What’s On

Looking for things to do? Don’t sweat it, we’ve got lots to keep you busy in our What’s On guide.

BOTI Reviews | Guess Boo: The Mystery of my Nan’s Ashes

Guess Boo is a must-see surreal séance-comedy mash-up packed with rude spirits and celebrity ashes and it’s back for more this October.

Sun 11th October, 2026

The Coast is Queer festival returns with starry line-up of LGBTQ+ writers

The UK’s only LGBTQ+ literature festival is back with another starry line-up this October.

Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th October, 2026

Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Fat Dog announced as first Mutations Festival headliners

Multi-venue music festival Mutations is back in Brighton this October with Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Fat Dog leading the first wave of acts.

Fri 23rd and Sat 24th October, 2026

Win a pair of tickets to Mutations Festival

Fancy two days of brilliant live music for free? Win a pair of tickets to Mutations Festival, taking over 10 Brighton venues this October.

Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th October, 2026

Seven open-air cinemas worth leaving the sofa for

From poolside screenings and garden cinema to films on the pier these are the outdoor movie nights worth booking in Sussex.

Various dates from Friday 12th June, 2026

Brighton is getting a new independent magazine shop

New independent magazine shop Cover Story launches in Brighton with a series of pop-ups this month, ahead of plans for a permanent shop.

25th September, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 25th October, 2026

74 colourful storybook benches have popped up around Brighton & Hove

The Story Trail has brought 74 colourful BookBenches to Brighton & Hove. Meet the artists, discover the charity Amaze and find out where to spot them.

Until Sun 8th November, farewell weekend and auction 27th – 30th November, 2026

Ten Sussex vineyards to raise a glass in

We don’t need much of an excuse to drink good wine – but it’s sunny and it’s English Wine Week, so here are a few of our favourites.

Various dates June – August 2026

BOTI Does | Gin school with The Distillers Workshop

We tried the Distillers Workshop gin-making experience – complete with copper stills, cocktails, countryside views and custom bottles to take home.

27th June, 25th July, 22nd August, 19th and 26th September, 2026

Brighton’s greatest comeback story is finally getting its own museum gallery

Brighton Museum is opening a permanent Brighton & Hove Albion exhibition, exploring the club’s 125-year history and how the city helped saved The Seagulls.

Opens Sat 15th August, 2026

Celebrate the full moon with a swim, yoga, dance and paddle party

Full moon comes around very quickly. And that means it’s time for Ruby Moon’s monthly yoga, paddle and swim celebrations.

Every full moon evening

BOTI Reviews | Felix & Friends at The Walrus

Felix & Friends is a joyous celebration of queer creativity and community, offering a refreshing mix of polished acts and anarchic fun.

Every second Thursday of the month

Spaniel racing and pea tossing: the continued rise of the idiosyncratic event

We explore the eccentric events hosted by The Lewes Arms pub, one of the UK’s quirkiest pubs. Anyone for a spot of dwyle flunking or spaniel racing?

Sundays in 2026: 5th April, 3rd May, 14th June, 2nd August

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