Festivals Events in Brighton
49 upcoming festivals events
Brighton, a city known for its independent spirit and creative energy, boasts a festival scene that perfectly mirrors its character. Here, large-scale celebrations aren't just events; they're extensions of the city's unique atmosphere. Expect a diverse programme, from music and arts gatherings on the Brighton Hove Lawns to community-focused events at the South of England Showground. Even iconic venues like PRYZM Brighton open their doors to festival formats, showcasing the city's adaptability. Brighton's festivals attract a diverse crowd, all drawn to experience the city's inclusive and often unconventional approach to large-scale merriment.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 49 upcoming festivals events in Brighton, East Sussex, including 3 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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FREEDrawn Out at Steyning Museum with The Big Draw
📍 Steyning Museum
FREEStudent Shopping Night at Churchill Square
📍 Churchill Square Shopping Centre
Curious Histories - Festival Special 2026
📍 St John the Baptist's Church, Hove
Oktoberfest 2026
📍 The Terrace Brighton
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Latino Fest (Brighton) October 2026
📍 Concorde 2
Our friends electric - Tom sharkett & Richard Sen
📍 The WaterBear Venue
From £10.00
Brighton Italian Festival Street Party 2
📍 Jubilee Square
£0.00
Cycles and Seasons; holistic approaches to female health - 6 week course
📍 Melissa’s Café
£195.72
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Underground Techno Society (festival fundraiser)
📍 The WaterBear Venue
From £7.50
Hyperreal "The Carnival of Light"!!
📍 Patterns
Celebrating Communities 2026
📍 Civic Centre
Brighton's Oktoberfest 2026
📍 SHELTER HALL, Brighton
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Mutations Festival
📍 Multiple Venues, Brighton
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Mutations Festival 2026, Brighton ⬣ FAT DOG ⬣ MIKE D 5D (Beastie Boys) ⬣ and many more
📍 Chalk Venue Brighton
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Mutations Festival 2026 - Friday Day Ticket - Fat Dog + More
📍 Various Brighton Venues
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Mutations Festival 2026 - Weekend Ticket (Friday + Saturday)
📍 Various Brighton Venues
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Mutations Festival 2026 – Friday
📍 The Hope & Ruin
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Mutations Festival 2026 - Saturday
📍 The Hope & Ruin
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Mutations Festival 2026 - Saturday Day Ticket - Mike D + More
📍 Various Brighton Venues
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UNKLE SOUNDS
📍 Chalk, Brighton
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TMM: A Nightmare Before Halloween
📍 No 32
From £7.00
Scary Halloween Crafts by the Sea
📍 White Horses Hotel
£22.38
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Mesmerist Halloween Full Venue Festival
📍 Mesmerist
£5.00
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💀 Carnival of the Dead Halloween 🦇 JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW!
📍 PRYZM Brighton
From £8.00
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Festivals Events in Brighton — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant festivals scene in Brighton with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates festivals 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 festivals events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best festivalsexperiences Brighton has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many festivals events are on in Brighton?
There are currently 49 upcoming festivals events in Brighton. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming festivals in the city.
Are there free festivals events in Brighton?
Yes — 3 of the current festivals listings in Brighton are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find festivals events in Brighton this weekend?
Browse this weekend's festivals 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 festivals events in Brighton?
Every festivals 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 festivals listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new festivals 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.
Festivals Events in Brighton — Your Complete Guide
Brighton's festivals calendar is one of the highlights of the city's cultural year, transforming parks, streets, public squares and indoor venues into vibrant spaces of communal celebration. The city's festival programme covers music, food, film, literature, arts, culture, heritage and sport — there's something to mark almost every season.
Summer brings the largest outdoor festivals to Brighton, with multi-day events drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond. Music festivals in particular have deep roots in the city, and the annual programme of headline festivals now ranks among the most anticipated events in the UK's cultural calendar.
But Brighton's festival scene isn't only about headline names. Community festivals celebrating the city's diverse cultures — Caribbean carnivals, South Asian food festivals, Chinese New Year celebrations, African arts festivals — are among the most joyful and authentic experiences the city offers. Many are free to attend and genuinely open to all.
Planning a festival visit in Brighton: buy tickets early for the most popular events as they frequently sell out months in advance; check travel options carefully as major festivals often lead to road closures and increased public transport demand; bring layers as British summer weather is unpredictable; and allocate more time than you think you'll need — the best festival experiences are rarely rushed.