Clifton Montpelier Powis Festival

3 - 19 Jul 2009 (annual)

Over 25 family, music and literary events make up the Clifton Montpelier Powis Festival in Brighton. Run by the community, the literary talks, choir, orchestra and theatrical performances take place at St Nicholas, Saint Michael's and All Angels churches.

Screamers

Jul 2009 (monthly)

Screamers is Brighton's monthly gay comedy night, often featuring Tina C, the country & western drag star who introduces a star-studded bill.

Brighton Pride Festival & Parade

25 Jul - 2 Aug 2009 (annual)

Brighton Pride takes over the town for a week in summer, culminating in a flamboyant parade from the seafront to Preston Park and street parties on St James's St. It is now the biggest free Pride festival in the UK.

Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost

31 Jul - 2 Aug 2009

Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred wreak havoc on a tropical island as they encounter the Pirate Queen and her ghostly crew. Music, comedy and supernatural scenarios ensue in Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost at the Brighton Centre.

Volk's Railway

10 Apr - 9 Sep 2009 (annual)

The Volk's Railway can carry up to 40 passengers for about a mile along Brighton beach and is a lovely way to get to the Marina from the centre of town.

Ace Café Reunion

11 - 13 Sep 2009 (annual)

Disciples of chrome and leather descend on Brighton's seafront from the original Ace Café (a haven for motorcyclists throughout the 1950s and 1960s) on London's North Circular. Around 40,000 sparkling motorcycles get involved.

UK Air Guitar Championships

Sep 2009 (annual)

Flex those fingertips and dig deep into the wardrobe to find your spandex pants. The UK Air Guitar Championships at Brighton's Concorde 2 is not only a club night and annual event: it's a musical movement that has conquered the world.

Big Beach Boutique

Sep 2009 (annual)

Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim, performs on Brighton beach to an adoring home crowd this autumn, for the fourth Big Beach Boutique. Guaranteed to be a storming success.

Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival

Sep 2009 (annual)

The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink festival celebrates the best of food and drink in Sussex. Local delicacies are the star of the show, with special events taking place across Brighton and Hove including markets, demonstrations and competitions.

Preston Manor

1 Apr - 30 Sep 2009; not Mon (annual)

Preston Manor - a perfectly preserved Edwardian manor house which the public can explore - has over 20 rooms that can be visited across four floors. It feels as if the family have just popped out and you are snooping around their home.

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Daily; not Mon

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery is situated in the city's cultural heart, opposite the Royal Pavilion. Inside, it boasts fine collections of fashion, art and design and an impressive display of Art Deco and Art Nouveau items and design.

Gardner Arts Centre

Daily

Located within the grounds of the University of Sussex, the Gardner Arts Centre is a performing arts and film venue with a capacity of 482. Presenting a wealth of diverse acts and productions throughout the year, the centre also showcases all the best movies, from Hollywood to Bollywood.

The Royal Pavilion

Daily

Just behind Brighton's seafront, The Royal Pavilion rises like a mirage of Eastern exoticism. Inspired by India's Mughal architecture, the Pavilion is set in lush gardens, and the ornate interior features gilded dragons, carved palm trees and imitation bamboo staircases.

Komedia

Daily

Komedia is a popular arts venue in the North Laine cultural district in Brighton. Divided into two areas, Komedia Upstairs presents theatre, cabaret, music and children's shows, while Komedia Downstairs is home to the Krater Comedy Club.

Brighton Marina

Daily

Brighton Marina is one of the city's main attractions and home to Brighton's only designer outlet shopping centre. The marina itself is home to around 1600 yachts and offers pleasure boat tours, sailing, fishing and diving.

Snooper's Paradise

Daily

Brighton's North Laine is the perfect place for a spot of antiques hunting. Head to Snooper's Paradise on Kensington Gardens to pick your way through a jumble of retro furniture, curious knick-knacks and vintage odds and ends.

The Lanes

Daily

Once a fishing village, nowadays Brighton's densely packed collection of narrow streets and alleyways called The Lanes are a shopper's paradise. Discover an extraordinary mix of antiques, jewellery, interior design and famous designer labels, chocolatiers, historic pubs and quality restaurants.

The Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Daily; not Mon or Sun

The Brighton Toy and Model Museum houses the priceless tin-plate O-Gauge working railway, along with 10,000 other exhibits.

Brighton Beachfront

Daily

Brighton beachfront is the heart of this buzzing seaside city. It stretches from Brighton Pier, with its bumper cars and Victorian games arcade, to the ghostly West Pier, now partially subsided into the waters after a huge fire.

