Exhibitions & Art Events in Brighton
19 upcoming exhibitions & art events
Brighton’s exhibition and art scene offers a refreshing departure from the conventional. Here, creativity flourishes with a distinct bohemian spirit, drawing inspiration from the city’s seaside charm and independent outlook. You'll find a dynamic mix of established galleries and artist-led spaces, each contributing to a rich tapestry of visual culture. Venues like The Old Market and Fabrica often showcase thought-provoking contemporary works, while smaller gems such as Liberation Art Gallery and 18 Lower Rock Gardens provide intimate settings for emerging talent. This is a city where art is accessible, engaging, and often found in unexpected corners, reflecting Brighton’s own eclectic and welcoming character.
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 19 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Brighton, East Sussex, including 5 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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All Day Ticket
📍 Brighton Toy and Model Museum
£7.00 - £21.94
Brighton’s Victorian Cells: The Old Police Cells Museum Guided Tour
📍 Brighton Town Hall
Free - £7.08
FREEHygge Exhibition Preview Evening Sept 17 at Paxton+Glew
📍 Paxton+Glew Contemporary Art Gallery
Art Explorers ( art classes for children, in a real gallery)
📍 Gallery 19a
FREEAubrey Beardsley's Brighton
📍 Outside WH Smith
Depicting Landscape in Art – Going into Autumn, Henfield (100337035)
📍 Woods Mill
✂️ Creative Craft Club: A Flexible 3-Workshop Course
📍 Liberation Art Gallery
£95.00
Creative Sketchbook Club: From Idea to Artwork
📍 Liberation Art Gallery
£27.00 - £140.00
Intuitive Painting Workshop
📍 Liberation Art Gallery
£29.00
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Dialogue
📍 James Hockey Gallery
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Harvest Moon
📍 James Hockey Gallery
Coming out of the Blue Exhibition – 4th October
📍 The Charmandean Centre
Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith
📍 Theatre Royal Brighton
From £34
Aderans Wig Walk 2026
📍 PLATF9RM Hove - Coworking, Offices & Events
£20.00 - £30.00
FREEJUNGLE HARPIES AND AFRICAN VISTAS
📍 The Regency Town House
The Dark Little History of Sussex
📍 St John the Evangelist , Newtimber
£14.25
FREEStratum private view
📍 Brighton Fishing Museum
Samhain Folk Night @ Bison Beach Bar
📍 Bison Beach Bar
£6.13
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ARRIVAL Gallery - Brighton Art Show
📍 18 Lower Rock Gardens
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Brighton — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Brighton with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Brighton, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's exhibitions & art events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best exhibitions & artexperiences Brighton has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many exhibitions & art events are on in Brighton?
There are currently 19 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Brighton. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.
Are there free exhibitions & art events in Brighton?
Yes — 5 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Brighton are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find exhibitions & art events in Brighton this weekend?
Browse this weekend's exhibitions & art events in Brighton at /brighton/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for exhibitions & art events in Brighton?
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How often are exhibitions & art listings updated on EventsList?
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Brighton — Your Complete Guide
Brighton's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.
The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.
Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Brighton's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.
Brighton's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.