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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 October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 19 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Brighton, East Sussex, including 4 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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INSIDE LULL - Artist Talk & Exhibition Walk | Part of Brighton Photo Fringe at Dukes Lane
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INSIDE LULL - Artist Talk & Exhibition Walk | Part of Brighton Photo Fringe

📍 Dukes Lane

£11.55

Photoworks Festival: Pseudomorphs and Fighting Fish exhibition opening at The Regency Town HouseFREE
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Photoworks Festival: Pseudomorphs and Fighting Fish exhibition opening

📍 The Regency Town House

Painting Workshops at Liberation Art Gallery: Choose your workshop! at Liberation Art Gallery
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Painting Workshops at Liberation Art Gallery: Choose your workshop!

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£32.13

Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith at Theatre Royal Brighton
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Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith

📍 Theatre Royal Brighton

From £34

All Day Ticket at Brighton Toy and Model Museum
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All Day Ticket

📍 Brighton Toy and Model Museum

£7.00 - £21.94

Aderans Wig Walk 2026 at PLATF9RM Hove - Coworking, Offices & Events
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Aderans Wig Walk 2026

📍 PLATF9RM Hove - Coworking, Offices & Events

£20.00 - £30.00

Art Explorers ( art classes for children, in a real gallery) at 19a gallery
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Art Explorers ( art classes for children, in a real gallery)

📍 19a gallery

£16.96 - £65.71

JUNGLE HARPIES AND AFRICAN VISTAS at The Regency Town HouseFREE
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JUNGLE HARPIES AND AFRICAN VISTAS

📍 The Regency Town House

The Dark Little History of Sussex at St John the Evangelist , Newtimber
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The Dark Little History of Sussex

📍 St John the Evangelist , Newtimber

£14.25

Women In Business Worthing: Monthly Coffee Morning at Laughing Dog Worthing - Café & Shop
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Women In Business Worthing: Monthly Coffee Morning

📍 Laughing Dog Worthing - Café & Shop

Stratum private view at Brighton Fishing MuseumFREE
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Stratum private view

📍 Brighton Fishing Museum

Creative Sketchbook Club: From Idea to Artwork at Liberation Art Gallery
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Creative Sketchbook Club: From Idea to Artwork

📍 Liberation Art Gallery

£29.96 - £152.38

ARRIVAL Gallery - Brighton Art Show at 18 Lower Rock GardensFREE
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ARRIVAL Gallery - Brighton Art Show

📍 18 Lower Rock Gardens

Outwardly Creative at Helm Gallery
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Outwardly Creative

📍 Helm Gallery

£18.04 - £22.38

Visit to Brighton & Hove’s newly refurbished Depot at Conway Street
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Visit to Brighton & Hove’s newly refurbished Depot at Conway Street

Free - £5.00

Brighton i360 Climb Thrill Experience at Brighton
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Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Brighton i360 Climb Thrill Experience

📍 Brighton

From £92

Brighton i360 - Europe’s Tallest Moving Viewing Platform for Two Adults and One Child at Brighton
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Brighton i360 - Europe’s Tallest Moving Viewing Platform for Two Adults and One Child

📍 Brighton

From £52

Visit to Royal Pavilion Brighton and Five Course Chefs Menu at Cin Cin Italian for Two at Cin Cin Italian for Two
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Visit to Royal Pavilion Brighton and Five Course Chefs Menu at Cin Cin Italian for Two

📍 Cin Cin Italian for Two

From £175

Visit to Royal Pavilion Brighton with Cream Tea at the Wine Cellar for Two at the Wine Cellar for Two
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Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Visit to Royal Pavilion Brighton with Cream Tea at the Wine Cellar for Two

📍 the Wine Cellar for Two

From £59.90

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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 — 4 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?

Every exhibitions & art listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.

How often are exhibitions & art listings updated on EventsList?

We pull in new exhibitions & art events for Brighton three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.

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.