2026 has arrived and we’re looking ahead to the biggest events this year. Bookmark this Brighton and Hove listings article, which will continue to be updated.
Things To Do In Brighton This January
April 2026: Brighton Marathon
The 2026 Brighton Marathon will take place from Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 12.
Website: Brighton Marathon Weekend | London Marathon Events
May 2026: Brighton Fringe
The Brighton Fringe 2026 will run from May 1 to 31. First wave events will go on sale on December 12, 2025.
More information and tickets here.
May 2026: Brighton Festival
The 60th version of the Brighton Festival runs from May 2 to May 25.
More information and tickets via Brighton Festival.
Read more: Brighton Festival Children’s Parade 2026 Celebrates 40 Years
May 2026: The Great Escape
The Great Escape has revealed its first major details for the 2026 festival, including Irish indie folk trio Kingfishr as headliners of a Spotlight Show at Brighton Dome Concert Hall on Thursday, May 14. The Great Escape hosts over 450 artists across 35+ venues and features the music industry-led TGE conference. The festival runs from May 13 to 16 2026 in Brighton, with TGE 2026 Saver Tickets starting at £108, now selling fast.
For full line-up details and tickets, visit greatescapefestival.com
May 2026: Elderflower Fields Festival
Elderflower Fields returns to Ashdown Forest for its 15th anniversary, inviting families to unplug, play and reconnect with nature. For tickets and more information, visit elderflowerfields.co.uk. The festival runs from May 22 to 25, 2026.
July 2026: Love Supreme Jazz Festival
Love Supreme Jazz Festival will return to Glynde Place, East Sussex, from Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5 2026, with its biggest programme yet and an impressive first wave of artists now confirmed.
Leading the announcement are this year’s first two headliners: Ezra Collective and Loyle Carner.
Read more: Love Supreme Unveils First Wave of Artists
July 2026: Fatboy Slim – Big Beach Boutique 7
Brighton Beach will host Big Beach Boutique 7 as Fatboy Slim headlines three massive On The Beach dates from July 17 to 19 2026, promising all-day party vibes on the pebbles. Pre-sale tickets have already sold out, with a waitlist open and full lineup details to come.
Tickets: Big Beach Boutique 7
September 2026: The Story Trail
Brighton & Hove will be transformed into a giant storybook in autumn 2026 as charity Amaze and global art producers Wild in Art bring The Story Trail, the city’s newest large-scale public art event, to streets, parks and open spaces. The free, family-friendly trail will feature more than 30 artist-designed BookBench sculptures, each shaped like an open book and celebrating the imagination, creativity and stories of the local community.
More information via Amaze.