Preston Park

Daily

Preston Park covers 63 acres, with a formal rose garden, six bowling greens and 12 tennis courts, plus a children's playground, a croquet lawn, a garden for the blind and a small pond with stepping stones.

Revenge

Daily

Brighton's biggest gay club, Revenge is an award-winning venue in a superb location that packs out weekly with a variety of nights.

Nudist Beach

Daily

When the sun shines, bottoms are bared on Brighton's nudist beach, at the far end of the seafront, between Peter Pan's playground and the Marina.

North Laine

Daily

The North Laine shopping area is the reason Brighton has a reputation for quirky owner-run shops. With outlets selling everything from percussion instruments to crystals, juggling balls and Latin American furniture, shopping here is an integral part of Brighton's appeal.

Jubilee Library

Daily

Opened on World Book Day in March 2005, the Jubilee Library in Brighton sets a green example by running only on renewable energy sources. The Sound and Vision area houses an impressive collection of world cinema and music.

Sea Life Centre

Daily

At Brighton's massive Sea Life Centre, visitors can stroll through the underwater viewing tunnels while sharks cruise above and below and get close to watery creatures at the touch pools. The aquarium highlights issues like the destructive impact of climate change.

Ocean Rooms

Daily

Spanning three levels, Brighton's Ocean Rooms is one of the most sophisticated nightspots in town playing hip-hop, breakbeat, R&B and house music. Choose between the Live Lounge, Social Club and the main dance space, dubbed the Funktion Suite.

Evolution Arts & Natural Health Centre

Daily

If you've been promising yourself time to take up an extracurricular course of any kind, try the Evolution Centre in Brighton. From African drumming to life drawing and massage, there's very little on the arts and natural health front that you can't get your teeth into.

The Cricketers

Daily

Brighton's oldest pub, The Cricketers offers real ale and a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of The Lanes. Originally patronised by local fishermen, it is packed with random pub paraphernalia and decorated with an abundance of brass.

The Honey Club

Daily; not Tue

Some of the biggest names in clubland appear at Brighton's two-roomed Honey Club, which provides a varied selection of music throughout the week.

Screamers

Jul 2009 (monthly)

Screamers is Brighton's monthly gay comedy night, often featuring Tina C, the country & western drag star who introduces a star-studded bill.

Volk's Railway

10 Apr - 9 Sep 2009 (annual)

The Volk's Railway can carry up to 40 passengers for about a mile along Brighton beach and is a lovely way to get to the Marina from the centre of town.

UK Air Guitar Championships

Sep 2009 (annual)

Flex those fingertips and dig deep into the wardrobe to find your spandex pants. The UK Air Guitar Championships at Brighton's Concorde 2 is not only a club night and annual event: it's a musical movement that has conquered the world.

The Italian Job

Oct - Nov 2009 (annual)

Inspired by the 1969 film, the Italian Job is a sponsored Mini Cooper rally which travels to Italy, picks up loads of local wine, then heads back to the UK to auction it. All proceeds go to children's charities.

The Great Escape Festival

May 2010 (annual)

More than 300 bands perform at The Great Escape Festival this year. Taking place over 3 days at 34 venues across Brighton, the music festival is set to be a highlight in the city's calendar.

The Barlow Collection

Sep 2009 - Jul 2010; Tue and Thu only (annual)

The Barlow Collection is a unique collection of Chinese works of art from the 12th century BC to the 18th century AD. It includes outstanding examples of archaic ritual bronze vessels, pottery tomb figures and burial vessels.

Rock 'n' Gem Show

Nov 2009 (annual)

Scores of crystal, mineral, fossil and gemstone experts gather at Brighton Racecourse for the Rock 'n' Gem Show, devoted to some of Earth's more interesting offerings. Pick up tips on what crystals can do for your mind, body and soul.

Preston Manor

1 Apr - 30 Sep 2009; not Mon (annual)

Preston Manor - a perfectly preserved Edwardian manor house which the public can explore - has over 20 rooms that can be visited across four floors. It feels as if the family have just popped out and you are snooping around their home.

Paramount Comedy Festival

Oct 2009 (annual)

Fresh on the heels of Edinburgh Fringe is the Paramount Comedy Festival, Brighton's own homage to all things funny. The Corn Exchange, Concert Hall and Pavilion Theatre host performances by Alan Carr, Frankie Boyle, Lee Evans and Ed Byrne.

Modelworld

Feb 2010 (annual)

Don't expect to meet Kate Moss during this event at the Brighton Centre. Instead, watch out for roaming robots, miniature railways and radio-controlled cars. Yes, it's that kind of Modelworld.

