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.

Musician and composer Anoushka Shankar announced as Brighton Festival 2025 guest director

When the Brighton Festival announcements start, you know it’s time to get ready for the city’s most celebratory time of year.

Saturday 3rd – Monday 26th May, 2025

BOTI Reviews | Everyone Rotate Right

Get ready for a family day out at the seaside that doesn’t quite go to plan and where everybody swaps roles!

Weekends from Saturday 3rd May - Sunday 25th May

BOTI Reviews | Friending

Two stand-up comedians and a psychologist chat friendships in this live podcast. The good, the bad, the fake and the for-lifers.

Two performances on Friday 23rd and Sunday 25th May, 2025

Artists Open Houses return for spring edition

The Artists Open Houses are back for their spring edition, yet another reason why May in Brighton is the best.

Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from Saturday 3rd May – Monday 26th May, 2025

BOTI Reviews | The Big Bitesize Breakfast Show

An eclectic cast of wonderfully rich characters and dynamic storytelling – with breakfast! Prepare to laugh and cry into your croissants.

Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th, Saturday 10th, Saturday 17th, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th, Monday 26th May, 2025

Charleston Festival returns with more exciting artists and change-makers

A festival of bold speakers and brilliant minds who share stories and explore ideas that challenge our ever changing world.

Various events from Wednesday 14th – Monday 26th May, 2025

BOTI Reviews | Sluts With Consoles

A high-energy dark comedy about girls who love to game and their relationship with an industry that doesn’t always love them back.

Tuesday 27th May, 2025

Brighton Fringe returns in May

Brighton Fringe is back in May – block out your diaries!

Friday 2nd May – Sunday 1st June, 2025

Our top picks for Brighton Fringe 2025

Brighton Fringe is back, and this year it’s extra special as the festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Here are some of our top picks.

Friday 2nd May to Sunday 1st June, 2025

Celebrate 10 years of the Art Yard Sale with more brilliant bargains

The Art Yard Sale is back for 2025 with arty bargains and exclusives direct from the artists.

Sunday 1st June, 2025

BOTI Reviews | Sitting (In Silence)

This is a story about the complex bond a daughter shares with her father. A story about love and hate. Life and death. Anger and forgiveness.

18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st May and 1st June, 2025

Mariah Carey and Sugababes to headline Brighton Pride

Here’s some Fabuloso news – Brighton Pride have a released the line-up for this summer’s two-day fundraising festival and it’s a good’un.

Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd August, 2025

Give peas a chance at the world pea-throwing championships

It’s the event of the year – the annual pea-throwing championships! Find out how to enter and get some top tips for sending your little legumes to victory.

Sunday 10th August, 2025

Brighton Open Air Theatre tickets on sale now

We love a slice of outdoor theatre and, happily, tickets for Brighton Open Air Theatre‘s tenth season go on sale soon.

Friday 2nd May – Sunday 21st September, 2025

Visit Kemptown’s secret garden

Check out this oasis in the heart of the city.

From Friday 18th April until late September, 2025 (Weekends and bank holidays only)

The new supper club you need to know about

Calling all roast lovers! There’s a new supper club in town that offers relaxed home-cooked Sunday lunches once a month.

Next date: Saturday 28th June, 2025

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.

Sunday 13th April and Sunday 11th May, 2025

BOTI BURPS | Foodie news you can use

Welcome to BOTI Burps where we give you the lowdown on Brighton food and drink happenings and deals you need to know about.

Various dates

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