights of new stand-up from the writer of The Office and After Life.
Music
Sat 21 Nov
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Brighton Centre, Brighton
The long-running tribute recreates the Pink Floyd live experience, lights, lasers and all.
Music
Wed 25 Nov
19:30
Turin Brakes: Songs & Stories
The Old Market, Hove
Sold out
An intimate, stripped-back evening of songs and stories from the acoustic duo.
Music
Thu 26 Nov to 27 Nov
Bloc Party, Interpol and Heartworms
Brighton Centre, Brighton
A double headline from two of the defining indie bands of the 2000s, across two nights.
Comedy
Tue 1 Dec
Bill Bailey
Brighton Centre, Brighton
Music, comedy and the odd flight of fancy from the much-loved comedian, with further Brighton dates on 9 and 10 December.
Theatre
Wed 2 Dec to 23 Dec
19:30
THE GIFT: A Festive Show
The Old Market, Hove
Runs to 23 December
The Old Market’s Christmas production, running through December in Hove.
Music
Fri 4 Dec
Royal Blood and The Xcerts
Brighton Centre, Brighton
A hometown-coast show from the Brighton-formed rock duo, with The Xcerts in support.
Music
Sat 12 Dec
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Brighton Centre, Brighton
The boogie-woogie bandleader’s annual big-band night, a December fixture on the coast.
Listings are compiled from venue and local sources and checked for accuracy, but details can change. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.