Loop Festival

11 - 12 Jul 2009 (annual)

The two-day Loop music festival in Brighton's Victoria Gardens showcases everything from futuristic electronica to acoustic folk. Other aspects of digital culture including animation, films, dance performances and VJ sets are also scheduled.

Frost National Speed Trials

12 Sep 2009 (annual)

Since 1905, cars and bikes of all shapes and sizes have filled every inch of Madeira Drive, near Brighton Pier for the Frost National Speed Trials. Various prizes are awarded, including one for the fastest 100m sprint on wheels!

Fiery Food UK

Sep 2009 (annual)

In its fourth year in 2008, Fiery Food UK moves to Brighton's Old Steine. The festival offers a huge variety of chilli-related products, hot and spicy food and drinks from around the globe. Try them...if you dare!

Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts show at the Brighton Centre welcomes 150 exhibitors selling card-making supplies, fabric, yarn, sewing machines, patchwork & quilting accessories, books, tapestry and art materials. There's also a full lecture programme.

Clifton Montpelier Powis Festival

3 - 19 Jul 2009 (annual)

Over 25 family, music and literary events make up the Clifton Montpelier Powis Festival in Brighton. Run by the community, the literary talks, choir, orchestra and theatrical performances take place at St Nicholas, Saint Michael's and All Angels churches.

Christmas at The Royal Pavilion

Dec 2009 (annual)

Celebrate the festive season with Christmas at The Royal Pavilion in Brighton. The fairytale palace puts on a series of Victorian events, including a magic lantern show, traditional Victorian prose and poetry readings, a festive fare and a green-robed Santa.

Burning The Clocks

Dec 2009 (annual)

The annual Burning The Clocks event in Brighton includes a children's lantern parade through the city centre and finishes with a firework display on the beach next to Madeira Drive. Many of the paper lanterns are burnt too.

Brighton Science Festival

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Brighton Science Festival takes over a number of city venues every February. There are plenty of activities for families, including Bright Sparks Day and White Heat Day.

Brighton Pride Festival & Parade

25 Jul - 2 Aug 2009 (annual)

Brighton Pride takes over the town for a week in summer, culminating in a flamboyant parade from the seafront to Preston Park and street parties on St James's St. It is now the biggest free Pride festival in the UK.

Brighton Photo Fringe

Oct - Nov 2009 (annual)

The Brighton Photo Fringe runs in parallel with the Brighton Photo Biennial, using the increased awareness of photography in the media and public to create opportunities for photographers in the area. Exhibitions take place all over Brighton, Hove and Shoreham.

Brighton Frocks

May 2010 (annual)

Brighton Frocks brings cutting-edge local designers, press and fashionistas to Hilton Brighton Metropole for catwalk shows and a free fashion emporium. The annual event celebrates the diversity of Brighton fashion and aims to put the city on the UK fashion map.

Brighton Fringe Festival

May 2010 (annual)

Every year, venues across Brighton play host to the annual arts festival and its accompanying fringe. The fringe festival continues to expand, taking in everything from cabaret to comedy, classical concerts and club nights, theatre and exhibitions.

Brighton Festival

May 2010 (annual)

Every May, Brighton becomes a festival city for three weeks as everything from opera to stand-up comedy, readings, screenings and street theatre takes over indoor and outdoor venues.

Brighton Early Music Festival

Oct - Nov 2009 (annual)

The annual Brighton Early Music Festival takes place in various venues with the 2008 theme being 'These Fairest Isles'. It comprises traditional and early music mostly from Ireland and the British Isles. Please visit the festival website for full listings.

Brighton Carnival

12 Jul 2009 (annual)

A flurry of exotic costumes, soca sounds and samba moves take over Brighton this July for the one-day carnival that sees approximately 15,000 people take to the streets to party. The parade goes from Middle Street to Madeira Drive.

Brighton 10K

Nov 2009 (annual)

The Brighton 10K is one of England's fastest 10km routes. Two thousand people take part, with both elite runners and joggers enjoying the seafront route that starts and finishes on Madeira Drive.

Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival

Sep 2009 (annual)

The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink festival celebrates the best of food and drink in Sussex. Local delicacies are the star of the show, with special events taking place across Brighton and Hove including markets, demonstrations and competitions.

Big Beach Boutique

Sep 2009 (annual)

Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim, performs on Brighton beach to an adoring home crowd this autumn, for the fourth Big Beach Boutique. Guaranteed to be a storming success.

Ace Café Reunion

11 - 13 Sep 2009 (annual)

Disciples of chrome and leather descend on Brighton's seafront from the original Ace Café (a haven for motorcyclists throughout the 1950s and 1960s) on London's North Circular. Around 40,000 sparkling motorcycles get involved.

No biennial events available.